The Handful of Votes That Could Shape a Nation
A Crusaders speech argues that one vote matters, citing historical close calls. Examples include Blaine versus Cleveland in 1854, Cleveland's win in 1888 by a small margin, and Bryan Taft in 1908 Missouri. The speaker urges every citizen to vote on November 3rd to guide the nation between sanity and chaos.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trcat
Fred G. Clark
Crusaders Organization
Clark
Maine
James G. Blaine
Grover Cleveland
Blaine Fy
New York
Cleveland
Blaine
Jess
White House
Connecticut
Benjamin Harrison
Missouri
Bryan
Taft
Brian
United States
Thrift in Business Saving for a Rainy Day in 1930s
The piece argues that corporate surpluses are largely reinvested assets, not idle cash, and that saving by companies should be encouraged as insurance against hard times. It notes 1922–1930 low reserve levels, 1930–34 deficits, and the role of surpluses in sustaining wages and employment.
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Jean
Welcome October Snow Lifts West Yet Brings Hope Of Crops
Oct snow spreads through Montana Wyoming and Colorado easing drought and promising moisture for next year. The blast improves crop prospects, steadies cattle feed, and tempers farmer outlook as education and street sense echo in small towns while Colonel Knox’s VP prospects draw interest.
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Northwest
Montana
Wyoming
Colorado
Images and anecdotes from Jimmie Fidler’s Hollywood tour
Jimmie Fidler recounts backstage life at Samuel Goldwyn and other studios. He recalls Andre Claudet a former German child star turned gatekeeper, Joel McCrea and Edward Arnold filming a fight scene, and McCrea joking about his ranch cows and calves. He notes Renee Orsell missing her breakout chance after Hawks quits, plus David Niven’s wartime court trial tale and mercy to a fellow Scotsman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hollywood
Samuel Goldwyn Studio
Bor
Andre Claudet
Germany
Hitler
Claudet
Andre
Mann
Joel McCrea
Edward Arnold
Arnold
McCrea
Joel
Frances Dee
Jimmie Fidler
Renee Orseil
Howard Hawks
Miss Orsell
Hawks
Goldwin
William Wrier
Renee
Niven
Great Britain
Malta
McCuer
David
McCeen
CopsTight
McNaught Sryndicate
Notable Historical Events and Figures in Brief
A collage of short notices lists births and deaths of Edgar Saltus and others, a 1912 Balkan War onset with Montenegro Greece Servia and Bulgaria against Turkey, Chicago fire details, Haiti era king Christophe, and a 1930 naval treaty limit context. It notes revolts, sieges, and political shifts across 19th and early 20th centuries.
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Lyons
France
Henri Christophe
Haiti
Chicago
O'Leary
Pontenegro
Yugo-Slavia
Greece
Servia
Bulgaria
Turkey
T. S. Navy
Addis Ababa
Notable Anniversaries Of Historical Figures
A fragmented list of birth and death anniversaries for figures spanning centuries. Names include Leig-Alicia Cockburn Scottish poet d born died 1794 John Ruggles Maine jurist and senator famed as father of the Patent Office born Worcester Co Mass died 1874 Caroline H Gilman author born Boston died 1888 John H Reagan Texas statesman died 1965 John Hay Lincoln aide diplomat died 1995 Elbert H Gary U S Steel and others.
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Leig—Alicia Cockburn
John Ruggles
Maine
U. S
Patent Office
Worcester Co
Mass
Didd
Thomaston
Caroline H. Gilman
Charleston
D. C
Cambridge
Boston
John H. Reagan
Texas
Sevier Co
Tenn
John Hay
Lincoln
Salem
Ind
Washington
Elberit H. Gary
U. S. Steel
Notable Birthdays Listed for Today’s Date in History
United States Senator Robert Bulkley of Ohio, aviation hero Eddie Rickenbacker, writer Albert Wiggam, Red Cross official James Fieser, author John Powys, and other figures are noted as being born on this day. The zodiacal note praises mental alertness and warns against self-indulgence while advising cautious social associations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
Robert J. Bulkley
Ohio
Cleveland
Eddie Rickenbacker
Eastern Air Lines
Columbus
Albert E. Wiggam
New York
Austin
Ind
James L. Fieser
American National Red Cross
Washington
Ravenna
John Cowper Powys
Sir Neill Malcolm
League of Nations
Germany
King Ahmed Zeg
Albania
Utah Pioneer Celebrates Salt Lake City Births
Mrs. Young Elizabeth Steele, first white child born in Utah, just marked her 89th birthday. Her father joined the first Mormon battalion to enter the state as the piece notes celebratory events in Salt Lake City.
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Utah
Salt Lake City
Young Elizabeth Steele
State
Also Mentioned on This Page
Chronicle-Telegram
Audit Bureau of Circulation
Second Street
Elyria
Lorain County Printing & Publishing Company
Hudnoutt
Nice
J. Clare George
Mail
Lorain
John W. Cullen
Michigan Ave
Detroit
General Motors
Rth
Knox
Europe
Indies
America
FEMS
Joel McCreas
Merle Oberon
David Niven
Wilmot Printing Company
Masonic Temple Ph
Pocahontas Lump
Murbach
Les
J. T. Barnard
Mgr
Middle Avenue
Firestone Specials
Firestone
U. K
Firestone Service Stores
Broad and Cedar
Bob White
Hunzer
Portland
Ore
Leon McCluskey
Spain
Asbestus
Sibley & Sprague Telephones
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