Inconsistent Signals on Economy and Florida Canal
The piece argues for a genuine retrenchment in federal spending, urging ten percent cuts and impounding 15 percent of appropriations. It criticizes President's push to resume work on the costly Florida ship canal, calling it ill advised and inconsistent with deficit fears and broader economy goals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florida Ship Canal
Coastwise Shipping Lines
Congress
Florida
Washington
Florida Canal
Jugoslav Architect Critiques American Home Modernization
A Yugoslav architect visiting America argues homes lag in adopting modern design. He targets interior excess and complex lines, urging simpler, cheaper options and more owner personal taste. He notes gas station lighting as a benchmark and questions the value of rapid change.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jugoslav
America
The Problem Of Philippine Freedom
The piece discusses the Philippines status with the United States postwar and potential trade talks. It notes Quezons push toward earlier independence, possible loss of free trade, and a leverage for a reciprocal agreement, anchored by rumored mineral riches and long-standing ties. It also mentions a joint American Philippine trade study and varied brief observations on unrelated topics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philippines
Quezon
Philippine Commonwealth
United States
Commonwealth
May radio plans and satire on manners and butter cards
The piece notes John M. Hamilton preparing four May radio speeches from Washington, contrasts Topeka and Washington, and satirizes a New York magistrate on hat etiquette. It recalls German butter cards, wartime rationing, and a spoof about Crown Jewels in London with a punch at British humor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John M. Hamilton
Mr. Hamilton
National Committee
John
Washington
Topeka
GOP
Kansas
Mr. Landon
John Hamilton
New York
Michael Ford
United States
Tower of London
Georgie
Scotland Yard
Goofy Press
London
America
Copyright Ledger Syndicate
Small Town Contentment Beats City Clamor
The author compares life in Ohio river towns and New York City, praising rural serenity and the hush of evenings. He notes Uncle Billy, a wealthy bachelor, and a wedding elopement, contrasting suburban calm with metropolitan turmoil. The piece ends with a defense of small-town virtue and enduring presence in cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Ohio River
Uncle Billy
Howdy
Billy
Ethan Frome
Portraits of Oddities in a Rural County
A vivid sketch of unusual locals, including Lem the weathered hackman, Mons Pitrat the French teacher, the glove wearing rose gardener couple, Zuke the circus rider and Millie Devoe, and Uncle Billy Michelson. Their daily routines and small dramas populate a rural landscape beyond city life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zuke
Robinson's Circus
Rocky Mountains
Millie Devoe
Hfe
L. G. Fields
Notable historical anniversaries list highlights figures and events
A compiled list marks key anniversaries from 1764 to 1936 including Benjamin Latrobe birth and death, Rufus Porter and Scientific American founder dates, Junius Brutus Booth, George Inness, James Ford Rhodes, John J. McSwain, and others. It notes events like the 1837 panic, Smithsonian cornerstone, Manila Bay battle, and Karpis capture, with decorative Berlin and Moscow references.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benjamin H. Latrobe
Washington
Philadelphia
England
New Orleans
Rufus Porter
Scientific American
Boxford
Mass
New Haven
Conn
Junius Brutus Booth
Edwin T
Lincoln
Cincinnati
George Inness
Newburgh
N. Y
James Ford Rhodes
Historiin
Cleveland
John J. McSwain
South Carolina
Cross Hill
S.C
Smithsonian Institution
James Redpath
Charleston
S. C
Manila Bay
Dewey
Lvin Karpis
G-men
Lenin
Moscovy
Red Army
Notable Births of Press Figures and Rail Association Leader
Frank R. Kent of Baltimore, political journalist, born there sixty years ago. John J. Burns of Boston, former general counsel of the SEC, born at Cambridge, Massachusetts thirty six years ago. Kate Smith, singer, born twenty eight. John J. Pelley, president of the Association of American Rail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank R. Kent
Baltimore
John J. Burns
Boston
The
Securities and Exchange Commission
Cambridge
Mass
Kate Smith
John J. Pelley
Association of American Rail
St John the Apostle in Catholic Devotion and Fellowship
The reflection highlights St John as Jesus's closest friend, noted for pure devotion and intimate fellowship. It contrasts John with Thomas and Peter, praising John's steadfast faith and the balance of strength and gentleness in his character. It cites John 21:15-25 and the opening of John to illustrate devotion.
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Peter
Jesus
Heber
St. Thomas
St. Paul
St. John
Lord
Mary
Martha
Impressive Names Given To Old Locomotives
A 1869 framed sheet at the North Western station lists 268 wood burning locomotives names. Early engines bore simple names such as Pioneer Union Active Rescue, then mythic titles like Achilles Mars Mercury Cyclops as the fleet grew past two hundred engines.
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Milwaukee — Railroad
North Western Railroad
Achilles
Mars
Mercury
Cyclops
Pioneer
Union
Active
Rescue
Notable Birt h Years Ago in Major Figures
Road s, Walter C. Teagle and Mayor Edward J. Kelly are noted as born long ago in Anna Illinois Cleveland and Chicago. Their ages at birth are listed as 59 59 and 61 respectively.
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Roads
Anna, Iil
Walter C. Teagle
Standard Oil of
New Jersey
Cleveland
Edward J. Kelly
Chicago
Today's Horoscope Reflects Firm Persuasiveness and Self Focus
The reading notes a firm persuasive person with domestic tastes and a strain of self-indulgence that could lead to neglect of important matters. It warns ensuring associates are of the best.
Sunday Today’s Horoscope Promises Wealth and Fame
Sunday prospects favor wealth or fame for natives with birthright competency or shrewdness. Those born poor may see opportunities rise through watchfulness and inherent qualities, aiding increases in wealth and status.
Ex-Guard Of Czar Happy In America
Herman Mauruschat now Merchat, a former member of the Imperial Select Guard to Czar Nicholas, feels he found promised land in the United States. He came 27 years ago, changed his name for his children, and recalls serving 1899 to 1903 beside European rulers. He now works for National Tube Company and plans for a pension soon.
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Mckeesport
Herman Mauruschat
Merchat
Imperial Select Guard
America
Nicholas
Europe
Mauruschat
Emperor Fram Josef
Austria
Kaiser Wilhelm
Germany
Shah
Persia
Victor Emmanuel
Italy
Wes
Hive
National Tube Company
Russia
Imperial Guard
Fraulein
Shirley Temple Pie Factory Ambition Reveals Child Star
Hollywood gossip recalls Shirley Temple’s dream to run a pie factory after meeting director John Ford on a film set. The piece recounts her early business instinct selling mud pies and notes Temple’s easy rapport with directors and actors, including friendlier interactions with Jack Oakie and his mother.
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Hollywood
Shirley Temple
Dresden
Shirley
Temples
John Ford
Ford
Miss Temple
Presto
Jack Oakies
Jack
Oakie
Cracker Henderson
Stepin
Freddie Bartholomew Finishes Week of Lessons in Bed
Freddie Bartholomew returns to his studio schoolroom after a week in bed with a severe cold and hands in a week of carefully penned homework. He explains he used the bed time to complete lessons rather than waste time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freddie Bartholomew
Freddie
John Boles Dines With Film Producer
John Boles accepted an invitation recently to dine with the producer of his current picture, sharing a social moment with the film team and signaling continued collaboration on the project.
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John Boles
Hollywood Star Joan Crawford Secretly Pays Doorman
A 1937 Hollywood item reports Joan Crawford leaving a WPA theater event. She asked how many ushers worked, then quietly gave the doorman a ten dollar bill to be divided, a gesture that reflects her generous side amid gossip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joan Crawford
Hollywood
Joan
Miss Crawford
McNaught Syn
Banana Pranks From Child Star Sonja Henie
Shelton Washington reports Sonja Henie, the screen star and Olympic skating champion, loved bananas as a child. Neighbor John Fagerlie recalls watching her at her father’s Oslo tobacco store reach a banana from a ceiling bunch on a box.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shelton
Wash
Sonja Henije
Oslo
Norway
John Fagerlie
Sonja
Clocks to Go From Denver Sidewalks
Denver clock removal ordered by Manager of Improvements George E. Cranmer targets sidewalk timepieces outside 23 jewelers due to heavy downtown pedestrian traffic. The move likens clocks to obsolete street features such as horse drawn vehicles and nickel beer in a push to modernize the core.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
George E. Cranmer
Townsend Spender Fails Idaho Falls Test
Ruffus Pack a 72 year old man failed in a town send plan test in Idaho Falls. He was given 200 dollars to spend in a month and had 60 dollars left when the time ended. He said the failure was due to ordering false teeth that did not arrive before the limit expired.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Idaho Falls
Ida
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Cartier Boy
Mail
Elyria
Lorain
Jugo-Slav
Department of Agriculture Bulletin
Geneva
League of Nations
Santa Claus
E. Boake Carter
Britain
Jupiter Cove
United Foature Syndicate
Ina
Tm. Eng
Pat OF
McIntyre
McNaught Syndicate, Inc
Lem
Hackman
Mons. Pitrat
Peetraw
Academy
Reservoir Hill
Billy Michelson
Purdy
E.f.whitney & Son
West Broad St
Happy In
Jimmie Fidler
Northern Savings & Loan Co
Federal Home Loan Bank System
Masonic Temple
Boles
Aleste, Inc
Sonja Henie
Townsend Spender
Pierre R. Smith
Elyria Savings Building
Will
City Cab
Howard Peters
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