Children Crime Hour Sparks Broadcasting Debate
A July 18, 1935 Christian Science Monitor report notes parental outrage at penny dreadful radio programs for children. FCC Chairman Prat(e) cites stations removed for public service failures. Educators warn of demoralizing effects on children and the risk of consumer manipulation through sponsor-driven appeals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anning S. Prat
Federal Communications Commission
Frall
Busse
New York University
Christian Science Monitor
Working the Willing Horse to Death
A satirical note on the Towa Liquor Commission hiring a press agent to push Iowa’s liquor system via free press notices, which newspapers should not be allowed to advertise liquor under state law. The author questions legality and newspapers’ gullibility in accepting such free publicity.
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Towa Liquor Commission
Iowa
Farm Yields Indian Culture Evidence at Sackett Farm
The Sackett farm site at Canandaigua yields strong evidence of Third Algonkian Indian culture in New York state about 1,000 years ago, showing life in the region during that era.
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Sackett Farm
Canandaigua
New York State
Elgin Beats Postville 6 to 3 On Sunday Faceoff
Sunday result sees Elgin victory 6 to 3 over Postville. Community happenings include visits from Cedar Rapids and West Union, social gatherings at Gus Brause home, and neighbors sharing extended greetings, with notes on births, camp trips, and local plans for new cottages.
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Elgin
Postville
Cedar Rapids
J. Service
Forbes
Main Street
Joe V. Schneider
Louis Falb
West Union
August Benson
Louis
H. S. Hadsel
U. S
Warner Rubyer
Sidney Rubyer
Charles Nicklaus
Ruth
Harry
Theo
McGregor Heights
Fred Muehlethaler
Myra Gray
Ben Schori
Edwin Krueger
Parkinson
Sioux Falls
LS. D
Louis Lehman
Lulu Kerr
Highland
Cedar Falls
Alma Reichert
Charles Capper
Verne Marshall Still Going Strong
Verne Marshall, editor of the Cedar Rapids Gazette, remains a persistent reformer in Iowa. Despite pressure and threats to drop investigations, notably at Sioux City, he continues hammering away, with a squad car shadowing him for personal safety as cited by the Sumner Gazette.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Verne Marshall
Cedar Rapids Gazette
University of Iowa
Marshall
Sioux City
Grant
Cedar Rapids
Sumner Gazette
Old Age Tax Credit Against Poll Tax Advised
Towans with receipts for the 1935 old age assistance tax may claim a credit against poll taxes if the tax was paid before any penalty. The old law originally credited the old age tax against street and road poll taxes, a provision later removed. State authorities will honor receipts without penalty as a credit against poll taxes.
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Towans
Office of Auditor of State
Town Old Age Assistance Commission
Overheated Horses Warn of Heat Stroke Dangers
Report describes how fear and heat drive horses toward heat stroke. Symptoms include lack of sweating, staggering gait, and paralysis. Prevention advises outdoor shade, frequent water, and removing affected animals to shade with cold water on head neck and body.
Most Important Glands and Their Functions
The glands most known include the pituitary at the brain base thyroid at the neck parathyroids with the thyroid ad renal atop the kidneys and the thymus in the chest. They may function normally enabling health growth and intelligence or fail to function properly by becoming overactive or underactive.
First Mechanical Timepiece For Charles V Described
Recording of time traces back to Egyptian methods with minimal changes until 1370 when Henry DeVick built for Charles V of France the first true clock. It varied as much as two hours daily.
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Henry DeVick
Charles V
France
Knowledge Value Homeward to the Individual
A concise aphorism states that knowledge gains meaning only when it is internalized and applied by the individual. It emphasizes personal relevance and practical impact over mere accumulation of facts.
Wood Fuel Subsidy Trialed in Bavaria for Cars
In Bavaria buyers of new wood gas powered cars receive a state subsidy near 240,000 marks. By charring select woods a gas suitable for motor fuel is produced. A full load of wood enables a car to travel about 100 kilometers, provoking thoughts of frequent cordwood fueling for leisure drives.
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Bavaria
Salary Schedule for Appointive Officials in Clayton County
The board of supervisors fixed monthly pay for county offices. County engineer earns 150.00 dollars, assistant engineer 120.00, deputy auditor 120.00, deputy treasurer 120.00, deputy clerk 120.00, deputy sheriff 124.50, and Clayton County Register 120.00.
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Court House
Board of Supervisors
Clayton Co. Register
Birds of Island of Celebes Paradise Birds
The island of Celebes hosts the finest bird of paradise species. It reports 160 varieties of birds on Celebes, highlighting rich biodiversity and distinctive avian life.
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Celebes
Island of
Scotchman teases date before dinner at restaurant
Fayette county residents totaling 29 145 population are credited with 911 10 as their share of Christmas seals sales in 1934. Clayton county spent 340 00 for seals in 1934 and 282 00 in 1934. The state total for 1934 averaged 13 75 per cent greater than the previous year.
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Fayette County
Clayton County
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Elgin Echo
R. P. Strauch
Kathryn J. Strauch
National Editorial Association Memon
Jowa Press
Children’s Crime Hour
Jems
Echo
Hana Aln
Elgin Furniture Store
Walt’s Corner Grocery
Calmar Meats
van Camp
Big Yank
Big Lang
Berg
Elgin Opera House
Elgin Merchants
Laura Miller
Dancers
Royal Four Sax Orchestra
Rhythm Hour
Miss Miller
Betty Alice Schori
Lois Dean
Vertie Bailey
Everett
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Elgin State Bank
Elgin, Iowa
Federal Deposits Insurance Corporation
Arthitia
Apria
Ariak
Wrgon Moines
Critin
Earek
Rhoad
Rink
Warren
23Rd Street
Des Moines
Dea
Des Beardie
Meredith Publiahin
Mi Patis
Giscem Street
Moines
Iosa
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