Strawberry shortcake debate and June musings in a local column
The writer dismisses local rhapsodizing about June and strawberry shortcake, argues the focus should be on berries over cake, and criticizes Verlin Sweeley’s shortcake method. He urges a berry-forward, two to one berry-to-cake ratio with a crunchy pie-crust style cake and no cream. The piece blends nostalgia with culinary advice in a playful editorial voice.
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Verlin Sweeley
Lenox Times-Table
Sweeley
Congress Farm Credit Board Dead and Relief Bill Near Passage
A speech on the House floor notes the Farm Board is dead and relief aims through a new farm credit act, while Congress advances a national unemployment employment system and near completion of the emergency program. Delegates praise Roosevelt's leadership as Congress moves ahead amid long hours and broad action.
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House
Congress
Labor Committee
Congressional
Roosevelt
Farm loss narrows for 1932 as yields rise
A state survey of 563 farms shows 1932 net losses of 450 per farm, down from 818 in 1931. Reduced operating costs and higher yields improved the outlook, though crop values per acre fell from 12.56 to 8.30. With better prices, many farms may reach balance in 1933.
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Taylor County
State Crop and Weather Bureau
Iowa Earthquakes Through the Years
Iowans recall earthquakes since white settlement with seventeen events recorded beginning January 4, 1843 at Burlington. Buildings were affected but no injuries reported, and later quakes in 1867 1870 1872 1877 caused minor damage. Between 1902 and 1917 eight quakes occurred with no fatalities and negligible property loss.
Substitute with Pay and Work Fit Demand
The search for a substitute that offers comparable pay and reliable work has been a common goal, with many seeking stable earnings and consistent assignments to match prior conditions. Stakeholders weigh compensation, hours, and placement options as they compare potential substitutes in the labor market.
Moratorium for newspapers proposed in wartime relief plea
A clipped editorial argues for a newspaper moratorium to weather hard times, urging closing all papers until advertising rebounds while radio news is halted and politics go solo. It defends the press as essential to inform and pressure for reform, citing public dependency on news. Arthur Carruth.
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Arthur Carruth
Topeka
Kan
Evidently the breaks favor the well in Arizona
A brief excerpt notes frustration with economic luck, stating that anyone not broke is getting the breaks, attributed to an Arizona producer.
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Arizona
Newspapers and Socks
A Redding Herald quip notes many rely on the local paper and on socks. It contrasts borrowing a newspaper with buying personal socks, highlighting differing dependencies in daily life.
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Redding Herald
Roundabout Bees settle in Bedford umbrella tree
A downtown swarm of bees selects an umbrella tree behind Mrs Lovell's style shop as a home but is relocated by A B McCaun to his northeast Bedford residence. The piece notes financial strain on churches and a call to discuss merging four Bedford congregations into one large unit amid local debate. Brice Melvin recovers after a calf kicks him, injuring his lip, with no malice implied by the animal.
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Bedford
Brice Melvin
Brice
Cuba
Spain
Europe
United States
Rough
Theodore Roosevelt
Iowa
Gas Tax Jab Echoes In Barry County Exchange
In Barry County a man buys gasoline as a station clerk items tax components. The joke lists 6 cents profit 8 cents for Governor Park 4 cents for Roosevelt and 32 cents for gasoline. The customer notes total tax equals 12 cents twice the profit and 24 percent of his investment. The clerk adds cylinder oil tires and a missing license bringing $16.50 into the dialogue.
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Barry County
William Via
Governor Park
Roosevelt
Via
Two Cent Postage Forecast By Postmaster General
Red Oak letter writers may anticipate the return of the two cent postage rate if James Pearney postmaster general is correct. He forecast the rate return within the next few weeks and Farley Saiglyie expects President Roosevelt to sign the postage cut bill in a few days.
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Red Oak
James Pearney
Ral
Farley Saiglyie
Pesident Roosevelt
Was The Spanish-American War the Real Beginning of the World War
Virginia Page argues the Spanish-American War marked a turning point in U S history. She cites Cuban revolt support, Rough Riders, territorial gains, and enduring effects from the conflict. The piece notes later implications for defense, the Panama Canal, and national unity, with comparisons to later wars.
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Virginia Page
M. L. Page
Bedford
Guam
Phillippines
Dewey
Notable quotes from leaders in 1930s politics and war
A compilation of remarks by Jules Sauerwein Adolph Hitler Eugene Talmadge G D H Cole Ralph Townsend Bernard M Baruch and Newton D Baker. The figures discuss nationalism fascism and the League of Nations with skepticism about lasting power and global disarmament. The remarks reflect contemporary concerns about war diplomacy and journalism.
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Newton D. Baker
Wilson E
United States
League of Nations
Senat
Helping Hard club dines and showers at Wilcox home
Members and families of the Helping Hard club gathered at Mr. and Mrs. Will Wilcox home Friday evening for a party and a miscellaneous shower in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Stowell. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Homer Davis and son Wade, Mr. and Mrs. John Spring and family, Mr. and Mrs.dom Williams and family, Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Branan and family, Mr. and Mrs. Harve Hoff man, Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Stowell, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Stowell and son Rex, Mr. and Mrs. Dave Briggs and son Edwin, and Anna Lou Mackey. Refreshments were served.
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Helping Hard Club
Will Wilcox
Raymond Stowell
Homer Davis
Wade
John Spring
Dom Williams
Gilbert Branan
Harve Hoffman
Ralph Stowell
Rex
Dave Briggs
Edwin
Anna Lou Mackey
Eight Ave Graduated Nodaway Township Rounds Bedford Commencement
Eight Nodaway Township graduates, including Jack Stamps Jimmie Milligan Marie Wills Helen Branan Anna Lou Mackey Velma Mauderly Corwin Mauderly and Hazel Groff, attended the county eighth grade commencement exercises in Bedford on Saturday.
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Nodaway Township
Bedford
Jack Stamps
Jimmie Milligan
Marie Wills
Helen Branan
Anna Lou Mackey
Velma Mauderly
Corwin Mauderly
Hazel Groff
Newlyweds Feted By J D C Club With Surprise Shower
Newlyweds Mr and Mrs Howard Smith were surprised at a club gathering last week. The J D C club hosted a miscellaneous shower for the couple with refreshments served.
L O Hess Injured In Barn Repair Accident
L O Hess suffered a dislocated shoulder last Wednesday while repairing his barn and was taken to Bedford for medical care. Sunshine Club luncheon and Epworth League party were held at local homes. Darlene and Marlene Delaney of Gravity visited grandparents in Bedford. Residents attended memorial services at Guss cemetery and viewed gatherings with local families in Atlantic and Bedford.
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L. O. Hess
S. O. Hess
Bedford
Herbert King
Sunshine Club
Epworth League
John Groff
Darlene
Marlene Delaney
Gravity
George Walters
Lew Nichols
Indianola
Guss Cemetery
Raymond Stowell
Verla Branan
Opal Williams
Howard Smith
Edgar Hampel
Gale
Atlantic
Iowa
Clara Gox
Yorktown
Gilbert Branan
H. G. Roach
St. Joseph
R.G. Mackey
New Novels Noted In Library Shelf
Library notes highlight two penny-a-day novels: obscure Destinies and Ellen Glasgow’s The Sheltered Life, set among Virginia Victorians and examined for faith versus fact. Eva Birdsong and family arcs unfold with irony as Pitkin’s Life Begins at Forty critiques myths of success and youth.
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Ellen Glasgow
Richmond
Virginia
Miss Glasgow
Walter B. Pitkin
Columbia
Parents’ Magazine
New York Evening Post
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le Paris-Soir
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Eugene Talmadge
Georgia
School of Journalism
G. D. H. Cole
Ralph Townsend
U.S
China
Bernard M. Baruch
J. D. C. Club
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George Birdsong
Eva
Grand
Archhbald
Jenny Blair Archibald
Professional Directory
Ado Ees
Frank Wisdom
D. J. Kirketeg
Wisdom & Kirketeg Lawyers
Bedford National Bank
H. P. Jaqua
Enstates
Bedford ™ National
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Bhprorp
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