Halloween in Cedar Rapids Sets Quiet Tone Despite Mischief
Cedar Rapids faced a busier Halloween with 250 auxiliary officers aiding police. Minor incidents included a light pole being toppled at 129 Tenth Street NW and gangs tossing rubbish and setting leaves on fire. A motorist recovered a bicycle, and several youths targeted doors and cars. No major property damage reported. thieves of treats drained several thousand dollars in candy and snacks.
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6 Avenue NE
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Roosevelt jokes about One Thousand Club amid banter
President Roosevelt acknowledged the One Thousand Club idea may stem from a joke he once made and said he was a member. He recalled telling reporters about a $1000 club and noted a Chicago man recently presented a certificate worth maybe half a cent. DOE: Dewey accused the club of selling favors for $1000 to aid his fourth term campaign.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Thomas E. Dewey
Chicago
President’s reply on club membership raises questions
A reporter asked what membership entitles him to. The President said he would have to find that out and laughed when told Rep Kefauver had claimed certificate holders could go anywhere in Washington, even to see the President.
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Truman Wallace on Same Platform in New York Rally
In New York at Madison Square Garden Truman assailed Dewey for fueling a vicious un-American campaign against foreign born Americans and warned that bigotry undermines democracy. Wallace, sharing the platform for the first time in the campaign, defended Roosevelt and challenged critics of the Democratic ticket.
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Harry S. Truman
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Henry A. Wallace
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Roosevelt
Roosevelt Support Amid Democratic Unity Cited by Speaker
A speaker declares ongoing collaboration with diverse Democratic factions backing Roosevelt, emphasizing broad party unity as the campaign advances. The remark underscores cross-endorsement across brands of Democrats allied with Roosevelt.
Referendum on Linn County Soil District Expansion
State Soil Conservation Committee of Iowa announces a referendum on November 4, 1944, to include additional lands in Linn County within the Linn County Soil Conservation District. Polling places span Clinton to Bring Grove townships. absentee ballots available via Linn County Auditor by request with landownership details. Chris H. Jensen chairs the committee.
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Linn County Soil Conservation District
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Soil Conservation Districts
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Covington Hall
Grant Township
Walker Town Hall
Basetta Township
Ladies’ Ald
Palo College
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Putnam Township
Ely City Hall
Washington Township
Center Point City Hall
Buffalo Township
Burlingham Schoolhouse
Otter Creek Township
Alburnett High School
Fairfax Township
Fairfax Legion Hall
Bring Grove Township
Troy Mill School
Court House
Cedar Rapids
State Soil Conservation Committee
Chris H. Jensen
Grandma's mutton suet idea aids chest colds in Penetro ad
An old remedy is touted as modern medicine in a Penetro advertisement. It claims mutton suet base provides counter irritation and pain relief when applied, plus soothing aroma to ease chest cold symptoms. The copy urges mothers nationwide to switch to Penetro for quicker relief and rest.
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Grandma
Jalong
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