Senate probes spark ominous fishing expedition ahead
The Nye–Vandenberg resolution creates a special committee to investigate shipbuilding munition and aircraft industries, promising papers seizures and public smears. The probe, in a tense international climate, could inflame tensions and hasten war while drawing attention to private military sales and NRA code friction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Nye
North Dakota
Vandenberg
Michigan
Nyer Vandenberg
United States
Nye-Vandenberg Committee
Pope
Idaho
Geneva
William Shearer
Shearer
America
Dress pattern claims to slim heavier women with lines
A sewing pattern pattern 9929 offers a printed cotton design aimed at making a heavier woman appear slimmer through graceful lines and comfortable sleeves. It is available in sizes 34 to 46, requires 35% yards of fabric for size 86, and costs 15 cents plus postage. Address orders to Sewing Circle Pattern Department, 232 West Eighteenth St, New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sewing Circle Pattern Department
West Eighteenth St
New York
Burial in Royal Tomb Not for Old Hickory
A Washington rumor recounted a boxlike tomb in the National Museum lawn tied to Emperor Alexander Severus. Commodore Eliott reportedly fetched it from near Beirut and offered it to Andrew Jackson, who declined, saying no mortal should lie in an imperial tomb and urged simple republican remembrance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Hickory
Washington
Arts and Industries
National Museum
Jesse R. Eliott
Constitution
United States Squadrop
Mediterranean
Beirut
Syria
Elliott
Alexander Severus
Andrew Jackson
Hermitage
Nashville
Jackson
Confederacy
United States
Rome
Heliogabalus
Orpheus
Abraham
Apollo
Jesus
Washington Star
Quote on settlement work from Mrs Van Rensselaer
The late Mrs Schuyler van Rensselaer of New York recalled a society girl asking if she should engage in settlement work among the city poor. Mrs Van Rensselaer replied in shock and urged avoiding condescension toward tenants who endure hardships.
Proportion of Sexes Disproves Old Theory
The article reviews birth statistics from the United States and Canada, noting male birth counts and ratios across years and countries. It lists nations with a male excess such as Argentina Canada India New Zealand Australia and Japan, while many other countries show a female excess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Canada
Argentina
India
New Zealand
Australia
Union of South Africa
Irish Free State
Japan
Bulgaria
Spring Fever Time Is Here Promoted Tonics
An advertisement touts S.S.S. as a blood tonic to beat listlessness and low appetite. It urges readers to try the tonic to improve energy and mood, noting availability at drug stores in two locations and highlighting a larger size for economy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S.S.S
Cat with Mascot Cat Rescued After Drifter Sinks Near London
The drifter Cat's Eye sank after a collision with the Saltair near London. Eight crew members escaped to the Saltair's deck as gulls circled the scene. The ship's mascot cat refused to abandon the sinking vessel and was later rescued by a tug boat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Saltair
Cat's Eye
Cat
Also Mentioned on This Page
William Bruckart
General Johnson
NRA
National Recovery Board
Clarence Darrow
Chicago
Roosevelt
Review Board
Johnson
Army
War Department
Philippine Scouts
Philippines
Pearl Harbor
Russia
Western Newspaper Union
Marinas Co., Pt. W
Atama
Lehman Humboldt
Sam
Deslroy
Lord & Apd
Loratone
WNU
FERRY
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!