Bankhead cotton production act signals major New Deal shift
Roosevelt signs the Bankhead bill restricting cotton output to about ten million bales for the year. Producers receive tax free certificates covering part of their normal yield, while excess production is taxed to deter overplanting. The plan risks southern unemployment and farm distress, with doubtful offset from other crops and a long lag before price effects appear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
Ome Bartenwad
Bankhead
United States
Termites Threaten Homes and Bridges Across the Nation
An extensive overview explains termite species common in the United States, their underground lifestyle, and the queen's 75 000 eggs. It notes termites undermine 64 percent of homes and describes their colonies, casts, and destruction, with a warning on prevention through treated lumber and moisture control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
America
Canora
R.grer
Tammany Hall Leaders and Power Shifts Through 1929
The piece traces the Tammany Hall era from a 1900s triumvirate of Murphy McMahon Haf fen to Murphy’s 22 year rule ending with his 1924 death. It notes Olvany’s 1924–29 reform regime, his 1929 ouster by district leaders, and John F. Curry’s rise as an anti-Olvany figure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tammany Hall
Charles F. Murphy
D. F. McMahon
L. F Haffen
Murphy
Kelly
Alfred E. Smith
Tammany
George W. Olvany
Smith
Olvany
John F. Curry
When Artists and Food Inspire CWA Imagery
Critics muse on CWA art projects after a run of food themed works and lean artists. The piece questions whether painters captured appetite or imagination, noting a stray still life and a Fried Eggs portrait not tied to CWA.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherlock Holmes
Philo Vance
Craig Kennedy
CWA
Secretary of the Navy
Around the World Horizontal Puzzle Clues and Answers
A cryptic crossword style list presents numbered clues across and down with partial answers and cross references. Highlights include a reference to the first woman to fit around the wala, an Arabian military commander, and various wordplay entries such as final clue and court terms.
Day-by-Day of Social Round in New York
In diary form the writer recounts a trip to Coney Island with his wife then return to Manhattan. He mentions Rosa mond Pinchot Miriam Hopkins Nancy Hoyt Cobina Wright and others, plus a talk on slang trends including making a pitch and the enduring word lousy.
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York
Coney Island
Rosamond Pinchot
Miriam Hopkins
Nancy Hoyt
Cobina Wright
Buford Lorimer
Gloria Braggiotti
Charles Hanson Town
Fire Station Neighbors Observe City Life In Midtown
A busy fire station imparts a small town feel to a Midtown block as residents, workers, and visitors mingle outside Dety Moore's cafe. The scene features window watchers, aproned women, bun munching children, and a long-standing cast of local figures and shopkeepers pictured through a string of dated anecdotes.
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New York
Dety Moore
Jack
Joel
Rector
Churchill
Shanley
Jim Moore
al Smith
George M Cohan
Sam H Harris
Herbert Swope
George McManus
Morris Gest
10-20-30 Years Ago In The Gazette Highlights
Cedar Rapids clubs elected leaders including C Mortensen as president and Ben Peterson as executive chair. Dr B Brotherton died at home. May Robson starred in The Rejuvenation of Aunt Mary at Majestic. Walter Garst spoke on new employer compensation at a Chamber meeting. April saw 54 new resident permits issued. Hazel Listebarger wed John Hoffman in Los Angeles. Miss Alice Munger resigned as local schoolteacher. Col W G Dow named to national guard officers board. Earl J Duke 12 died after being struck by a train near Milwaukee Station.
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C. Mortensen
Cedar Rapids
Walter A. Garst
Chamber of Commerce
Hazel Listebarger
Florence Listebarger
John Roy Hoffman
Los Angeles
Calif
Alice Munger
Col
W. G. Dows
National Guard
Earl J. Duke
Milwaukee Station
Milwaukee
Appointment of Administratrix for Sophronia B. Grant estate
On April 14 1034 Louise Kelley was appointed and qualified as Administratrix of the Sophronia B Grant estate in Linn County Iowa All persons indebted must pay promptly and those with claims should file in the Linn County District Court with the undersigned and attorneys Oliver Johnson and Olive Barton representing the estate
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State of
Iowa
Linn County
Sophronia B. Grant
Louise Kelley
Oliver. Johnson
Olive Barton
Appointment of Administrator for William Rigel Estate
Notice from Linn County Iowa announces Leo Rigel appointed and qualified as Administrator of the estate of William Rigel, deceased. Creditors urged to present accounts to the Clerk of Linn County District Court and debtors to make immediate payment. Attorney E A Fordyce represents the administrator.
Mind and morality in film violence and audience reaction
An author notes science cannot resolve all moral questions yet suggests that audience approval for a man striking a woman in a movie stems from evolved social justice instincts. The piece posits both men and women may derive a sense of relief or vindication from witnessing the act, amid broader societal considerations.
HABITS BOOKLET OFFER BY DR WIGGAM
Readers are invited to obtain a 28 page booklet on forming habits by Dr Albert Wiggam. The pamphlet covers habit principles and control from William James. Request by mail with return envelope and 10 cents to cover costs.
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Albert Edward Wiggam
Harvard
William James
Albert Wiggam
Public Education Debate On Citizenship Curricula
The text argues for teaching governance in schools to foster democratic habits before college. It cites President Upham's proposal for a Master Citizen degree for graduates who engage in public service, and discusses whether leisure use reveals intelligence and character, referencing Dr. George F. Zook.
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A. H. Upham
Miami University
Harvard Class of 1904 at White House Joke
Will Rogers jokes about President Roosevelt hosting Harvard University’s 1904 graduating class at the White House. He notes over 300 graduates, all Republicans, and quips that without a Democrat they would not have seen the White House. Rogers adds humor about party balance and rescue from oblivion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Monica
Calif
Roosevelt
White House
Harvard
F. D
Leisure Time Reveals Character Says Teacher
The speaker asserts that character shows in leisure time more than work. He agrees with Dr Zook and notes Dr Zook is the federal commissioner of education and potential University of Iowa president.
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Zook
Dr. Zook
University of Iowa
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Hhotoren
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Spain
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Zaimis
Williams
TAKIN
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Ariety
Jay O'Brien
St. Moritz
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M Cohen
Ness
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Robert Cortes Holliday
Joyce Kilmer
Howard Chandler Christy
New Fox Terrier
Earl Benham
Connecticut
Deac Aylesworth
Colorado
Kent Cooper
John Chapman
Westbrook Pegler
Alfred Segal
Cincinnati
State of Iowa
William Rigel
Leo Rigel
E A Fordyce
Henry M
Northwestern Mutual
George F. Zook
Will Rogers
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