Party discipline should cover leaders as well as members
Secretary Harold Ickes argues party discipline must extend to leaders, noting men who pay lip service to the President to win elections and then oppose his aims destroy party government. He cites Roosevelt era promises and questions loyalty under direct primary rules, suggesting loyalty harms party leadership.
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Los Angeles
Harold Ickes
Mr. Roosevelt
Roosevelt
Jess
Ickes
Memory of boyhood more elusive than three day Halloween
The householder struggles to recall his own childhood as vividly as a three day Halloween memory, illustrating how personal pasts fade compared to vivid festive recollections.
Parking paradoxed: why spaces vanish across the street
A reader questions a long standing parking problem as cars fill one side while empty spots appear on the opposite curb. The editorial notes the oddity and jokes about traffic habits and a mid editorials voice suggesting a chat between halves.
Government report burden rises for business in decade
The Central Statistical Board studies federal filing requirements amid calls to simplify duties. Forbes survey shows a ten year rise in annual reports per company and rising costs with examples from oil and others. Bureaucratic paperwork adds to government cost burden for private business.
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Central Statistical Board
Forbes Magazine
Government data demands raise business costs and prices
The text argues that paying workers to fill government questionnaires adds to operating costs and higher prices. It notes inefficiencies from intergovernmental reporting and the limited reach of federal audits, urging local authorities to reuse federal data. It cites scalpers reselling $2735 football tickets for $225 to profit from volume.
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Forbes Magazine
Statistical Board
Iowa
Radio censorship debates spark odd broadcast proposal
A satirical note questions Senator Herring’s censorship and suggests stations be required to play A Tisket A Tasket every 15 minutes to amuse listeners and keep them orderly.
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Senator Herring
Quist’s guide to boring people and world politics
A satirical list on boring others with self taught tricks then shifting to sharp political musings. It cites World War II era figures and events with humor and critical tone, naming Nazis Japs and references to Munich and England. The piece blends social mimicry tips with commentary on power, media, and diplomacy.
New York Day by Day Reflections Travel Through Mid Atlantic Roads
Charles Driscoll recounts a restless escape from New York's bustle. He describes oil tank fire smoke near Linden, tense Holland Tunnel drives, and a route toward Washington for tranquil views. The journey notes Dutch colonial past in New Castle and Maryland marriage shops before ending in Baltimore.
Little houses with shining steps endure in stone
Quoted line portrays enduring charm of small homes with bright stone and marble front steps, evoking heritage and lasting beauty despite time.
Reverses Show Real Friends Often in Trouble
A column cites Mrs. F s facing disillusionment as true friends fade with hardship while a few remained supportive. Dear Miss Manners offers guidance on dating dynamics and handling attention from peers.
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Mary Manners
Injured Girl Struck by Unknown Driver on Oakland Avenue
On November 1 1928 Helen Lehman aged 15 of Louisa was struck on Oakland Avenue near Thirteenth Street by an unidentified driver and injured. Frank Sullivan carried her to the hospital and soon after his daughter Marjorie seven returned home with a lighted Halloween pumpkin.
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Helen Lehman
Louisa
Oakland Avenue
Thirteenth Street
Frank Sullivan
Marjorie
Fire injures woman as dress ignites from candle on auto
Woman burned severely after her dress caught fire while peering into an automobile candle. John Krippner rear injuries when struck by a car while bicycling at Third Avenue and South First Street. Constance Newell leaves for Little Falls to begin psychology role at North Jersey Training School. Mr and Mrs David Turner return from Atlanta morticians’ convention with Turner in golf foursome including Bobby Jones, three holes tied for national amateur champion.
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John Krippner
Third Avenue
South First Street
Constance Newell
Little Falls
N. J
North Jersey Training School
David Turner
Atlanta
Local families travel and military news from Cedar Rapids area
Mr and Mrs A M Ritchie and daughter Edith Mae return from six weeks in San Francisco and the west. Mr and Mrs E D Verink Jr depart for Seattle en route to China where Verink will spend a year preparing for Y M C A work. Private Jay Leonard of Appling ton, a former Cedar Rapids resident, was killed in action in France on September 26. Maxson Parsons and Morris Kurtz have finished the West Point course and will graduate today with a class of 500.
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A. M. Ritchie
Edith Mae
San Francisco
E. D. Verink, Jr
Seattle
China
Pekin
Maxson Parsons
Morris Kurtz
West Point
Van Delinder to work in Deadwood for Amex
Fay L. Van Delinder, formerly with American Express, left last night for Deadwood South Dakota where he will be employed by the same company. James Fitzpatrick and daughter Margaret left today for New York to live with his son A J Fitzpatrick after Mr Fitzpatrick resigned his position with the Sin
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Fay L. van Delinder
American Express Company
Deadwood
S. D
James Fitzpatrick
Margaret
New York
A. J. Fitzpatrick
Fitzpatrick
Clair Company Marks Forty Eight Years of Service
Robert Minor returns from Letheredge Alberta Canada after a month with his brother Frank on a ranch marking continued ties and family travel.
Dogs Eat Lettuce as Winter Grass substitute
Albert Payson Termine notes dogs may crave greens in winter and cites a reader from Dorchester who trains dogs to eat lettuce. She reports dogs happily chew ground or floor leaves, satisfying stomachic needs and grass cravings. A vet says lettuce is harmless to dogs.
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