Roosevelt Morgenthau clash over silver policy on notes
President Roosevelt and Treasury Secretary Morgenthau reportedly disagreed over silver certificate issuance. An $80 million note order contrasted with Morgenthau’s stated $46.9 million figure as mints prep for new silver purchases and expanded note circulation.
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Roosevelt
Treasury
Henry Morganthau, Jr
Morgenthau
Morgenthaund
Federal Reserve
Dutchess
New York
Lee
Elmer Thomas
Oklahoma
Simple Frock Design Promises Chic Sleeves and Easy Make
Anne Adams pattern 1811 offered with a sew chart and simple steps to cut assemble and sew a stylish frock. Available in multiple sizes from 12 to 40 for 15 cents pattern plus book option 25 cents. Also notes July currency data and government refunding plans for September indicating financial concerns and readiness to support offerings.
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Anne Adams
Anne Adams Pattern Book
Cedar Raids Gazette Pattern Department
West 17Th Street
New York City
Treasury
Liberty Loan 43
Frankel's store installs first Cedar Rapids air conditioning
Frankel's 228 Second street SE becomes one of the first midwestern women’s shops with GE air conditioning. Manager M. J. Frankel cites comfort during August coat sales and even humidity, with fresh air renewed every ten minutes, installed by R. R. Kouba of Hubbard Ice and Fuel Co.
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Cedar Rapids
Frankel's
Second Street
M. J. Frankel
Frankel’s
Middle West
Soa
Frankel
R. R. Kouba
Hubbard Ice and Fuel Company
State Bridge Meet To Be Held At Clear Lake
Iowa's best bridge players meet in Clear Lake from August 23 to 25 for the fourth annual state championship tournament. Five championship events under duplicate contract bridge rules will be played at the Clear Lake Country club with trophies awarded to winners. League officers: Paul B. Junkin president, Mrs E. S. Boudinot vice president, E. A. Hayes secretary treasurer.
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Clear Lake
Iowa
Iowa State Bridge League
Clear Lake Country Club
Paul
Junkin
Fairfield
Ottumwa Viaduct Bid Opening Planned September 1
Plans for a 400000 viaduct near Ottumwa are under preparation with advertisement set for September 1. PWA engineer P Hopkins said construction could start in October, with six to eight months needed. The project has a 116300 PWA grant and received initial approval last fall.
Emergency Tax Approved in Washington County
Des Moines AP report states state comptroller C B Murtagh approved emergency tax levies for Page Marion and Washington counties. Washington County may levy 16000 while total funds stay within Beatty Bennett limits. Transfers were approved transferring 10000 from West Liberty electric to sewage disposal and 2000 from Perry water works to improvement fund. Marengo exempted to allow 1025 for fire maintenance. Traces of an ancient snake religion found near Knossos suggest ancient Crete inhabitants practiced it.
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C. B. Murtagh
Page
Marion
Washington
Washington County
West Liberty
Perry
Marengo
Crete
Mediterranean
Cretan
Knossos
Challenge Iowa Syndicalism Law
Des Moines, Ia. Gov Clyde L Herring received a letter from local trades and labor officers challenging the constitutionality of Iowa's criminal syndicalism law and asking the release of John Nordquist held for trial under it. The letter claims the law violates both U S and Iowa constitutions and abridges free speech press and the right of assembly.
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Llp
Clyde L. Herring
Trades and Labor Assembly
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