Senate Considers Relief Funds For Unemployment Aid
Social workers from New York and Chicago testified before a Senate sub committee in Washington about nationwide funds for unemployment relief. They warned private city and state sources are insufficient to meet the demand. An estimated $600,000,000 is needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Chicago
Senate
Washington
Robert la Follette, Jr
Wisconsin
Bronson M. Cutting
New Merco
Henry D. Hatfield
West Vginia
Burton Wheeler
Mont
Varying Air Pressure And Opossum Deception
A historical note describes sea level air pressure around 15 ands to the sonar inch and a man at sea level exposed to total pressure about 21 000 pounds. It also details how an opossum plays dead and may not move until left alone, even after water is thrown on it.
Natex touted as best stomach and liver tonic in Virginia
A Salem Virginia man credits Natex with restoring his strength and appetite after three weeks of use. The article promotes Natex as a triple strength prescription by a college professor, introduced in People's Service Drug Store and sold nationwide with claims of superior efficacy and natural roots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Natex
Virginia
People’s Service Drug Store
Jessie L. W. Welling
Salem
People’s Service
Miners Strike Threatens Suffering in Harlan District
A general miners strike in Harlan Kentucky augments poverty as clashes between union members and county authorities spark riots and killings. A photo shows three children and their mother amid winter hardship, near Evarts where four deputies were killed in an ambush and trials proceed. The strike is called by the National Miners' Union.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harlan, Ky
R Roal
Harlan
Evarts
Intimate Companion Phrase Reflects Quiet Comfort
The line notes a bond described as intimate companionship with a calmer, less worn impression than louder expressions. It contrasts intimate ease with louder bravado, implying a preference for subtlety and authentic connection over showy theatrics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oh-Yeah-Man
Society Matron Held In Kidnap Slaying Case
Honolulu detectives swear out a murder complaint naming Mrs. Granville Fortescue of New York and Washington and her son in law Lieut. Thomas Massie U S N in connection with the kidnaping and slaying of a Hawaiian ace. The native victim, involved in an attack on Mrs M last September, was found in a car with Mrs Fortescue and Lt Massie after being lured from court and driven away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Granville Fortescue
New York
Washington Society
Thomas Massie
Honolulu
Fortescue
Massie
Devil doors and old Cornwall church customs
A Cornwall church features a special door for the devil to exit during renunciations dated to old witch trials. The piece notes a local saying from Uncle Eben and cites a Washington Star quotation reflecting on self-sabotage and prudence in dissent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Devil
Cornwall
England
Uncle Eben
Washington Star
Domestic Privacy Inspires Grand Deeds Theory
A reflection compares heroic acts to those done within four walls and private settings, suggesting that true greatness often arises in domestic privacy rather than public spectacle. The piece notes the bicameral legislature as metaphor and emphasizes contemplation over grand, visible feats.
Resinol Skin Treatment Ad Promotes Pore Cleansing
An old advertisement touts Resinol Soap to cleanse pores and reduce roughness and redness and Resinol Ointment to smooth skin. It urges readers to avoid eczema and ringworm and to request a free booklet from Resinol Department 30 Baltimore Md.
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Resinol
Department
Baltimore
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Mr. Jessie L. W. Welling
the Chesterjeus
Alex Gray
Licetti & Myers Tosacco Co
Ce Eales
Columbia Network
Nat Shilkret
Chesterfield
Etta Kett
BY Paul Robinson
Etta
Dorothy Taylor
Wilson, N. C
Meredith College
Raleigh
N. C
Ori
Eben
Keystone
N. Loudoun St
Winchester
Canmer
Enedeck & Boscawen
House of Representatives
National Ave
Turner & Adams Managers
Chevrolet Delivery
Durant
C.B. Organ
Willys Dealer
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H. W. Ebert
BUICK
Crosley Radio
General Electric Radio
Kenneth E. Henry & Co
Hudson
L. J. Hook
Chrysler and Plymouth Agency
S. Loudoun Street
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