Roosevelt News Era and Critics Highlight New Deal Debate
A column reflects on President Roosevelt's New Deal, noting split congress responses and unclear progress. It questions policies on agriculture, finance, and relief, cites Tugwell hearings, and observes White House tact toward critics amid a Hawai prior trip with restricted press coverage.
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How Mencken, Religion, and Morality in a Turbulent Age
The essay contrasts Christianity with Communism, praises religious morality, and argues Mencken’s religious writings lack candor. It notes the role of mothers as moral advocates, satirizes gender stereotypes, and reflects on Rousseau and money ethics while criticizing complacency in discussing faith.
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ED Howe
Prince of Peace
Caesar
What Do you Think of a Led Envelope in Stationery
Emily Post answers reader questions on etiquette topics. She discusses whether unlined envelopes are acceptable for men's writing, chaperones for a Chicago World’s Fair trip with a young man and his sister, dating practices with a family group accompanying outings, and the etiquette of postcards lacking salutations.
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Mrs. Post
Veteran Patient Turns Away From Hospital Porter
A dilapidated elderly man presented at a veterinary hospital asking the porter to admit him. The porter refused, the man asserted he was an old soldier, and the porter replied it made no difference. The man persisted, declaring he is a veteran.
Man Arrested For Lying Across Warsaw Tracks
A young man was arrested near Warsaw after lying across railway lines. He asked police if it was death by his own action, replying that he only wanted to learn how fast a train could approach. He denied any intent to harm.
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Warsaw
Idea of Using Initials in Economic Talks Sparks Casual Support
Mr Dustin Stax endorses the notion of using initials in economic transactions. He says the approach simplifies the narrative by stating business was N, G, and is now oO, K.
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Dustin Stax
Prisoner Confesses Intent to Return Money Before Marriage
The testimony reveals a defendant saying they took money with plan to return it after marriage. A lawyer questions if the act was driven by insanity and urges a possible insanity defense.
No Son-in-Law Wanted Lodger Proposal Hint
A terse message from Hummel of Hamburg notes a proposed marriage plan with a mother’s reply about a tent and an end to foolish talk, all in a curt, dated exchange. The fragment hints at domestic arrangements and social expectations reflected in a brief letter-like notice.
Worthless Lot Wordplay sparks Brooklyn Eagle remark
A brief Brooklyn Eagle quip notes a speaker praising a devoted wife and eight children, followed by a sharp rebuttal about the family's financial support, capturing a facet of local humor and social nuance.
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Brooklyn Eagle
Is the word lady still appropriate for social calls
Mrs Post debates whether lady is a meaningful term and concludes a person should say a lady on the telephone and a lady in Chicago. A neighboring noise complaint follows with advice to contact local health authorities or a board of health regarding disruptive children and sleepless nights, noting mixed results and possible interventions.
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Mrs. Post
Board of Health
New York
Hmlly Post
WNU Service
Where He Got It In The Tropics In Civil Service
A fragment notes a dialogue about acquiring sleeping sickness with questions on tropical exposure. The speaker confirms not in the tropics but served in the civil service, implying exposure occurred there or via service duties.
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Tropics
Duckbilled Platypus Described From Ancient Times
The platypus, an egg laying monotreme from Australia, shares duck like features yet lacks feathers and cannot fly. Its body temperature is low for a warm blooded animal and it is considered a real oddity from ancient times.
Simple Frock That Accents Smartness Pattern 2005
A chic summer frock design stresses a clean cut without frills. The pattern 9969 fits sizes 12 14 16 19 20 30 34 BG 40 requiring 2 1/2 yards of 86 inch fabric for size 16. Send 6 cents and plain name address style number and size to Sewing Circle Pattern Dept 232 West Eighteenth Street New York City.
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Sewing Circle Pattern Department
West Eighteenth Street
New York City
Private party waxes Mary at banquet
A child asks why people are waxed. The mother explains a banquet occurred last night where Lucy’s brother claims Mary was waxed. The report frames the incident as a local curiosity rather than a formal event.
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Lucy
Mary
Disarmed Family Talk Triggers Tense Meeting
Jane reports a parental conference about reducing arms led to a loud argument. The Cincinnati Enquirer notes the tense dissension as the discussion over arming or disarming remains unresolved. The item reflects domestic discord tied to public debate on arms.
Man Runs Off With Friend's Wife Stirs Talk
A Louisville Courley Journal item notes a man who elopes with his friend's wife, sparking discussion on friendship and loyalty in a small community.
Prolific Anyway Guest Discusses Correggio Replica
In a London humor piece a guest questions a painting’s artist, mistaking a replica for Correggio. The host clarifies the work, praising the replica’s craftsmanship and the artist’s merit.
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London
A Suggestion Kathryn Oh Dear Find a Fit in Shoes
In a concise note the narrator remarks on the difficulty of finding suitable footwear. The tone hints at a whimsical or social clash, mentioning names Kathryn and Kitty-Eyer and a playful aside about snowshoe imagery in a Brooklyn setting.
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Kitty—Eyer
Brooklyn Hagts
Not Yet Ripe Guide for Garden Snakes
The note suggests green garden snakes around here are not harmful and asks whether ripe ones pose dangers. It reflects local caution about garden wildlife and traditional beliefs, with a listener seeking clarification from an elder.
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