Preparing to Slice Dollars and Inflate Gold Policy
The piece argues Acting Secretary Morgenthau issued a broader gold surrender order to secure the currency against inflationary moves. It asserts the aim is to place most gold under government control, enabling potential dollar devaluation and currency backing with gold profits to fund government needs, while noting political maneuvers in Congress and by Senator Thomas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morgenthau
Secretary of the Treasury
Cummings
Congress
Federal Reserve Banks
Treasury
United States
Federal Reserve
Federal Treasury
Thomas
Roosevelt
Illinois and Iowa Eyes on Growing Sales Tax Trend
The article notes a shift from property to general sales taxes in many states, with Illinois proposing a 2 percent sales levy to replace property tax. It cites growth from 5 states with general sales taxes to 19, plus variations in scope and exemptions. It discusses implications for neighboring states and broader tax policy debates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maois
Iowa
The
Gazette
Research Bureau
Sales tax gain hinges on monthly payments and time spread
The piece argues sales tax popularity stems from monthly instalments rather than lump sums, labeling it a virtually painless yet unreliable revenue source. It suggests an income tax in small instalments could be effective but unlikely to be collected that way, urging lawmakers to spread the burden over time.
Endurance flight by two Miami women sets new record
The piece notes two Miami women have stayed aloft in a monoplane for nine days, surpassing the previous endurance record. It treats the feat as a sign of returning normalcy amid postwar finances and national recovery, while hinting at public curiosity and media attention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miami
Fla
Cautionary notes on cosmetics and public policy in 1930s America
A dated letter warns readers about dangerous cosmetic products and quack nostrums, urging caution with beauty aids and endorsing broad consumer protections. It cites New York bans on poisonous dyes, magazine advertising pitfalls, and advises choosing reputable brands while critiquing ongoing political and social issues from 1933 to 1934.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louise
Washington
Bureau of Standards
Congress
New York
Dad
A Civic Plot to Fix Street Beggars in New York
The author critiques a new New York approach to beggars using police arrests and a centralized system. He recalls moochers, dime begging, and a past “Moochers Union League,” arguing the plan could be hypocritical while acknowledging the practical aim of separating locals from out-of-towners and guiding the needy toward work or hospitalization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Seabury
Ufe
Bowery
Dan O'Rourke
Moochers Union League
O'Rourke
Dan
Mamie
Riggs
Joe
O’rourkes
Wheeling
Son of Kong thrills boys at Iowa theater
Review notes Son of Kong as juvenile entertainment. Twelve foot tall Kong offspring leads battles with prehistoric beasts on Kong Island. Earthquake ends island and drowns hero’s ally. Adults bored. youngsters thrilled by dangers. Supporting program includes Mickey McGuire comedy, Warren musical short, cartoon, Pathe news.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Island of
Kong
King Kong
Istand
Robert Armstrong
Mickey McGuire
Harry Warren
Pathe
T. C
Theaters Show Busy Week With Classic Film Pairings
Paramount offers Mr Skitch with Will Rogers and Zasu Pitts while Iowa presents Son of Kane with Helen Mack. Majestic features The Devil's Brother with Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy and The False Madonna with Kay Francis. Palace shows Arizona to Broadway with James Dunn and Joan Bennett and Vampire Bat with Lionel Atwill and Fay Wray. Rialto screens Ranger's Code with Bob Steele and World Gone Mad with Pat O Brien and Evelyn Brent. Olympic presents The California Trail with Buck Jones and Jungle Bride with Joseph Starrett and Ruth Hall. State features Horse Play with Slim Summerville and Andy Devine. The first wrist watch was made in Switzerland in 1806.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paramount
Will Rogers
Zasu Pitts
Mr. Skitch
Iowa
Son of Kane
Helen Mack
Frank Reicher
Majestic
Stan Laurel
Oliver Hardy
the Devil's Brother
Kay Francis
Madonna
Palace
James Dunn
Joan Bennett
Arizona
Lionel Atwill
Fay Wray
Rialto
Bob Steele
Pat O’brien
Evelyn Brent
Buck Jones
Joseph Starrett
Ruth Hall
State
Slim Summerville
Andy Devine
Notice of Probate of Will No 12868 in Linn County
State of Iowa Linn County In the District Court notice is given that on January 4 1934 at 9 oclock AM an instrument purporting to be the Last Will and Testament of Jesse Br Kinkead deceased will come on for hearing for proof and admission to probate Dated Cedar Rapids Iowa December 28 1933 Edwin W Lundquist Clerk District Court Pred W Hann Attorney
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of Iowa
Linn County
District Court
Jesse Br Kinkead
Said County
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
District Court of Vows
Pal
Salt Executrix
Hattie Melvina Guthrie
Donnelly, Lynch, Anderson & Lynch
Imagining the Chair: Memories of a Managing Editor
The writer recalls his failed pursuit of a managing editor role at the Cincinnati Post and reflects on the allure and misadventures of editorial leadership. He describes early instability, rivalries, and the intoxicating pull of the job, tempered by aging and self awareness.
Last Week In The Newspaper Office 1933
A reflective, fragmentary memoir of a newspaper room in 1933. The narrator recalls the garish vernacular of production floors, cartoonists at work, editors buzzing around, and the rush to publish dramatic headlines before morale wanes.
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George M. Cohan
Illinois
Treasury Department
Indiana
Beerk GQ
aLecame
Teddy
Timia
Feil
Hattosis
Pistamer Racictanen
VPRO
France
General a'Pault
Westbrook Pegler
Hippodrome
South Street
Gatto’s
Second Avenue
Switzerland
Frobate
Wil
Edwin W. Lundquist
W Hann
Broadway
Jack Hoxie
Pony Express
Eagle and the Hawk
Fredric March
Carole Lombard
Cary Grant
Jack Oakle
Fox News
Morse Play
Mae
Seeahs
Cincinnati Post
Foucar's
Elm Street
Clinton
M. E
Scholl
M.E
Newsies
Muezzin
Bushnell
Bush
Eddie Craig
Gerdes
Papa Gerdes
Cheltenham Bold
Towa
Rio
Dolores del Die
Ginger Rogers
Fred Astaire
Gene Raymond
Cc Inc
Ayia
Ted Healy
Eddie Foy, Jr
Thomas Jackson
J. Farrell MacDonald
Ray Hedge
Grace Hayes
Trixie Friganza
Ronald
Colman
Amazing Romance
Elissa Landi
World News
Meme
Oddities
Cartoon News
Ree
Avalon
Joe Fisher's
Joe Hicksa
Shrine Temple
Lyman’'s Smoke Shop
Campus Drug Store
Magnus Barber Shop
Pat O'Brien
Ken Maynard
Trail Drive
Lily Damita Charlen Ruggles
Danceland
Clyde Grant
E Avenue NW
Chas
Tos
Cedar Rapids Bottling Works
Atlas
Atlas Sales CO
Miller High Life
Cedar Rapids Distributing Co
Hach Bros. Co. Wholesale Distributors
Wisconsin
Nash-Finch CO
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