13 Nov 1936
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Newspaper
Winters Enterprise
Location
Winters, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 13, 1936
Page
1
The piece notes how radio and science alter art forms from symphonies designed for 40 minute broadcasts to drama shaped by electric lighting. It cites Brander Mathews on how electric light changed theatre and predicts photography may redefine painting, suggesting civilization evolves with scientific advances.
The article traces the rise of civil service merit systems from the 19th century reforms through the modern expansion of emergency bureaus. It notes Congress exemptions for new federal posts and debates to extend Civil Service protections to all federal employees, amid nostalgia for past practices.
The proposal to relinquish patronage and place friends and supporters into public jobs prompts skepticism about its ratification if sent to the states. Still, the move is an interesting dramatic gesture that will focus public attention again on spoils system evils.
Opinion piece argues the United States spends far more on arms than any nation and that ongoing preparedness deters war. It cites 1935 and projection costs for army, navy, and aircraft, compares per capita spending to France and Britain, and asserts a strong defense secures peace. It ends by saying ignore unimportant individuals.
Mrs. Cora Sanders of Paragould Arkansas describes regular shaking spells from nervousness. After using Cardui she reports improvement, cramps ceased, and she felt much better. She also gave Cardui to her daughter who recovered similarly.
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