Renewal of World Prosperity Forecasts 1932 Almanac
The Moore almanac for 1932, issued in London, predicts famine and pestilence in Russia over the next two years, alongside more settled India and the downfall of nationalist leaders. It foresees a royal illness or death in April, a grave naval disaster in May, early summer hostilities, a mid July government crisis, and constitutional changes with tax cuts and export growth.
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London
Russia
Margaret Rose
India
Mahatma Gandhi
Ferrozone Ferrozone tonic promises strength and vigor
The tonic Ferrozone is advertised to nourish weak blood and boost appetite digestion weight energy and endurance. It claims to reduce sleepless nights tired mornings and restore good looks vigor and spirits with a price of fifty cents per box or two dollars fifty cents for six boxes at druggists.
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Hearts Content
USA
Ange
Oldest English knitter wins contest at 100
Mrs. Robert Moon mother of Countess Ferrers, aged about 100, was celebrated after winning a knitting contest for women over seventy. Her work scored 100 percent and drew congratulations from the King and Queen.
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England
Robert Moon
Countess Ferrers
Hospital Tries New Idea for Affordable Care
Mount Sinai Hospital in New York opens a dedicated unit aimed at lowering private hospital and nursing costs to about half the city rate. The plan targets "white collars" whose incomes lie between charity and wealth, a group often squeezed by poverty and social indifference.
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Mount Sinai Hospital
New York
Unnecessary Loss Across Nation by Criminal Operation
The American Bakers Association reports direct financial losses from criminal activity total 3,860,009,000 dollars, arguing this sum could fund the U.S. government for a year. For the coming fiscal year officials estimate government costs at 3,966,672,000 dollars.
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American Bakers’ Association
United States
Association
Notorious Friend Flaunts Luxurious Flat
The piece recalls a man famed among friends for extravagant living and dodging payments. After moving into a rather sumptuous flat he invites friends to dinner and boasts of his credit for furnishing it, while they respond with dry, pointed remarks.
Seems Much Better as Fainting Disappears in Women
Physicians note a generation long decline in fainting among girls and women. Explanations include social shift toward preferring to fall into a young man's arms while fully conscious.
Oldest Man Made Object Linked to Egypt Society
A green glazed steatite bead necklace, held by the Egypt Exploration Society, is reported to date over 6 500 years and is described as the oldest man made object on earth Enduring artifact from ancient times underscores early craft and cultural significance.
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The
Egypt Exploration Society
Fragmented Weathered Muffed Quote Sparks Laughs
A garbled note quotes Napoleon with a playful misquote about ruling the world. The fragmentary line appears as a humorous aside in a larger page snippet with no clear provenance or attribution.
Notes from Gander Bay amid hard times and hunting
Editor Twillingate Sun reports on Gander Bay residents facing low mood yet continuing hunts for lynx and fur bearing animals. Mentioned are the Acme schooner with lumber supplies, Gander Stores employment plans, and local businessmen Mr. Peckford, Mr. Rowland, and H. E. French with their families and lumber activities. Roy French studies at Butler's College, St John’s.
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Acme
Collins
Peckford
Rowland
H. E. French
Flying Corps Memoir and New Year Wishes from Gander Bay
Former air serviceman after demobilization entered ministry serving in Belfast Glasgow West Africa Canada and Newfoundland. wishes editor and readers a successful New Year. Gander Bay December 11 1931.
Parrot Swears Faults Husband as Wife Believes
The Arkansas Gazette quotes a scientist who says facial expressions reveal thoughts through the lower face rather than the eyes. A humorous exchange imagines Jones's wife defending her husband amid talk of the parrot teaching him to swear.
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Jones
Arkansas Gazette
Sign Says Go Slow Aboard Bridge Nighttime Quote
A stray line recounts a drifting boy by a westward school who quips about following the sign to go slow. The fragment blends rural humor with reflections on governance superstition religion and price dynamics.
Busy Victoria Cove figure lures local trades and fisheries
Mr E S Reccord of Victoria Cove buys land and sea produce from locals with no refusals. Saunders’ business grows while Ben Tulk and crew winter here pursuing smelt. Missionary services by Rev G Elliott and others noted. Saunders heads to St Johns for hospital. About thirty families stay in Gander Valley for the winter.
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E. S. Reccord
Victoria Cove
Saunders
Ben
Tulk
G. Elliott
Noel
Fogo
Goodland
Joe Batt
E. B. Saunders
General Hospital
St. John’s
Gander Valley
China Reaches Ten Million Students in School
A report states that ten million Chinese people are enrolled in schools, including both children and adults, marking a large scale educational participation in the country.
Retiring on Hidden Savings Myth
A proverb notes that having many saviors or supporters does not guarantee enough money to retire. It emphasizes caution about relying on others for financial security rather than personal savings or investments.
UV Exposure Claimed to Restore Destroyed Vitamins
The report states that exposing certain foods to ultraviolet rays may restore vitamins weakened by cooking. It notes this method as a newly claimed approach and mentions potential implications for food nutrition.
Author notes shift in fiction money over time
An author observes that five years ago there was more money in fiction than today yet also notes that fiction itself contained more money historically. The statement contrasts monetary value and volume within the fiction industry across years.
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Twillingate Sun
Dr. Hamilton
ALTON
Buckley
George Elliott
Confederation Life
Shay
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Crook
Labrador
Legal Card
R.C. B. Mercer
Canada
U.S.A
Lower Sandy Point
Exploits Run
Wm. W. Winsor
Exploits
Dréssina Ell
Pigase
H. P. Atlantic
Andrew Bown & Sons
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