Mechanization Creates and Destroys Jobs in Modern Industry
The piece argues mechanization both destroys and creates work. It cites AF of L and WPA views on a 30 hour week, noting machine gains in auto, telephony, refrigeration, office work, textiles, foods, and printing. It cites rising employment per unit and new industries since 1900, urging balanced view of technology’s impact.
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American Federation of Labor
WPA
Harry Hopkins
Machinery and Allied Products Institute
Grant
Jefferson’s Stand Sought in 1940 Campaign
It is none too early for Thomas Jefferson to begin finding out where he stands for the 1940 campaign. The statement signals early test of support and potential strategy shaping ahead of elections.
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Thomas Jefferson
Streamlining Mother Goose Tales Sparks Academic Debate
A Columbia University English professor argues nursery rhymes and fairy tales mislead children about nature and society. He says Mother Goose should be renovated to suit an industrial world, noting how old tales portray boys and girls and social relations. He questions the impact of traditional tales on modern behavior.
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Columbia University English
Quotable quotes on reform and leadership from early 20th century figures
A collection of aphorisms from leaders and scholars including Nicholas Murray Butler Salvador de Madariaga Miguel Gomez Henry Ashurst Rush Holt Plutarco Calles Cordell Hull and Albert Einstein. The remarks cover taxation peace language governance rights and the role of democracy in progress.
Nursery tales vs science cheer for Columbia professors
A satire on Columbia professors clashing with child psychology as whimsy meets research. The piece argues adults prefer plain science over Mother Goose for kids, noting grownups battle to amuse children while shaping their notions of nature and society.
Did Eddie do right prompt raises Gallup poll timing
The inquiry asks when Gallup might sample public opinion on the question Did Eddie do right. No specific date is given, but polling schedules typically follow survey planning cycles and public-interest events.
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Eddie
Jurors Might Benefit From Schooling in Courtroom Duties
Federal Judge William Clark plans a juror school in Newark for 800 salesmen on the November panel. The open forum will cover jury procedures, duties, exemptions, and juror rights to question witnesses, aiming to improve understanding and curb over legalistic courts.
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Oklahoma
William Clark
Newark
N. J
Maple syrup scarcity and blight threaten New England scenery
A maple syrup shortage is reported. Potential balsam blight could strike, jeopardizing syrup harvests and leaving travelers to view a picturesque New England landscape dotted with roadside stands.
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New England
Possible End to War if Non-Spaniards Are Removed
The remark suggests that removing non-Spaniards from both sides of the Spanish conflict could end the war. It frames outsiders as the central cause of ongoing hostilities and hints at a plea for exclusion as a solution.
Political quip echoes regional sentiment after election
Two months post election a Maine Vermont joke resurfaces as a local reporter notes a recurring jab about Maine's influence on neighboring Vermont. The remark reinforces regional political chatter without naming individuals or precise outcomes.
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Maine
Vermont
Be Glad Youre Neurotic Column Sparks Debate
A satirical opinion piece titled Be Glad You're Neurotic provokes reader reaction as the author argues about self perception and mental health stereotypes. Some readers praise its candor while others criticize its blunt tone and provocative stance.
Desk Chaos and Political Buzz From Iowa Page
A readable fragment mixes domestic chatter about tidying a desk with a long Iowa political item. It notes former Iowa officials and congressmen tied to inaugural events, plus a health cure story involving Congressman Biermann and a note on tenancy legislation advancing in Congress.
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Fred Biermann
Iowa
Washington
Henry Wallace
Biermann
Post
Gilchrist
House Committee On Agriculture
Marvin Jones
Texas
Efort
Otha Wearin
Ways and Means Committee
Rep
Eicher
Agriculture Committee
Local Entertainment and Civic Happenings in Cedar Rapids
Frank Mayo's Pudd nhead Wilson played at Greene's Opera House. Della Fox and her company followed. The Cherry Sisters star at Cincinnati Star Theater. Cedar Rapids Wheeling Club plans for next season and a cycle path to the Palisades. Street cars draped for officials who died. new Economic Congress formed with Alex Charles as president of the senate. House named E E Clark speaker and H G Healey clerk. Local markets list staples and prices. Residents noted social events, travel, and ongoing studies in Chicago and Minneapolis.
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Frank Mayo
Pudd’nhead Wilson
Greene’s
Opera House
Della Fox
Comic Opera Company
Cherry Sisters
Star Theater
Cincinnati
O. Wheeling
Cedar Rapids
C. H. Clark
J. W. Bowman
E. L. Camp
J. H. French
J. M. Grimm
Marion Economic Congress
New Economic Congress
Alex Charles
Senate
H. G. Healey
J. M. Dinwiddie
House
E. E. Clark
Congress
Congress of the United States
Spleichal
J. R. Baker
The
Cedar Rapids Building and Loan Association
Genevieve Blake
Mrs. Loring
Chicago
Brookhart’s I C C Hope Grows With White House Talk
In Washington the Brookhart appointment to the Interstate Commerce Commission gains seriousness as President Roosevelt shows interest. Senator Gillette touts Brookhart’s backing and hints Herring would also endorse. Iowa reps weigh impact while Democratic rivals eye inaugural events and dinners.
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Ashington
D. C
Smith Wildman Brookhart
Interstate Commerce Commission
Clyde Herring
Brookhart
Herring
Roosevelt
Bilbo
Mississippi
Iowa
White House
I.C.C
Congress
Fred Gilchrist
John Gwynne
C. M. Dowell
Gillette
Iowa State Society
Iowa Young Democratic Club of
Washington
Mink in a Trap Poem Observes Trapper's Bait
A poem by Jay G Sigmund reflects on a mink trapped in river ooze and blood. The speaker recalls footprints in mud and laments the animal’s fate as traps claim kin among willows and distant lights.
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Jay G. Sigmund
Dangerous Delays Keep People From Seeing Doctors
The piece notes many people sense bodily ills yet delay medical visits for unfounded reasons. It warns that delaying care can turn a non urgent issue into a dangerous one, urging prompt doctor consultation when symptoms appear.
Reindeer Intelligence Compared To Cattle and Horses
A concise comparison notes that reindeer are smarter than cattle but not as intelligent as horses, highlighting relative cognitive abilities among these grazing animals.
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Grand Hotel
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Minneapolis
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T. P. Gore
Henrik Shipstead
Minnesota
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Gertrude Louis
Grundy Center
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Ossian
W. S. Jacobsen
Clinton
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George Traeger
Walter Andrews
Jacobsen
Rexford Tugwell
James Farley
Tugwell
Mink
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Scosten
Merchants Bank Building
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