Inflation and wage policy critique from wartime rationing talk
The author argues inflation stems from wartime wage levels and government controls on civilian goods. He warns of rationing, price fixing, or wage cuts as choices and notes the broad burden of government debt borne by citizens. An English friend recalls WWI bootlegging of rationed goods, linking rationing to illegal trade and cautioning against price controls.
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Priorities Board
England
John Doe
Congress
John
United States
London
Constitutional War Powers Seen Shifting With Times
The piece notes that only Congress may declare war under the Constitution and argues actions like sinking submarines or bombing cities differ from formal war. It cites changes in times and ideas since adoption and quotes Jim Farley dismissing questions about a possible third or fourth presidential term.
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United States
Congress
Toward Totalitarianism Group Warns of Socialist Drift
A Chicago session of distinguished scientists and economists warned that government is moving toward eliminating free competition and the American way of life. They said the trend leads to totalitarian socialism with government direction of large business and a loss of small business and individual opportunity.
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Chicago
Furred costuming signals elegance in fall fashion
Cherie Nicholas notes a moving trend toward luxury fabrics and refined fur trims in fall and winter wardrobes. The piece highlights fur trimmed coats and dresses, elaborate hats, long gloves, and new stole effects, with styles showcased by Chicago’s Style Creators.
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Chicago
Union
Jewels and Buttons Spark Wool Suit Fashion
A fashion feature from la Mode highlights jewel studded buttons on wool tailored suits. Designers craft multi colored jeweled buttons marching in double ranks, finishing with a matching spray lapel pin. The trend brightens dark sheers and plaid fabrics alike.
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la Mode
All That Glitters Is Right in Style
Glitter marks this season for hats, dresses, suits, and accessories. Embroideries on evening fashions become masterful needlework with jet accents on day frocks and gowns. Black frocks glow with beadwork while bright sleeve embroidery and sequined hats capture the trend.
Dressy Afternoon Suits Display Velvet and Silk Styles
The fashion note highlights new afternoon suits in velvet or rich silk, with black brown or jewel tones. Tweed remains for morning wear, while many jackets feature flaring peplums and elegant maire silk options are offered.
Petunia colored gloves and jet dinner hat trend
Match petunia gloves with stockings in identical hue to elevate a simple black dress. A jet dinner hat completes the season’s fashion flourish adding a dash of stylish contrast.
M G M stage screensradio details star roles and praise
A Virginia Vale note from Western Newspaper Union describes MGM stage and screen developments. Ann Sothern headlines a night club sequence with soldiers as background in a Broadway musical set. Mamie Kelly, Panama City club operator, critiques Rags Ragland and Wyatt Earp theme in Tombstone. Frances Neal, dubbed Titian TNT by Frank OConnor, is highlighted for Lady Scarface debut. Richard Dix earns honorary sheriff title amid Tombstone filming.
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Hanama Hattie
MGM
Ann Sothern
Mamie Kelly
Central America
Panama City
Rags Ragland
Richard Dix
Tombstone
Wyatt Earp
Arizona
Wilder
Herman Bing to voice Dumbo ringmaster
Disney assigns the raucous ringmaster role in Dumbo to Herman Bing after trying various actors including rodeo announcers and circus barkers. Bing won the part with a throat full of r sounds.
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Walt Disney
Herman Bing
Herman
Bob Hope and Jerry Colonna Honored by Salt Lake City Police
Bob Hope and Jerry Colonna were named honorary members of the Salt Lake City police force at the police show watched by about 10,000 spectators. The ceremony highlighted the entertainers during a public event in the city.
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Bob Hope
Jerry Colonna
Salt Lake City
Rosalind Russell Shines as Judge in Her Honor at M G M
Rosalind Russell stars in Her Honor at M G M portraying a woman judge amid a family of lawyers. She recalls hiding in her father's Waterbury court during a murder trial and notes she would have pursued law if not for acting. She handles her own contracts and plays the lead with confidence.
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Rosalind Russell
Waterbury
Conn
Actor Preston Foster Funds UCLA and USC Tickets for Camp SLO Luck Contest
Preston Foster, star of The Morning After, bought two football tickets for every UCLA and USC game and sent them to Camp San Luis Obispo. The morale office will run hard luck contests, rewarding the weekly soldier with the toughest luck with tickets, lodging in Los Angeles, and a companion for the game.
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Preston Foster
Paramount
University of California At
Joe Marshall Paints Elephant for Malaya Jungle Shoot
Joe Marshall performs a daily tall task painting a two ton elephant with gray white watercolor from ears to toenails. The purpose is to prevent blending into the background during Technicolor jungle sequences for the Dorothy Lamour film Malaya.
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Joe Marshall
Malaya
Dorothy Lamour
Hollywood notes on film tunes and sports stars in new releases
Constance Bennett sings The Lady Got a Shady Deal in Warner Bros Wild Bill Hickok Rides. The USC Trojan band chants in The Male Animal rally scene. Al Schacht laments missing the World Series to test for a Goldwyn Lou Gehrig film. Robert Young stars as Jad Smith, American, in a new movie.
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Constance Bennett
Warner Bros
Wild Bill Hickok
University of Southern California Trojan
al Schacht
Hollywood
Goldwyn
Smith
Robert Young
Jad Smith
Camps honoring military leaders across the United States
The piece catalogues camps named for notable officers and explorers such as William Clark and Meriwether Lewis, John Lapham Bullis, Charles Trumbull Boyd, Robert Bruce McCoy, and S. W. Fordyce. It notes Camp Clark Missouri, Fort Lewis Washington, Camp Bullis Texas, Camp Boyd Iowa, Camp McCoy Wisconsin, Camp Fordyce Texas, with brief biographical details and years of service.
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Nevada
Annals of America
William Clark
George Rogers Clark
Old Northwest
Virginia
Anthony Wayne
Fallen Timbers
Meriwether Lewis
Clark
West
Thomas Jefferson
Louisiana Purchase
Missouri River
Pacific Coast
St. Louis
Camp Clark
Missouri
Fort Lewis
Washington
Texas
Camp
Bullis
San Antonio
John Lapham Bullis
San Carlos
Ariz
Jicarilla
New Mexico
Fort Sam Houston
Boyd
el Paso
Charles Trumbull Boyd
Iowa
West Point
Philippines
University of Nevada
California
Philippine Scouts
Fourth Cavalry
Villa
Mexico
Carrizal
Camp McCoy
Sparta
Wis
Robert Bruce McCoy
Wisconsin Volunteers
125Th Infantry
128Th Infantry
A.E.F
War Department
Soldiers of Freedom Message From President Wilson 1917
President Woodrow Wilson's September 3 1917 address to the National Army declares the nation stands with its soldiers. He frames the war as a defining moment and calls Americans to view their troops as comrades and brothers fighting for freedom as the world watches.
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Qeapony
United States
National Army
Woodrow Wilson
Witness Admits Stronger Motive Behind Travel
Cross examining a witness, an attorney accuses him of distance for work. The witness hesitates then admits there was a stronger motive. When pressed to name it, he finally says it was a locomotive.
Free cookbook from Standard Brands
A free Grand Cook Book from Standard Brands, Inc. offers dozens of home baking recipes. Request by sending a post card to the address 691 Washington Street, New York City, Dept. W, for mailing.
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Standard Brands, Inc
Dept. W
Washington Street
New York City
Standard Brands
Guard the Lips Govern the Lips
A compact aphorism reflecting decorum and restraint. The line extols measured speech and courteous bearing as a kingly standard in social conduct.
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Sir Edwin Arnold
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America
Jim Farley
Jim
By Cherie Nicholas
Stages
Virginia Vale
Western
Clara Bow
Frances Neal
Frank O'Connor
RKO Radio
Frank Woodruff
Titian Tnt
O’connor
Peeee Bes
Wastes, Syndicate
Husterole
John Galsworthy
Charles Swinburne
Doan
Pesele
Doans
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