The Plucky Vice Presidency Gossips of 1930s Era
A column notes Hoover and Smith as early VP talk, mentions Lindbergh’s ineligibility, Hanford MacNider’s rise, and revives James Hamilton Lewis as a flamboyant candidate. It reflects era political speculation with sharp, humorous tone and a nod to public interest.
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Lindbergh
Iowa
Hanford MacNider
War Department
James Hamilton Lewis
Lewis
al Smith
J. Ham
Ambassador Morrow praised for Mexico diplomacy gains
Ambassador Dwight Morrow, back in the United States for a month, is lauded in anti-administration papers for restoring amicable ties between Mexico and the U S He resigned from J P Morgan & Co to take the post and faced suspicions about Wall Street influence now fading as critics concede his effective handling of a tense situation.
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W. H. Hartman Co
Gourier Bidg
Corner Park Ave
Commercial St
John C. Hartman
Pas Te Dety Vale
Jackson McCoy
Mesa
Waterloo
Town
United Press International
Associated Press
Audit Bureau of Circulations
New York
Philadelphia
Galeaco
Los Angeles
San Francisco
Stary, Brooks & Finley
Representatives
Morrow
Dwight Morrow
Mexico
Coolidge
J. P. Morgan & Co
Wall Street
Shakespeare as Authority in Modern Writing
The piece argues against overreliance on Shakespeare to justify word choice in 1928 prose. It notes language change over 300 years and the limits of citing a genius as a model, urging writers to judge usage by current norms rather than quoting bardic precedent.
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Shakespeare
Brammar
Smart People and the Spellbound Oddities of IQ
A worker labels a man as a “smart fellow” for his spelling prowess while others praise unrelated talents. The satire notes that spelling skill alone does not define intellect, as comparisons span acting, hair, golf, watchmaking, and a blacksmith father, questioning how people are judged.
Words, Words, Words and a Writer’s Folly
The passage laments overvaluing spelling and vocabulary as measures of intellect. It argues a skilled speller may lack true understanding, while a word wizard can be dull or unpopular in daily life, stressing that language alone does not reveal deeper truth or character.
Worms in Children and the Hidden Dangers of Worm Medicine
A father questions routine worming and notes how improper treatment led to misdiagnosis. A grandmother’s insistence and an old physician’s lax care culminate in a young patient with epidemic meningitis after a spinal fluid exam, highlighting that worms do not cause such infections and urging better pediatric care.
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Veterinery
Calligus Or
Plert
Questions and Answers on Food Safety and Ear Infections
A reader questions how to reduce germs on raw produce and other foods. Advice includes washing vegetables and fruits, removing oyster leaves, and avoiding shopper exposure. Also discussed is outer ear infections, common symptoms, and when to seek physician incision for relief.
Cynics and Civilization by Glenn Prank analysis
A 1928 essay on Charles Augustin Sainte Beuve praising skeptical thought. It argues skepticism fuels tolerance and mutual respect, while noting civilization advances more through believers than chronic doubters, though skeptics spur inquiry and peaceful differences.
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Glenn Prank
University of Wisconsin
Centry Magazine
McClure Newspaper Syndicate
France
Charles Augustin Sainte- Beuve
Emile Faguet
Fir Sainte-Beuve
Faguet
Sainte-Beuve
Yo Sainte-Beuve
Gene Tunney Social Star Behind the Scene
Gene Tunney remains a social success in New York and Florida, mingling with the creme de la creme without chasing mob popularity. He attends serious dramas, shuns Broadway razzle dazzle, and values literature and quiet evenings over Hollywood haunts. An alimony clash at a nightclub punctures vanity as he moves through Central Park society with restrained flair.
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New York
Gene Tuxney
Florida
Mr. Tooney
Keats
Broadway
Jie
Jack Dempsey
Mr. Dempsey
Uncle Wiggily's Decoration Day
Uncle Wiggily helps Squinkle Winkle avoid the Bob Gat and solves a sign puzzle revealing the longest word. He then contemplates future puzzles for the Bad Chaps and gathers flowers for Decoration Day with his bunny companions Jingle and Jangle before a garden encounter with the Skillery Scailery Alligator.
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Uncle Wiggily
Squinkle Winkle
Bob Gat
Uncle Wig- Ray
Erie
Uncle
Smilies
Bob
Chan
Uncle Wiggly
Squinkle
Unkle Wig
Jane
Fuzzy Wuzzy
Hollow Stump
Nurse Jane
Mr. Longears
Jingle
Jangie
Daddiams
Jangle
Whelly
Guess the Names of These Flowers from Uncle Wiggleys Puzzle
The passage presents a playful puzzle by Uncle Wig gily drawing three flower names for the Bad Chap to guess, with a whimsical scene of the Alligator and rabbit planning pictures, followed by a note about Uncle Wiggily playing games. The Ageless Classics column in the Atlanta Journal discusses Dr. Glenn Frank's essay on the American Tempo and defends classic authors as timeless beyond changing eras.
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Uncle Wiggily
Atlanta
Journal
Glenn Frank
Homer
Virgini
Horace
Patmos Isle
Campaign Proposed to Warn Drivers of Trains
Topeka Capital reports a plan to run an educational campaign teaching drivers that a train may be approaching near railroad tracks. The effort aims to improve road safety by raising awareness among motorists.
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Topeka Capital
Joy Street in a Glamour Life of a Movie Extra
Gay Hilton, a 20 year old private secretary in New York, seeks escape through a modeling stint and a move into cinema. In Greenwich Village she meets artist Lottle Tyson and Beverly Juneau and lands a small ballroom role in a film. A sharp director and casting staff guide her as she experiences the electric, chaotic world of a movie set.
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Gay Hilton
Howard Westson
Junor
H. & H. Manufacturing Co
Gay
Greenwich Village
Lottle Tyson
Beverly Juneau
Beverly
Long Island
Walking Sticks: An Odd Insect Creature Overview
UNCLE RAY'S CORNER describes the walking stick insect, its twiglike disguise, long legs, and life cycle. It notes distribution in North America, camouflage with leaves, color changes, egg laying, and resilience after leg loss. The piece ends with a teaser for tomorrow's topic, Fraying insects.
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Tropics
Uncle Ray
Burroughs Nature Club Notes Questions and Answers
A local nature column invites reader questions about spider webs composting honey and animal origins. It previews tomorrow’s Nature Notes with answers on spider movement, honey granulation, a sparrow like bird, and dog ancestry. The Dallas News quote closes the page.
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Western
Asia
India
Thibet
Africa
North America
Abe Martin Style Quip Sparks Self Confidence Walkabout
A clipped Abe Martin tone notes a bold self confidence moment and a lone shopper buying a stray bat, with stray references to wrist watches and time past. The quirky fragment hints at independence and fashion timing in a small town humor style.
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Waterloo Evening Courier
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Hoover
Smith
Earl
Senate
United States
Hell Maria” Dawes
William Brady
Nat
Brady
McIntyr Y
Amkngught Syndicate, Inc
Central Park
Hollywood
Howard R. Clarts
Patroas
Bandit
Joy Street
Claire Pomeroy
John F. Ditle Co
McCoy
Jimmie
Mr. Daniels
Bart
Miss Hathaway
Daniels
Roy
Morpheum
Jn Tt
Lear
Barjels
Crosley Webb
Uncle Ray’s
Canada
Burroughs Nature Club
Houghton Mou
Nature Notes
Dallas News
Abe Martin
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