Alfred E Smith Patriotic Choice cited as national duty
Alfred E Smith renounces partisan ties to back Alfred M Landon for president saying Landon can be trusted to uphold founding principles and protect America while Roosevelt poses risks. Smith emphasizes patriotism over party and declares the nation’s welfare requires this choice despite personal costs.
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Alfred E. Smith
America
Democratic Party
Alfred M. Landon
Mr. Landon
Smith
Stith
Cancor
Mr. Smith
al Smith
Favored Nations Prosperity and War Aims Warning
A letter warns of counterfeit consumer items labeled Made in Germany or Japan and foods claimed raised in distant regions. It denounces the Hull-Roosevelt good neighbor whisper and urges vigilance against foreign imports insinuated as domestic prosperity.
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Roosevelt
New York City
Germany
Japan
South America
Europe
Asia
Ghosts and Skeptics Clash Over Spirit Phenomena
In a discussion of life after death, Hemlin Garland defends a skeptical view, aligning with Doyle and Lodge on psychic realism. Magicians Houdini Thurston challenge seance claims, while Joseph Dunninger offers $10,000 for proof of a real haunted house.
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Bet Re World
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Dean Cone
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Wisiow
Joseph Dunninger
New York
Dunninger
Universal Council For Psychic Research
Haunted House Theories And Conan Doyle Contact Divides Belief
The passage contrasts beliefs in haunted houses and reported epiy events with Conan Doyle’s conviction that he communicated with his son who died in the war. It notes newspapers and periodicals publishing tales of haunting and public interest in spiritual manifestations.
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England
Conan Doyle
Exorcism Across Cultures Referenced by Capet 1935
In the Far Best and among primitive races the belief in spirits is explicit. The Sadus among Hindus invoke spirits and claim to talk. Exorcism is common in China. The New Testament records Jesus Christ exorcisms. The piece questions whether unexplained forces are natural or supernatural and notes individual belief shapes interpretation.
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China
Jesus Christ
King Eas
Syod
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Roosevelt and Communists Align in WPA Debate
A reader writes to President Roosevelt claiming Communist influence in WPA funding and a plan to undermine the government. The letter mocks Republican trust in Roosevelt while warning of a potential overthrow and predicting political shifts by 1936.
Water conservation funds misused in Oklahoma counties
A degraded report criticizes WPA funding for water projects in Oklahoma. It notes $25,000 earmarked for pond and lake work, plus $26,080 for Oklahoma City surveys that were never done. The piece argues officials doubted the program’s effectiveness and warns against chaotic expansion.
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Oklahoma City
Nose Bleed Dangers and Remedies From a Doctor’s Perspective
A physician advisor explains nose bleeds often stem from a deformity or structural issue in the nose and not mere nerves or excitement. It notes causes including nasal septum deviation nasal polyps thickened nasal tissue and injuries. It warns against ignoring frequent hemorrhages and outlines cautious steps including seeking medical evaluation and potential treatments.
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Royal S. Copeland
City weighs bond calls amid tax vote clash in October
City commissioners in special session oppose issuing a $400,000 school bond while a $600,000 public improvements measure awaits voters. The item appears in the October 1936 files, noting concurrent tax questions and a fall social scene with Adriane and Le Tob Well dancing.
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L.A
City Commission
Censon Xay
Adriane
Comeback for Rube Goldberg Fanfare Reignites Spotlight
In a rousing revival, Rube Goldberg returns to the limelight after two decades of decline. A new syndicate, Frans Markey, launches a satirical project Lala Paloosa with Goldberg in front, drawing crowds and media attention as he resumes daily drawing and seeks lasting impact.
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McIntyre
New York
Rube Goldberg
Goldberg
AML
Hube
Eureka
Nan
Frans Markey
Rube
Mark Hellinger
Life as a Show Delights Those Who Seek It Everywhere
A column urges readers to find drama and variety in everyday life beyond wealth and status. It contrasts rich talkers with quietly active workers and asks how much time people invest in their own lives, inviting reader letters while noting copyright 1978 Wing Feac Synd. Tam.
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Gome
Bojave Desert
The
Rockies
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Broadway
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Mr. Jones
Miss White
Wing Feac Synd
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