Postage stamp rail fare studied in Chicago
American railroads prepared to study a postage stamp fare plan offering flat rates for 50 or 500 miles at $3. A Santa Fe Milwaukee and Southern Pacific committee will report to Transportation Coordinator Joseph Eastman. Hastings proposed a national guarantee for losses and a $1 per ton freight rate. Eastman is dubious but sees possible changes. Critics warn of de facto government control while sponsors call it capitalism’s salvation by removing rate barriers.
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Chicago
America
Santa Fe
Milwaukee
Southern Pacific
Joseph B. Eastman
Eastman
J. A. Hastings
New York
Hastings
Post Office Department
Farley Predicts Prosperity After Setback
Postmaster General Farley told Niagara University graduates that despite a temporary setback to national planning President Roosevelt would lead the nation to prosperity. He spoke at the awarding of an honorary doctor of laws degree.
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Niagara Falls
N. Y
Farley
Roosevelt
Niagara University
Marion Beer Ordinance Limits Class B Permits to Eight
Marion council imposes eight Class B beer permits at $150 each and bans public dances without a city license. Mayor Pazour cast the deciding vote for eight, granting licenses to eight proprietors. New fees include $25 for public dancing license and daily $2 option, with fines up to $100 or 30 days in jail for violations.
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Marion
John Pazour
Earl Jacobs
Jake’s Inn
George Wood
Hallwood Cafe
Harold Ballard
The
Score Board
Violet Jacobs
the Legion Hotel
Roy Mack
Mack’s Place
C. Y
268 Children Enroll in Summer Playground Project
268 children registered for summer supervised playground with Edward J. Sedlacek. In the older group 102 boys and 105 girls. younger group 30 boys and 31 girls. Activities include kittenball, hopscotch, marble tournaments on Emerson and Lincoln school grounds starting June 17 at 9 30 am with a $5 contribution from the Ministers union.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward J. Sedlacek
Emerson School
Lincoln
Ministerials Union
Greer Property Chosen For Local CCC Camp Site
Marion officials and CCC commanders inspected the Greer property in Marion for a new camp location covering seven acres in the southeast city. The article also notes social events and community notices including a bride shower, lodge elections, graduations, deaths, and club activities in Marion on Tuesday and upcoming events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Owens
CCC
the Palisades
Melcher
Marion
Greer
Marion Child Dies After Short Illness Of Mountain Fever
Eight year old Mildred Livingstone daughter of Mr and Mrs H B Livingstone died at noon Tuesday after a week long illness of mountain fever The disease is rare in this area and is said to be caused by a species of wood tick Mr Livingstone is manager of the Northwestern Bell telephone company The child was their only offspring Also noted are local social events and upcoming meetings at Cedar Rapids including a flower and garden show and various clubs and groups, with changes in meeting times and host duties listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mildred Livingstone
H. BR. Livingstone
Mr. Livingston
Marion
Northwestern Bell Telephone Company
Preacher Seeks Clark Gable Evangelism Mission
Reverend Samuel Williams of Hopedale Ohio plans a 27 mile ocean voyage to Catalina Island to meet Clark Gable and persuade the actor to pursue evangelism. The bid, inspired by a vision from a parishioner, targets Gable's conversion to Christian ministry and ends his film career’s perceived sins.
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Clark Gable
Hollywood
Samuel Williams
Hopedale
Catalina Island
Williams
Gable
Clark
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Cadiz
Bertha Harmon
Harmon
Howard Strickling
M-G-M_ studio
Actor Gable Weighs Talk With Reverend Williams
The Rev. Mr. Williams criticized cinema sentiments prompting a response from general interest star Clark Gable. The actor hinted it is Gable's own business to pursue any dialogue with the minister if he chooses.
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Williams
Gable
Cedar Rapids Man Slaps Bumble Bee on Highway
CENTERVILLE AP Charles Ranes of Cedar Rapids slapped frantically when a bumble bee packed up to his right ear as he drove along the highway near here. He suffered a badly swollen ear and bruised forehead. His car showed a bent front axle a crumpled fender and a broken head light. The bee is absent and unaccounted for.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Centerville
Charles Ranes
Cedar Rapids
Ranes
Farm Laborites Win Minneapolis Mayoral and Council seats
The farmer labor party secured major control in Minneapolis city government. Thomas E. Latimer, a farmer-labor endorsed attorney, won the mayoral race, and the party was assured at least six council seats in the new administration, adding to its seven holdovers on the 26 member council.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minneapolis
Farmer-Labor Party
Thomas E. Latimer
Farmer-Labor
Labor Head Attacks High Court as Despots in Davenport
J C Lewis president of the Iowa States Federation of Labor denounces the supreme court as judicial despots and Mussolinizing the American citizenry. He urges curbing its power and condemns unconstitutional acts by the court. He cites differing constitutional authorities and warns low relief pay could erode wage scales.
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Labor
Davenport
Supreme Court
America
J. C. Lewis
Iowa
Lewis
Washington
Lewis Endorses Social Security Act and Major Reform Stance
The speaker argues that organization and collective bargaining cannot rely on fair competition codes. He endorses the Social Security Act now before Congress, calling it the most advanced and humane legislation offered, aiming for broad humanitarian impact.
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Lewis
Congress
Zion Lutheran church to dedicate building on July 21
DYSART Zion Lutheran church will dedicate its new building on July 21 as part of the fortieth anniversary observance. The original church was dedicated July 21, 1895. Several former ministers will participate, and four committees have been appointed to arrange the jubilee program.
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Dysart
Zion Lutheran
Hearing Dates Set for Motor-Freight Line Applications
The Iowa state board of railroad commissioners set hearings for seven motor-freight operator applications. N M Waite of Oxford Junction seeks lines in Linn Jones Clinton Cedar and Scott counties with a July 9 session in Maquoketa. M J Cass of Monticello seeks lines in Jones Jackson and Clinton counties with a July 10 session in Maquoketa. Ed Raab of Maquoketa seeks lines in Jackson Jones and Linn counties with a July 11 session in Maquoketa.
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DES Moines
State Board of Railroad Commissioners
N. M. Waite
Oxford Junction
Linn
Jones
Clinton
Cedar
Scott
Maquoketa
M. J. Cass
Monticello
Jackson
Ed Raab
Wapello Woman Elected Iowa WRC President
At the annual convention in Waterloo Mrs Therresa Marsh Fairfield Is was chosen Iowa department president of the Women Relief Corps. Other officers named include Nellie Davis senior vice president Dora Harrison junior vice president and Jennie Joy treasurer. Also funeral services for Miss Sarah Moulds set for Wednesday in Shellsburg with burial in the local cemetery.
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Waterloo
Therresa Marsh
Fairfield
Iowa Department
Women's Relief Corps
Nellie Davis
Dora Harrison
Nashua
Jennie Joy
Wapello
Shellsburg
Sarah
L. A. Inman
Shellsburg Cemetery
All Bran for Better Health and Regularity
A newspaper advertisement promotes Kellogg's All-Bran as a natural cereal to ease constipation through bulk. It claims two tablespoonfuls daily provide bulk plus vitamin B and iron, comparing favorably to leafy vegetables and patent medicines, and notes suitability for normal individuals. Made by Kellogg in Battle Creek.
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Kellogg’s
Kellogg
Battle Creek
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L. A. Klump
Diana Fret Club
Thomas Park
W. K. Lothian
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Charlotte Anne
Sioux City
Glen Miles
Douglas Sweet
Vinton
George Sweet
Zelda
Yvonne
Marietta
Derwein
Durance
Donald Sweet
Mary
Leona
Donna Joan
Huck Bishop
Maedene
Central City
Howard Hurt
Glen Eldon
Howard, Jr
Center Point
Hazel Quaas
Emeline Ratcliff
Allen Miles
Robins
Helen Freeman
Goodrich
Dobbs
Woman’s Missionary Society
the Baptist Church
Ed Lockner
1St Ave
2Nd St. E
Japan
Ile Ile Ile
Honor Ada Fernow
Ada Fernow
Margaret Carson
Betty Biggs
Carson
Mary Lockwood
Miss Fernow
Carl Fernow
Jean Dow
Rebekah
Grove City
Rebekah Lodge
O. F. Hall
Noble
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Ruth Ratliff
Altan Taylor
Genevie Hutton
Grand Lodge
Assembly
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Methodist Church
J. M. Walters
Lois Lockwood
Anna Helen Martin
Darrell Gillmore
Willma Jackson
Helen Biddick
George van Tassell
Pasadena
Calif
Milwaukee Railroad
Masonic Temple
Ida Koppenhaver
Lena Barbee
Topeka
Kan
Sunshine
Methodist Ladies Aid Society
Methodist
R. A. Summers
Conesville
L. M. Phelps
Alice Phelps
Annie Laura Davidson
Lorin Twogood
Roosevelt Hotel
Prairie Chapel Ladies Aid Society
Dennis Taylor
Springville
George Munier
Marion Linn
Daughters of the American Revolution
Marion Golf Club
Mrs
Carl Carver
Pleasant Grove Community Club
City Hall
Home Building and Loan Office
Order of DeMolay
Marion Child
Joe Green
Sunday
Mercy Hospital, Cedar Rapids
Edward Conrad
St. Luke's Hospital
J. L. Rhea
Glenn Kinser
Musical Literary Club
C. E. Drummond
California
E. A. Chapman
Nevada
Margaret Young
Boise
Ida
Lala Scarborough
Young
Lena Lacock
Noble Grands Association
Lacock
Myrtle Snyder
Fred Holsinger
August Beyer
Martha Jakubowski
George Thorington
Robert Mitchell Woman’s Relief Corps No. 126
Memorial Hall
Lions Club
N.michel
Farm-Laborites
Aree
Sunkist
Mazda
del Monte
Jersey
V. Co
Camay Soap
Lee
Swift
Fey
Sirloi
Butternut
Bel Monte Nash
Folger's
Mecca
M. J. B. Maxwell House
PIE
Ipilies
Reed
Gill
M-J-B
M-J-B Co
Grand Ave
Kansas City
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