Radio condemned as cause of recession by Queens Village shop owner
Anthony B. Meany of Queens Village New York refuses to sell radios in his store claiming radio keeps people at home and depresses spending. He links radio to under consumption and economic downturn, citing its impact on candy and housing demand and urging tighter controls.
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New York
Anthony B. Meany
Queens Village
N. Y
Mr. Meany
Meany
Celtics
Burpee Flower Debuts As Home Radio Ad Debate
Meany criticizes radio ads claiming they curb production by keeping people home. He cites a pamphlet urging national hookups end to force local stations and revive consumer spending. He argues programs reduce outward activity and push audiences to go out and spend more.
Pocketbook Heist Exposed By Detective Craft
In a streetwise demonstration, Dan Campion of the New York police lifts items from a volunteer to reveal how pickpockets operate. He shows how a wallet and papers vanish without the victim noticing, warning crowds to beware in busy areas.
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Dan Campion
New York Police
Campion
Eddie Jackson
Middle West
CARDUS advertised to relieve dysmenorrhea symptoms
The ad promotes CARDUS for women with headaches nervousness and cramps linked to malnutrition. It claims CARDUS increases appetite stimulates gastric juice flow improves digestion and builds resistance. Suggests taking before and during menses and notes use for 50 years.
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Cardus
Pickpocket Tricks and Notable Street Scams Exposed
The report describes a spate of street thefts and cons from banks to rail stations. It notes how crowds ignore crimes while thieves operate, including balloon thefts at a station and a wallet snatching in a revolving door. It also explains common ruses and how "full money" is set aside to fight convictions.
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St. Louis
Milwaukee
Detroit
A Tribute to My Mother
A heartfelt homage to a mother blending personal memory with faith in Jesus Christ. The speaker vows to follow her example, honor her life, and persevere in service, promising to model her guiding hand in decisions and deeds for family and friends. State gasoline taxes range from 2 to 7 cents.
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Jesus Christ
Heaven
Abraham Lincoln
Heavenly Father
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