Henry Morgenthau Faces Treasury Turmoil in New Deal Era
The piece portrays Henry Morgenthau as a competent organizer stepping into a chaotic Treasury Department after Woodin’s absence and Acheson’s focus on gold policy. It details a fragmented, rival-prone administration structure and Roosevelt’s need for a trusted secretary to restore cohesion.
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Jim Farley
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Morgenthau Leads Clean Up At Treasury In Roosevelts Early Days
The article portrays Henry Morgenthau Jr as a decisive budget fixer who curbed uncoordinated recovery agencies, restored bond confidence, and reshaped tax enforcement. It cites clashes with officials during the first months, the firing of unsatisfactory appointees, and Morgenthau’s push to reform customs, public buildings, and internal revenue practices while praising his integrity and leadership.
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Gly-Cas Restores Health of Cedar Rapids Farmer
Cedar Rapids residents learn of Gly-Cas through the Gly-Cas Man at Thrifty Drug Store. John Machacek Sr. recalls severe indigestion kidney trouble and insomnia, and says Gly-Cas renewed his health letting him eat freely sleep well and resume work. He invites inquiries via Bly 089.
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Thrifty
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Pleasant relief from constipation
This vintage advertisement touts Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a safe non calomel remedy for constipation. It claims they cleanse the system, preserve youth energy and beauty, and have been widely prescribed for 20 years. Available in 15c 30c and 60c at all druggists.
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Dr. Edwards
City Briefs And Personals Highlight Local Meetings
City notices report Linn Encampment I C O F meets at Maine lodge hall 838 First Avenue E. Progressive club hosts at 1235 N Street SW. CWA night school mock trial at Washington high. Olivet hosts 30 cent chicken supper. Elgin caucus noms for mayor council treasurer and park commissioner with election March 26. Partitions suit over Dora Scott Faragher estate seeks one third shares. Several district court judgments and misrepresentation suit filed in Gus Place business case.
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Elgin
Citizens’ Caucus
Harry Becker
Mike Yenney
Ern Schori
Herbert Falk
Otto Stoehr
Clarence Torkelsen
Max Thoma
F. D. Welch
E J. Harrington
Bernice Mansmith
Myrtle Thompson
A. J. Pettit
Homestead
Dora Scott Faragher
GG. F. Faragher
Ray Faragher
John B. Turner and Son
John Kuba
Gus Hellwig
Third Street SE
Kuba
Cedar Rapids approves water main bonds election
After petitions from 5087 residents, the Cedar Rapids city council orders a bond election for 140000 to extend water mains. The vote will occur with the March 26 general election. A maximum of 104000 in bonds will be issued with a PWA grant and loan to fund the extensions.
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Cedar Rapids
Louis D. Burgos
Public Works Administration
PWA
Contempt case against Charles Brandon dismissed on request
Frances Brandon had sought a contempt ruling over Charles Brandon for allegedly violating a temporary injunction by visiting her home at 1108 Sixth Street SE in a divorce case filed February 9. A stipulation between the parties was filed Wednesday morning, and Judge H C Ring granted the dismissal.
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Frances Brandon
Chicago and North Western employes settle grievances
Chicago and North Western railway workers near a strike by 26 000 employees was averted as President Fred W. Sargent and labor reps resumed talks. An all day session on Tuesday settled part of 512 stated grievances and more were to be discussed on Wednesday.
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Chicago and North Western Railway
Fred W. Sargent
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Morning Radio Schedules and Broadcast Lineup Listings
Radio listings show a dense schedule across CBS NBC and ABC networks with programs like Eton boys parade, Herman and Banta, Lanet trio, Bradley Kincaid, Frances Lee Barton, Gene Arnold, and Judy and Jane among many others. The dense grid includes orchestras, vocal quartets, and public affairs shows through morning to late evening with multiple station chains and city links.
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Eton Boys
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WMT
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WJZ
Herman and Banta
WEAF
Lanet Trio
Weaf Chain
Sorey Orch
WABG
Bradley Kincaid
Breen and
de Rose
Weaf Woc
WHO
Clara
Lu 'N’ Em
WGN
WTMJ
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Nnn
WADG
Galaxy of Stars
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U. S. Navy Band
WJZ Chain
Frances Lee Barton
Jean Merrill
WBBM
WCCO
Stakes Arch
WMAQ
Harriet Lee
Tony Wons
WHEBM
Academy of Medicine
Tianist
WIHO
Gene Arnold
Johnny Marvin
Kyw Wow
Lees Orch
Nadl Educ, Assn
Take a Chance brings famous comedians to Iowa stage
The musical comedy Take a Chance plays the Iowa Theater for three days March 6 7 and 8 at popular prices. Headlined by Olsen and Johnson the show features a fifty member company with Vera Marshe Jack McCauley Betty Allen Andy and Louise Carr and more. The screen feature Once to Every Woman stars Ralph Bellamy and Fay Wray.
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Olsen and Johnson
Ole
Chic
Daniel Boone
Pioneer Man
General Duquesne
New York
Chicago
Vera Marshe
Jack McCauley
Betty Allen
Andy and
Louise Carr
al Downing
Oscar Ragland
Robert Toms
Jack Bleming
Arlene Garfield
Roxy Green
Patricia Garrity
June Johnson
Ralph Bellamy
Fay Wray
Theaters Advertise New York Style Screenings
Paramount features Sylvia Sidney and Fredric March in A Good Dame. It Happened One Night stars Clark Gable and Claudette Colbert. His Double Life with Roland Young and Lilian Gish. Emperor Jones with Paul Robeson and Brief Moment with Carole Lombard. Jen nie Gerhardt with Sylvia Sidney and Goodbye Love with Charles Ruggles. The Midnight Club with Alison Skipworth George Raft Clive Brook Helen Vinson. Hold Me Tight with James Dunn Sally Eilers Nancy Carroll and Paul Lukas in The Kiss Before the Mirror.
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Sylvia Sidney
Fredric March
Iowa
Clark Gable
Claudette Colbert
Roland Young
Lillian Gish
Paul Robeson
Emperor Jones
Carole Lombard
Palace
Jennie Gerhardt
Charles Ruggles
Good Dame at Paramount Stars March and Sidney
A lively review notes Sylvia Sidney and Fredric March give standout performances in Good Dame at Paramount. The carnival tale follows a hard boiled card sharp and a stranded chorus girl through a string of comical mishaps. Laurel and Hardy-style slapstick closes with a strong punch. The Mills band supplies musical interludes.
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Paramount News
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Miss Sidney In Jennie Gerhardt At The Palace
Sylvia Sidney stars as Jennie Gerhardt in Theodore Dreiser’s famed study of modern woman. Supporting cast includes Donald Cook Mary Astor and H B Warner in a dramatic presentation with an added feature Goodbye Love starring Charles Ruggles and Verree Teasdale.
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Jennie Gerhardt
Palace Screen
Sylvia Sidney
Miss Sidney
Donald Cook
Mary Astor
H. B. Warner
Charles Ruggles
Verree Teasdale
Willie Willis Quote on Mothers Words and a Dog
A humorous line attributed to Willie Willis reflects on Mamma's advice and a moment when a dog was set to chase two cats but chose to retreat up a tree. The quote highlights a playful, rural voice and shows everyday wit.
Matrimonial Mixup in Atlantic City Comedy
A farcical tale riffing on alimony as a racket and the white man’s burden. A butler impersonates a wealthy Englishman during a vacation spree in Atlantic City, creating chaotic romantic entanglements and mistaken identities.
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Atlantic City
Comedy Of Racketeers At Rialto This Week
One of the best midweek shows to play the Rialto theater Wednesday and Thursday features The Midnight Club a roaring comedy drama of racketeers in 10 acts by the studio company.
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Rialto Theater
Rialto Presents Double Feature With Stars And Laughs
The Rialto offers a program featuring a cast headed by Skipworth George Raft Clive and Helen Vinson with a witty plot and nonstop comedy. Also playing are The Three Musketeers with John Wayne Jack Mulhall and Raymond Hatton in fast action. A comedy Tonic Pepper Pots and Loo Tunes rounds out the bill.
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Skipworth
George Raft
Clive
Helen Vinson
Three Musketeers
John Wayne
Jack Mulhall
Raymond Hatton
Hie Double Life at State Theater A Creem version
The State Theater shows Hie Double Life from the ACreem adaptation of The Great Adventure based on Arnold Bennett Buried Alive. Lilian Gish and Roland Young star in a mistaken-identity comedy where a diffident valet poses as his master and marries the heroine while facing bigamy exposure.
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State Theater
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Arnold Bennett
Aoe
Lilian Gish
Roland Young
Young
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