Editorial clash signals newspaper rivals in Des Moines
A lengthy critique targets The Des Moines Register and its editorials. It urges the new Des Moines Daily Herald to adopt a strong Republican stance and robust public policy discussions to carve a market in the capital city.
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County Board Proceedings Pay Rate Fight Reaches House Committee
The bill to raise compensation for publishing county board proceedings from 1s to 1 1/2 cents a line faces further delay in the House committee after passing the Senate. Editors warn current rates lag behind 19th century standards while newspaper costs have soared, urging fair pay aligned with today’s costs and public interest.
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New Des Moines Daily Herald Aims At Lower Rates
The Des Moines News Telegraph notes a proposed Daily Herald by Je new De and others, led by W C Darnigan, seeking a Des Moines circulation with lower advertising rates. Critics doubt the venture’s business viability, fearing it cannot compete with The Des Moines Register or attract merchants with adequate patronage.
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Henry Field lauds radio sales while critics cry foul
The News-Telegraph quotes Henry Field defending his Shenandoah broadcasting venture after editorials claimed radio sellers profit at home. The piece argues merchants outside a community offer little civic aid and warns against using distant sellers for funds. It defends Field as forthright but notes his business aims remain profit driven.
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Hoover farm relief message backs congressional action
A Washington opinion piece argues Hoover’s farm relief proposal aligns with campaign pledges and calls on Congress to enact the measure. It states a federal farm board with broad credit powers should reorganize marketing systems and stresses that lawmakers must pass the farm relief bill, not blame Hoover.
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Fragmentary note on a person’s attempted orders and movement
A garbled OCR fragment references a person aiming to obtain orders and moving from house to house. Details are unclear and many words are corrupted, yielding little actionable or verifiable context.
Ambassador to England Dawes Named as U S Envoy
The Chicago Journal of Commerce reports General Dawes is officially appointed ambassador to Britain. The selection highlights his diplomatic skill and commitment to Anglo American peace, with focus on naval disarmament talks and strengthening ties between the United States and England. Dawes is praised for practical problem solving and candor in advancing essential compromisess.
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Editor Sees Role of Local Press in Community Ties
A Cherokee Times opinion cites Ole Buck's view that editors uniquely connect diverse groups in a town without pushing their own interests. It notes legislators in Des Moines debating state appropriations of 31 to 32 million dollars for two years, with a summary of the session and a quip about mud tax, plus a Mexico piece describing regional racial and national tensions.
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Iowa's Share in U.S. Food Production Noted
A clipped line notes Iowa accounts for about one tenth of all food products and agricultural crops in the United States, highlighting the state’s significant farming output and value.
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Rippling Rhymes by WALA Mason on Service and Sales
Poem by George Matthew Adams Service reprints a weary seller’s tale of poor service. Piker Purvis laments unhelpful towing efforts after mud and rain. The speaker condemns vague promises, arguing clear terms are owed for any sale or machine. Copyright 1929.
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Breaded Pork Chops With Curry Sauce Recipe
Step by step directions for breading pork chops with crumbs then browning in fat. Bake covered with tomatoes onions and curry spice mix, simmering to tender. Skewers with ginger onion and curry sauce, served with boiled rice. 1029 Western Newspaper Union.
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Pronunciation and phrasing guidance for old English terms
The note debates correct pronunciation of terms like shillalah and the use of phrases such as I reckon and you newcomer. It suggests avoiding provincial forms and preferring less stilted language, with attention to prepositions and clarity in public discourse.
Did You Ever Stop To Think About Our Communities
Edson R. Waite and Shawneegouda J Edwards editor at the Penton Record-Chronicle urge readers to examine civic neglect. They warn towns chase fleeting industry rather than develop agriculture and livestock, risking prosperity by overlooking local assets and steady growth opportunities.
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Friml Factory Explosion Recalled in Odd Fragments
Friml notes a powder factory explosion while others discuss truth and reading consistency. A scattered, oblique collage of dialogue touches on obituaries, jobs, and academic hints, hinting at a public memory exercise rather than a cohesive news event.
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