Stage memories mirror a fading Broadway era
A lengthy reminiscence recalls the late era of theater figures in New York and Moscow, including Morris Gest and the rise and fall of Ballett and White. The piece laments fading skills and the changing winds of stage glamour, noting contrasts among actors, photographers, and impresarios.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Balieff
Belacoy
Morris Gest
Moscow
Ballett
Central Park
Bellaff
America
Beale
Harmost
Rafligdes
Balleff
White
Planetr
Theater News
White Studis
Biro
Barony
Eno
Cavill Ree
Landon Urges Feasible Old Age Pension Plan
Governor Alfred M Landon argues for a workable old age pension and social security system funded by a dedicated tax. He criticizes Roosevelt era policies as wasteful and pledges a plan that avoids bureaucratic intrusion, promises economy and a meaningful living pension, and avoids burdening the financial system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Landon
Er Oda
Milwaukee
Roosevelt
Reciprocal Trade Pact Boosts Belgian Iron Imports
The Roosevelt administration's reciprocal trade agreement with Belgium boosted imported iron and steel products by 173 percent while American exports rose only 16 percent. The deal favored Belgium and other steel reducing nations with reduced duties, prompting concern over true reciprocity and benefiting related industries and labor across mining, ore and coal transport, and steel mills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belgium
Roosevelt
American Iron and Steel Institute
United States
Royal Art of Winemaking and Baron Fougners Book
A reminiscence on wine culture and temperance cites Perignon, Ronsard, and Baron Fougner as champions of refined drinking. The piece praises Along the Wine Train author and notes his aim to promote moderation, global connoisseurship, and safer enjoyment for future generations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. Selmar Fougner
Baron Fougner
Stratford
M. le Baron
Europe
Ada
Uguer
Baron Fouer
Dom Perignon
Pierre Ronsard
Aquor
Chef Goeuyra
Listen World! A critique of universal schooling
A voice argues against mandatory education for all youths, praising selective schooling. The speaker cites Rosie, an Italian American girl from a farm family in Bundas, as example, claiming higher learning harms her and her family. The piece mocks universal free colleges and urges targeted education to avoid wasteful taxpayer costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elsie AU Rigist
Boo 17
Aly
Rosie
Italy
America
Bunda
Steat
Dear Mr Farley Roaring Roosevelts Fan Letters From Syracuse
A fragmented 1920s style letter from Syracuse to Mr Farley satirically critiques Roosevelt. The writer cites neighbors, promised reforms, and a wife composing a poem about Roosevelt’s broken promises. It portrays political talk and public opinion through personal anecdotes and humorous complaints.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winston-Norman
Farley
Tammany
Syracuse
N.Y
Roosevelt
London
Ethel
Roosevel
U. S
Gentilman
Ste
Jack
Roocevelt
WPA 45 Builds Nitration and Filtration Plants
The WPA 45 is engaged in constructing a nitration plant for Frankfort water supply in Heckimer County New York. A separate filtration plant project includes a dividing wall and control house costing 3023 dollars. The roof costs 9894 dollars amid high prices in a topsy turvy era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WPA 45
Frankfort
Heckimer County
New York
Copyrighy
Skin Disease Acne Causes and Home Care Advice
An 1936 King Fees Hyp article describes acne as a common puberty related skin condition. It notes facial involvement, blackheads, pimples, potential scarring, and mental suffering. Causes include germs and dietary factors while treatment emphasizes cleanliness, gentle extraction of blackheads, and physician advised preparations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roysi
S. C
Wight
King Fees Hyp. Tae
Corps Christ principal resumes duties at Brackenridge High
In September 1926, the former Moorland College principal David Barclay returns to duty as vice principal of Brackenridge Senior High, succeeding Blanton who is replaced by Maxie Staples, Miss San Benito prize winner. Local wood stock is nearly exhausted as a government contract for about 60,000 cords drives demand, signaling a potential larger order within 30 days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corps Christ
Wests End
Gary
Moorland College
David Barclay
Bat
Brackenridge
Parclay
Blanton
Maxie Staples
San Antonio
No Real Difference In Chinese Customs And American Risks
The piece notes Chinese customs such as General Yen Hsi Shan's barber shaving him with four guns drawn, and argues Americans laugh at the Chinese while facing similar gunpoint risks through Washington's restrictions and arbitrary regulations that threaten business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yen Hsi Shan
Washingston
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Enon Oe
Foe
Unitep
Kee
McIntyre
Billy Bunday
Payt
Anong
Gooth Tarkington
Ehough
Noel Coward
Lou Holtz
John
Bob
Lionel
Winter Garden
Joladn
Terence Moore
George’” Munro
Hany Fox
Melville
McNaught
Alfred M. Landon
Edwin C. Hill
Perignon
Hautqullier
Rheims
Eraar
France
Ssteous University
Sorbonne
Hans
Gourier Des Brats Unis
New York Sun
Paris
Berlin
Vienna
Liberty Loan Drive
Wberry
Profits
Haron
Rwes
Peggy van Eyck
Yonkers
Peggy
King Feas Synil, Inc
Trieste
Taiz
King Fees
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