Two party leaders join in a paradox of American politics
The piece contrasts John L. Lewis and Mayor Frank Hague as unlikely allies within the same party. Both rugged self starters with strong convictions, they sit at opposite ends of the spectrum yet align with Roosevelt-era politics. The column notes Hague’s anti communism and Lewis’s ties to labor, while both face backlash from rivals, illustrating a resilient, if contentious, American spirit.
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John L. Lewis
Frank Hague
United States
Hague
Lewis
Jersey City
Moscow
Roosevelt
Democratic House of Representatives
Hagues
Lewises
Huey Longs
Townsends
Coughlins
Penroses
Hannas
Omaha World-Herald
WPA funds temptation to their administrators
A Gallup poll cited by The News finds 54 percent of counted opinions believe the WPA is used for political ends to aid New Deal candidates this fall. The piece traces a historical pattern of patronage and party-finance tactics from Jackson through post Civil War graft to modern federal relief, noting escalating campaign funding forces today.
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Gallup
News
WPA
New Deal
Congress
Jackson
Yahio
Political Temptation and Public Spending Reflections
A commentary contrasts government war spending with ethical restraint, arguing billions should be used solely for national good. It notes public skepticism from the American Institute of Public Opinion about spending motives and cites editorials from the Detroit News and Omaha World-Herald on loss and lessons.
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American Institute of Public Opinion
Detroit News
Youth and society in changing times critique
A 1938 column argues youth reflects era, not a new breed. It contrasts modern teen culture with earlier generations, noting shifts in leisure, education, and attitudes toward sex, drinking, and advertising. The piece questions whether public taste and governance shape youth or simply mirror adult norms.
New York coffee and tea trade described in day by day notes
A Pine Street walk toward the waterfront reveals coffee roasting odors and steam from old buildings. Brokers trade futures at the Exchange while importers’ offices line Front Street. An elderly tester, F D Mott, demonstrates precise tea preparation and weighs 22 grains per cup before brewing. The column hints at plans for a Broadway vaudeville circuit amid the beer trades.
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New York
HE Coffee and Sugar Exchange
Beaver Street
Exchange Place
The
Stock Exchange
Eereabout
Front Street
F. D. Mott
NE Mott
Plan for showmen diners and a New York drug crime note
Four or five acts and music for half a dollar admission are planned by seasoned showmen who will discuss details with bankers. A ranch couple cares for a Russian wolf hound. At Ye Olde Chop House diners receive a waiter’s name from a yellow slip. A reader shares tips to see New York in a day using top decks and elevated trains. Marijuana crime will be uniformly recognized nationwide to curb its sale to school children.
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Will Hayes
Cedar Street
Lizzie
New York
John M Grimm Elected Iowa State Bar VP
Cedar Rapids lawyer John M Grimm was unanimously elected vice president of the Iowa State Bar Association at the closing session. Cc B Whelpley Jr, son of Dr and Mrs C B Whelpley, was named superintendent of Belle Plaine schools. Gazette reporter Al Tilton departed with Charles Larrabee on the trip’s first leg.
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John M. Grimm
Cedar Rapids
Iowa State Bar Association
Cc. B. Whelpley, Jr
C. B. Whelpley
Belle Plaine
al Tilton
Gazette
Charles Larrabee
Doctor's Prescription For Liquor Habit
A doctor's prescription offered as Alcoban claims to aid alcohol craving without forming a habit. Advertises use in liquor tea coffee or foods with or without user knowledge. Promises to rebuild resistance and return loved ones to usefulness. Sold by May's Cut Rate Drug Store and other druggists. Try in box at our risk. Money back if not delighted.
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May
Alcoban
Iowa students to attend Amsterdam Olympics trip
Students from an Iowa university plan to join peers in the east and travel to Europe to attend the Olympic games in Amsterdam. Miss Vera Gleed of Toronto is spending the summer with her aunt Mrs. Charles Harris in the local home.
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Europe
Iowa University
Amsterdam
Vera Gleed
Toronto
Canada
Charles .Harris
Military notes from Camp Cody and Camp Custer
Lieut. 8. C. Wiles named instructor at the officers training school Camp Custer Michigan. Herbert McFarland of Cedar Rapids promoted to sergeant in Battery E 126th field artillery Camp Cody New Mexico. John Janecek highest bidder at Red Cross vehicle donation bidding sixty dollars. vehicles returned for reauction. Vern Hinkley former Gazette sports editor promoted to captain after officers training camp commission.
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C- Wiles
Camp Custer
Mich
Herbert McFarland
Cedar Rapids
126Th Field Artillery
Camp Cody
N. M
John Janecek
Red Cross
Vern Hinkley
Gazette
Miss Elizabeth Jones Leaves YWCA Post
June 22 1908 report states Elizabeth Jones, a cell secretary for the YWCA, has departed from her post.
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Elizabeth Jones
Cedar Rapids Hosts O. E. S. Chapter Formed in Meeting
Fairfield visitors plan a short stay then Colorado summer with mother. Cedar chapter of past patrons and past matrons O. E. S. formed at a Masonic hall meeting with Mrs. E. A. Stewart president and Martin Evans as first vice president. A. H. Gough named secretary. W H Barnes to join Burlington high school staff next fall. Louie Shramek elected president of local stationary engineers association.
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Fairfield
Colorado
Cedar Chapter
Masonic Hall
E. A. Stewart
Martin Evans
S. Elsom
A. H. Gough
W. H. Barnes
Burlington
Cedar Rapids
Louie Shramek
Association of Stationary Engineers
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