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Newspaper
Brainerd Dispatch
Location
Brainerd, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1932
Page
4
The ministerial association endorsed exploring a Brainerd junior college noting others should consider the project if it aids city betterment. A thorough investigation of all phases is urged with the slogan Investigate, then invest guiding the effort.
The piece argues buying at home saves money by avoiding travel and time costs. It notes out of town leaders may seem cheaper, but transportation and time erode any apparent savings. Brainerd stores offer wide, complete merchandise lines with competitive prices.
The upcoming Democratic National Convention appears likely to offer a spirited contest rather than a walkover. Recent primary results have weakened Roosevelt’s presumed nomination, though much can still change before the convention opens.
In a May 14 beer parade planned in New York City supporters push legalizing beer while police prop up order. The piece argues a bread march could provoke riot but the beer event likely passes quietly highlighting paradoxes in how demonstrations are handled.
Dietrich declares Germany will not pay more reparations yet the statement draws little surprise. Analysts say the reparations mule is milked dry and expect the issue to fall to Uncle Sam by autumn with a large empty bag as the outcome.
Dr. Camp traveled to Motley on business. Mrs. J H Northrup visited Lennox. Charles Bush returned from Big Falls. W B Jones returned from Walker. Mrs Fred Halladay back in Staples after Brainerd visit. F S Parker and Miss Irma Parker to Parkerville for Sunday cottage stay. Mrs Josephine Wilson and son Harry to Minneapolis then back. Mr and Mrs P A Egan and two children and Miss Davis to Parkerville for the summer cottage.
Minnesota claims a strong national stance in game leadership due to vast refuge development. Commissioner W. T. Cox outlines plans for further growth as the state now maintains 130 refuges totaling 3,010,929 acres across diverse regions. The refuges protect big game, waterfowl, and upland birds, offering sanctuaries statewide.
A Brainerd Daily Dispatch safety series notes that most accidents stem from human error. It urges drivers to signal before changing course to reduce crashes and promote cautious driving habits.
Minnesota researchers show upland game birds aid agriculture by feeding on common crop pests. King and team document pheasants consume tomato worm to rose bug pests, with beneficial effects noted in New York to Utah studies. Both adults and larvae are cited as destroying pests across several species.
Patrolman Robert McMillan found the lighthouse stood in Fall River Harbor during census orders. He hired a boat at his own expense and went to the light to collect the required data.
Susan Carey, atenographer for Ernest Heath, enjoys a budding pull toward Jack Waring while navigating a Bohemian crowd and a tempting evening planned for music. Denise Ackroyd arrives to complicate matters as Aunt Jessie leaves for two weeks. Ray Flannery’s sudden appearance adds a playful interruption as Susan faces a possible fast reputation.
The piece mocks Syracuse mayoral figures and F Scott McBride over dry test talk with ifs, notes a quip about war debts, recalls Berlin reacting to Mussolini, and laments stock market cash shortages and short selling.
A set of reflections from public figures including President Hoover Alfred Smith and Eugene Meyer critiques inflation and government taxation. James Carney comments on contract disputes while B P Schulberg notes tensions over employee status and wages.
United Press surveys show varied profits and expansions. E R Squibb & Sons reports 1931 net income of 1 651 234, Norfolk opens Ford assembly with 500 workers and 1500 more to come, Gannet Co posts first quarter profit of 140 089, Reo shipments rise 28 percent, US agriculture exports up 26 percent, Kansas City Power & Light earns 4 470 021, Wilson Line nets 72 054, Mississippi River Power 1 697 741, Pittsburgh Suburban Water 104 704 gross earnings.
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