Gene Fowler fabrication on J. P. Morgan death tale
Gene Fowler drops a tall tale about the death of financier J. P. Morgan. A doctor arrives claiming to assist in Morgan’s illness but Fowler shouts and wires the news, supposedly beating reporters to the scoop. The piece notes Hollywood figures and a joke about a sick man unsure if it is a headache or corns.
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George Tucker
New York
Gene Fowler
J. P. Morgan
Nord
Mr. Morgan
Mr. Morgan Died Two Hours Ago. Whereupon the ‘“doctor’—Fowler
America
Nathan
Christmas Lights and Lits and Local Columns
A Raspberry of varied items on Thomasville topics and social musings. The piece surveys Christmas lighting trends, local reflections, and civic commentary. It critiques excess in revelry and urges sensible celebration while noting cultural habits and regional concerns.
The Referendum Plan of Declaring War
A critical piece argues against forcing a national referendum before war, warning it could delay decisive action and threaten national security. It cites World War I and other conflicts, notes how leaders and publics often supported swift decisions, and warns that delays may jeopardize interests and preparedness. The piece critiques leftist reforms and discusses Roosevelts era shifts, urging prudent wartime measures over broad democratic delays.
Pay-as-you-go paywall shapes Kalamazoo debt record
Kalamazoo became debt free on November 1 1937 through a pay-as-you-go policy that began twenty years earlier. It built a $500000 city hall and modernized services while cutting the tax rate from 13.5 mills to about 9.7. Other cities like Lansing Milwaukee Greenwich and Topeka are adopting the system.
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Lansing
Milwaukee
Greenwich
Conn
Cold relief salve touted as safer than mustard plasters
An old health note promotes a warming salve for chest and throat colds as safer and more effective than mustard plasters. It claims decades of use and endorsement by doctors and Good Housekeeping, noting penetrative action and soothing effects.
President's Health Praised After Florida Visit
Navy doctors reported President Clinton's health remains strong despite a bout with acute indigestion and infection. Captain Ross McIntire noted his zest for work and exercise as key indicators, with fatigue watched carefully. The President continues to work hard and travel, needing occasional short rests to sustain performance.
President Diet and Habits Reported by Physician
The text describes President McIn tire observing a disciplined routine with careful eating. He reportedly slips into a personal initiative to cut down on food, eats lightly at breakfast and lunch, avoids meat at noon, and keeps dinners modest, often avoiding overindulgence and favoring lighter fares such as fruit juice cereals and occasional Maryland terrapin.
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Maryland
A Quick Comeback The President’s Daily Exercise
The President maintains an afternoon exercise routine at Warm Springs that he has worn for years. He naps briefly in late afternoons and shows a quick, steady com rade in his routine. Dr McIntire notes his pace and energy as hundreds of guests pass through receptions two a week, with the President moving across the room to greet them.
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McIntire
Hyde Park
Warm Springs
Dr. McIntire
Shane Boles
No Advance In Fares Lv For Arrivant from Atlanta
Train timetable fragment lists arrival and departure times for routes from Atlanta to Dothan Waycross Tifton and Tallahassee. Times shown include morning and evening departures and several station stops with varying services.
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Atlanta
Dothan Dothan
Waycross
Tifton Tifton
Tallahassee
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Crie
Hollywood
Irving Hoffman
Walt Disney
Radio Seri
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Buniday
Bynterprise Co
Thomasville, Ga
Egler
Thomasville Post
Ila
Associated Press
Exenai
Theo
CIA Air
Peta
Evan
Siw
China
Butler
Gia
Tle
Adam
Wall Street
Santa Claus
Papa
Alabama
Spalding
Moultrie
Japan
Dalton Citizen
Christ
Mas
Ness
Wilson
Congress of the
United States
Prac
Lib
Erals
Inter
Roosevelt
Gress
Germany
Feriamaroo Mjeh
Jacksonville Beach
Zoo
Kalamazoo
Public Management Magazine
City Man
Quired
Cipal
Topeka
Independence
Florida Times
Union
Florida
Washington
Ross T. McIntire
White House
Georgia Stages, Inc, Goleman Motor Lines
Monticello
Xwas
Remingtons
Underwoods Wales
Burroughs
Monarch
Merrett’s Island
Indian River
John Dixon
E, Jackson St
KF. H. Upjohn
Tosco Hotel
South Broad Street
Uvaitmanh
Tao
Anne
Senate
Aatla Seaeirek
Wells Floral Shop
Gordon Avenue
Thomasville Sales Company
Ford
South Broad
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