Hybrid corn factor ignored in AAA crop limits
Washington reports farmers in the midwest will cut commercial corn plantings about 12 percent next year. The AAA aims for a 30 percent acreage reduction nationwide, but hybrid corn yields keep production high. Secretary Wallace promoted hybrids, facing criticism over seed sales. Without adjusting controls for hybrid corn, doubts arise about meeting demand.
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Washington
AAA
R. M Evans
Wallace
Parking and Terminal Facilities Reported for City Growth
A Cedar Rapids piece cites a November report to the American Automobile Association urging city planners to view parking as part of long term development. The study notes driver demand, suburban shopping trends, and off street loading that could ease street traffic.
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Cedar Rapids
American Automobile Association
Washington
New York
Trend toward off street parking as curb space is reduced
The text notes a shift from curb parking to low cost off street facilities in business districts. Off street garages must charge about 5.55 cents daily while lots average 0.41 cents. many operators lack bonding and cities seldom require insurance, signaling regulatory gaps.
Doubts Surround Five Month Old Baby Project by REMM
The Royal Fraternity of Master Metaphysicians seeks to prove that man is an immortal being by raising a five month old girl as a controlled test subject. They will feed vegetables and suppress death talk while researchers claim illness comes from destructive thinking. Critics fear the child’s future exposure to reality could harm her.
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Royal Fraternity of
Master Metaphysicians
All-Ireland? or All-American? A critique of platform rhetoric
A long critique traces historical platform promises from reformist dreams to cynical ploys, noting politicians use slogans to gain power, betray ideals, and create a privileged class. It warns democracy is endangered when rulers seek personal privilege over public liberty, urging vigilance.
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Stalin
Hitler
Man
Walter Winchell and show business front in Broadway tale
A fragmented reminiscence about Walter Winchell and a Broadway figure. It describes a rise fall and comeback, with mentions of a Guggenheim commission and Greenwich Village living, followed by satirical notes on theater life and pop culture trivia.
Notice of Appointment of Administrators in Iowa Estate
State of Iowa Linn County notice announces on November 18 1939 the appointment of Lewis Stark and Bruce L Stark as administrators of Jennie Stark deceased. Creditors must file claims with the Linn County District Court and debtors should pay promptly. James E Patterson is attorney for the estate.
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State of Iowa
Linn County
Jennie Stark
Iowa
Swalch
Lewis Stark
Bruce L. Stark
Jas. E. Patterson
Mind and Morality in Scientific Perspective by Albert E. Wiggam
The author notes science guides moral questions but cannot define absolute right. He argues Europeans may not endure wartime hardships as in World War I and explores beauty standards, eyebrows, and the flawed belief that life improvements are inherited by offspring.
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Albert Edward Wiggam
Ten to Thirty Years Ago in the Gazette
W F Muse of Mason City and Edward F Misak president of the Torch press escaped injury when a large hand truck and paper bales hit the elevator cross beam at Torch Press. Earl Hart loading waste paper suffered bruises while a heavy blow struck Misak. Teddy the bear was added to Bever park zoo from Milfred Engelbert. Mrs John E Kirkpatrick of Mount Vernon was bruised when a car crash overturned at First avenue and Tenth street. Frank Frisbee Coe fullback was elected honorary captain of the Midwest conference.
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W. F Muse
Mason City
Edward F. Misak
Torch Press
Teddy
Milfred Engelbert
Williamsburg
Bever Park
McKibben Motor Company
Motor Company
John E. Kirkpatrick
Mount Vernon
First Avenue
Tenth Street
Frank Frisbee
Coe
Champions Named At Annual Football Banquet
At the annual football banquet last night, team leaders and players were honored as champions. Awards highlighted key performers and the season’s standout contributors.
The Master of Ballantrae at Greene's Opera House
Walker Whiteside presented The Master of Ballantrae at Greene's opera house today amid a festive Thanksgiving scene with the first snowfall honoring the season. The day also featured The House of a Thousand Candles as the afternoon attraction. Dr Edward H Gelvin invited to St Joseph Missouri to address the commercial club.
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Walker Whiteside
Ballantrae
Greene's
Opera House
Edward H. Gelvin
Liberal Christian Church
St. Joseph
John Wunderlich
W. B. Stephenson
Daytona
Fla
Greene’s Opera House
Auction Brings $1610. Kelty Plans Immediate Dismantling
The property sold at auction today to T A Kelty the top bidder at $1610. He intends to wreck the building at once and reuse the materials to erect an ice house. Mr and Mrs James A Snyder traveled to Morrison Illinois for Thanksgiving with relatives. Mr Snyder returned to Cedar Rapids while Mrs Snyder visited her daughter Mrs Carl Van Vechten in New York City.
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T. A. Kelty
Kelty
James A. Snyder
Morrison, Ill
Snyder
Cedar Rapids
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