14 Jul 1932
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Newspaper
Akron Register Tribune
Location
Akron, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1932
Page
1
A young reader tale set by Smiling Pool shows Longlegs the heron failing to secure a fat minnow as Rattles the Kingfisher swoops in. Grandfather Frog warns pollywogs away while moral lessons emphasize not counting on certainty until outcomes are secured.
A playful jumble of classroom humor and phonetic gaffes surveys odd definitions and misheard phrases. Entries mention porpoises on backs of squabs and taxidermists as thick frogs, reflecting light, nonsensical wordplay typical of comic panels in early 20th century papers.
The Democratic convention adopts a prohibition plank demanding repeal of the Eighteenth Amendment and immediate modification of the Volstead Act. It calls for a constitutional amendment proposed by Congress and state action to regulate liquor, with beer and other beverages legalized pending repeal. Other planks urge budget cuts, veterans' benefits, tariff reform, and a firm foreign policy.
A synthesis from diet experts concludes that overweight individuals should eat less and exercise more. The core message emphasizes reducing overall intake while increasing activity to promote fat loss.
The piece argues for moderation not elimination, urging meals to center on a single food at times. It cites Chinese cuisine and Russian cabbage as examples, praises simple, hearty diets, and suggests choosing favorite foods for planned meals to reduce waste and stomach strain.
A 1932 WNU service poem by Douglas Malloch reflects on time's steady advance. It ponders life as minutes turning to hours, days to years, and the inexorable passage from birth to death with a rhythm of ticking clocks.
The senate passed the treasury and post office appropriation bill limiting coast guard prohibition activities by two million dollars while increasing rural sanitation funds from 800000 to 8000000. Customs surveyors and appraisers remain funded, with the total bill at 1056498888 dollars.
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