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...Florida low. A Brooklyn-born Yaleman has done what he could to hoist it to its feet. Jolly, plump Dave Sholtz went to Florida at 22 to study law. Becoming an Elk, a Shriner, a Rotarian and president of the Florida Chamber of Commerce, he learned to spout the booster's creed. When Florida elected him Governor in 1932 he proved his loyalty by routing official drones, paring expenses, making the State's financial outlook the most hopeful in seven years...
Publicity Chairman Anchorage Booster Club Anchorage, Alaska...
Also last week the Kansas City Star broadcast throughout the land a booster sheet headed: Roger W. Babson Says-KANSAS CITY WILL CONTINUE AS A NATIONAL BRIGHT SPOT...
...Lines advertisements began to appear: "Because of America's better times, because of America's trend to American ships America's most famous liner S. S. Leviathan proudly sails for Europe June 9." Prospective passengers were asked to sign a clip coupon beginning: "I am a booster for the further development of the American Merchant Marine...
...Smoke Gets In Your Eyes"--Brunswick recording. The hit tune from "Roberta" has Ruth Etting as its latest booster. Purely vocal and quite sentimental. The backing is "Three Little Piggies Went To Market." A mistake that Miss Etting was bold enough...