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Iistere
RSS Ena
Devine-Tenney Corp
New York
Chicago
Detroit
Pittsburgh
Des Moines
Atlanta
Associated Press
The Burden Bearer Psalm Verse Refined
A scripture quote from Psalm 55 22 invites readers to cast their burdens on the Lord and find sustainment and protection for the righteous against upheaval. The exhortation echoes steadfast faith and divine support.
Moley Replies on Constitution Amendments and State Powers
Walter Lippmann argues federal power over commerce. Raymond Moley defends states rights and questions feasibility of a constitutional amendment. Moley favors codes and opposes NRA goals. cites police power and state control of labor rules. He urges 1936 referendum on federal expansion and warns against destroying state governments.
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Walter Lippmann
Raymond Moley
Lippmann
White House
NRA
Roosevelt
Moley
David Lawrence
United States Supreme Court
Democratic Party
Ageyei
Moley's Authority Proposal Debated Amid Strong Opposition
The discussion centers on an authority measure urged by Moley. Observers anticipate near universal rejection if the plan reaches a vote, reflecting widespread skepticism about expanding centralized power.
After Kaiser Mikado and American Press Fracas
Richmond News Leader recalls the 1899 Manila Bay episode with Captain Joseph Coghlan and the sunken issue of a poem Kaiser Co. The tale links German American press ire to Coghlan’s reception and a disputed reprimand claim, amid debates on sacred symbols and wartime humor.
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Richmond News-Leader
Tokio
Uncle Sam
Sons of “Chosen
America
Germany
Joseph B. Coghlan
Raleigh
Manila Bay
New York
Union League Club
Coghlan
Manila
Kaiser & Co
Gott
Meinself
Alexander Rose
Montreal Herald
Hay
Navy Department
Hannibal halts in glorious fashion in Italy
Staunton News Leader chronicles Richard Halliburton attempting to cross the Alps on an elephant in imitation of Hannibal. A small dog reportedly bites the elephant, forcing the expedition to halt with the animal sent to Paris by train. The tale is treated with satirical tone about Mussolini era fascism.
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Staunton
Hannibal
Richard Halliburton
Alps
Halliburton
Mussolini
Paris
Italy
Beauty marred by carelessness on our roadsides
The article laments how American roadways, once celebrated for leafy shade and lush fields, have been marred by careless development. It praises the country’s scenic heritage and warns that unattractive structures spoil the landscape and charm of highways.
Beautify towns by proper refuse disposal
The piece argues that dumping in sight harms community appearance. It calls for moving dumps to out of sight locations and urges residents to carry waste farther to keep streets and approaches clean and appealing for visitors and residents alike.
Carter Glass Signals 1936 Reelection Bid
The Virginia senator Carter Glass confirmed he plans to seek re election in 1936 and would run as a Democrat if nominated. He rejects Bolt rumors about leaving the party and is described as a foremost statesman and the greatest living Virginian.
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Carter Glass
Glass
Byrd
Roosevelt
Mr. Byrd
Virginia
One Year Ago J. W. Robinson Dies in Newport News
A Frederick County native J W Robinson dies in Newport News on this date. A spurious five dollar note circulates locally. Federal officials explain delays in opening Skyline Drive. The local liquor store may open August 10. Soil moisture topic set for orchardists picnic.
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J. W. Robinson
Frederick County
Newport News
Skyline Drive
Gore VA Fire Claims $500000 Loss and Notable Deaths
Five years ago a Gore Virginia blaze caused an estimated 500000 dollars in damage. In Hagerstown, Victor M. Cushwa a leading local figure dies. A heat wave in Hagerstown proves deadly with two fatalities. Dr. E A Alderman foresees a stronger plan than prohibition after the upcoming political campaign. The Red Cross assists Gore fire victims.
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Damarze
Gore
Victor M. Cushwa
Hagerstown
E. A. Alderman
The
Red Cross
County fair and railroad crossing alert headline
Ten years ago drivers were urged to stop at Clear Brook crossing under penalty of fine. Squirrel season opens September 1. Ford plans to manufacture airplanes. New Jersey Ku Klux Klan hires five special trains to move 3,000 members to Washington for a parade.
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Clearbrook
Ford Motor Company
New Jersey
Ku Kux Klansmen
Washington
Twenty-Five Years Ago Lawn Party Nets Proceeds
A Stephenson lawn party raised 163 dollars with 103 dollars net proceeds. Miss Rose McTinee and Elmer Wingfield, both Whitacre residents, were married. Hon Seaborn Wright of Georgia planned to speak August 7. A saloon controversy was active with daily front page paid ads. Clarke County Colt and Horse Show slated for August 22 24 25. James S. Grant wed Miss Mary Adele Talbot of Little Rock Arkansas.
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Stephenson
Rose McTinee
Elmer Wingfield
Whitacre
Seaborn Wright
Georgia
Star
Clarke County Colt and Horse Show
James S. Grant
Mary Adele Talbot
Little Rock
Ark
Wapati the Elk and Deer Horns Compared
The article explains that wapiti is the Indian name for the American elk, describes the wapiti as the largest American round horned deer and notes the moose of the North as the largest flat horned deer.
Flashes of Life and Odd Local News Blitz
A collage of quick notes reports travel costs for a Spartanburg trip and a family, a man scolds his wife over cherry canning, a hospital jailing follows burns, runaway horses disrupt traffic, a child attacker scare is revealed as a gray squirrel slain, Iowa hog farmer touts big sales and future market plans.
Dog Bit Mail Carrier In New Jersey Incident
Herbert Rickford, a merchantville letter carrier, was bitten ten times by a dog whose brother bit him a year earlier on another route. The report notes the repeated dog bite, highlighting a recurring canine attack case in a small town setting.
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Merchantville
N. J
Herbert Rickford
Michelson plans to haze Republican defense in coming campaign
Central Press Washington Bureau reports Charles Michelson aims to direct Democratic publicity to keep Republicans on the defensive. The piece traces the Farley organization’s rise, Raskob’s rebuilding work, and Shouse’s efficiency, noting lobbies shaping bills and Roosevelt's negotiations on utility regulation amid looming strikes.
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Washington, D. C
Charles Michelson
Democratic National Committee
Michelson
Hooover-Smith
Farley Democratic Organization
Raskob Democratic Organization
Raskob
al Smth
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Farley
Jouett Shouse
Washington
Charley
Manhattan
Old New York World
Smith
New York
Congress
McNary
Oregon
House
Senate
Guffey-Snyder
NRA
Roosevelt
Wheeler
Montana
Charley’s Shifting Role in the New Deal Fight
The passage discusses Charley’s waning heart for the New Deal and compares him to his earlier aggressive role for Al Smith around 1929. It notes Michelson as a reserved publicity agent guiding Democratic statements and controlling who bears responsibility for them, reflecting party messaging strategy.
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Charley
al Smith
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Chicago
Michelson
Democratic National Committee
National Press Club
So And-So
National Committee
School Days Quiz Answers Highlight Historical Details
The excerpt presents trivia with three items: total auto accident costs in 1934 totaling 1.5 billion dollars, Napoleon Bonaparte naming his infant son King of Rome by Marie Louise, and St. Augustine, Florida as the oldest European founded city in the United States.
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Napoleon Bonaparte
Marie-Louise
Austria
United States
St. Augustine
Florida
Southern Committee to Uphold the Constitution formed in the South
John Henry Kirby, Democrat, of Houston heads a new organization called the Southern Committee to Uphold the Constitution. Kirby says members come from 16 southern states and the group’s main plank opposes using public funds for industrial ventures competing with private business.
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John Henry Kirby
Houston
Tex
Southern Committee
Kirby
Rainfall Totals and Averages from Winchester Lab
Present and past rainfall data show 0.75 inches in the last 24 hours ending 8 a.m. August to date 0.85 inches, year to date 20.34 inches. The 22 year average is 34.61 inches with monthly means ranging from 1.94 inches in February to 8.39 inches in July.
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Winchester Research Laboratory
Mystery at the Boisevain house unfolds with Blair Rodman
Blair Rodman travels to Boisevain with Janet Lord to retrieve a car stuck in a ditch. They meet the peculiar Miss Boisevain and her silent maid Nita in a large mansion. Janet discovers a crystal showing Blair's face, hinting at a looming connection as danger and mystery swirl around the ancient house.
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Blair Rodman
Janet Lord
Boisevain
Canada
McClure
Blair
Miss Boisevain's
Vancouver
Janet
Miss Boisevain
Nita
Miss Bolsevain
Sam
Miss Lord
Yosy
Cosy
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