Roosevelt debt message defers new plan to settle war debts
The president reiterates Coolidge Hoover strategy that US debt must be paid and rejects linking reparations to American loans. He praises debtor concessions but warns many debts may not be paid this year and anticipates Europe reacting with anger as the next move rests with them.
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Congress
Finance and Foreign Affairs
Roosevelt
Brain Trust
Coolidge
Hoover
United States
Great Britain
France
Germany
Uncle Sam
Europe
Quiet campaign shapes county election outlook
The piece argues little visible voter interest despite tensions in unemployment relief and calls Linn county voters to scrutinize state representatives while supporting Frank Williams for county treasurer. It notes a Republican governorship contest between Robert W Calflesh and Dan Turner and quotes Maj Gen Smedley Butler criticizing future combat as invasion bait.
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Frank Williams
Linn County
Des Moines
Robert W. Calflesh
Dan Turner
Turner
Independent spirit and courtesy in public life
A reflective letter mix covers political civility, social manners, and resilience. It defends agreeable conduct, critiques sensationalism, and warns against cruelty in discourse. The writer cautions against surrendering rights for politeness while urging respect for all, from the humblest to the great.
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Louise
Beware of Boasters and a Talker at the Polls
A local attorney highlights a 1890 Coudert address urging skepticism of political promises. The piece notes voters in Iowa preparing for Monday’s primary should heed Horace’s warning about talkative men and rely on thoughtful judgment to cast an intelligent ballot.
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Frederick R. Coudert
New York
Low
Columbia University
Mr. Coudert
New Yorker Sees America Stiffles Ennui With Stunt Parties
Los Angeles hosts a series of lavish parties as a New Yorker observes. Hal Roach’s event at Bel-Air featured guards, detentions, and rough treatment for guests, while dining was primitive and tense. The piece notes celebrities, cities, and a vibrant but chaotic social scene.
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OS Angeles
Los Angeles
Hal Roach
Irvin Cobb
Bel-Air Country Club
Ed Hutton
the- Harbor
Irving Thalberg
George McManus
New York
New Yorker
14Th Street
Just Folks on Doubt and Mortality
A reflective verse laments knowledge of life’s end and fate. It argues doubt preserves care, as knowing the time of departure would dim every moment. The speaker suggests uncertainty guards love, urging acceptance of mortality and the value of living.
Sawdust Ring Queen puzzle clues reveal famed gymnast story
A dense set of crossword style clues asks who was the world’s greatest gymnast and links to a historical figure known as a sawdust ring queen. The puzzle interleaves horizontal and vertical entries with references to places, objects, and titles, hinting at a biographical thread about a celebrated performer.
Mayo’s birthday mystery in town as post office opens
Doris Duke’s birthday parade minus faces. town buzzes as the new post office opens quietly, Mayer’s party rumor swirls behind incognito.
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Mayer
Doris Duke
Hands Off Policy Ups Mrs. J Popularity In Letters
A reader reflects on Mrs. J who dominates households and visits, noting adult children should manage their own affairs and suggesting a hands off approach would boost her popularity. Another letter discusses Bing's love confusion and oversharing neighbors meddling in budgets, with Miss Manners advising restraint and self‑control.
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Mrs. J
Miss Manners
Bing
Critics call for a steering plan to guide the New Deal
Prominent English figures Sir Stafford Cripps and John Maynard Keynes independently fault the New Deal for wandering without a plan. A close adviser group debated the issue, signaling a summer steering committee to keep the program on a steady course. Mrs. Eleanor Roosevelt remains practical yet sentimental with a gold chain and locket bearing AER and FDR. Senate and administration appointments loom as sugar quotas and reorganizations spark debate across policy and personnel.
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Stuart A. Rice
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1924 Cedar Rapids items preview local events
Miss Lucile McConkie of Cedar Rapids wed Volney McFadden of New York in the McConkie home. Washington High won the national track meet at the University of Chicago led by Captain Cuhel with three firsts. Gov. candidate John T. Hamilton of Cedar Rapids on the Democratic ticket. Miss Sadie of Cedar Rapids married Moses Mark of Des Moines at the Montrose hotel. Y M C A hiking club forms with Earl Ogden president and Fred Mueller secretary. Arthur Meyer injured his arm at Cedar Rapids Foundry. Edna Barrett Jackson returns from Boston after musical study. Interurban service begins with first trip linking to Fourteenth Avenue terminal. dignitaries attend.
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MAD
Iowa
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Allen -Klape-Prazier CO
Michigan Ave
New York
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Alfred E. Smith
Lucile McConkie
Cedar Rapids
Volney McFadden
McConkie
Samuel R. Ferguson
Gertrude Lynch
Los Angeles
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Washington High
Tigers
University of Chicago
Capt
Cuhel
Wensus
Fort Collins
Colo Ted Foe
Fae John T. Hamilton
Montrose
Sadie
Pier
Moses Mark
Des Moines
Earl Ogden
Fred Mueller
C. A. Stephens
Joseph P. Cook
J. Conrad
F. M. Barta
Fourteenth Avenue
West Terminal
Notice of Appointment of Administratrix and Administrator
Notice is hereby given that on May 10 1834 in Linn County Iowa the administratrix of the estate of Ann M Howard deceased and the administrator of the estate of Julie Voberda deceased were appointed and qualified. Debts must be paid to B L Wick and John J Sebetea administrators. Claimants must file claims in the Clerk of Linn County District Court Iowa with proper authentication.
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Linn County
Anns M. Howard
Agi
Li County
Towa
Julie Voberda
Hose
Linn County, Towa District Court
John J. Sebetea
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