Prosperity Bat and Public Mood Reflections
The piece laments economic strain and delayed pay as Congress debates prosperity. It frames government removal from business as boosting enterprise and warns of rising crime in schools while criticizing bootlegged liquor and farmers facing uncertain relief amid national discourse.
Preparing for Hard Times Amid Relaxed Prosperity
The text notes Americans tend to forget hard times when prosperity returns. It cites a broad wish for daily bread and mentions continued efforts to stockpile ammunition to stay prepared for future price rises and shortages.
Disarmament Talk in Shanghai Amid War Pressure
In Manda a discussion on disarmament unfolds quietly with words while Japan speaks louder through military force. The contrast highlights tension between diplomacy and aggression in Shanghai during ongoing hostilities.
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Manda
Shanghai
Who Wants a Hat
A noted cleric blames the banishing of divine principles for world chaos. The author notes the billions spent on European birds may relate to national troubles.
Department of Commerce Orchestrates Everyday Life
The department exerts broad control over daily choices from curtains to child clothing, arguing guidance benefits the public while taxpayers pick up the bill.
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Department of Commerce
Department of
Hanover Residents Use Votes Over Town Tax
The Dartmouth students protest a poll tax by participating in town meetings and backing two bills. One plans a town hall with a mile high wall, the other authorizes an eight mile high barrier around Hanover. The text reflects a satirical, chaotic display of proposed municipal actions and political pressure.
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Hanover
New England
Dartmouth
Senate defeats LaFolette Costigan Bill on direct aid debate
After a two week Senate battle the LaFolette Costigan direct relief bill failed 48 to 36 with Norris amendment seeking 875 million for a public works program. House action includes Glass Steagall passage and calls for government reorganization under Hoover proposals.
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Senate
LaFolette-Costigan
Norris
Othr
Ganer
House
Burns
Appropriations Committee
Army
Navy
Department of National Defense
Hoover
Congress
Ponceiver
Senate Committee On Civil Service
Brookhart
Kean
McKellar
Dale
Senate Committee
Glass Steagall
Federal Reserve System
John
W. Pole
National
Taxpayers League Forms in Grand Island Nebraska
More than 100 Nebraskans from every section met in Grand Island on February 15 to form a Taxpayers League. They call for strict tax reduction measures via initiative and referendum and outline eleven proposals, including 20 percent官c cut in public payrolls, lower interest on delinquent taxes, real estate reassessment, and restoration of local self government.
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Grand Island, Neb
Nebraska
Grand Island
Taxpayers’ League
Bernard McNeay
Red ‘Cloud
Big. Kroger
Spb Cnt
GT One
Board of Equalization
Stcie
President launches nationwide drive to free hoarded dollars
The president and committees push a public campaign to bring back saved funds into circulation. The message targets small hoards of dimes and dollars hidden in dark corners and tin cans, representing the meager savings of many people with little else.
Chicago Bankers Lead Drive Against Low Mood
Two prominent Chicago bankers, Charles G. Dawes and Melvin AS Traylor, push the Reconstruction Finance Corporation bill in Washington. Dawes would head the new federal agency as it seeks speedy action by Congress. Traylor proposed loans to closed banks to free deposits frozen by bank failures, a key idea that shaped the legislation.
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Chicago
Hicago
Middle West
Finance Corporation
Washington
Congress
Charles G., Dawes
Univer'si
Presidential Timber
Reconstruction ‘Corporation
Melvin
Traylor
First National Bank ‘of
Reconstruction Corporation
Senate
Reconstruction: Finance ‘Orporation
Charles G. Dawes
Eft
New Reconstruction Finance Corporation
Melvin A. Traylor
Wealthy leaders and money circulation urged by citizen
The reader questions what is being done to move the wealthiest, who hold most of the nation’s money, into circulation. The writer urges the president to act from top to bottom and stimulate the economy, criticizing idle luxury while the common people toil.
England Favors Vacation Tax on Outbound Travelers
A commentary argues for a U S Congress levy on Americans leaving the country for vacations. It notes crowded passenger ships carrying wealthy travelers abroad and criticizes spending in Paris. The piece contends such a tax would bolster the federal treasury and reduce domestic financial strain.
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England
Congress
Paris
Three kinds of people who don’t tell the truth
A New York editor and educator outlines three types of people in truth telling. The last group includes bridge players who misuse bidding systems to mislead partners, a custom noted by the Arkansas Gazette.
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New York
Arkansas Gazette
Veiled List of Violin Parts In Bachmann’s Encyclopedia
The passage lists 70 violin components per Bachmann’s Encyclopedia. Items include Relly and various parts such as ribs, purfling, fingerboard, neck and scroll, tailpiece, pegs, strings, bridge and sound, among others.
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Bachmann’s
Relly
Last survivor of 1789 electoral college Robert Smith
Robert Smith of Maryland died in 1842 and was the last survivor of the 1789 electoral college that chose George Washington. He served as secretary of the Navy and attorney general under Jefferson and as secretary of state under Madison.
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Robert Smith
Maryland
George Washington
United States
Smith
Navy
Jefferson Aid
Madison
Japanese Advance Meets Chinese Resistance in 1937 Clash
The Japanese face stubborn Chinese defense after quick Manchuria conquest as Shang hai threats loom. Chinese nationals abroad return home to aid defense while warlords unite, and pressures from the League of Nations and the United States demand a halt to the advance.
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Manchuria
China
Shanghai
Celestial Republic
League of Nations
United States
Sweep Them Out
A fragment argues that most crimes are committed by undesirable foreigners and calls for harsher immigration action. It claims many criminals are not naturalized and should be deported, criticizing officials and urging abolition of immigration services to force deportations.
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Congress
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