Advertising Rates Inquiries For Des Moines News Bureau
The notice lists advertising rate cards and subscription options handled by the Iowa Daily Press Association News Bureau. It names Frank Nye Jr as manager and provides addresses in Washington and Iowa for news services and associations. Rates show monthly and yearly carrier and mail options, with various regional applicability and prices.
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Des Moines
Iowa Daily Press Association
Frank Nye Jr
405 Shops
Washington, D. C
Washington News Service
Eye Street
N. W
Atlantic
Cass
Iowa
Walter Logan Bill and Bureau Power Reform Debate
Walter Logan bill aims to curb New Deal bureaus by allowing court recourse when bureaus enforce rulings. Backed by business supporters and Republicans, the measure challenges bureaucratic power and seeks to prevent dueling rulings and punitive actions.
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Walter Logan Bill
New Deal
Congress
It Makes a Difference in America’s War Stance
The piece argues that European conflict touches all citizens as Atlantic boys died in World War I and could die again. It urges individual resolve to keep the United States out of war, warning the war will be Atlantic’s and our sons’ if Americans do not act to stay out.
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United States
Hitler
Europe
Tlantic
Javed
Atlantic
Nero
Michigan
Lewis
State
GOP
National Labor Relations Board
Stock Exchange
Wall Street Old Guard
SEC
William Douglas
New York Stock Exchange
Bise
Washington
Richard Whitney
Douglas
Edward Bartlett
Board of Governors
BE. A. Pierce & Co
Bartlett
Old Guard
Exchange Nominating Committee
Charles B. Harding
Smith, Barney & Co
William McC. Martin
Exchange
South America
Wall Street
Martin
Germany
Baltic
Editorial Briefs on Iowa Tourism and Political Speakers
The piece estimates Iowa tourist spending at 29 million dollars and urges a coordinated promotional campaign to grow the industry. It also notes a Christian Science Monitor grading of political speakers and suggests using these grades to choose worthwhile speaking events for readers.
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The
Christian Science Monitor
H. Hoover
F. WD. Roosevelt
Raminus
T. B. Dewey
A. H. Vandenberg
B. Barton
B. R. A. Taft
C. P. V. McNutt
Allies Buy Upgraded Aircraft Parts to Modernize U S Planes
The piece reports on U S army planes being updated to the faster P46 model after Britain pays to switch dies from P40 to P46, with About 200000 going to cover dies and seven million dollars total for British changes. Treasury Secretary Morgenthau approves backing. The note also covers stock exchange control by old guard bankers and Nazi battleship plans.
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Curtiss Aircraft Company
Pearson
U.S. Army
Curtiss Company
War Department
Army
Secretary of the Treasury
Morgenthau
Purvis
White House
Daily Knowledge Test Questions Practice Sheet
A quiz page asks ten questions to answer before turning to page seven for the key. Topics cover gold purity porpoises language U S House speaker Earth distance Ty Cobb position Dickens Little Nell stamp denomination Dalai Lama and bird teeth.
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Haiti
U. S. House of Representatives
Ty Cobb
Charles Dickens
U.S
Clarifying Common Error in Quotations
The note advises avoiding hedging in direct quotes. It suggests using precise phrasing such as I felt my way, after a fashion, at first to convey early effort without vagueness.
Still Safe at Home Poem Reflects on War Sacrifices
In Edgar A Guest verse Still Safe at Home the speaker contrasts distant war danger with personal safety. He notes families endure losses as brave youth suffer on distant fields while the speaker remains at home, pondering mortality and duty. The piece reflects wartime sentiment from 1940.
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George Matthew Adams
Extra copies of The News Telegraph
Those who desire extra copies should notify this office in advance to prevent supply exhaustion.
Celebrity profiles and anecdotes from radio era figures
The piece surveys New York and national radio personalities and writers, noting Aen and Paty, Clay Mocran, Edo McNamars, Burton Rascoe, John Mulholland, Ogden Nash, Tom Gill, Harry Staton, Stanley Rinehart, Lyman Beecher Stowe, H. Thompson Rich, Max D. Steuer, Colt Theodore Roosevelt Jr, H V Kaltenborn, Raymond Gram Swing, Richard Evans, Lowell Thomas, Boak Carter, Ted Husing, Dave Driscoll, Jimmie Fidler, Major Bowes, Arthur Hale, Lawton Mackall, and Mrs Mackall, with brief character sketches and career tidbits. It also mentions family ties and personal recollections connected to New York and New Jersey.
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New York
Clay Mocran
Edo McNamars
New Jersey
Reemains
Dinos
Burton Rascoe
Frank Ryan
Times
John
Frank
John Mulholland
Paderewski
Ogden Nash
Tom Gill
Washington
Harry Staton
Stanley Rinehart
Rinehart
Lyman Beecher Stowe
New England
Harriet Beecher Stowe
Henry Ward Beecher
H. Thompson Rich
Whittlesey House
Max D. Steuer
Colt Theodore Roosevelt
H. V. Kaltenborn
Raymond Gram Swing
Richard Evans
Salt Lake City
Lowell Thomas
Boak Carter
Kaltenborn
Ted Husing
Dave Driscoll
Jimmie Fidler
Major Bowes
Arthur Hale
Edward Hungerford Showcases Prize Locomotive at World’s Fair
Edward Hungerford, a railroad expert of Rochester origin, displays his refurbished side-track locomotive in the spectacle "Rail roads on Parade" at the world’s fair. At 64, he remains as active as a freshman, sharing his passion with friends and attendees.
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Edward Hungerford
Brie
Far West
Hungerford
Rochester
N. Y
Knox cites high prices retarding prosperity in Des Moines
Des Moines Economic club discusses Col. Frank Knox remarks that prosperity hinges on price levels and urges attack on high cost of living. He links price relief to recovery and criticizes politicians for not supporting a longer public good. He also warns Allies must push Germans from Norway to avoid Nazi victory.
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Des Moines
Des Moines Economic Club Today
Col
Frank Knox
Chicago
Knox
Norway
Treasure Island Special to Link Chicago and San Francisco
The Treasure Island Special, a new all Pullman streamliner, starts service June 18 on the Overland route between Chicago and San Francisco. R L Williams of Chicago & North Western says the train will be jointly operated by Northwestern, Union Pacific and Southern Pacific. The consist includes six light weight Pullman sleepers forty roomettes thirty bedrooms nine compartments and five drawing rooms.
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Chicago
San Francisco
R. L. Williams
Chicago & North Western Railroad
Williams
North Western
Union Pacific
Southern Pacific
Fire wipeout in Mason City hits $25,000 loss
Des Moines reports damage from a blaze in the Boomhower Hardware building in Mason City’s business district rose from 15,000 to over 25,000 after a follow‑up. Second floor apartments owned by Miss Minnie Lien and J. C. Isbell suffered heavy smoke and water damage, along with the neighboring Damon department store.
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Des Moines
Boomhower Hardware Company
Mason City
Cromwell Formally Files for U S Senate Nomination
Somerville New Jersey James H R Cromwell a United States minister to Canada today formally announced his candidacy for the Democratic nomination for U S senator from New Jersey He has support from Mayor Frank Hague of Jersey City and state Democratic leader If successful in the May 21 primary he would oppose Republican incumbent W W Barbour in the fall elections
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Cromwell
Somerville
N. J
James H. R. Cromwell
Canada
U. S
New Jersey
Charles Edison
Frank Hague
Jersey City
W. W. Barbour
Origin of Chess Derived from Persian Shah Meaning King
The article notes that the word chess originates from the Persian term shah which translates to king. It mentions the linguistic link as part of a brief historical explanation of the game's name.
Road Safety Call Targets Dangerous Drivers
A brief urging motorists to keep to their side of the road to prevent fatal crashes. It warns that road hogs pose a serious danger and emphasizes the responsibility of every driver to drive safely.
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