Federal Reserve Seen Partly Responsible For Slump
Adolph Miller argues the Federal Reserve Board must be strong independent and broad in outlook to steer policy. He contends past easy money attempts and misread gold distribution helped deepen the recent downturn and warns against illusions about altering psychology or curing maldistribution of gold.
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Federal Reserve
Adolph C. Miller
Federal Reserve Board
Adolph Caspar Miller
San Francisco
University of California
Harvard
Paris
Munich
Cornell
University of Chicago
Federal Reserve System
Congress
Notable American Statesmen and Events in History
Summary of historical figures and events: Henry Clay born in West Brownsville, Pa, died in Washington on January 27, 1893. Nathan Straus, Bavarian-born merchant and philanthropist, patriarch of American Jewry, died in New York City on January 11, 1931. Today in history notes include the 13th Amendment adoption in 1865 by Congress, Zeppelins raid England with 59 deaths in 1916, and Germany's indiscriminate submarine warfare starting in 1917.
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Tary
West Brownsville
Washington
Nathan Straus
Bavaria
New York City
Con
Three Men Executed in Ohio for Murder
In Columbus Ohio three Mansfield men Earl Sites Kenneth McCartney and Fred Massa were electrocuted for the 1962 slaying of Ralph Wilcox at a Galion filling station during a robbery attempt The trio faced the chair within minutes and received church rites before death marking Ohio s second triple execution on a single night with witnesses and clergy present
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Columbus
Mansfield
Galion
Earl Sites
Kenneth McCartney
Fred J. Massa
Ohio Penitentiary
Ralph Wilcox
Wilcox
Sites
McCartney
Col
Walter Collins
Columbus Volunteers of America
Massa
Albert O’brien
V. C. Déerr
Aquinas Institute
K. E. Wall
Col. Collins
Ohio
John Bryant
Richard Rhoades
John Hedrick
James McCumber
Meigs County
Mexico's Grievance Over Water and Territory Dispute
The piece urges US restraint to preserve cordial ties with Mexico under President Ortiz Rubio and Ambassador Tellez. It condemns Senator Ashhurst for proposing a US purchase of Lower California and Sonora, notes Mexico's rights over Colorado River resources amid the Black Canyon dam project, and suggests arbitration to satisfy both nations.
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United States
Ortiz Rubio
Tellez
Mexico
Ashhurst
California
Sonora
Black Canyon
Colorado River
Republic
Washington
Morrow
Political Reaction to Wickersham Report Rages Across Congress
The Wickersham commission report provokes a fierce national debate as every political faction weighs in. Prohibition dominates national and state talk, shaping potential presidential odds for 1932. The commission, intended to calm waters, inflames the quarrel and complicates party fortunes.
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Wickersham Commission
Congress
Hoover
Spring Is Swinging Down the Road
In January the days grow longer and the mind turns to spring. Though King Winter still fights with blizzards and sleet, the warming sun promises more good days ahead. Garden planning, fishing, golf, and motoring await as spring house cleaning time remains distant.
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King Winter
Kitchen Survival Suggests Real Estate Trend Reasserts Kitchens
The National Association of Real Estate Boards reports only two cities among many surveyed have apartment houses without kitchens or kitchenette and those make up a fraction of a percent. Experts say the trend is toward adequate kitchen space in new apartments within ten years. The piece notes optimism that homes endure beyond fears of modern life and dwindling kitchen culture.
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National Association of Real Estate Boards
The
Atlanta Journal
Becoming sophisticated as a process of turning illusions
A concise reflection on growth where sophistication is framed as transforming illusions into memories that linger as disagreeable, shaping a perceptive mind through experience and time. The asserts balance cynicism with a claim about learning, suggesting maturity arises from confronting unwelcome personal illusions.
Anniversary birthdays across centuries noted
The excerpt lists notable birthdays and death dates: 1583 Peter Bulkeley born in England and died 1659 in Concord. 1734 Robert Morris born in England and died 1806 in Philadelphia. 1752 Gouverneur Morris born in Morrisania, NY and died 1816 there. 1797 Franz Peter Schubert born and died 1828. 1830 James G. Blaine born.
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Peter Bulkeley
Concord
Mass
England
Robert Morris
Philadelphia
Gouverneur Morris
Morrisania
Franz Peter Schubert
James G. Blaine
Secre
Remembering community meals and luncheon bridge liver days
Mrs Em Moots recalls past gatherings as she buys luncheon bridge liver, while a wry adage about goodwill and junk echoes the simple truth of shared meals and thrift in a small town.
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John F. Dille Co
Today’s Birthdays Highlight Noted Figures Across Arts And Science
Gen William W Atterbury born New Albany Indiana 65 years ago. Zane Grey born Zanesville Ohio 56. John Spargo born England 55. Rupert Hughes born Lancaster Missouri 59. Judge Irvine L Lenroot born Superior Wisconsin 62. Irving Langmuir born Brooklyn New York 50.
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William W. Atterbury
Pennsylvania R. A
New Albany
Ind
Zane Grey
Zanesville
Ohio
John Spargo
England
Rupert Hughes
Lancaster
Irvine L. Lenroot
U. S. Court of Customs and Patents Appeals
Today Horoscope Warns Against Impulsive Actions
Today’s horoscope warns that the month ends with stronger impulses than reason. It advises using discretion over force, as short term wins may lead to later danger and regrets.
Obituary notices of several editors and notable figures
George C. Wheeler editor of Western Farm Life in Denver born in Burlington Kansas fifty nine years ago. Walter C. Coffey notable agriculturist of the University of Minnesota born in Hartsville Indiana fifty four years ago. Ralph W. Keeler noted Brooklyn preacher born in Bridgeport Connecticut sixty years ago.
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George C. Wheeler
Western Farm Life
Denver
Burlington
Kansas
Walter C. Coffey
University of Minnesota
Hartsville
Ind
Ralph W. Keeler
Brooklyn
Bridgeport
Conn
Today Horoscope Warns of Passion Versus Adaptation
The reading notes a psychic temperament for those born today with strong native energy. It warns against being swept away by passions or excessive love of freedom and urges adapting to the environment and cultivating submission to circumstances.
Paris Protests Over Rich Prisoners Food Privileges
Debating whether wealthy inmates in Paris jails should be allowed to order elaborate meals from outside vendors. Amid bank crashes, financiers in Sanie Prison enjoy caviar, foie gras, oysters, champagne, and rare liqueurs, sparking public concern that privilege negates hardship of imprisonment. Rich inmates reportedly conduct business and entertain visitors inside the jail, prompting calls to curb such luxuries.
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Paris
Sanie
Ohio coeds spend twenty five dollars yearly on beauty
Cincinnati reports that University of Cincinnati coeds survey indicates average female student spends over two dollars monthly on cosmetics. Total annual outlay for lipstick rouge face powder and facial creams estimated near twenty five dollars per student.
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Ohio
Cincinnati
University of Cincinnati
Turkey Plans Longest Asia Bridge Across Eu Frates
Turkey outlines a massive three arch bridge spanning the Eu Frates from Asia to Europe, touted as Asia's greatest bridge project. The structure features three arches and a length of 488 feet, signaling a bold cross continental link and a milestone in regional infrastructure plans.
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Turkey
Euphrates
Asia
Weekly greeting cards poor substitutes for personal visits
Rochester officials say weekly greeting cards to the probation bureau cannot replace personal visits. Irving S. Davis, 36, released from Auburn prison with part of a forgery sentence remaining, sent weekly cards instead of reporting as required and was arrested to face parole violation charges.
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Rochester
Probation Bureau
Irving S. Davis
Auburn
Davis
Auto Driver's Application Defeats Damage Suit
In Rochester New York Milton Schulze sued contractor Benjamin Clearmont for 10000 claiming impaired eyesight after a collision with a moving house. Clearmont's attorney produced Schulze's license renewal application stating no serious disability in the prior year. The jury dismissed the case.
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Rochester
N. Y
Milton Schulze
Benjamin Clearmont
Schulze
Clearmont
J. Emmett O'Brien
Deer plentiful in Arkansas say wardens in Lake Village
Wardens in Chi cot County report more than 100 deer were killed in 1930. Deer are described as more plentiful than in many years while other game is scarce. Wardens attribute the deer abundance to strict game laws and note calls from hunters for a five-year hunting restriction due to fur-bearing animal trapping.
Free Doctor Service Forecast by Bealther
Worcester Massachusetts report cites Dr. Gilbert W Haigh author of the state medicine bill predicting a future with free doctors and compulsory health. He compares free health to free education and suggests free doctors will resemble free teachers in the public school system.
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Worcester
Mass
Gilbert W. Haigh
Haigh
Massachusetts
Ghostly radio aerial spooks Cobbs Terrace in Rochester
Residents of Cobbs Terrace reported eerie wails and whoos from nowhere. Police could not locate the disturbance. Rochester Gas and Electric workers found an aerial stretched from a house to a garage, using the two buildings as sounding boards for the vibrating wire, revealing the source of the haunting.
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Rochester
N. Y
Cobbs Terrace
Rochester Gas and Electric Company
Yale chemists find potential disease treatment lead
In New Haven, Yale chemists report progress toward cures for diseases, identifying a promising compound class. Researchers describe initial tests and potential applications while outlining next steps and the need for further trials to confirm efficacy and safety.
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New Haven
Conn
Yale
Strik
Bacteria Link Between Tuberculosis and Leprosy Studied
Professor Treat B. Johnson notes forskning on similarity between organisms causing tuberculosis and leprosy. Chemists seek comprehensive knowledge to form a cure basis. Johnson says they are accumulating basic knowledge and hope to discover a cure, noting no cure for leprosy currently exists.
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Treat B. Johnson
Dr. Johnson
Boxing Gains Favor In Chile As bullfighting fades
Boxing is gradually replacing bull fighting in JAUREZ Chile with fifth programs held more often in Plaza de Toros than events for which the arena was built.
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Jaurez
Chile
Plaza de Toros
Day's Music Store Highlights Hammond Electric Clocks
Day's Music Store reports strong interest in Electric Clocks and showcases Hammond models as accurate and reasonably priced. An open window display features Hammond clocks and a foreign time display showing Elyria time plus current times in San Francisco Denver Chicago London Rome Berlin Paris and Stockholm.
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Elyria
San Francisco
Denver
Chicago
London
Rome
Berlin
Paris
Stockholm
Victor Radio price cuts make outstanding value in 1931
The 1931 Victor Radio lineup highlights include a five tuned circuit radio with high sensitivity and selectivity, Victor tone, a one motion dial, and tubes for 119 dollars and 50 cents. A highboy model with a closed door cabinet is 159 dollars and 50 cents, while the home recording set combining radio and Victor record reproduction sells for 226 dollars and 50 cents.
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Victor
New Victor January 1 Dance Double Record Release
New Victor records for the first of the month release feature three dance doubles including When your hair is Turned to Silver and My Temptation by Rudy Vallee Lady Play Your Mandolin and Oh Mama by Novelty Orchestra Sing Your Way Home Au Revoir Pleasant Dreams by Roy Smeck and his trio Lewis James sings Little Things in Life and Under the Spell of Your Kiss plus a twelve inch medley waltz suitable for skating exercising or dancing
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New Victor Records
Temptation
Rudy Vallee
Roy Smeck
Lewis James
Banjo Champion Fred Bacon to Visit Local Store
Monday evening February 9 the Bacon banjo touring star will perform at the store inviting the public to hear him. An exact time will be announced later.
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Fred Bacon
Bacon
DeVry Co. Debuts Economy Movie Camera at 47 Fifty
The R. S. DeVry Company announces a new scientific movie camera priced at 47.50 dollars. It omits no essential element yet forgoes fancy work, claiming equal quality to cameras at 100 dollars or more. Suitable for travel, picnics, reunions and for business advertising.
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Q. R. S. DeVry Co
New 1931 Easy Washer At 79 50 From Day's Hardware
Day's Hardware touts the 1931 Easy Washer priced at 79.50 praising its porcelain tub with six sheet capacity and easy drainage. The machine uses a standard G E motor, reliable balloon rolls, and stresses local home dealer service for ongoing support.
Lighting and wiring deals touted by opticians
Opticians warn eye strain from poor lighting. Homeowners are urged to use idle time to re wire and upgrade fixtures. Genuine Madra bulbs by G E cost $1.08 per six lamp box and promise long life, with fixtures available for every room.
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Opticians
G. E
Maple syrup and waffle bakers for the kitchen
New maple syrup enters the markets and a wave of waffle bakers arrives. An electric waffle iron makes crisp cakes at the table for quick service as four or five waffle styles are offered along with other house furnishing needs for a well equipped kitchen.
Electrical expert Gates bids for shop and factory work
E. P. Gates, an electrical engineer with General Electric Co for many years, is highlighted as a qualified technician in Valyria. The electrical department under his supervision offers a special bid for shop and factory work including wiring of machines and motors.
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E. P. Gates
General Electric Co
Valyria
Mr. Gates
Popular oil burning stoves rise and fall in sales
The piece notes oil burning cook stoves fluctuate annually but the dependable Perfection model causes little trouble and lasts through seasons. The 1931 models in 2 3 and 4 burner sizes with or without backs are available at lower prices.
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Adolph Miller
Germany
Arlington, Va
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Pov
Chonge
Arkansas
Bealther
Hess& Ruhl
Broad Street
Hospital
W. H. Jenne
Garage Adams
Foster
the Days
Hubert Day & Sons
Day’s Music Store
Day’s Hardware
Broad St
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