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Newspaper
Bedford Times Press
Location
Bedford, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1933
Page
3
Iowa voters shifted from dry to wet despite three prior votes. The piece argues repeal reflected a broader desire for personal liberty and dissatisfaction with prohibition, amplified by youth influence and a general sentiment against restraints on personal action. It connects farm crises and strikes to the live issue of freedom and government restraint.
An editorial notes the push for land and real estate as wealth foundations following the 1929 stock market crash. It argues property remains the true wealth base while currency expansion drives up commodity prices, prompting investors to shift funds back to land and real estate as inflation rises.
The writer roasts Ver Lin Sweeley over a debate about strawberry shortcake and birthplace. He recalls growing up picking berries in his father’s patch and asserts Iowa’s influence on shortcake and the regional tradition of serving a light cake with berries without cream. He defends the craft against Sweeley’s jab and notes the local pride in the dessert.
A photo of the laundry room at the Garland Hotel in Bedford appeared in Voss Voices, the house organ of Voss washers and ironers. The Garland installed complete Voss equipment in its laundry area, and the issue included a story about its laundry facilities.
Jack Ellenwood near Mt. Etna submitted three stalks of corn to the Adams County Free Press showing frost damage on tender leaves. The plants were on low ground and though not seriously harmed, the frost left leaves turned back. Weather prophet Frank Brokaw predicted two frosts in late May, suggesting a lingering hangover from his forecast.
A morning fire at the Charles Banks farm eleven miles south of Shenandoah destroyed a double corn crib and a large barn. Four thousand bushels of corn plus three mules a cow and calf were lost. Origin of the blaze is unknown. Loss estimated at $5,000 with no insurance. Mr Banks lives in Colorado. his son Wilbur Banks stays on the home place. The blaze occurred at a different farm owned by Dewey Brandon.
Hopkins Journal reports a large horned owl killed by Lawrence Nicholson after it had predated four spring chicks in his chicken house last Tuesday morning. The bird, over four feet from wing to wing, could carry off small pigs, and entered through a window despite the closed door. If not stopped, no chickens would have remained.
The San Diego Union reports a Georgia politician claimed crime films cause crime, sparking renewed discussion on media influence and public safety. The piece notes opinions differ on whether entertainment drives behavior or reflects societal issues.
The Arkansas Gazette reports a peculiar health issue impacting the eyes of wild lions in Africa. Researchers and wildlife experts question whether a condition similar to another known ailment, sometimes nicknamed Kleig eyes, could be responsible. Further study is urged to determine cause and treatment.
A wry note from Thomaston Georgia Times and Arkansas Gazette puns on wartime outcomes. The fragments reference a riddle about who earned victory and what the true winnings were, pointing to generational attitudes and historical reflection.
President Roosevelt outlines the New Deal aims to restore jobs and raise living standards, detailing a two stage plan to hire hundreds of thousands by snow fall and later expand to a million plus. He commits $400 million for state roads, $200 million for the navy, and calls for industrial covenants among employers to raise wages and cut hours while maintaining full employment. He warns against rackets and emphasizes public support and coordinated action across industry and labor.
Henry Latrobe Roosevelt says recovery will restore the navy to prominence. Charles D. Hilles notes a revival of trust and partisan calm. Washington cites varied views on aggression and global action. Henry A. Wallace discusses cotton tobacco and grain shares. Elmer Ellsworth Brown foresees prosperity but warns against profit frenzy. Samuel M. Vauclain comments on Jewish emigration in Germany. Wm Trufant Foster criticizes American financial hesitation tied to frozen assets.
A decisive victory for liberal forces preceded by opposition from large eastern banking firms. Adjournment followed by a packed gallery in the Senate, where spectators remained until the end. The report notes a Friday morning session at 1:30 AM with significant public interest and lingering excitement.
The euphoric cheers and gavel sound affirmed completion of business as the 2nd Congress members, reelected, have been in session since December 1932. If no extra session is called, the 73rd Congress will not reconvene until January 1934.
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A terse dialogue hints at shared living arrangements and a cautious engagement, with one partner fearing risk and the other offering a ring as a test of commitment, reflecting tension over future plans.
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