Farmers seek relief through mortgage interest proposal
Verne Marshall reports Iowa State College professor Millard Peck proposes a farm mortgage interest plan to ease high rates, aiming to benefit farmers while offering mortgage holders a reasonable return. The idea rests on land values and crop prices shaping rates as a salvage scheme for both sides. In Greenfield Missouri a baby crawling contest at the fall festival drew attention and amusement.
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Millard Peck
Iowa State College
Gazette
Benton County
Prof. Peck
Greenfield
Reed Warns Against S.U.L Lobby In Iowa Education Costs
Reed criticizes the Memorial Union debt and the bloated university budget as a tax burden on Iowans. He labels the university lobby insidious and calls for repealing mandatory laws on local governments to curb spending. Brenton of the Reconstruction Finance Corp echoes the need for budget balance and new ideas to revive business.
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Reed
United States
Iowa
North Central Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools
Mr. Reed
Harold Brenton
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
Automobiles reshape farming and politics in era
A collection of letters and reports notes how cars transformed markets for grain, shifting labor demand and fueling roadside gasoline stations. The piece also mentions a Marion farmer missing after withdrawing 250 from a bank, Doak criticizes Norris, and a Washington AP update links economic concerns to the election in a tense campaign atmosphere. Enes Tunney is hospitalized with a back pain amid political scrutiny.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion
Washington
Hoover Roosevelts Ice Theft Case Sparks Courtroom Banter
In Chicago a clerk and Ike Hoover of the Baltimore and Ohio accuse Metts Roosevelt of stealing ice in yards. Judge O Connell remarks on Roosevelt names and fines Roosevelt ten dollars and costs. Roosevelt confirms voting for Hoover in a joking exchange about allegiance.
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Chicago
Hoover
Roosevelt
Harold P. O'Connell
Ike Hoover
B. and O
Metts Roosevelt
Roosevelt Road
O'Connell
Local Man Installed as Grand Master of Iowa Odd Fellows
Norman D. Smith of Cedar Rapids was installed as grand master of the Iowa Independent Order of Odd Fellows at the closing meeting of the grand lodge, grand encampment, and Rebekah assembly in Cedar Rapids. Samuel D. Whiting, retiring grand master, acted as installing officer. New officers include D. E. Danielson as deputy grand master, Oliver F. Repp grand warden, W. A. Merriam grand secretary, C. D. Prans grand treasurer, and appointive officers Will I mannaf ord Le Hanus J H Woodside J L Hicks Chauncey G Viall. Committees named by Grand Master Smith cover credentials, judiciary, legislation, finance, and more with members from Ames Des Moines Davenport New Sharon Victor and other cities.
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Norman D. Smith
Favenue
Grand Lodge of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows of
Iowa
Memorial Building
Grand Lodge
Rebekah
Cedar Rapids
Samuel D. Whiting
Iowa City
Jan Hus Lodge No. 51
D. E. Danielson
Cherokee
Oliver F. Repp
Mason City
W. A. Merriam
Des Moines
C.D. Prans Ottumwa
Will Imannaford
le Hanus
Was Rapids
Grand
J. H - Woodside
George B. Baker
Sigourney
John Taylor
New Sharon
John McSweeney
Victor
Lone Gunman Robs Bank In Minnesota
A lone gunman robbed the First State Bank of Finlayson Minnesota after waiting for a customer to leave He brandished a pistol and held two officers in the vault then fled with 1500 dollars.
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Lone Gunman
Minnesota
Finlayson, Inn
First State Bank of Finlayson
May Lift Futures Bar To Ease Trade
Washington reports that the Administration is weighing removal of publicity rules on large grain deals after Chicago board of trade leaders pressed for the change. Secretary Arthur M. Hyde has discussed the matter with top officials but taken no action. The 1921 act gives the secretary discretion to lift the rule requiring public disclosure of all deals of 500000 bushels or more. Officials suggest a freer market could raise grain prices benefiting farmers, but a final decision rests with Hyde. Hyde was in Chicago Friday.
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Washington
Chicago Board of Trade
Arthur M. Hyde
Board of Trade
Secretary of Agriculture
Hyde
Chicago
1300 Houses Burn In Japanese City
TOKIO AP reports Komatsu on the Japan Sea coast 160 miles west of Tokyo was hit by a major fire that destroyed about 1300 houses. Some 5000 people were said to be homeless as three quarters of the town burned. Details on casualties were unavailable. Komatsu lies 20 miles west of Kanazawa, a town with 12000 residents.
Real Estate Groups Back Tax Shift to Income or Sales Taxes
Iowa real estate boards urged that 50 percent of property taxes be shifted to income or sales taxes and that school funding come from these taxes or a mix. They praised the Home Loan Bank system and urged reforms to assess property at full value with reduced millage, plus federal action on agricultural price stabilization.
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Cedar Rafids
Iowa Association of Real Estate Boards
United States
Congress
U S Government Recognizes Chilean Regime After Pledges
The State Department recognized the Chilean government of acting President Oyanedel in Santiago. Ambassador Culbertson delivered Secretary Stimson’s message to establish relations after assurances of fulfilling international obligations and credible support from the Chilean people.
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Washington
State Department
Oyanedel
Williams
Culbertson
Santiago
Foreign Office
Stimson
Welfare League Honors Mrs Hoover in 1932 drive
Mrs Herbert Hoover Friday was named honorary chairman of the welfare and relief mobilization of 1932. Mrs Franklin D Roosevelt is on the executive committee and Mrs Nicholas F Brady will be active chairman. Hoover warned that destitution this winter would rise without relief of food clothing fuel and care in the county.
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Washington
Llp
Herbert Hoover Friday
Welfare and Relief Mobilization
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Nicholas F. Brady
Hoover Plans Another Roosevelt Attack In Detroit Speech
President Hoover will launch another vigorous attack on Governor Roosevelt in a Detroit Olympia Hall address outlining his administration’s record and pressing the bonus bill issue. He will emphasize unemployment relief as he tours the Midwest with a 13 stop swing aboard the Chesapeake and Ohio train. Hoover also announced a New York City Madison Square Garden address for October 31 as part of his re-election campaign.
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Washington
Hoover
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Olympia Hall
Detroit
Cleveland
New York
Roosevelt
Secretary of the Treasury
Ogden L. Mills
Pittsburgh
Treasury
Midwest
Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad
Herbert Hoover
New York City
Madison Square Garden
Smith Details 1928 Campaign Spending to Senate
Alfred E. Smith told the senate campaign expenditures committee he spent 8,999.32 dollars in his failed bid for the Democratic presidential nomination in 1928. He reported receipts totaling 19,000 dollars with major contributions from William English 4500 dollars Charles Harwood 2000 dollars Herbert B. Swope 1500 dollars and Mrs M Rumsey 1000 dollars. The filing was made at the request of Senator Howell of Nebraska.
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Washington (Ap
Alfred E. Smith
Senate Campaign Expenditures Committee
Democratic Standard
William English
Charles Harwood
Herbert B. Swope
M. Rumsey
Smith
Howell
Rep
Curtis Favors Protection for Farm Products
Vice President Charles Curtis told a Sioux City audience that farm troubles began under the 1919 deflation policy and Democratic leadership. He blamed Franklin Roosevelt for misdating the start of the crisis and argued Republican tariffs protected farmers and industry. He urged unity and Republican support in farm states and criticized Roosevelt for late farm relief.
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Sioux City
Charles Curtis
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Iowa
Topeka
Kan
Curtis
Roosevelt
British woman freed by gang in China relates experience
Mrs. Kenneth Pawley of Britain described six weeks of captivity by Chinese bandits in Manchuria. She and Charles Corkran endured threats of torture, poor diet, and confinement while bandits demanded translated letters and details of replies. They formed a death pact to aid each other if torture began.
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Gang
China
Newchang
Manchuria
Taian
Kenneth Pawley
Charles Corkran
Edward Bunter
Newchwang
Mns
Last Chance to Vote in The Gazette Straw Vote
Final returns for president, U S senator and governor will be tallied in Sunday’s paper. Ballots printed earlier may still be marked and sent to the Straw Vote Editor. Friday and Saturday arrivals will be added, with final totals in The Gazette and Iowa Daily Press association totals published early next week.
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Gazette
United States
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Iowa Daily Press Association
Will Rogers Encounters Argentine Gauchos and Ostriches
Will Rogers describes a day at a Buenos Aires estancia with gauchos and American players. He notes Argentina as a vast landing field with abundant cattle and horses per acre and recounts chasing ostriches and getting bolos tangled with his car.
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Buenos Aires
Will
Three Hunters Missing and 50 Trapped in Wyoming Blizzard
A late Sunday blizzard in the Tongue river area of the Big Horn range left three hunters missing and about 50 trapped in isolated camps. Nearly 1,000 fans of hunting faced the storm. 700 reached safety as forestry and volunteers aided others over five days, with emergency crews pulling roughly 250 men to shelter.
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Sheridan, Wyo
Tongue River
Big Horn Range
Big Horn
Forestry Service
Papen replies to Hitler denial on arming Germany
Berlin AP Franz von Papen rejects Adolf Hitler's charges that Germany seeks re armament He contends Hitler misstates Germany aims insisting Berlin wants only parity with pre Versailles limits The chancellor cites public memorandum of August 20 and calls for other nations to cut armaments to German levels
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Berlin
Germany
Franz von Papen
Adolf Hitler
National Socialist
Munich
von Papen
Hitler
Kingston Prison Riot Suppressed After Overnight Clash
Brig Gen D M Ormond said the Kingston penitentiary uprising was quelled though troops stay inside. Army trucks deliver supplies as police report 210 mutinous inmates back under discipline, with limited access for reporters. He denied casualties and placed total damage at 700 dollars, noting cellblock losses pending.
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Kingston
Ont
D. M. Ormond
Dominion Prisons
Kingston Penitentiary
Ormond
Grey Pile
Troopz F
Royal S. Johnson Set to Speak in Iowa Campaign Stop
Chicago AP reports Congressman Royal S. Johnson of South Dakota will address supporters in Sioux City Iowa on October 24 in support of the Republican national ticket. Republican headquarters announced the event Friday.
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Chicago
Royal S. Johnson
South Dakota
Sioux City
U S and Britain Recognize Chilean Junta Senta
Santiago dispatch reports that the United States and Great Britain have recognized the new Chilean Senta, with official announcements issued on Friday.
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Santiago
Chile
United States
Great Britain
Roosevelt Attacks Tear Gas Use in Political Address
Governor Franklin D Roosevelt denounces tear gas tactics as attempts to blind the public while outlining campaign plans to refinance farm mortgages and raise farm product prices through tariff reform and targeted legislation. He cites a needs-based price rise and calls for federal action to support farmers.
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ST. Louis
Franklin D. Roosevelt
United States
Anne Ae
Hing
Princi
Congress
Minnesota Farm Group Votes to Resume Marketing
In Stillwater Washington county farmers voted to resume marketing nonperishables, lifting pledges as they argued members should sell on equal terms with nonmembers. They act until the National Holiday association meets in Sioux City Oct 25 and four delegates were chosen to support ag improvement legislation.
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ST. Paul
APA ‘County Farmers Holiday Association
Washington County
Stillwater
Sioux City
National
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Iowa University
John A. Reed
Iowa Electric Light and Power Company
Brenton
Cyrenus Cole
America
People’s Forum
Doak
George W. Norris
Republican Party
O. P
Helmsmen
Ene Tunney
Gene
ODD Fellows
U. S
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Mrs. Hoover
N. Y
Senate
Navy Department
Bulletin
Will Rogers
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Say Canada
Springfield
Calis
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