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Newspaper
The Daily Mail
Location
Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1929
Page
4
U S Senator James Couzens, once sued by the Treasury, announced a 10 million dollar trust fund to promote child health welfare and happiness. The fund must be spent within 23 years and reflects his commitment to backing large promises with action.
A compact 17th century style aphorism contrasts rulers who seek understanding with oppressors and notes that dislike of covetousness can lengthen life. It adds a virtue quote about women possessing understanding beyond mere intellect and cites Rogers.
A reflective essay argues Mexican revolution leaders dressed for pomp fade as Calles’ forces close in. It contemplates glory as a diminishing, dangerous dream and explores how fame might shift from soldiers to science, aviation, industry, arts, and public service in a future where war wanes.
The Tacoma Building, Chicago's 14 story pioneer of steel frame construction, rose as a marvel for 35 years but is now being torn down to clear space for a three times taller replacement. Architects studied its lessons that shaped American skylines.
A 55 year old woman convicted of grand larceny in New York received a prison term of two and a half to five years. She asked the judge to postpone the sentence a week so she could first get a permanent wave. The judge agreed and she went to the beauty parlor before reporting to prison. The piece comments on the power of a woman’s appearance and jokes about it.
A burglar who swapped coats forgot to move $3000 worth of jewels into the new coat. The owner found the jewels in the discarded coat’s pocket when the police checked it, revealing the missing loot after the theft.
The piece notes scientists teaching a mechanical man to speak and mockingly suggests it may seek a five day workweek. It also mentions power companies tapping newspapers, Italian politics under Mussolini, and a stalled Mexican revolution with calls for U.S. railroads to upgrade roadbeds.
New York May 9. A look at Broadway financers called angels who back shows with millions, often driven by rumors of risque titles and quick profits. The piece cites cases like a wealthy lady angel funding songwriters while clashes rise over notices to leading ladies and productions seen as artistic or commercially risky. Gilbert Swan notes Otto Kahy and Kahn as contrasting investors in stage ventures.
An old newspaper ad touts Adlerika as a quick remedy for gas and sour stomach. It features Mrs. R. H. Connell describing relief, notes targeting both upper and lower bowels, and claims of removing old waste matter. Sold in Hagerstown by Cauffman and Co. Ady.
The Wanderer. A glint in the eye and praise for gold draw the speaker away from trade and duty. He proclaims a wild, unbound soul, roaming open plains, rejecting comforts, fame, and fortune in favor of freedom and restless wandering. He resists worldly expectations yet asserts an inner wanderlust and independence.
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