Maine votes Democratic for governor first time in 18 years
Maine swings to Franklin D. Roosevelt era politics as Louis J. Brann tops Burleigh Martin by about 1,400 votes. Democrats also win two of three congress seats, with Moran and Utterback victorious while Beedy is re-elected. National figures react as Hoover faces pressure and debates over the bonus army unfold.
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Maine
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Louis J. Brann
Lewiston
Burleigh Martin
Edward C. Moran
Rockland
John G. Utterback
Reform
Bangor
Carroll L. Beedy
Everett Sanders
Hoover
Curtis
Farley
Global diplomacy and Chilean crisis sweep headlines
Forecasts show Mtanea rejects equality demand amid disarmament talks and Stalin shifts power as Voroshilov rises. Manchoukuo gains full nation status with Tokyo praise and Chinese backlash. Chile faces a key political transition as Davila resigns after a military coup threat, while Midwestern farmers pursue a federal aid plan. Hutchinson flying family fate releases hopeful outcome after emergency rescue.
Rockefeller funds Williamsburg restoration progress cited
The report to Judge Lindley notes Insull Utility Investments remains insolvent with assets of 27.5 million and liabilities of 259 million, leaving large deficits for stockholders debenture holders and bankers. Four years ago John D Rockefeller Jr began restoring colonial Williamsburg, funding part of a 5 million project. the Raleigh tavern reconstruction opened, costing over 200 thousand as part of the total gift.
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R.zcrivers
Insull Utility Investments, Inc
Lindley
Chicago
John D. Rockefeller, Jr
Williamsburg
Raleigh Tavern
Rockefeller
Duke of Gloucester Street
Valow
College Girl Fashions Enter Fall Season
Cherie Nicholas surveys reschoolday shopping and college girl style. Excursions into fashion showcase a new silhouette with taller broad-shouldered lines, sleeves as the season’s novelty, and higher necklines. Browns and bronzy greens dominate palettes with velvet gowns and brown patent footwear completing outfits.
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Cnton
Lumberjack coats decreed for fall fashion
Fall suits shed strict tailoring as lumber jack coats replace bellhop jackets. Loose, hip length and three quarter coats with wider sleeves suit street and sports wear. A feather tweed model features a straight dress and jacket with embroidered cashmere trim. Velvet remains favored for dining and formal evenings.
Fur-Lined Cloth Coats Shown In Early Winter Wraps
Fur lined and fur trimmed cloth coats headline early showings of winter wraps. They promise warmth without bulk and favor town wear over full fur coats. Fur accents crown velvet wraps with sable sleeves and bold pelts at yokes and collars.
Accessory Choices Lift Or Spoil Elegant Outfits
The piece argues that even a chosen suit or dress can be ruined by the wrong accessories such as hats gloves or shoes. It notes that proper complementary touches can revive a frock while mismatched items spoil the overall look.
Chic cuff brims in velvet hats top fall millinery
Cherie Nicholas notes fall millinery leans toward jaunty velvet chapeaux with turned back cuff brims as a fresh variation from long standing berets. Sketched styles include a black gob hat with a turned back cuff and a raspberry velvet ultra hat worn low over the forehead with white grosgrain trim and a bow.
Waist-Length Wrap Sets Fall Fashion Tone
Many collections this fall feature the waist-length wrap, a hybrid coat that functions as both jacket and cape. Designed to be worn over a cloth frock or coat, the piece emphasizes versatility and streamlined outerwear.
California Fig Syrup Helps Sick Boy Says Father
The father recalls Leroy’s stomach and bowel weaknesses and says California Fig Syrup quickly improved his constipation and biliousness. He reports fewer stomach upset spells and notes the syrup tastes good and aids digestion, endorsed by mothers for over 50 years. Four million bottles yearly. Look for California script on the carton.
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Leroy
Ehaya
California
Whitman Letter On Unemployment Echoed By Times
Period of low mood and unemployment described by Walt Whitman in an 1857 Brooklyn Daily Times piece quoted by Golden Book Magazine. He warns the land shaken by an earthquake, industry foundations dried, workers idle, and national fasting and humiliation. More than 15,000 laborers in the metropolis faced job loss with many more affected nationwide.
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Walt Whitman
Brooklyn Daily Times
Golden Book Magazine
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Great Britain
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