Constitution May Be 1936 Issue
The piece analyzes the push for a constitutional amendment to widen federal powers, noting Roosevelt’s tentative stance and the drift among Republicans and supporters toward such an amendment. It highlights Secretary Wallace's Seattle speech, Jeffersonian quotes, and the uncertain political significance pending further presidential guidance.
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Byhon Price
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Tax Bill Faces House Door Amid Criticism
The Associated Press reports the new tax bill reached the House amid GOP criticism and scant Democratic praise. Senate witnesses accuse Allied Electric of siphoning 25,000 from operations, while officials draft notes to Germany promising prosecutions for Nazi flag desecration in New York Harbor. Secretary Swanson notes naval fortification plans for American Pacific possessions. A bill banning gold clause suits advances to the Senate with promised action. The Senate passes a pensions restoration for Spanish-American war, Boxer rebellion, and Philippine insurrection veterans. Substantial farm-to-market road spending is planned to aid rural families on relief. AAA Amendments remove price fixing. Hyde County officials report annual audit first received by the county.
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Senate
White House
Conference Committee
AAA
Farm Queries And Answers Column Faces Livestock and Land Issues
Questions cover land purchase without husband consent, Federal Land Bank lending up to 75 percent of appraised value with two percent cash, and conditions for growing winter barley in South Dakota. A respondent notes eligibility to buy land in the wife’s name with own funds, potential favorable terms, and provides guidance on seed sourcing and regional crop suitability.
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Brown County
Federal Land Bank
Nevada
South Dakota
Tom
Wheat grass seeding and harvesting guidance from farmer letters
Correspondence discusses land values through Rural Credit Board and Federal Land Bank contacts in Pierre and Omaha, with H W Flint of the Northwest Real Estate Association, plus inquiries on saving and harvesting wheat grass seed. Guidance notes header harvesters work well and threshing similar to grain, with wind-blast control for light seeds, and mentions USDA seed contracts via Mandan Field Station.
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H. C.K
Ohio
Rural Credit Board
Pierre
Federal Land Bank
Omaha
South
H. W. Flint
South Dakota
Northwest Real Estate Association
F. W
Minnehaha
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Hardies
Mandan
North Dekots
Lake Preston Sees Burgeoning Buffalo Grass Growth
Lake Preston reports widespread buffalo grass this summer with once bare areas now lush and velvety. Residents attribute dust storms last year to seed dispersal and credit the grass with stabilizing lawns damaged by drought while new lawn seed establishes.
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Lake
Preston
Birthdays Observed for Rev Washburn at Personage Hall
Friends of the Rev and Mrs J E Washburn remembered their birthdays with an open hall gathering at the Personage on Saturday. Visitors offered congratulations and enjoyed a social hour with refreshments, presenting gifts to the minister and his wife. Earlier notes report over a million U S farmers kept farm business records last year per county agents.
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Hougemore
J. E .Washburn
Harvesting Underway Near Frankfort Amid Heat
Harvesting is in full swing around Frankfort with much grain already being combined. A poor grade is reported in many areas due to extreme heat during ripening. Some farmers are heading their grain to save twine costs.
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Frankfort
Aug
The News Behind e News Continued From Page One
The piece discusses tax policy debates under Roosevelt era politics. Parker, shaping bills for both parties, drafts a plan resembling the president’s but omits key features. It notes committee edits, White House inquiries, and looming political pressure on Borah Wheeler and Borah allies.
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Parker
Congressman's Suspenders and Doors of Capitol Whimsy
A lighthearted tale credits Chairman Doughton of the house ways and means committee with a playful office incident. Two carpenters arrived to fix a door but ended up repairing his torn suspenders using tools from a top chest. Doughton laughed as the job completed, remarking on the amusing perks of Congress.
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