Noted Iowa Paper Attacks Legislature Over Pay Increase
The News Telegraph criticizes the forty-third Iowa General Assembly for voting a $500 pay increase labeled as expense, arguing it evades constitutional limits. It warns such acts undermine law and public trust, defending the constitution's restraint and urging adherence to time-tested principles.
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Forty-Fourth General Assembly
Des Moines Register editorial on movements and leaders
A Des Moines Register editorial condemns calls for mass movements and likens Gandhi and Soviet figures to distractors. It argues the nation does not need flashy leaders but steady citizens and questions the desire for agitator-led causes amid calls for religious and social upheaval. It critiques excitement over revolutions and warns against discarding religion in pursuit of collective zeal.
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Iowa
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Des Moines Register
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Failures Among Radical Critics and Faith in the U S System
The writer argues that most radicals and alarmists fail in life or seek political ends from misfortune, while affirming the United States Constitution as a strong and enduring framework. He notes that public policy is often viewed through self interest, but maintains the basic principles of government will endure beyond critics.
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Bobby Burns
United States of America
Beck Proposes Nonpartisan Budget Remedy Amid House Debate
Representative Beck of Pennsylvania urged a nonpartisan approach to solving government deficits, suggesting Congress set aside politics as England did for the national interest. Senate and House members hint at resuming political advantage as fiscal strains persist, with old party clashes likely to intensify amid Hoover administration criticism and treasury raids by various groups.
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Let Him Feed America Editorial Urges Voluntary Relief Network
The piece urges President Hoover to organize a nationwide voluntary relief effort to feed Americans facing hunger and cold this winter. It warns against radical government relief schemes and calls for cooperation among federal, state, and local officials, unions, chambers of commerce, and civic groups to coordinate aid.
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Chicago
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Crisis through which he served and of his people
Fragmentary OCR snippet discusses a figure linked to England and a crisis affecting New Zealand and Australia. It hints at historical significance and leadership during hardship, but the text is garbled and lacks clear actions, dates, or named entities to confirm a specific event or outcome.
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England
New Zealand
Australia
Des Moines Wins New Veterans Hospital Bid
The Iowa Press Carroll Herald notes Des Moines will receive the veterans hospital, while other cities face disappointment. The Davenport Times criticizes spying on Japan and supports observing aviation rules. It discusses long term credits to purchase surplus crops, urging liberal terms to help balance trade and offload glut in prices.
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Des Moines
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China
Fragmented Sentiment Chronicle Echoes 1931 Arts Scene
A magazine style excerpt mockingly catalogs quips about books and theater, notes on a glamorous Russian conductor, and New York city nightlife as rent and arts clubs face financial distress. The piece blends satirical commentary with social scenes and a brief vignette on public behavior outside the Friars Club.
Behind the Scenes of Theater Rehearsals and Rivalries
New York Sept. 10. A theater rehearsal scene reveals harsh competition and professional jealousy. Star power, spotlight fights and sibling duos shape dynamics, while juveniles and married performers navigate temperaments. Noted exceptions include the Fairbanks and Dodge twins.
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Dodge
Yoles
Damneds
Igats
Advertising a City to Attract Industry and Growth
The text argues that a city gains industrial location by cooperative citizen effort and strong advertising. It stresses presenting advantages clearly and attractively to attract the right attention, people, and industries, and warns against relying on others to boost its prospects. It emphasizes building a future on solid business and development foundations.
Ten quick history trivia questions on old puzzles
A list of ten imperfectly phrased questions asks for a red dish name red dish goldenthar, law of fasting bodies, a Chicago lawyer, an amphibian, author of The Tale of the Lake, Burke nickname frontier days, racing yachts name, French Fall of St Mary, Icelandic natives, and the mother of the recently denoved queen of Spain.
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Chicago
Dane Burke
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Spain
Rippling Rhymes by Walt Mason
Fragmentary verse piece appears to discuss judging others and a frayed reputation. It references a character nicknamed Rippling Rhymes and comments on common flaws, using UTTERANCE style language of light satire. The text is incomplete and contains unclear phrases.
Passenger on fast train seeks drink from porter in Pullman
A hazy passenger traveling south from San Francisco on a fast train called a porter for water after the Pullman car lacked service. He offered a dollar for a drink, and the porter, complying, attempted to fetch it amid the noisy car.
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