Effect of Thomas Vote in November
The article analyzes how socialist votes historically shifted elections, noting Hoover's conservative stance and Roosevelt support, and recounts 1916 to 1928 patterns. It highlights Thomas's radio address on socialism, compares Socialist votes to main candidates, and cites state-by-state results including Debs and La Follette figures.
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Hoover
Roosevelt
Norman Thomas
Thomas
Wilson
Hughes
Germany
Mexico
Benson
Idaho
Illinois
Kansas
Montana
Nevada
New Hampshire
North Dakota
Oklahoma
Oregon
Wyoming
California
Minnesota
Pennsylvania
Washington
Taft
Utah
Kentucky
Cox
Harding
Debs
Socialist Party
la Follette
New York
Smith
The Bonus Army Report Finds Mixed Conduct by Demonstrators
Attorney General Mitchell outlines two phases of the Bonus Army episode. Before adjournment marchers petitioned peacefully. after, some accepted transport home while rioting and vandalism occurred. Police and federal troops intervened, two people were killed, a child died of an intestinal ailment, and camp fires’ cause remains undetermined.
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Mitchell
Bonus Army
Congress
Washington
Pennsylvania Avenue
Public pressure and the danger of coercing Congress
The Kansas City Star argues that the bonus march episode aroused sympathy for suffering men but warns the episode was an inevitable result of pressuring Congress to approve immediate payment. It says citizen groups may present their case in Washington, yet mass demonstrations threaten the American system and worsen financial stabilization efforts aimed at economic recovery.
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Congress
Washington
Kansas City Star
United States Board Publishes Spelling Rules for Foreign Place Names
A New York Times report describes the U S Geographic Board pamphlet detailing official spelling guidelines for foreign cities. The rules aim to aid uniform pronunciation and improve mail delivery by using English country names with native forms for addresses.
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United States
United States Geographic Board
Washington
Aachen
Zwolie
England
Worcester
Mass
Wooster
Ohio
Gijon
Hedon
Jaroslaw
Yaroswar
Szeged
Seged
Livorno
Italy
Leghorn
Salt Lake City
Citta del Lago Saluto
Ouagadougou
French West Africa
Vagadugu
New York Times
Answer Your Letters Says Ailing Politician’s Aide
The piece recalls Thomas Arkle Clark’s advice on prompt letter replies as a key social asset. A courteous note on honors, promotions, or condolences strengthens ties and builds business and political goodwill. Indifference and procrastination explain most neglect.
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Thomas Arkle Clark
University of Illinois
Dear Louise Bald-Headed Dad Letter Warns Against Being a Sport
A dated letter from a father to his daughter warns against yielding to flattery and pressure to “be a sport.” He contrasts bravery with acting from fear, urging integrity, self respect, and simple common sense. The piece ends with wary remarks on banks, receivers, and financial anxieties.
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Louise
Quotable Snippets Echo Early 20th Century Debate
A judge coolly asks when a man is drunk and jokes about strong silent leaders. Commentary on the five day workweek, vegetarianism, religious objections to science, government aid, temperance and factory safety ideas appear in a mosaic of opinions and quips reflecting era concerns.
Speaking heads on duty and reform era talk
Fragmented remarks from a 1930s era column discuss pep talks for salesmen, the public’s view of the seven wonders, Prohibition repeal’s crime effect cited by Judge Wilkerson, President Hoover’s praise of democracy, and shifting leadership in the Reconstruction Finance Corp. The piece also mentions a farmer figure tied to holiday associations and a Reno production line.
Personal reminiscences reveal a life of curiosities
The piece collects a series of intimate reflections on people, places, and tastes from the author. It recalls encounters with figures like Ted Healy and Pierre Cartier, describes travels, moods, and preferences, and ends with a vignette about reading habits and domestic life.
Witty Notes From a City Wanderer in 1932
A fragmentary 1932 diary style piece reads like a city observer’s musings. It humorously mixes opinions on nightlife around a square, dislikes mail fraud, and cautions readers to buy government bonds amid market talk.
Mrs W Helps Neighbors And Inspires Charity
In a neighborhood column a Mrs W is praised for constantly helping others. She bakes biscuits for neighbors and brings meals to harassed families, showing how many people could follow her example.
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Mrs. W
Notice to Creditors of the Packer Products Company
In Linn County Iowa Mills Company sues Packer Products Company. Receivers L V Mahany and FE J Milland set Sept 20 1932 9 00 AM at Cedar Rapids Court House for order to sell assets. Creditors must file claims with the Receivers by October 15 1932.
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District Court of Iowa
Linn County
Iowa Mills Company
Packer Prod Company
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Court House
Cedar Rapids
L. V. Mahany
FE. J. Milland
J. McPartland
Local News Briefs From Grande Avenue Incident and Departures
Five year old Wanda Wendross was slightly hurt after being struck by a car as she darted from behind another vehicle at Grande avenue and Sixteenth street. Mrs Bertha M Clark of Marion joined the Public Health nursing staff. Mr and Mrs Ward Baker departed for Miami Florida for a month long visit. Miss Helen Gauger left to begin her final year at Northwestern University. J Melvin Hutchinson of Cedar Rapids and Seraphia Figge of Ossian wed at Ossian on Sept 12. James A Hartman, a prominent local railroad man, plans an auto trip to Los Angeles to make his home.
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Sixteenth Street
Bertha M. Clark
Marion
Ward Baker
Miami
Fila
Helen Gauger
Northwestern University
J. Melvin Hutchinson
Cedar Rapids
Seraphia Figge
Ossian
James A. Hartman
Los Angeles
Calif
Miss Mary Diserens Heads to Belmont College
Miss Mary Diserens left for Nashville to enter Belmont College. The report notes conduct of others including Mr. and Mrs. Kozlovsky and a local street accident involving Frank Holecek, a 66 inch Maine shell delivered to the city council, and Willis Haskell’s move to Shattuck Military Academy in Faribault Minnesota.
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Nashville
Tenn
Belmont College
Joseph Kozlovsky
Frank Holecek
First Street
Second Avenue
War Department
Wash
D. C
Maine
Havana Harbor
Willis Haskell
W. G. Haskell
Faribault, Minn
Shattuck Military Academy
A Gambler's Daughter brightens Greene's Opera House
Mrs. F. C. Hormel and her daughter returned from Marblehead Massachusetts where they spent the summer. Miss Bertha Zettick and Stanley Jonas were married at the bride's home by Rev Francis Archer. William A. Laurance has taken a position with the Big Four Supply company in Jerome. The Misses Louise and Helen Henderson proceed to Knoxville Tennessee for studies at St Mary's Academy. The Misses Mary Ely and Esther Olmstead return from Massachusetts summer resorts.
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F. C. Hormel
Marblehead
Mass
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Stanley Jonas
Francis Archer
William A. Laurance
Jerome
Big Four Supply Company
Louise
Helen Henderson
Knoxville
St. Mary's Academy
Mary Ely
Esther Olmstead
Massachusetts
Notice of Appointment of Executor No 12314 Iowa Linn County
The undersigned was on September 16 1932 duly appointed and qualified as Executor of the estate of Louise C Wise late of Linn County Iowa deceased All persons indebted to said estate are requested to make immediate payment Those having claims against the estate will file them authenticated in the office of the Clerk of the Linn County Iowa District Court Louis J Wise Executor Fred W Hann Attorney
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State of
Iowa
Linn County
Louise C. Wise
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