World’s Week: Panay Attack Spurs War Talk and Tax Changes
Japan sank the U S gunboat Panay near Nanking and attacked three Standard Oil steamers. casualties include a keeper and an Italian journalist. near 100 dead, many Chinese crewmen. Britain protests. Tokyo apologizes. Roosevelt pushes tax revision. railroads faces financial adjustments. WPA costs rise. Supreme Court rules gov ernment not liable for interest on gold bonds. New SEC picks Hanes and Frank join, replacing Landis and Ross.
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Sloan's Great Gift To Alfred Sloan Foundation
Alfred M Sloan Jr chairman of General Motors announced a donation of about 10 million dollars in securities to the Alfred P Sloan Foundation. He aims to broaden understanding of economic principles and American enterprise. The foundation was established July 6 1938 in Delaware as a non profit membership corporation. Italy Leaves League promptly announced Mussolini declares the League of Nations exit. Fascist rally cheers followed the Duce’s bombastic proclamation. Landon Won't Run Again Alfred M Landon said he would not seek the Republican nomination for 1940 nor accept it if offered. He will stay active in politics and meet with President during a Washington trip.
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Atlantic Planes Wanted for Pan American Airways
The article notes Pan American Airways seeks bids by March 15 for 12 passenger planes of 100 seats each, targeting 274 mph at 20 000 feet with a $1 million price per craft, to start Atlantic service within two years under Charles A. Lindbergh. It also covers bravery awards to Scouts, diplomatic changes, a liner grounding, Burke's Peerage update, Mellon tax exoneration, and a Brookings call to repeal the undistributed profits tax.
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Pan American Airways
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Historic hoaxes and the false origins of famous sayings
The piece discusses misattributed quotes about fooling the public. It notes Abraham Lincoln is unlikely to have said the line about fooling people, credits P. T. Barnum with the belief widely repeated, and explains Adam Forepaugh’s circus rivalries and false reports used to undermine Barnum. It concludes the public enjoyed believing Barnum was shrewd at humbugging.
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P. T. Barnum
Adam Forepaugh
John Public
Barnum
Rumors of Dictatorship in American Revolution Enduring
The piece discusses persistent rumors of George Washington holding dictatorial powers and warns they arose from British propaganda. It notes John Adams denied the claim, citing only military powers granted by Congress during a move to Baltimore, while stressing the danger such rumors posed to support for the Patriot cause during a pivotal year of the Revolution.
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Nantucket Sea Serpent hoax tied to department store stunt
A circulating sea serpent sighting near Nantucket was revealed as a publicity stunt. An inflated rubber monster, created by a famous artist linked to a New York department store parade, was exposed as fiction by New Bedford Standard Times reporters. The hoax tied to Nantucket’s summer image and a founder born on the island.
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Christ Shall Be Magnified In Life And Death
A December lesson on consecration urges Christians to abandon self for Christ. Paul’s example shows living in Christ now, with "to live is Christ" guiding all actions, whether in life or imprisonment. The author emphasizes present duty, avoiding mere formalities, and the need for heartfelt devotion as the new year begins.
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Spiteful words cut both ways study on harm
A concise reflection on how spiteful speech injures both the target and the speaker, echoing Victor Hugo's idea that every sword has two edges. The excerpt contrasts visible hurt with unseen damage, urging caution in spoken words.
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Victor Hugo
Only One Real Failure in Canon Farrar
A concise reflection on failure, asserting the sole real failure is not adhering to the best understanding of Canon Farrar. The remark emphasizes fidelity to truth as the core standard for judgment and action.
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Canon Farrar
Pattern and instructions for initials and monograms
A fragment from a pattern advertisement describes tying initials with French knots and multi color stitching. It details a 2% inch alphabet pattern in various heights, placement instructions, and directions for stitches. Readers are asked to send 16 cents postage to The Sewing Circle, Needle Craft Dept., 82 Eighth Ave, New York, NY, with name and address and pattern number.
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Needlecraft Dept
Eighth Ave
New York
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Quotations on love freedom and virtue
A collection of aphorisms attributed to Dr Elmer Ellsworth Brown Carlyle Mencius Chapman Herbert and Dr Phillips Endecott Osgood. The remarks touch on love of gain rebellion sincerity self examination promises burden and happiness.
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Mencius
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