03 Jan 1938
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Newspaper
Iowa Iowa Le Mars Globe Post
Location
Le Mars, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1938
Page
1
A fragmented report discusses wartime propaganda, patent medicines, and ad ethics. It notes officials labeling certain tonics as dangerous, mentions amendments and drug safety concerns, and observes a shift from print to radio advertising while newspapers censure questionable cures.
In Kingsley Iowa December 18 1937 a Globe Post reader argues for reducing supervision to three members or expanding the relief burden to include additional supervisor families. The writer notes board money and time shortages and suggests adding a half dozen new members to ease workload and improve oversight.
In a restless column H B Cornish argues for sweeping T P A style cuts to county government. He mocks the current board, urges firing officials, demands drastic cost cutting to save taxes and fund relief, and envisions a slim democracy with one vote per ten dollars of wealth. He praises keeping Sam and imagines fiscal reform spreading to Des Moines and Washington.
A confessional monologue affirms that hell exists per God and Jesus Christ as taught in the Bible, arguing that others deny it due to not trusting scripture rather than evidence. The text urges faithful belief to avoid eternal damnation, citing Luke 12 and apocalyptic contrasts, and beseeches divine mercy for unbelievers.
A LeMars shoe merchant cites a 1938 Minneapolis Commercial Bulletin piece proposing a state law requiring retail shoe clerks who fit feet to pass an exam on foot anatomy. He argues such licensing would elevate the trade, curb unskilled clerks, and urges Minnesota merchants to push a bill in an early legislature session.
Between early and late stages of syphilis there is a latent period when symptoms fade. The untreated person can feel healthy while the spirochete burrows into organs such as spleen, blood vessels, lymph glands, and nerves. Years may pass before serious decline or collapse becomes evident.
Fred W. Sargent, president of the Chicago and North Western Railroad, lauds the value of workers aged 40 to 60 as the backbone of operations. He cites loyalty, judgment, and dependability, warns against age bias, and argues industry should recognize the rightful place of experienced middle-aged staff.
A reader reports on actions in Iowa to raise WPA quotas for northwest Iowa due to a short crop. The piece notes discussions with government officials about rehabilitation loans cut by the Farm Security administration and the need for policy adjustments to aid farmers.
A congressman vows to introduce legislation on return to Washington to extend rehabilitation loans and farm security aid. He will meet the Farm Security Administration and WPA officials in Des Moines on January 4 to review the situation, address delays, and seek adjustments for farmers who planted grass and legumes and were denied soil conservation benefits.
Boxing matches at Remsen featured knockouts and decisions across weight classes from 128 to 185 pounds. Winners included Jensen over E Masuen, Bann over Delperdang, Beemer over Brang, Matgen over Kelly, Perry over Treinen, Roder over Grage, Wiltgen over Garrod, and Klein drawing with Treinen.
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