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Newspaper
The Daily Mail
Location
Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1929
Page
4
A note from the Audit Bureau of Circulation shown as communications to The Daily Mail Editorial and Business of Circulation Departments. Signed by E. Phillips, General Manager. Entered at Hagerstown Post Office as second class matter.
A devotional line from St. John 14 14 offers prayer in Jesus name for requests fulfilled. A Thackeray remark follows about wanting a sofa and a friend for familiar repose, arguing intimacy and freedom define true usefulness of companionship.
Dispatches describe rising danger as China and Russia dispute control of the Chinese Eastern Railway. The long history shows Russia’s Manchuria influence clashing with Chinese nationalism, amid Bolshevik tension, Japanese holdings in Southern Manchuria, and Western loan ties.
Two fast motor yachts will depart New Orleans this month for a St. Louis race to beat the 1870 river record held by the Robert E. Lee in 3 hours 31 minutes for the 1250 mile course. Fans hope the Lee's mark stands, honoring river tradition and packet boats.
Major George A. Parker state registrar of motor vehicles for Massachusetts notes the average highway speed has risen by ten miles per hour in two years and ties this to a rise in traffic accidents. He says drivers rarely accept fault, blaming road bumps or curves while neglecting speed itself as the main factor. He warns high speed requires greater care as risks double or more with faster travel.
Governor Franklin D Roosevelt toured the state barge canal by private yacht and noted wide fields and woodlands along the canal could host new parks for upstate recreation. He pledged to push park creation to provide fresh air light and space, arguing such investment benefits public health and contentment.
The rescue of 240 passengers from the liner Prince Grorgs of Boeton highlights the Coast Guard’s primary function as a life saving service despite public attention on liquor smuggling and customs enforcement.
A Charleston Illinois police chief alleges he will arrest girls who appear topless in public. The note ridicules the idea and comments on logic, fashion, and urban culture as the piece rambles through varied quips about ships, grammar, cars, and public figures.
A collection of opinions from Curtis, Chenery, Davis, Logan Clandening, Helen Hathaway and Joe Kirkwood. They cover sense in eating, flexible national laws, workplace safety progress, access to affordable medical care, speaking voice as an asset, and golf relaxation as the key to proper play.
A reflective verse urges following one’s chosen path while acknowledging inevitable hardship. It stresses faith as essential across all pursuits, whether in market or craft, as burdens and losses recur. The piece ends noting Christopher Sower founded a type foundry in German Town, Pa, in 1740.
The writer details Hollywood film nights with stars arriving amid crowd cheers and loudspeakers. Broadway names, such as Ruth Chatterton and Ina Claire, appear unannounced. Beach parties replace wild revelry with picnics, while Sardi’s writers shift from biting wit to gag writing for talkies and moving in upscale circles.
The article outlines infant and toddler diets with portions and food types for ages two to six, stressing age appropriate nutrition. It covers breakfast choices including fruit, cereal, and milk. noon meals with soups, meats, vegetables, and starches. and afternoon and evening options with milk, juices, bread, and desserts. It cautions against overfeeding and emphasizes tailoring portions to appetite and needs.
A catalog of radio programming across multiple stations including WABC WOR WLWL WPG WBAL WEAR WEAF and more. Entries list times shows such as Vocal and Orchestra Organ Recital News Scores and various dance and orchestra programs with varied hour lengths and host mentions. The listings present a mosaic of 1940s era radio fare featuring concerts, talk segments, and musical variety.
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