Political meddling in labor disputes and its high stakes
The piece argues that labor movement politics skewed by ambitious officials and party leaders tainted labor disputes from Michigan to Pennsylvania. It cites Governor Murphy, Governor Hoffman, Mayor Knaggs, and Governor Earle, warning that officials pursue votes over public interests and undermine private contracts. It also notes the Literary Digest poll dilemma and suggests coin toss as a quick public cue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Party
John L. Lewis
Murphy
Michigan
Hoffman
New Jersey
Monroe
Mich
Knaggs
Earle
Pennsylvania
CIO
Bethlehem Steel
Press Bias Skews Coverage Of Cherviakoff Death
A criticism of government controlled press arguing coverage of President Cherviakoff of the White Russian Soviet republic was vague and insincere. The author contends officials pass off a suicide as private reasons to dodge sensational inquiry and laments Western media for speculation and rumor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cherviakoff
Stalin
Farmers' holiday talk haunts Sioux City speakers
Edgar Howard a former congressman from northeast Nebraska joined a forum at Sioux City promoting farm relief measures. The Norfolk News editor notes banks hold idle funds while lenders face harassment when enforcing mortgage terms and urge moratoriums to aid hard pressed farmers.
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Edgar Howard
Nebraskin
Sioux City
Ma 4
New News
Nebraska
Norfolk
Neb) News
Liberalism and liberty in a puzzled era of politics
A compact critique defines liberalism as champion of human liberty and minority rights, rejects concentrated power, and argues that property rights must yield to living rights. The piece contrasts true liberal thought with distorted calls for punishing opponents and rewarding supporters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
Delayed reflections on Lindberghs and estates in New York
An English friend notes Col Lindbergh's grief at his countryside home as the narrator recalls Pocantico Hills and Rockefeller estates at sunset. The piece muses on memory, music, nature, and fashion, with wandering asides on Inverness wear and urban longing.
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New York
Arnold Bennett
Col. Lindbergh
Lindberghs
Pocantico Hills
Rockefeller
Hudson
Tarrytown
Mark Twain
Mufflers and mock drama from a bygone era
A nostalgic column recalls fashion mufflers praised by actors William Faversham and Seymour Hicks, critiques the theater world, notes failed Deluxe cat shops, and ends with anecdotes about Will Hays and a graduation surprise for his son. The reminiscence, dated 1937, blends humor and personal memories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Faversham
Leslie Howard
Warren William
Harry Bannister
Seymour Hicks
Eugene Walter
Potatoes Profit for North Dakota Student Farmer Dean Miller
In Park River North Dakota Dean Miller a high school student and Future Farmer of America member earned 1834 from potatoes grown from his own certified seed. He planted 5 acres and achieved a strong sales season result for a young grower.
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Park River
N. D
Dean Miller
Miller
America
Exploring Mind and Society in Early 20th Century Interview
A 1927 interview covers honesty in job applications, the ethics of “stretching the blanket” for family need, and views on new invisible spectacles. It notes gender differences in willingness to experiment, and cites Syracuse psychologist Dr. Harry W. Hepner on marriage impulses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry W. Hepner
Syracuse
Just Folks How a father's harsh words drove son away
An old tale shows a father shouting at his son to play elsewhere. The boy leaves home seeking fun, faces arrest, and ends up in custody with criminals, illustrating the harm of chasing away a child who only seeks play.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Will H. Hays
Bill
Wabash
Chicago
Michigan Avenue
Hays
W. H. OH. Jr
Iit
Regore
Appointment of Executrix for Tanchel Rosenbaum Estate
On June 5 1937 Fannie Rosenbaum was appointed and qualified as executrix of the estate of Tanchel Rosenbaum a resident of Linn County Iowa. She requests all debts to be paid to the estate and urges creditors to file verified claims with Linn County District Court Clerk through attorneys Grimm Elliott Shuttleworth and Inger 40H.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linn County
Tanchel Rosenbaum
Towa
Iowa District
Fannie Rosenbaum
Grimm, Elliott, Shuttleworth
Inger- 40H
Cedar Rapids considers power plant franchise for Iowa Electric
The Cedar Rapids City Council votes to submit ordinances granting a 25 year franchise to the Iowa Electric Light and Power Company for generation and distribution of electricity. The measure includes street entry, undergrounding options, pavement repairs, and city protections, with a special election set for July 12, 1937.
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Cedarids
Towa
Cedar Pi
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
NANCE
Oraiinee
Franchine Te Lowe Kbeetric Li and Power Company
Txme
Cedar Awa
Intain
Planta
Systema
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Iowa Electric Light and Power Company
Lasigna
Iowa Electric High and Power Company
JOW Electric Light and Power Company
National Board of Fire
Sai City
Pata 7
Police
Department of
Cits
Aegis
Sai
Oliy Ohtah
Gma
Igwat
Cessora
Assiena
Lewa
Iowa Xeric Ligand Power Company
CE Rapids
Arid City
Dear Rapids
Cedar
Fitz
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Sey
Germany
Anthony Eden
England
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Potatoes Profit
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Xidgar A. Guest
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CranRrnce
Tire
Pial Aera
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