Mellon Case and Political Motives Weigh in Opinion
The piece argues Mellon’s wealth and conservatism breed public distrust but suggests strong evidence could still be required for tax claim charges. It questions DOJ motives, notes past administration missteps, and rails at political bias while urging caution before convicting Mellon. It closes with a speculative, sardonic reference to Dillinger and a dam project.
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Andrew Mellon
United States
Mr Mellon
Department of Justice
Cumming
Mellon
Treasury
London
Air Mall
Cummings
Melton
Washington business mood on NRA phases and policy shifts
In Washington discussions last week, leading business figures show mixed views on NRA reform and government restraint. They acknowledge regulatory limits and fear impacts on markets, yet expect private enterprise to drive recovery as April 15 approaches for Western league baseball opening.
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Washington
NRA
goWita
Myemol
Sentametinovsia
Efforts to Trim the Congressional Record Face Roadblocks
The piece notes ongoing attempts to reduce wordiness in the Congressional Record by excluding audience reactions from official transcripts. It cites Speaker Rainey and supporters like Sam Pettengill and Bertrand Snell, arguing deletions could save money but may confuse readers who rely on cues for humor or timing.
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Sam Pettengill
Bertrand Snell
Rainey
Uere
Democracy and Russia and the limits of reform
A critical rant on democracy and reform, contrasting American meekness with Russia under Stalin. It claims genuine change is limited, autocracy persists, and the system mutates rather than improves. It lingers on taxes, public spending, and the dangers of entitlement through government.
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Russia
Stalin
Stu
America
New York Day By Day in a 1934 Voice
A diarist style page recalls a lunch with a formerly divorced couple, notes on Roy Howard's son Jack in journalism, and vows to work on an autobiography. The piece riffs on youth, authors, cinema, pets, and encounters from New York to Florida, ending with a Latin aphorism and a 1934 copyright.
Snob Classifies Acquaintances Into Groups
A letter discusses MESH, a snob who classifies new acquaintances into groups from cordial to distant. The piece laments her exclusion of interesting people and notes the loss to her own social life.
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Snob
Mesh
Mind exploration and views on motherhood in science
A dialogue on science guiding moral choices and social rights. It cites Dr Bea trice M. Hinkle’s view that exaltation of motherhood can prompt men to devalue women in other areas as a coping mechanism for inferiority. It also notes the Law of Parsimony favoring simpler explanations that fit known facts.
Habits You Desire Booklet Offered by Dr Albert Wiggam
Dr Albert Wiggam promotes a 28 page booklet on forming and controlling habits. It draws on principles by William James and Harvard ideas. Request by mail with self addressed stamped envelope and 10 cents to cover costs.
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Albert Edward Wigram
Harvard
William James
Albert Wiggam
Parsimony and social justice across generations
A fragment quoting a philosophy professor on economic conduct and social responsibility. It argues that the present generation cannot profit at the expense of future generations, warning that profiteering and lax morals that bankrupt or demoralize the next generation imply a failed social order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Journal of Sociology
G. T. W. Patrick
Iowa University
10 20 30 Years Ago in the Gazette 1924 Highlights
Fire destroys over 125 barrels of Sinclair Lubricating Oil stock at Kenwood Park warehouse along with building and office, loss about 4000 dollars. School survey adopts plans for senior and junior high program and a stadium site near First Avenue and Twenty third Street is to be acquired when funds allow. O A Kearney elected Gyro president at annual meeting. Mayor Ball visiting Wisconsin. Nat Goodwin in Never Say Die at Greene's. Emma J Fordyce elected second VP of Iowa Teachers Federation. Abbie Abbott named auditing and membership chair. George A Lincoln returns from Florida. John Stepanek off to Cincinnati for meat cutters convention. Supt J E Vance helps install Iowa educational exhibit at World's Fair. Rev G L Cady of Iowa City to address graduates June 1.
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Sinclair Oil Company
Kenwood Park
Paul’ Packer
Board of Education
First Avenue
Twenty-third Street
O. A. Kearney
J. F. Ball
Wisconsin
Richard
Crancake
Nat Goodwin
Greene's
Opera House
Emma J. Fordyce
Cedar Rapids
Teachers Federation of Iowa
Des Moines
Abbie
Abbott
George A. Lincoln
Florida
John Stepanek
Cincinnati
Meat Caterers and Butchers Workmen Association
J. E. Vance
St. Louis
Iowa
G. L. Cady
Iowa City
Endowment policy payoff drives lifelong insurance trust
A Cedar Rapids man collects a mature $5,000 endowment policy from C. V. Shepherd Agency after 32 years of payments. He recalls buying it at 26 to aid aging parents and notes his policy helped through 1907 panic and bank closings, never showing a loss as a safe investment. National Life Insurance of Vermont has stood with him 84 years. Cedar Rapids reps are named with office address.
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C. V. Shepherd
National Life Insurance Company of Vermont
Cedar Rapids
Robert O. Bickel
George McCollister
Welcom Reams
Dows Building
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Round Table
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