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Newspaper
Aurelia Sentinel
Location
Aurelia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1937
Page
6
Barbara Marquis answers a quirky ad seeking a young woman of unusual intelligence to sell books in a candle lit tavern. She pursues the venture, driven by a love of books and past fascination with her father's study, and parks her car named Asthma as she enters the dim shop.
Barbara seeks a bookshop position with a tavern owner who dreams of a Pickwickian atmosphere. They strike a bargain to run the bookstore and tavern, and Barbara falls in love with the quiet proprietor as they plan a hopeful future together. August fourth becomes a pivotal date in their unfolding story.
Harrington reports from Washington on the farm bills and political hurdles. He notes support and opposition within Congress, the Senate and House proposals, and potential marketing quotas. He praises Roosevelt’s action, predicts tax relief, and highlights concern for Iowa farmers amid national policy debates.
A 1937 38 federal corn loan study notes major changes in policy the shift from a temporary to a permanent program aims to store grain on farms to stabilize prices and build an ever normal granary while requiring rigid crib standards to ensure top quality corn is kept for reserve with non recourse loans tied to a national farm program.
Public sale dates in this and adjoining communities are listed. The Sentinel invites others to submit sale names and dates and notes it is the best advertising medium for local sales. Call 70 R3 for additions and watch future issues for full lists. Richard Mongan, Dec 14.
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