Threats to Peace and Rising World Conflicts
A historical discussion notes that major wars often begin without formal declarations. It cites Italy in Ethiopia, Spain, and Japan’s expansion, arguing a hidden war in the Far East endangers global stability, with China, Russia, England, France, and the United States balancing power and finances. It then links war costs to rising government expenditures and tax burdens, urging public demand for tax reform.
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Russia
France
Germany
Far East
Japan
China
Oswald Garrison Villard
England
United States
Twentieth Century Fund
Treasuries
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Backbone of Credit in Stock Fire Insurance
The stock fire insurance industry built on protecting policyholders while lowering public costs. It reports stronger finances and a 40 percent reduction in rates since 1900. Through prevention, city inspections, and a fire resistance bureau, the industry claims to have saved billions in premiums and losses nationwide.
Americans slow to wage bill says US News
The United States News argues that Americans must work almost a full year each year to cover federal government costs, highlighting the heavy burden of government spending on workers.
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United States News
4-H Membership Grows Past A Million in 1936
The Michigan Farmer notes 4-H club enrollment exceeds one million for the first time in 1936. Membership increases as young people learn new methods and leadership skills, aiding larger crop yields and better returns. They prepare for future careers in farming and the growing agricultural cooperative movement.
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Michigan Farmer
Advertising's Value and the Trade of Tastes Across Eras
The piece reflects on how advertisements reveal a society's daily life, habits, and desires across history. It contrasts old and modern advertising, recounts hotel legends, and notes how good or bad inns shape a town's image, with wit about perception and civilization.
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Vee
Pentecostal Gospel Missions Invites All to Services
The Pentecostal Gospel Missions invites the public to attend services on Thursday night August 19 with Bro Jewel Rose delivering a message and a prize for the largest family representation from any one state. Saturday night promises a great blessing with Psalm 100 and related verses, and Sunday evening features evangelistic service with special music. All are welcome to worship.
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Jewel Rose
Python and Cobra Eggs Description in Fragments
A fragment describes a python egg as bluish fluff like and the size of a hen's egg. It mentions eggs two and a half inches long, nearly rectangular, coming in groups of three and stuck together with their shells.
Cathedral of Antwerp A Testament to Faith and Art
Antwerp's Notre Dame Cathedral, begun in 1352, rose from faith to a monumental church. The choir reached completion long after 1406, the tower and central nave advanced through the 15th and 16th centuries, with 125 columns supporting 230 arches. Its interior houses Rubens masterpieces The Descent From the Cross, The Raising of the Cross, and The Assumption of the Virgin.
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Antwerp
New York Herald Tribune
Notre Dame
Rubens
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