Maine Turns Thumbs on Hoover's Reign
The Maine election delivers a landmark shift as voters, led by an upset against Hoover’s administration, elect a Democratic governor and send two Democrats to Congress. The result signals broad discontent with Hoover, resentment of prohibition enforcement, and a wave of Democratic momentum across states, with Maine as the lead.
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Maine
Hoover
Union
Congress
Ogden L. Mills
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Ballyhoo
Roosevelt
Mills
Mr. Mills
Runcombe
Portland
Lincoln
Herbert Hoover
Birth Rate Decline Evident in US Statistics
New York insurance group reports birth rate drop amid economic crisis. Over 15 years the rate fell from an average of 18.9 per 1000 to 17.4 per 1000 in the past year, with a sharp decline of 1.10 per 1000 in 1931. The projection for 1932 is a new low.
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New York
United States
Civic Honor Roll cuts taxes in twenty towns in Masyachunnits
Twentyearven cities and towns in Masyachunnits have reduced their taxes. Some reductions reached as much as one dollar per thousand pounds, reflecting a broad effort to ease burdens on residents and businesses.
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Masyachunnits
Listen World A reflective essay on tides of life and hope
Elsie Robinson writes of a childhood by sleepy hills and shifting waters. The narrator links the tide’s retreat and return to life’s ebb and flow, noting loss, resilience, and the promise that life renews with every dawn.
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Elsie Robinson
Sunny Ray
Hearst Papers Advocate on Economic Relief Plans
A Hearst Papers Advocate outlines three proposals to tackle unemployment. The plan calls for a five billion dollar loan injection, a universal sales tax rate, and tax cuts to release income for industry. It also urges amending the Volstead Act to permit light wines and beers to revive industry, create government revenue, curb racketeering, and restore personal liberty.
Marry Go Round by Helen Rowland
A portrait of modern courtship and marriage trends, noting evolving ideas from old heart unions to modern arrangements. It jokes about male behavior, engagement, divorce, and the awkward social rituals surrounding weddings and parties through tongue in cheek commentary. The piece reflects changing attitudes toward romance and commitment.
Whooping Cough: Causes and Prevention by Royals Copeland
This 1922 article explains whooping cough as a serious disease in children under five, caused by Bordet and Gengon bacteria. It stresses early diagnosis, vaccination as prevention, and urges not to delay treatment or exposure, highlighting complications and the vaccine's debated value.
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Fean
Ayn
Ziegfeld remembered as Broadway master and prankster
New York obit recalls Florenz Ziegfeld as a genius of extravaganza and his stubborn charm. It notes his shrinking vigor in later years, his demanding humor, and reliance on valet Sidney. The piece portrays him at peak in life and fading as time weighed on him, leaving Broadway in mourning.
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New York
Ziegfeld
Tua Mfe
Broadway
Giegfeld
Tima
Digeon
Gene Buck
Europe
Ship News
Paris
Rach
Sidney
Jeeves
Etiquette on Forks and Knives Across Nations
A reader asks correct fork and knife usage for dining. The article argues either left hand knife and fork or right hand transfer are acceptable, but stresses neatness and consistency. It explains serving from the left, removing plates to the right, and repositioning utensils for second helpings with proper placement and handling.
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Ce Peynlers
Eut Wild Jr
Eor
Kay
Shy
Tanid
Feae
Remembering Guns and Game Around San Antonio
Firearms dealer Br Thompson recalls old days at Toepperwein Hardware and vivid hunting around San Antonio. He notes abundant deer and turkey within 25 miles, with mornings bringing easy game after changes due to modern conservation methods.
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Br BF. Thompson, Firearms Kapert, Toepperwein Hardware Company
Antonio
Braur County
Bexar
Gama
Antonis
16 and 20 Years Ago From the San Antonio Light
From the files of the San Antonio Light, retro items recall events from September 15, 1912 and 191? involving a Rochester judge’s handling of a flapper case, bail for a girl alleged vagrancy, and a Line University California president discussing Emperor William. The notes mix crime, civic matters, and academic opinion.
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San Antonio
Boxfaraln Ide Whealer
Line University of California
Enperor William
Germany
Ao Adrexs Hora
Y Deleye
Tventarn
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