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Washington, D. C
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Atlantic
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News-Telegraph
Roosevelt’s 80 Billion Dollar Dream Is Warned
The piece argues Roosevelt’s target of an 80 billion dollar national income is wishful. It notes 1929 saw a similar peak near 81 billion but a 1939 goal requires immense growth and strict budget control to avoid overexpansion. The author urges practical budgeting and cuts rather than optimistic forecasts.
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Roosevelt
The Missouri River Spending Debate Over Future Channel
A reflective editorial questions allocating 17 million dollars for Missouri River projects next year. It cautions that demand depends on dense population and competing freight modes, recalls the river’s historic heyday, and suggests postponing costly works until genuine need and affordability align.
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Missouri
Europe
Asia
Great Northern Plains
Fort Benton
St. Louis
Pilote
Joseph la Barge
Editorial Briefs Praise for Witsor Early Actions
The piece lauds Governor Witsor for limiting state employing in one department, cutting state owned cars, initiating statewide procurement bids, and granting press access to the executive office. It argues these steps, while not crucial, reflect fulfilling campaign pledges and a rare political virtue.
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Witsor
Pressure for anti trust action roils movie moguls in Washington
In Washington the justice department moves to break the Pearl Sea movie monopoly led by Paramount Loew s R K O Warner Brothers Twentieth Century Fox Columbia Universal and United Artists The eight firms control about 90 percent of films and theaters and practice block booking to force independents out The industry s tactics include stalling by Hollywood to delay Arnold s civil suit filed July 20 and extended hearings with no immediate ruling in court.
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Arnold
Drew Pearson
Robert 8
Allen
Washington
Capitol Hill
White House
Justice Department
Pearsea
Thurman Arnold
Ing
Washington Area
Hollywood
Arold
Will Hays
Hardingang
Republican National Committee
Paramount
Loew's
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
R.K.O
Warner Brothers
Twentieth Century-Fox
Columbia
Universal
United Artists
Warner's
Fee
Hollywood Boys
William Bondy
U.S. District Court of
New York
Rippling Rhymes by Walt Mason
A lampooning verse contrasts two shopkeepers. one rewards workers boosting efficiency while the other berates staff and withholds pay. It argues workers will excel when treated well, while mistreatment worsens business and morale.
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Walt Mason
Knowledge Test From Daily Knowledge Sheet
A printed multiple choice style knowledge test asks ten questions on varied topics. It covers British military history, electrical energy use, American diplomacy, coinage terms, literary attribution, geography, Confederate government, horticulture, Middle East geography and pronunciation of a common word.
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Fort DuQuesne
Japan
Ellis Island
Common Error Phrases Prompt Students to Clarify Time
A guidance note emphasizes avoiding verbose time words in experiments. It urges replacing stretched phrases like long space of time with concise terms such as period of time for clearer reporting.
Demolition Puts New York’s Sixth Avenue on Display
A column notes gradual wrecking of 43rd Street and Broadway buildings, including the old post office, with a broad view toward a modernized Sixth Avenue. The piece contrasts decay with hopeful redevelopment, praising orderly Irish venues on Third Avenue and envisioning urban renewal amid snowfall.
Quiet Neighborhood Hall Life Described in 1939 Sketch
A vivid portrait depicts neighbors gathering at the village hall enjoying steady rhythm and lively but polite conversation. The piece notes the filata tradition drawing families together, offering respite from daily cares.
Lookin Around By F U S The Atlantic salesmen misadventure
The Lookin Around column recounts a set of mishaps among Singer Sewing Machine salesmen operating from Atlantic. Over Friday the 13th their cars mostly escaped, but Sunday the 15th brought multiple breakdowns including a frozen car, two valves, a broken piston, a ruined tire, and a wrecked car after a collision with a bridge.
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Singer
Atlantic
Iowa Liquor Commission Reports Record Profit
The Iowa liquor commission posted a net income of 2,200,969 for the fiscal year ending June 30. Profit per dollar of liquor sales through the statewide store system was 83.24 cents, up from 20.30 cents the prior year.
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Des Moines
Iowa Liquor Commission
Meaning of Elinor and Eleanor name variants
The name Eleanor and its forms such as Eleanora Alienor Aleanore Eleana Elene Wona Elna Elnora Elora and others are linked to Greek Helene meaning light. Some sources place Elinor with this group while another authority cites a Latin origin and notes a weaving goddess name.
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Elinor
Eleanor
Eleanora
Alienor
Aleanore
Eleana
Elene
Wona
Elna
Elnora
Elora
Helene
Light
Horse Domestication Origins Traced to Arabia and Egypt
The domestication of horses is believed to have begun in Arabia and Egypt around 2000 B.C., marking a pivotal development in ancient animal husbandry and transport. Researchers cite early use for riding, pulling, and ceremonial purposes across early civilizations.
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Arabia
Egypt
LeCompte Elected Iowa Fifth District Representative
Republican Karl Miles LeCompte of Corydon wins the Fifth Iowa district seat in the seventy sixth congress with 50 860 votes over Ruth Hollingshead. Born May 25 1887 he ran Corydon Times-Republican and serves as state senator 1917–1921. He favors private industry and opposed New Deal spending.
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E. P. Chase
IDPA
Washington
Washington, D. C
Karl Miles LeCompte
Corydon
Lloyd Thurston
Iowa
House of Representatives
Corydon Times-Republican
LeCompte
State University of Iowa
State Senate
Dorothy Tye
Ruth Hollingshead
Appanoose
Clarke
Old House
Margaret Welch
Grinnell
Howard Tedford
Bedford
University Club
Washington Inter
Elk Horn Danish Lutheran Church Holds Annual Meeting
Elk Horn Ia January 17 special At the annual meeting of the Danish Lutheran church officers were elected for the year and several business matters disposed of The board decided to hire a theological student to direct the parochial school this summer and to add three English services each month Theo Christensen was re elected president for a three year term Peter P Andersen and J P Johnson were elected trustees for two and three years respectively Deacons named were Miss Anna Fredericksen Miss Agnes Nielsen H A Aagaard Elmer Sorensen Alfred Rasmussen and Chris L Christensen Terms of M J Madsen Marion Rose treasurer and Nels Mathiesen trustee continued
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Elk Horn
Thomas Christensen
Peter P. Andersen
J. P
Roosevelt asks Congress to reopen ship canal projects
President Roosevelt asked Congress to authorize the continuation of the Florida Ship Canal and Passamaquoddy Bay projects. In a letter to Rep. Mansfield, he argued both abandoned efforts should be resumed, citing commercial and military needs for Florida and dire economic conditions in eastern Maine for Passamaquoddy.
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Ashington
S. N
Roosevelt
Congress
Passamaquoddy Bay
Rep
Mansfield
Texas
House Rivers and Harbors Committee
Florida Ship Canal
Mgr
Maine
Four New Studies at Elk Horn High School
Four new second semester courses are added at Elk Horn High School. Senior subjects change with commercial law replacing government and business English replacing sociology. Juniors gain speech replacing occupations, and sophomores get bookkeeping replacing agriculture. Superintendent Williams teaches bookkeeping and commercial law. new instructor Mrs. Moulton teaches the remaining three subjects.
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Elk Horn
Supt. Williams
Boone to Let Contracts for City Hall and Fire Dept
Boone Louisiana plans a $159000 city hall to house the fire department. Contracts will be awarded January 26 in three divisions general electrical and plumbing after razing an existing building on the site.
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Boone
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