College students urged to cut costs and work part time
The piece argues students should cut expenses and seek part time earnings to ease national finances. It says staying in school helps the economy, while idle winter periods hurt individuals. It notes driver license laws may be weak but better than none and urges careful examination by officials. It also mentions Roosevelt and tax-cut planning, weather predictions, a New York police estimate of gang men, and preparations for the Hardin county fair.
Social Work Helps Hardin County Save Tax Money
An article argues Hardin County's social service league, run by trained workers under a local board, reduces costs by ensuring proper welfare management. It warns Detroit on welfare mismanagement leading to embezzlement and fraud, and praises careful casework that helps recipients become self supporting, saving taxpayers money.
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Hardin County
Social Service League
Detroit
Cleveland Press
Hammond's Error Challenges to Prohibition in Iowa
John B. Hammond accuses officials of the Anti-Saloon League of blocking his reply and promotes the Iowa Civic League as Iowa’s only real pro prohibition force. He cites past attempts to seize near beer, notes court rulings, and questions the League’s impact on liquor control while urging scrutiny of official records.
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Hammond
John B.hammond
Anti- Saloon League
Anti-Saloon League
Iowa Civic League
Iowa
Herald-Ledger
Hammond Bays
League
Howsmond
Headlines Across Time Show Economic Cycles and Hope
An editorial quotes 1907 newspaper headlines to argue depressions recur but recovery follows. The piece notes enduring resilience, cautions against premature doom, and suggests reforms may emerge after periods of prosperity. It praises past recoveries and warns against romanticizing current woes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sac Sun
New York Central Fails to Earn Dividend Deficit for Six Months
Editorials note historic stock market panic with headlines from August 1907 to 1931. Discusses heavy selling in United States Steel and rumors of Southern Pacific dividend pauses. Reflects on market chaos, fear, and the belief cycles that follow depressions.
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Sac City Sun
New York Central
United States Steel
Southern Pacific
Wall Street
Roosevelt
Northern Pacific
Seeel Falls
Union Pacific
Gorn
Peang Tare
Kate Ety Pee
América
Heat Warnings Across California Face Media Shortfall
A San Francisco coast to inland weather note discusses heat deaths, with Imperial Valley counts cited and California papers accused of dropping heat risk coverage. It notes temperatures from 100 to 116 degrees in inland areas, and contrasts coast reports with interior conditions across Pasadena Pomona Sacramento Fresno and more.
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Lake
Pilot-Tribune
California
Imperial
Valey
Pasadena
Pomona
Sacramento
Fresno
Heaven
Solith
Old Settler's House Event Heads to Eldora Fair Grounds
Thirty years ago in Eldora and Hardin county reports note corn yield expectations at three quarters of average due to county conditions. Several marriage licenses issued and properties sold for 65 to 80 dollars per acre. Public works include fair grounds repairs, new bandstands, and paving plans approved. Public schools anticipate large attendance as Old Settler’s Day draws near.
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Iowa
Hardin
John Limburg
Geeske Abben
William O. Reed
Bertha Ko
J. P. Hembd
Ackley
Wallace Hawkins
Emma B. Cavert
Robert Quick
Lynn C. Horner
A. Pierce
E. F. Babcock
C. W. Green
Orpha C. Taber
A. W. Crossan
First National Bank
Spirit Lake
Abe Funk
National Bank
W. FE. Rathbone
O. M. Barnes
W. J. Murray
W. J. Moir
State Industrial School
Kuser
Eldora
The
Herald
Eldora School Board
Helen Brown
Frank C. Lowden
Mlinois
Hubbard
L. J. Stout
State Highway Commission
J. &. Thackrey
Fred Edgar
Larson Hardware & Electric Co
Eldora Public Schools
Pople
E. E. Elerding Grove
Sunay
Eldora Hosts Early Boone Valley Golf Tourney
Eldora will host the annual Boone Valley tournament drawing many golf enthusiasts this weekend. The town notes a robust buyers market and a lively fair is planned in Hardin county. A bridge east of Eldora has proven useful for travel and local merchants face a busy season after vacation.
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Eldora
Big Bridge
Hardin County
C. M. Hals
Bill Beecroft
Freem Brownell
Hubbard
Piney Lake
Iowa State
Iowa River
Alden
Fred
Riant
Herald-Ledger
Fred “West
Marshalltown
Needs A Financier Eer Ocr Pay Seven Fifty
Fragmentary OCR hints at a financial matter needing a backer or financier. The readable bits show a sum of 7.50 and reference to a cas or sale element, but the context is unclear.
Nearby News Notes Reflect Iowa Towns and Courts
Ackley boasts the highest money per capita in Iowa amid steady business conditions. Zearing considers consolidating lodges due to cost pressures. Spencer reports tacks scattered near highway 71 fueling a political clash. an arrest follows. Alden sees brighter dam prospects. Grundy Center opens No 14 paving with Cedar Falls paving delayed. Albia notes growing interest in Bradley lake state park. Adel lists eighteen divorce petitions. Elkader hosts a multi-town federal state local enforcement operation with arrests. Sheldon reports $2100 theft repaid by treasurer Balkema after insurer declines coverage. Rock Rapids notes county tank repair. Spencer awards worth over $100,000 contracts.
Anthrax in Animals and Humans Warns Health Letter
The Weekly Health Letter reports over 100 animal anthrax cases in a western county of Iowa last week. It notes the disease spreads from animals to humans via contact, hides, wool, and infected dust, with fatalities possible, especially in pulmonary and malignant facial forms. It urges extreme caution with infected carcasses and proper disposal by burning.
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Towa
United States
Iowa
Man
Maida
Early 20th Century Anti Anthrax Serum Guidance
Advice urges immediate treatment for skin pimples suggesting anti anthrax serum in large doses. Serum used since 1903 reduced mortality from 48 percent to 4 percent. Obtainable via the state department of health. Report all human cases promptly and consult the state epidemiologist for doubtful diagnoses.
Auto spending blamed for Hardin County taxes and debt
The annual audit shows Hardin County 1930 taxes totaling 1,124,494.07 with per person impact of 48.77 for 23,057 residents. A five year period reveals self imposed auto taxes near six million dollars, averaging 269 per person per year, while auto related spending in 1930 exceeds legal taxes by about 76 thousand dollars. Census data indicates autos and maintenance taxes reach 91 per person, threatening future finances. The writer argues prudent saving over extravagant spending as the cure for economic distress, recalling a saloon driving moral warning. Also notes many Canadian water bodies remain dusty barrens.
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Herald Ledger
Hardin County
The
County Recorder
Iowa
Illinois
Ottumwa
Jorden
Hell
Jno
T. Boylan
Washington Letter Predictions Spark Unemployment Debates
Washington Letter notes mid summer capital chatter on unemployment and dole policy, with Democrats and Republicans split over aid vs compelled relief. It covers debate on farm program fate, possible extra session, and the national party convention bids from Boston and Atlantic City, plus looming veteran controversy in Congress.
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Washington
Federal Farm, Board
Congress
Thole
Firat
Dole
Irene
Affai
Boral
United States
Russia
Boston
New England
Bay State
Republican National Committee
Moses
New Hampshire
Massachusetts
Rhode Island
Atlantic City
Fess
National Committee
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Zearing
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Cole
Spencer
Carlson Construction Company
H. &. Carlson
Grundy Center
No. 14
Holland Road
Cedar Falls
Albia
Monroe
Wapello
Blakesburg
Bradley
Lund
Bradley State Park
Adel
Elkader
Marquette
McGregor
Luana
Yalda
Dubuque
Sheldon
Balkema
Sioux
American Surety Company of
Rock’ Rapide
Lyon
Etats
Conette
State Department
Health
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