Dark Hippodrome Prompts Termination of Opera Chorus
The Montana Standard reports the Hippodrome remained dark as a pay dispute between the Grand Opera Chorus Alliance and the American Guild of Musical Artists halted Pagliacci and Cavalleria Rusticana. Alfredo Salmaggi said he would hire guild choristers but pickets formed, leaving 4,100 ticket holders without a show and no work for choristers, principals, musicians, or staff.
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Grand Opera Chorus Alliance
American Guild of Musical Artists
Associated Actors and Artists
Alfredo Salmaggi
Hippodrome
New York
Grateful tribute honors Montana educators at graduation
Montana is paying tribute to long serving educators across its universities. Bozeman honors Dean James M. Hamilton for near fifty years in education and leadership roles. Missoula confers honorary degrees on Morton J. Elrod and Frederick C. Scheuch, each with over four decades of service. Butte hosts a scholarship in memory of Theodore Simons. The piece urges appreciation for these steadfast educators who shaped Montana youth.
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University of Montana
Bozeman
State College
James M. Hamilton
Montana
State Board of Education
State University
Hamilton
Missoula
Morton J. Elrod
Frederick C. Scheuch
Elrod
Scheuch
University
Butte
School of Mines
Theodore Simons
Jurisdictional Clash Hurts New York Stage Plans
A dispute between two factions within allied labor groups in New York City hampers theater work. The disagreement involves organizations allied to the Associated Actors and Artists of America, not the CIO or AFL, and disrupts plans for the Hippodrome theater and a summer Grand Opera company opening.
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New York City
A. F. of L
Associated Actors and Artists of America
New York
Great Hippodrome Theater
Wives of Congressmen Take Center Stage in Campaigns
The article reports a new secret school of public speaking for the wives of congressmen at the Congressional Country Club. Graduation praised Mrs. Harry Engle as the most accomplished speaker and Mrs. Jed Johnson as the most improved, noting aims to offer substantive remarks beyond empty rhetoric.
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Congress
Washington
Congressional Country Club
Harry Englebright
California
Jed Johnson
Oklahoma
Irish Sweepstakes and spoof tickets draw wary buyers
The piece warns that many Americans chase Ireland’s sweepstakes with tickets costing 2.50 dollars while Collier’s reports two of three US tickets are counterfeit and most buyers cannot win. It notes government efforts to curb sales and criticizes fraudsters and gullible bettors amid concerns about politics and abroad.
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Ireland
Collier’s
Collier
United States
America
Collier's
New Dealer Harry Hopkins Bets on a Wedding
Reports say adviser Harry Hopkins is considering marriage with many speculating the wedding will occur. Observers place bets on the budding union amid widespread chatter in political circles.
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Harry Hopkins
Health and Diet Advice from McCoy Health Service
Health and Diet Advice article from 1933 McCoy Health Service in Los Angeles offers guidance on nutrition and wellness. It discusses balanced meals, portions, and daily habits to improve overall health with period medical guidance and practical tips.
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McCoy Health Service
Los Angeles
Calif
Hay fever causes and treatment insights from early research
The article explains hay fever symptoms such as sneezing watery eyes and nasal fullness linked to pollen exposure. It discusses the shift from avoidance to restoring immune balance and notes toxins in the bloodstream from poor elimination as a root cause, promising tomorrow's treatment discussion.
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Bostock
Cured TB Claim Causes Concern in Local Circles
Mrs D V reports a friend troubled by tuberculosis who asserts cure yet continues to cough and fever. She seeks guidance on the truth of such claims and how to assess risk and health steps.
Medical Q and A on lung recurrence calves and blood pressure
A reader asks about recurrent lung condition and the best plan is to have an examination. Calf reduction is possible with leg muscle exercises like walking skating dancing hiking and cycling. Low blood pressure causes weakness and fatigue. symptoms include daytime sleepiness listlessness and lack of interest in work. overcoming weakness helps raise blood pressure.
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J. S
Modern Diet Makes Wild Geese Lazy
SWAN QUARTER North Carolina Thousands of wild geese have not flown north this spring causing crop damage. Farmers report geese eating stored crops forcing third plantings and claim the birds overfed on farms after a harsh winter, delaying migration.
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Swan Quarter
N. C
Baylor debaters rack up wins and trophies at 1937 38 season
Glenn R. Capp Baylor university forensic director faces clutter from 35 cups and 42 medals won by his teams in 1937 38. Baylor debaters claimed 257 victories in 346 debates across events including debating oratory extemporaneous speaking poetry reading after-dinner and radio speaking.
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Waco
Texas
Glenn R. Capp
Baylor University
Baylorites
Unfinished Job: Teachers and Parents See Growth Over Time
An educator argues children grow at their own pace, urging less pressure and more patience. She stresses completing nature’s plan, praising progress over perfection, and suggests a booklet by Angelo Patri on obedience as a guidance resource.
If a thing is worth doing at all it is worth doing badly
A columnist argues that Chesterton’s twist on striving with imperfect effort should guide clubs. He extols enjoying the process, not just winning, and values persistent effort despite ridicule, stressing camaraderie and lifelong improvement. Lithuania plans to export linseed oil to the United States.
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Gilbert K. Chesterton
Lithuania
United States
Two Girls Set for Atlantic Dash Today
Two rivals prepare to cross the Atlantic in a dawn flight as weather concerns loom. The piece notes plans for a large Fourth of July pageant with 200 chorus volunteers under director Howard Hill. Babe Ruth hits his 20th home run of the season in the ninth inning versus Cleveland.
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Atlantic
Chamber of Commerce
Howard Hill
Babe Ruth
Big Gun
Cleveland
U S and French push in Cha teau Thierry sector gains
In the Cha teau Thierry sector on June 7 1918 American and French forces continued their advance taking several villages. The Devil Dogs aided the advance by delaying German movement toward Paris while the enemy did not attack on any part of the front. The article also notes a 92 percent solar eclipse in the Northwest the next day and local notes on politics coal fuel and floods.
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Chateau Thierry
Paris
United States
R. B. Vickers
Butte
United Commercial Travelers
M. A. Daly
H. D. Sinclair
First Presbyterian Church
Gemini Birthday Reflections Marked By Notable Birthdays
On Tuesday June 7 1938 astrologers warn of adverse stars and prudent contracts. The forecast notes potential labor tension and the need for disciplined budgets while highlighting Gemini traits and birthdays for John Franklin Goucher and Albert S Burleson born 1845 and 1863 respectively.
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John Franklin Goucher
Albert S. Burleson
D Annunzio biography balances genius and folly
Tom Antongini’s D Annunzio is a readable, balanced life of the Italian poet. The author, D Annunzio’s former secretary, uses candid detail to reveal the ego and myths around the genius, including his misdeeds, vanity, and dramatic working habits, presenting multiple angles of the man and his legend.
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Tom Antongini
Little, Brown
D’annunzio
Signor Antongini
Antongini
Judas
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Detroit
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Hitler
Health and Diet Advice
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R. J. Scott
Africa
Rio DE Vaneiro
Brazil
King Features Syndicate
Ine
Tutts
BY Crawford Young
Mom
Clara
Gracie Snooks
Henry
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Drummond
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John Selby
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