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Newspaper
The Daily Mail
Location
Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1929
Page
3
An obituary note recalls W. H. Latta of Indianapolis, an attorney, who died in an automobile accident the same day. The piece reflects on the theme of faith and peace as people mourn the loss.
The piece reflects on Mr Latta's 56,000 bequest to fund public works, a university, music observatory, and charitable trusts 200 years hence, pondering how institutions and wealth may transform or vanish. It notes the pace of change, from banks to universities to media, and envisions a future where personal fortunes and public funds face upheaval. It also hints at social observations from the era and side notes on fruit flies and domestic education.
The remark frames a plan by a lawyer noting that two centuries is a long span as the world evolves faster than in past history. The speaker emphasizes the pace of change and its impact on future prospects.
The United States Senate moved to pass on the President's nomination in open session with speeches and vote accessible to the public. Reporter Paul R. Mallon of United Press propelled transparency, highlighting that Senate business is the Nation's concern, not private caucus.
Central National Bank of Cleveland issues a compilation showing Europe as the top buyer of American goods in Q1 1929 with 647 million dollars purchased while the US sold 321 million. England led individual buyers at 235 million, Canada 282 million. Imports favored Asia with 324 million spent on Asian goods and 254 million from Canada Mexico and Central America.
A short note describes children offered small earnings for garden work and household tasks. It mentions no mowers or magazines, and outlines wages of a modest hourly rate agreed upon by the children for tasks like washing dishes and cooking.
Washington reports organized labor views the Elizabethton textile strike settlement as a significant gain, though only a minority of workers have regained jobs. Miss Matilda Lindsay of the Women’s Trade Union League notes the second strike secured a real personnel department with arbitration, while relief funds advance and propaganda from Communists is challenged.
A compilation of quotes from Hudson Motor Car Company president William McAneeny Alfred University president Dr Booth Davis and Federal Trade Commission member W B Humphrey, plus remarks by Ramsay MacDonald Henry Tetlow and Heywood Brown, reflecting views on industry leadership leisure society and U S defense politics.
A literary piece by Edgar A Guest laments finding a companion who shares life’s pains and lessons, valuing lived hardship over book knowledge. The poem contrasts true understanding with book learning and longing for authentic empathy. Also notes chilled watermelon cubes as a filler for cantaloupe centers with ginger and lime.
Dr Morris Fishbein discusses summer health issues including heat and humidity effects, water safety, and the dangers of overeating. He advises boiling drinking water for 20 minutes, lighter meals, and breathable clothing to ease heat, plus tips on sunglasses to reduce glare.
A river chronicle follows two Pittsburgh youths Fred Way and William Pollock who grow from riverbank dreamers to rivermen guiding boats from Cincinnati to Pittsburgh. The Betsy Ann, built by Captain Learnerd, is revived by Captain Grover Gill as a rival to Captain Fred Hornbrook and the General Wood. The piece blends nostalgia with the enduring pull of river life and hints that river travel will outlive speed boats as a respite for tired travelers.
A diver without a diving suit can remain underwater for about one and a third minutes. A diver wearing a suit can work underwater for five to six hours.
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