Economic highlights and farm income debate in 1930s era
The article discusses farm price declines and purchasing power, linking 30 million farm dwellers to urban unemployment, with Secretary Wallace arguing income must rise first. It reviews price fixing ideas, industrial indicators, and Public Works Administration spending, noting prospects for producer demand, then details Iowa’s agricultural prominence and rural infrastructure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Agriculture
Fonc Ee
Wallace
Harvard School of Business
Public Works Administration
O. K
Ickes
Iowagrams Claim Iowa Soil Wealth Surpasses Global Gold
A claim cites Iowa soils as yielding more wealth annually than all world gold mines and more than twice as much as those mines, highlighting vast agricultural value and economic impact in the state.
Too Much Is Enough A Regular Prerain Of Thy W.G.W
A collage of quips and scenes from a rural or periodical page touches on humor about trust and miserliness, a joke about Abe, Eve, and a horse, and a plea for relief in farm or social distress. The piece mentions a raffle, a caution about subscriptions, and a dramatic critique of bridal jewelry demands. It closes with a moral note and a teaser for continued items.
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Finnie
W.G
Charon
Sharon
Newnitt
Iowa's Industrial Growth Highlights Vast Vehicle Ownership
Iowa's farming regions hold about 191,871 automobiles with over 400,000 more in the state. Ninety percent of farms own cars. The state houses 3,000 manufacturing plants, including the world’s largest cereal plant, with coal, raw materials, and transport aiding industry. Iowa features 42 state parks, 4,105 miles of paved highways, 22,601 miles of rail lines, 10,168 miles of steam and electric railways, 168 free public libraries, and 595 daily and weekly papers.
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Tion
Towa
Tiwwa
Iowa
Not Distant Inflation Bluntly Frames Mortgage Battle
The article argues inflation is unlikely soon as government seeks to absorb farm and city mortgages, but capital resists. It notes Federal Reserve purchases, blocked mortgage act progress, low appraisal values, and political fights involving Senator Murphy and President Roosevelt. Developments hinge on mortgage transfers and NRA drive effects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federal Reserve
U. S
Murphy
Iowa
Dickinson
Congress
Roosevelt
NRA
Livermore Gazette Views on Texas Wrestling Rules
Livermore Gazette discusses the modern style of wrestling and the rules governing matches. The piece reflects on a recent event witnessed by thousands and notes the Gazette’s limited familiarity with prize fighting and wrestling regulations.
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Livermore
Texas
Livermore Gazette
Gazette
Texas Rules Spark Livermore Wrestling Grudge Match
The Old Settlers Day crowd watched Frank French and Earl Wampler clash under Texas rules with slugs, strangling, and eye gouges allowed if not halted by the referee. French won after a brutal two-fall bout that left the crowd roaring and promoter claims of strict referee control.
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Trank Gotch
Texas
Livermore
Frank French
Renwick
Earl Wampler
Scranton
Des Moines
French
Wumpler
Wampler
Villian
Harry Bonwell
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