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Dates: during 1930-1939
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For some time I have wondered, now that Europe is at war, are we American Youths under age 30 represented in Congress? As our government is now organized the major proportion of Senators and Representatives are now in their 40's and 50's and beyond the limits...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Letters, Oct. 2, 1939 | 10/2/1939 | See Source »

At present our government is preparing industry on a vast scale for a climax known as "M" day. It has been brought to my attention by several people concerned with the coffin industry that their business is being completely overlooked. During World War I the shattered remains of Americans were...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Letters, Oct. 2, 1939 | 10/2/1939 | See Source »

"On January 26th, 1896, I entered your institution. I am ashamed to say that for five years I had drunk one quart of whiskey a day. On January 28th, 1896, I took my last drink." So runs a typical testimonial to the once-famous Keeley Institute in the cornbelt town...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Medicine: Keeley Cure | 9/25/1939 | See Source »

Died. Charles Michael Schwab, 77, board chairman of Bethlehem Steel Corp.; of coronary thrombosis; in Manhattan. From counterjumper in a Pennsylvania village grocery store at 16, he jumped tJ the presidency of Carnegie Steel Co. at 35, three years later sold Carnegie to a Morgan syndicate and became the $2...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Milestones, Sep. 25, 1939 | 9/25/1939 | See Source »

Chamberlain said last summer: "Can we look forward to the future with any confidence? ... I think I should advise you to go and consult Old Moore, because he is quite as likely to be right as I am." Old Moore's Almanack has appeared every year since 1697. Only...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: The Press: People's Augurs | 9/25/1939 | See Source »

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