Attaining success in this age of machines
In 1931 Edward A Filene argues the machine age requires new business aims. He says success comes from meeting vast masses’ needs at lower costs, with mass production and affordable health care, education, and public services. He stresses abandoning old thinking to serve broader markets and elevate purchasing power.
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Fileno
Erty Satan
Darger
Ahiddren
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Obs Sachs
Seedor
Doe
High Price of Film Thrills in Viking Disaster
An incomplete report depicts the sinking of the floating motion picture "Tovation" after an explosion aboard during a seal hunting expedition. Many crew and cinema workers perish while others reach land, highlighting the deadly cost of realism in early film drama and the dangers of hazardous on set stunts.
Did You Know History of Japanese and British Royals
In a curious Q&A style, the piece explores who rules Japan the Emperor or Mikado and outlines the Crown Prince as heir. It links England's ruler to the House of Windsor and mentions historical royal lineages and a 1931 perspective on monarchy.
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Eapero Lomparatia
Japan
Superor
Chitae
Cueburg-lotha
Wye Als
Guelph
Ceorse Vo Vhaing
House of Win Que
Viking cinema company disaster in daring stunts
A cinema company and its escort were killed in a series of dangerous stunt exhibitions. The tragedy marks an unprecedented wholesale death in this form of entertainment as the Viking failed to survive the perilous performances.
Lenten Thoughts Fragment Reflects on Silent Cry for Justice
A fragment from Lenten reflections on March 26 contemplates the cry of the desperate for justice. It notes cruel rebukes of those in need and warns that suppression breeds revolution while urging compassion and mercy from Christian people.
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Christan
Whiskey raid leads to seizure at Covington
Covington officials recently seized 114 vases of good whiskey here for sale. The bill was made by the James E Pepper Distillery Company in Lexington. The whiskey was aged four years when a raid on a building near the old 768 distillery warehouse in Campbell County uncovered the sale. It was the debt of ULSAN new Sawyer A. Smith that the whiskey was comealed for the purpose of evading the government tax.
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James E Pepper Distribe Company
Levington
Campbell Coun
Ulsan New Sawyer A. Smith
Anniversaries of notable historical figures listed
Today's history brief lists several figures with short notes on their lives and births. Benjani Thompson of Wallingford is cited with roles in education and government. Nathaniel Bowditch, mathematician and astronomer, is featured for his scientific impact. John J. Uphurvh noted as railroad master and founder of a fraternal order. Margaret Miller Davidson remembered for verse and early literary promise. Edward Bellamy referenced as author of Looking Backward. Also mentions the first embargo act and a French cholera outbreak as historical markers for the day.
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Benjani Thompson
Count Rumford
Wallinford
Ran Conmeards
Revelntion
Wo- Duen
Miss
France
Nathaniel Bawdlich
Benjamin Franklin
Salem
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Boston
John J. Upehurvh
Thaster-mechanic
Ancient
Order of United Workmen
Franklin Co
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Sceelville
Margaret Miller Davidson
Borin
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Edward Bellamy
Chicopee Falls
Mess
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Notable deaths and birthdays in the period
A 1923 fishman died at Cape Town aged 48 and Sarah Bernhardt, great French actress, died in Paris aged 77. Today's birthdays include Robert Frost born in San Francisco aged 66 and Sir Gerald du Maurier born 58 years ago. Also mentioning King Fuad I born 630 and Hugh Hineh, William P. Hobby, and others with prominent roles. The horoscope foresees a person of strong will facing setbacks but finding success through perseverance.
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Fishman
Cape Town
South Africa
Sarah Bernhardt
du Paris
Robert Frost
San Francisco
Tse
Hugh Hineh
New York
Union Theological Seminary
Scotland
William P. Hlobby
Texas
Houston
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Gerald du Maurier
King Fuad I
Egypt
Fife
First American Souts Historic Prize Fight Claim
The first prize fight on American soil is believed to be the 2016 Jacob Hyer versus Tom Beasley bout. Hyer is regarded by many as the first American champion, defeating Beasley.
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Jacob Hyer
Tom Beasley
Hyer
Beasley
Poetic Fragments Sketch a Distant Memory Scene
A fragmentary quotation evokes a past pastime with beans, patience, and penny candy. The speaker muses on time traveled and changing moods, hinting at nostalgia and lost simplicity.
Auto toll decrease in Paris mortcore vehicle deaths
In Paris the wartime surge of automobile accidents shows a decline for the first time. Last year 292 people were killed by automobiles in Paris, down from 328 in 192, a drop of 11 percent.
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Paris
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