British Losing in India Sparks Global Sympathy and Debate
In a June 12 1930 issue the paper reports open revolt in India against British rule. It cites large native resistance to taxes and British goods, condemns colonial prisons and press suppression, and praises self government efforts in India alongside calls for granting independence to Filipinos.
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All India
Great Britain
Warren Hastings
Canada
Ireland
South Africa
Himalayas
India
Friends of Free Government
Congtess
Claim Foreclosures Of Farm Mortgages Questioned
Farm loaning life insurance companies with assets of 20 billion claim they have foreclosed only about one half of one percent of town lands mortgaged. The figure, though small, is seen as too large, and reflects a lack of a square deal for farmers compared with past levels. The piece notes public sentiment mentions Hoover and Dickinson and hints at broader economic debate.
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Hoover
Dickinson
Rainbow Around the Sun Sparks Local Talk and Satirical Notes
The Emmetsburg Democrat notes a recent rainbow around the sun and quips about local eyesight and eclipses. It mocks political figures like Dan Turner and President Hoover, mentions W. W. Pritchard on marital harmony, and reports Beatrice Nebraska’s Cremeries purchases and cooperative savings for farmers. A new mystery lamp invention is also described, claimed to read propeller lettering as it spins.
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Emmetsburg
Est Bend Journal
Bro. Koch
Police Radio Station Project At Grand Island Nebraska
In Grand Island Nebraska a new national radio police station under the U S department of commerce is under construction and will open September 1 It will detect interference and enforce authorized bounds on stations from New York Chicago or New Orleans and may penalize violators The facility will have wide jurisdiction over U S stations and influence global broadcasts supporters say it will regulate uncooperative broadcasters and safeguard public radio service
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Harry J. Porter
Northern Bell Telephone Company
Omahs
National Radio
Grand Island
Nebraska
U. S. Department of Commerce
Porter
New York
Chicago
New Orleans
Buuilt
United States
Department of Commerce
Sioux City Journal urges Hoover to veto Smoot Hawley tariff
The Sioux City Journal argues that high tariffs harm commerce by keeping out foreign goods and reducing American exports. It claims most papers oppose the tariff bill and appeals to President Hoover for a veto. Congressman Dickinson supported the original measure and favors its passage.
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Sioux City
Ed Campbell
Sioux City Journal
Senator Merritt Defeated After Salary Restitution
J. G. Merritt, a state senator from Carroll district, returned his $500 salary grab share just before the June primaries and was defeated by L. T. Quirk of Wall Lake. Most other legislators who kept their gains were renominated, showing limited voter appreciation for restitution.
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J. G. Merritt
Carroll
L. T. Quirk
Wall Lake
Dempsey Firpo Bout Feasibility Mentioned
A casual note suggests a possible exhibition bout between Jack Dempsey and Lewis Firpo. It notes both veterans lack youth’s fire yet could draw a crowd, though fistic skill might not improve. The piece adds a jab at Chicago crime as desperadoes act amid quiet times.
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Jack Dempsey
Lewis Firpo
Have Honey to Tour Europe
Sioux City school staff and other Iowa educators plan a European tour during vacation. The piece notes Americans are generally spendthrift yet advises saving for a rainy day, while contrasting a divorce suit about a biting incident and political commentary on tariff policy and campaign funding.
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Europe
Sioux City
Orpheum Theatre Adds West Bender Cool-Weather Comfort
West Bender to Keep Cool at the Orpheum Theatre as patrons enjoy a comfortable climate during hot weather. Also notes a Methodist church schedule with morning and evening services, Epworth League events, and a summer camp July 14 to 21. Reader letters praise Gilchrist for Congress and Bancroft mayoral street improvements.
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West Bender
Orpheum ‘Theatre
Journal
First Methodist Episcopal
Salary Grab Killed Nelson In Garner Election
The salary grab hurt Representative Nelson of Garner, as B Durant, a former representative, defeated Nelson by 600 votes. Durant used salary grab and third term as campaign issues, proving effective per Britt News-Tri bne.
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Nelson
Garner
B. Durant
Fle
Britt News-Tribene
Laurens Man Enlists in U S Navy in California
Laurens young man Kenneth Trimble has enlisted in the U S Navy. He is stationed in San Diego California. He previously appeared on a couple of boxing cards in that city about a year ago. Mrs Dan Donovan of Minneapolis arrived Thursday to visit her daughter Mrs Ray Joynt and family.
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Laurens
Navy
Kenneth Trimble
U. S Navy
San Diego
Californ
Dan Donovan
Minneapolis
Mra
Ray Joynt
Eradication of Quack Grass and Thistles by Sodium Chlorate
Iowa State College plant pathologist R H Porter explains sodium chlorate spraying as a low cost method for small weed patches though large areas cost 10 to 14 dollars per acre. Two applications, one to two pounds per spray, and careful handling near buildings are advised. Also notes safe use and storage, plus a report on Tony Goeders and his wife attending a New York Life agents meeting in West Baden, Indiana with expenses paid for top earners.
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Canada
R. H. Porter
Iowa State College
Iowa
Tony Goeders
Algona
New York Life Insurance
West Baden
Indiana
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