Nations Have No Defense Against Bankruptcy
A Chicago tax officials group warns of rising national debts from 1930 to 1940 with Germany at 600 percent and the United States at 165 percent. It notes 1941 shows six billion dollars of debt, plus thirteen more this year, and argues the U.S. faces bankruptcy amid two wars and food scarcity, lacking real defense beyond promises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federation of Tax Administrators of
Chicago
Germany
Japan
United States
Canada
Great Britain
United States Treasury
Washington
Atlantic Ocean
Dr James Ritchie challenges idea of final evolution in man
In the Smithsonian annual report Dr James Ritchie, a noted British biologist, disputes the theory that creation culminates in man and that matter’s last gradation ends with humanity. He argues evolution’s progress continues beyond Homo sapiens with further brain growth and social advances, denying a coming end to change.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Ritchie
Derzhavin
God
Ritchie
Smithsonian Institution
de. Ritchie
Dr. Ritchie
The Brighter Side on Rodneys and Willies in Fashion
The column laments a rise in fashion using animal skins including Rodney the rattler Willie the watersnake and Willie the alligator with blue dyed bags and shoes. It recalls childhood plays with Willie and notes the high cost of Willie and Rodney skins while criticizing cruelty and vanity in the trend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rodney
Wille
Willie
Rodney the Rattler
Joe Louis
Duke
Abner
Dade County
Florida
Abner’s Expenditure and Florida’s Regulation
Damon Runyon notes a scarce and expensive Abner driven by Florida protection. Travelers from Abner’s Everglades haunt report no drop in his tribe, yet the new rules curb demand for Abner related items like luggage and stuffed gators. The piece hints at tribal risk if ladies seek Abner, with dated tone and satirical flair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abner
Everglades
Florida
Sul
Feas
Pain in the Eye and Related Conditions Highlight Medical Advice
A historical medical note explains common eye pain causes including infections of the sinuses and conjunctivitis. It details examination, treatment options such as atropine ointment, eye pads, and anesthesia, and notes glaucoma as a serious condition with head and facial pain. It mentions bacteria like gonococcus and streptococcus and the use of sulfonamide drugs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pat
Patel
L Lyle
Glaucoma Mismanagement Leads to Eye Damage and Inflammation
Dr H N Bundesen notes severe eye damage from neglected glaucoma. The condition inflames the eyeball membrane, turning red and painful, sometimes resembling infection. Treatment includes drug eserine and heat applied with hot cloths. if relief occurs within 12 hours, surgery is often needed. Other eye pains may include herpes zoster and shingles affecting nerves near the face and nose.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. Keith Lyle
Eada
Ragldar
Corina
Texans Honor Namesake County Origins in Texas History
James Ben McCulloch notes the practice of naming counties after notable figures of Texas independence and conflict. The piece lists counties such as McCulloch, Fannin, Bexar, Hays, Coleman, Waller, Green, Callin, Haskell, Anderson, Dimmit, Archer, Camp, Burnet, and Lexa, Connecting them to leaders like James W. Fann, David Burnet, Branch Archer, and others who influenced Texas history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Ben McCulloch
San Antonio
McCultocht County
James W. Fannin
Fannin County
Collad
Hole County
Nienth
J. & Male
Texas
Gan Jacinto
Jack Hays
Rangers
Hays County
Coleman County
Revert
M. Coleman
Ban Jacinto
Waller County
Walter
Indepedence
Lom Green County
Olution
Genoa Tont
Green
Callin County
Callin Mckinsey
Haskell County
Charles Ready Haskell
Fannin
Goliad
Anderson County
Kenneth R. Anderson
Republic of Texas
Dimmit County
Pap Dimmit
Archer County
Washington roosevelt seeks return of wartime labor foes to White House
President Roosevelt quietly invites OIO President Phil Murray and other Lewis allies to discuss labor legislation and return to national service. If Murray accepts, he would join AFL leader William Green at the White House, signaling a rare labor coalition. The piece also notes Churchill pressure, Rommel’s tactics in Libya, and British strike decree limits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Roosevelt
GIO
OIO
Phil Murray
Lewis
National Defense Mediation Board
Murray
Warm Springs
AFL
Wiliam Green
White House
Gafiy
CIO United
State Department
Hull-Kurysu Dickering
Churchill
Truba
Libya
Rommel
Nogls
Commerce Department
Labor Ministry
Deen
March of Events on Davies Stalin Defense Controversy
A column criticizes Joseph E Davies for defending Stalin and the Moscow show trials, arguing the cases reveal Stalin’s alignment with Nazi and Japanese interests. It laments the shift toward plain language in legal documents and cites a Winnebago anecdote to illustrate courtroom intolerance of pompous prose.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Russia
Germany
Joseph E Davies
Anerley
Moscow
Davies
America Magazine
Music of
Stalin
Soviet
Hitler
Joseph Stalin
Mr. Davies
American Sanity
The
American Bar Association
Mr. Armstrong
Daisy Hotch
Modern legal reform and heredity debate in early discourse
A fragmented 19th or early 20th century polemic questions court etiquette and legal language, mocks ceremonial salutes, and argues whether intelligence is hereditary. Citing Don Marquis and Dr George D Stoddard, the piece contends genius can emerge unexpectedly from ordinary lineages, noting Shakespeare and Beethoven as examples of non straightforward inheritance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry B. Curtan
New York
Léa
Don Marquis
Snaley
George D. Stoddard
University of Town
Shakespeare
Beethoven
Schopenhauer
Keats
Debt as a Habit of the Heart by Raymond Duncan
Raymond Duncan of Ellaville Georgia argues debt corrodes happiness and health urging readers to break free from financial and emotional bonds. He questions the cost of credit and offers steps to remove enemies from one’s life and mind, promoting self reliance over grudging obligation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond Duncan
Ellaville
Imran
Rifaen Cain
Filaviile
Practical Ways to Handle Enemies by Elsie Robinson
The column discusses two approaches to dealing with adversaries. One practical path urges serenity and self-control to offset malice, while the other champions meeting hate with love as Christ did. It notes the difficulty of choosing the higher path and the effort required.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christ
Palnvar
King Fens
Marry Go Rounel by Helen A familiar love tale teased and tangled
A humorous period piece explores flirtation and social codes about marriage and wives. The skit-like tale uses slang and playful dialogue to question romantic norms and the idea of preserving appearances in early 20th century society.
Financial measures and vaccine trial notes from early 20th century
In November 1931 and November 1921, officials discussed tapping Bexar County funds via up to 1068 dollars in scrip after exhaustion of prior funds. Separately, about 2000 Camp Travis volunteers received a pneumonia and contagious disease preventive vaccine. Tests were reported to show promise and volunteers would be watched through winter to evaluate efficacy and safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maury Mnrvovlee
Bexar County
Ita
Camp Travis
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Lily
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Amy
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Marry-Go-Rounel
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Hana
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