Iowa Schools Face Budget Strain From Too Many Teachers
Dr. F. P. Bachman of Peabody College surveyed Iowa education spending and argued that dividing funds among too many teachers lowers salaries and quality. He suggested weeding out the least capable and raising class sizes toward national norms to save money and improve schools. He also criticized long, costly national party conventions as inefficient and outdated.
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Iowa
F. P. Bachman
Peabody College For
Bachman
Peabody
Roosevelt Declares End to Formal Nomination Ceremonies
The article discusses Franklin D. Roosevelt urging the Democratic Party to drop formal notification rituals after the national convention and accept the nomination immediately. It praises his stance as sensible for modern times and criticizes lingering traditions and delayed ceremonies.
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Franklin D. Roosevelt
Jackson
Roosevelt
Deadlocks in Nominating Conventions
A historical survey of Democratic and Republican conventions shows multiple deadlocks where nominees failed to reach two thirds or majority on early ballots. Examples include 1844 Van Buren, 1912 Clark, 1860 Douglas, plus later episodes through 1924 and 1920. It notes ballots counts, shifting delegations, and eventual nominees such as Polk, Wilson, and Davis.
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van Buren
Clark
Jackson
Douglas
Lewis Cass
Michigan
Polk
New York
Wilson
Davis
McAdoo
Smith
Cox
Seymour
Baagg Fema
Pear Rts Hh Poe
Lage Bybee
Blaine
Grant
Harding
Borah Rejects Prohibition Party Pursuit
Leigh Colvin, national chairman of the Prohibition Party, pursues Senator Borah for a possible presidential bid. Borah deems the party unsuitable and would rather run with a different coalition or even go to Europe to debate Al Smith.
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Leigh Colvin
Prohibition Party
Senator Borah
Borah
Mr. Borah
The First Step In Cultivating Fine Plants Is To Get Rid Of The Weeds
A reflective essay argues that universities once shaped America’s ablest minds but later expanded in number, diluting purpose. It asserts a four year study shows many seniors know less than average and contends college often rewards money or status over true learning, criticizing cheap political motives.
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Chicago
America
Sean
Ean
Public sentiment snippets on wealth, politics, and humor
A fragmented critique mix cites Rockefeller philanthropy, anti inflation measures, and stock gambles. It mocks gadget makers, discusses land ownership, and questions farm policies. The piece lampoons democracy and public funds while noting fashion and army uniforms amid social satire.
Diary Notes from Paris to Broadway A 1932 Personal Column
Ry Terry recounts modern society musings from Paris and Berlin with Ed Howe Madge Evans and Gilbert White. Ben Finney praises Horcher's in Berlin and a world menu. He reflects on art markets in Washington Square and hotel social life, and profiles Cardini the illusionist and boxing commentary.
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New York
Pepys
Ed Howe
Madge Evans
Dean Cornwell
Gilbert White
Paris
Ben Finney
Berlin
Horcher’s
Frank Buck
Charles Winnineer
Frank Masons
Brooklyn
Hicks
Edna Ferber
Debunking Autointoxication in Health Belief
Noted physician William Brady debunks the idea of autointoxication and colon poisoning. He argues harm comes from retained metabolic wastes, not food residues, and criticizes liver blame and quack remedies.
Autointoxication theory challenged by medical consensus
The writer critiques autointoxication and toxin elimination as health factors, noting the shift from untouchable claims to modern medical consensus. He references Metchnikoff and Bulgarian sour milk, arguing physiology shows gut putrefaction is normal and temporary toxin prevention yields no health gains, labeling proponents as nostrums and faddists.
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Metchnikoff
Big Noise Baby Braces Shoe Debate Sparks In-Law Alarm
In a 1932 column a baby nicknamed Big Noise is 17 months old and runs barefoot, with in-laws warning that stiff shoes and braces are needed to prevent deformity. Other readers question air quality from plants in sickrooms and request advice on Benedicts test for glucose.
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R. W.E
Werson
Benedict
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