Breeder of Political Hypocrisy in Iowa Primaries
The piece laments the direct primary as creating loyalty conflicts in party politics. It cites C F Clark defeating O P Bennett for the Republican lieutenant governor nomination and Bennet's loyalty to back Clark in November, despite public opposition. It argues the old convention system avoided such public party splits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. F. Clark
Clark
O. P. Bennett
Mapleton
Bennett
Republican Party
Iowa
Tom
Harry
Remonetizing Silver Would Deepen Economic Imbalance
The piece argues against remonetizing silver to a sixteen to one ratio, citing bi metalism failures and modern metal markets. It notes silver's by product status from copper, lead, and zinc mining, rising production and falling prices, and asserts increased supply would depress value and disrupt the economy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Jennings Bryan
Bryan
John T. Madden
New York University
Alexander Hamilton Institute
Home Loan Bank Bill Sets Up Federal System
The Home Loan Bank bill advances to the House to create a central board and 8 to 12 regional banks. It allows member institutions to obtain advances on home mortgages, aims to curb foreclosures, and envisions bonds secured by mortgages with tax exempt status. The plan requires minimum capital and member stock purchases, with Reconstruction Finance Corporation backing shortages up to 125 million dollars.
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House of Representatives
Rules Committee
House
Federal Land Banks
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
Hoover
Congress
Rapidan Camp
National Conference On Home Ownership and Housing
Washington
Central
Federal Home Loan Bank Board
Home Loan
Eee
Bi metals as monetary fix deemed weak and outdated
The author argues against fixed gold silver ratios. Gold production cannot be easily expanded while silver can, exposing flaws in any scheme tying a permanent monetary value to specific metal quantities. Bi metallic standards are judged far weaker remedy now than in Bryan's era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean Madden
Bryan
Nebraska Supreme Court Rules Radio Stations Liable for Libel
The Nebraska Supreme Court ruled that a radio station is subject to the same libel laws as newspapers and can be sued if it broadcasts defamatory utterances with owner consent. The decision suggests public protection against irresponsible broadcasting and mirrors press accountability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Lincoln
Neb
Nebraska
Cosmopolitan gains strong advance plug in Congressional Record
The magazine Cosmopolitan secures a notable advance plug in the Congressional Record, underscoring the impact of advertising. The remark suggests advertising pays regardless of external criticisms from Calvin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cosmopolitan
Calvin
Politic and Farm Metaphors Refer to Markham Verse Value
The piece contrasts politics with a stalled machine and notes agriculture may prosper as Markham's Man With the Hoe verse fetches a large sum, suggesting a lucrative concerted value in farming ideals.
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Markham
Publicity Aids Gaston B Means New Historical Fiction
Promotion surrounding Gaston B Means is expected to drive sales of his upcoming historical fiction book. Publishers highlight the author’s past works and critical acclaim to attract readers. The publicity campaign targets bookstores, media outlets, and literary events to maximize exposure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gaston B
Plagiarism and honesty in writing raise parent warnings
A 1932 letter emphasizes honesty over copying others work. Parents urged to teach acknowledgement and avoid academic theft, arguing false claims devalue education. It criticizes plagiarism as dishonesty and warns against securing marks through deceit.
A Confused After-theater Repast Note From York Today
A diarist writes in a wandering voice about dizziness fatigue and a late night buffet. He jokes about dwindling appetite and references a San Salvador lodging for a dime a day while imagining odd scenes and a possible fall from a chair.
Midnight supper proves too much for a weary narrator
A narrator recalls staying up until 4 a.m. missing food and wandering the pantry for a cold beef stew with a jelly layer. He describes fuzzy memories, a critic wife, and the indulgent craving that follows a long sleepless night in a casual diary tone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha
Night incident and prize winning drivers in local notes
A four year old girl, Margaret Ehrlich, was bruised when struck by a car as she darted from behind a parked vehicle. Frank B. Simpson of Cedar Rapids won first prize in an A A A contest with the name Fliverboob for a careless driver from over 10 000 entries. Additionally, a 12 000 mile western motor trip, Niagara Falls travel, and an Oska loosa convention honors are noted along with other local happenings and a Passion play sailing plan.
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Margaret Ehrlich
Milton Ehrlich
Frank B. Simpson
Cedar Rapids
American Automobile Association
Fliverboob
Jerry Sullivan
Arthur R. Jewel
Niagara Falls
Europe
United Commercial Ee
Oskaloosa
Sarset
Kocak
Good Roads Committee
Haw Haw Corner Health Advice Opens New Division
A newspaper column outlines launching a new health service division called Haw Haw Corner or Ha Ha Division to teach readers how to stay well. The editor invites reader input on the name and emphasizes non clinical, non marketing aims and encourages consulting a physician if readers fall ill. Dr Cross notes mild winter linked to a recent pneumonia uptick and a broader drop in absences as weather improves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cross
Norways capital before 1925 in a puzzle mix
A noisy puzzle page lists clues about Norway and world terms. It asks for the capital prior to 1925 and includes scattered entries on rulers, licenses, and common words across horizontal and vertical sections.
Just Folks When the Baby Arrives
A playful verse celebrates the arrival of a baby and the joy it brings to family. Grandmas, aunts, and relatives rush to see the infant, showering gifts and stirring new hopes, with the household buzzing with happiness and future care.
Noisy car sparks heated exchange in household quarrel
A domestic row erupts as a speaker complains Ma cannot be heard over the engine while accusing her of angering him, though he claims to understand the source of her fury despite the noise.
Appointment of Administrator for Cathrine J son Estate
Notice in Linn County Iowa states that on the 27th day of 1932 an administrator was appointed for the estate of Cathrine J son, late of Linn County. All persons owed debts or claims to the estate must present them to Fred W. Hann Attorney and Clerk of the District Court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linn County
Ted
Cathrine J Son
de Setine
Alumni Numbers Reach Four Hundred as Local Events Reported
Pastor Russell of the Brooklyn tabernacle lectured at Greene's opera house under the International Bible Students association. Miss Maude Helen Ellis wed William Henry Clinchard of Omaha at the bride's sister home. Miss Laura Canfield and Henry H. Berger married at the Canfield residence. Bailey Boyer heads to Princeton for summer with grandparents. Osborn leaves B R and N stock clerk post to join Northern Pacific in St Paul.
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Pastor Russell
Brooklyn Tabernacle
Greene’s Opera House
International Bible Students Association
George Dunlap
Coe College
Nhe
Maude Helen Ellis
William Henry Clinchard
Omaha
W. M. Evans
N. K. Beechley
Satan
Boston
Laura Canfield
Henry H. Berger
Canfield
H. Alford Porter
Inquiries on Croup Treatments and Diet Advice
Readers request guidance on comparing croup remedies from two eras and favor fresh air. They seek lists of acid and starchy foods while noting a lack of response to a Baby Spell request and concern over proper address and return envelopes.
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Williams
T.rmllams
Home Loan Bank
New England
wXortDeyDy Day
York
Ian
San Salvador
Kreisler
THE
Hubert Hassler
Newark
N. J
San Francisco
Joseph Fort Newton
E. M. Sefton
Marguerite
Colorado
California
Enaoune
Personal Health Service
Norway
Swift
Algiers
Veni
South America
Edgar A Guest
BY Claude Callan
Fred W. Hann
Croup
Brady Baby Book
Sisner
Care
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Gazette
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