Voice of a Chronic Kicker criticizes Farm Board actions
A reader argues for sharper journalism and accountability over the Federal Farm Board. He praises critical voices, questions past silence, cites a New Republic probe of bank loans tied to Sun-Maid stock, and defends editors as mostly honest while urging courage and intelligence in the press and government.
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Federal Farm Board
David
Champion
Marvin Jones
New Republic
Farm Board
California
Sun-Maid Raisin Corporation
The
Tiny to Get Married in Texas Amid Economic Rhetoric
A fragment reflecting on American capitalism and government, contrasting a Texas wedding with broader political outrage. The speaker critiques the Farm Board and media, laments if justice prevails, and suggests patriotism and reform require deeper change.
Widow seeks saleswork to fund daughter’s schooling
A widow, Mrs Ollie Lewis, asks for work to support a 14 year old daughter’s schooling. She offers years as a saleslady and willingness to do house work in a nice home with reliable references.
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Ollie Lewis
East Eighth Avenue
Editor’s restraint and risk in Amarillo papers
A city editor explains he must restrain candor to support his family and keep his job. He suggests most U S editors avoid fearless public stance, noting readers and advertisers shape daily newspaper policy. He praises outspoken contrast with The New Republic style.
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Amarillo
United States
New Republic
TWO SEEK COMPANIONS FOR LOVING UNION
Readership asks columnist help to find a suitable partner. Two men from distant states express a desire for a beautiful young lady to settle in a quiet home and share companionship, signing as R. T. and E. W. in care of Tack.
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R. T
E. W
Tack
Wine making recipe from Tack column 1931 reader note
A reader sends a grape wine method: for each five pound grape basket add two to three pounds sugar to taste, crush and place in a barrel or jar with ten to fifteen percent water while fruit is fresh, avoid water later. Ferment until pumice rises, remove and strain, cork after nine days, then wait and adjust sugar before final corking.
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Tack
Russia Accuses Paper of Aiding Wheat Dump Plan
A reader condemns a local paper for proposing to dump wheat into the ocean and criticizes the newspaper for worsening national mood by destroying crops. The letter reflects wartime or famine era tensions and media scrutiny.
Decoy Elizabeth Green Linked to Rosenthal Kidnapping
Elizabeth Green, used as a decoy to lure Charles M. Rosenthal, a 24 year old Long Island broker, to kidnappers in New York. She was found in Atlantic City after two other suspects were arrested. the gang reportedly took about 50 000 in ransom from the Rosenthal family.
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Elizabeth Green
Charles M. Rosenthal
Long Island
New York
Atlantic City
N. J
Rosenthal
Proposals on destroying autos to ease markets cited
The speaker criticizes drastic proposals to destroy automobiles and other goods as a supposed market fix. He argues such ideas misuse justice, notes wheat prices rose 25 cents per bushel under the Farm Board, and mentions a world depression creating a surplus and hardship for farmers.
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Russia
Farm Board
Economic Hard Times and War’s Impact on Prices
The piece recalls 1914 hardships with 5 million out in the streets and widespread hunger as prices for food and crops fell. It notes wartime price rises and wage increases, mentions the absence of a Farm Board, and warns that ongoing depression could bring serious trouble if people are not kept in line. It credits leaders from both parties for efforts to guide the nation through the crisis.
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United States
South
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