Behind the Curtain Des Moines Campaign Day Report
Des Moines witnessed a presidential candidates’ event with crowds drawn to the capital. The day offered no dramatic finale as the curtain failed to rise on a public spectacle, leaving many satisfied with the sense of important activity rather than a visual climax. Discussions on ballot access and Lemke electors suggested impacts in Kansas and other states. Polls from the Literary Digest hinted at Roosevelt’s weakness against Landon, while Morgenthau prepared a large emergency loan. A separate debate covered falsehoods in political imagery and campaign materials.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Waya
Literary Digest
Landon
Roosevelt
New York City
Philadelphia
Pittsburgh
London
Political gambit hints at cross party campaign meetings
Democratic State Chairman FitzWilliam suggests West and Haxman join on stage for a series of campaign meetings. The Republican committee has not acted, perhaps sensing a tactic to draw crowds for the Democrats. The gubernatorial race remains wide in method and tone amid shifting party strategies.
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Fitzwilliam
West
Haxman
Republican Committee
Receiving Partner in Nevada Mine Deal Spurs Fatherly Lesson
George Austin rejected a one million dollar offer for half of a Nevada gold claim bought for ten thousand four years ago. He cites a potential 420000 tax hit leaving about 500000, arguing Uncle Sam is a receiving partner but shares only profits. He says his two sons should earn money themselves rather than loaf on a fortune.
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Nevada
George Austin
Sam
Austin
Denver
Old Home Town Festival Window Unveiling Planned
The Merchants Bureau of the Chamber of Commerce decided last night the annual Fair Window Unveiling Festival will be a three evening event. C E Decker leads the window unveiling and H D Hill heads the automobile show. The Old Settlers reunion brings about 160 residents of Douglas County for fifty years. Theodore Gardner presides over the association. About 120 Florys attended a second reunion at Lone Stargrove. Delegates met at the Unitarian church for a Kansas State Spirit pre convention reception.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merchants Bureau
Chamber of Commerce
C. E. Decker
H. D. Hill
Douglas County
Court House
Old Settlers
Elmer E. Brown
C. H. Tucker
Topeka
Theodore Gardner
Flory
Lone Stargrove
Unitarian Church
Kansas State Spirit
Poor Pa by Claude Callan
Poem fragment titled Poor Pa by Claude Callan from 1926 Publishers Syndicate. Noted lines reflect a parent’s reassurance about sons of great men and family concern.
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Poor PA
Claude Callan
Farmers Union picnic speaker to address Iowa group
The Iowa State Union convention opened this morning with Reno as principal speaker at the Farmers Union picnic set for Wednesday at Helcom's grove in a September 8 event. Joe Wellman returned from a Nebraska surveying summer, Mrs Esterly hosted a bridge evening honoring Miss Goldie Hartman and her upcoming marriage to Ralph Miner of Sabetha. Levert Higgins, Lawrence high football coach, came back from California, and Dean Swarthout and family returned from a vacation trip through Illinois and Wisconsin.
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Ualists Association
Zilo Reno
Iowa State Union
Farmer’s Union
Helcom’s Grove
Joe Wellman
Western
Nebraska
CG. E. Esterly
Goldie Hartman
Ralph Miner
Sabetha
Kan
Levert Higgins
Lawrence
California
Dean
D. M. Swarthout
Stauffer offered Salina post. Labor Day parade shines
Rev. E. E. Stauffer of Trinity Lutheran faces a big offer from a prominent Salina church but may stay to lead the town. Labor Day turnout in Lawrence breaks records despite rain. A home wedding unites Miss Harriet Musgrave and Samuel Noble at 1235 Tennessee. Several locals teach, travel, or visit Kansas City, Leavenworth, and Colorado. Genevieve Hagar returns for Christy Brothers Minstrels rehearsals planned for the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. E. Stauffer
Trinity Lutheran Church
Salina
Stauffer
Mr. Stauffer
Social Service League
Lawrence
Harriet Elizabeth Musgrave
E. A. Musgrave
Samuel T. Noble
Topeka
Tennessee
Mrs. Noble
Kansas City
Oswatomie
Mr. Noble
Des Moines
Beth Kanaga
Kanj
Maude Cook
Maine
Emma Maughlin
Eudora
E. A. Kasold
Herman Broeker
George Krum
Leavenworth
Lena
Bertha Badsky
Colorado
C. B. Hosford
Commercial Club
Genevieve Hagar
Christy Brothers Minstrels
F.A.A
Forty Years Ago Notes in Local Social Items
Fort Wayne newspaper items recount gatherings for Miss Maggie Love and Mr Rob Putney and a forthcoming marriage. Births include a twelve pound boy to Mr and Mrs J C Ecke and to Mr and Mrs A D Fjintom. Daisy Stafford, 12, fatally burned. Fire destroys Henry Gallagher’s house on North Alabama. Social updates: musicians, visits, and travels by Prof F W Blackmar and Prof and Mrs E D Adams.
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Grace Colwell
Rob Putney
Maggie Love
J. A. Dailey
J. Rob Putney
J. C. Ecke
Thetas
California
Lawrence
Topeka
F. W. Blackmar
Europe
A. D.fjintom
M. Summerfield
Colorado Springs
Manitou
Daisy Stafford
John Stafford
East Hill
Henry Gallagher
North Alabama
Prof
Mrs.e. D. Adams
Ann Arbor, Mich
Roosevelt and Landon conduct campaign actions across states
AP reporting shows President Roosevelt and Governor Alf Landon trading public appearances after a conference and dinner. Landon heads to Topeka while Roosevelt travels to Hannibal to dedicate a bridge as campaign events unfold.
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Associated Press
Des Moines
Iowa
Roosevelt
Alf M. Landon
Topeka
Hannibal
Lewiston
Frank Knox
New York
James A. Farley
Garner
St. Louis
Earl Browder
Landon
A Play for Thornton Sparks Hope in Ashboro
Carol Torrance, after guiding her pupil Mike Hannigan away from trouble, contemplates a renewed life in Ashboro. She faces social pressure from Mrs. Taylor and conflict with her past as Mr. Hudson urges restraint. Ben Tyler supports her while plans for a spring dinner with Blake Thornton hint at new beginnings.
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Carol Torrance
Denis Ford
Washington
Ashboro High School
Mike Hannigan
Mike
Annabel Monroe
Carol
Mrs. Taylor
Mrs
Hudson
Ashborn
Annabel
Mr. Hudson
Perdition
Mies Torrance
Hari
Ashboro
Ellen
Ben Tyler
Ben
Excent
Blake
Florida
The Farmer Decides
In a fanciful tale, Tops Notch explains how Mrs Quacko Duck saved a farmer's chicken and how Willy Nilly, speaking with animal friends, guides the farmer to forgive Christopher. The farmer weighs forgiveness and harmony as the pondyard community reflects on loyalty and safety.
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Mary Graham Bonner
Christopher
Chritopher
Willy Nilly
Sir Count
Willy
Waly Nilly
How's Your Health Jeuited for the New York Academy of Medicine
Medical note discusses prostate gland enlargement in men over 60, its symptoms, risks, and treatments. Notes that 1 in 3 affected seek intervention, potential for urinary retention, kidney impact, and danger if untreated, with mention of possible electric resection or surgical removal. Tomorrow Know Your Community Resources.
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New York Academy of Medicine
Jago Galdston
Flashes of Life Flashes of Life
A montage of small town snippets includes longer hot dogs at Great Lakes Exposition with prices, a hospital patient smoking against rules, a detective wedding bargain over burglaries, and a Minnesotan garage fire delayed by a missing depot key before responders found only smouldering ruins.
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Associated Prats
Dachshani Cleveland
New Britain
Conn
Roy Herbert
Herbert
Onamia. Minn
al Halst
Lecompton News Briefs Include Weddings and Visits
A long list of Lecompton social notes follows. Herbert Cole moves to Colorado with barber trade work, Betty Jean joins the family. Mary Smith and William Schauer wed at the Smith home with Lawrence clergy, then host and guest lists described. Various visits, showers, school news, and circus outing in Lawrence noted alongside hospital recovery of Phyllis Martin and travel of families to California and Ottawa area. Premium lists for the Douglas County Livestock program distributed to local patrons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert Cole
Betty Jean
Colorado
Mr. Cole
Lawrence
Virginia Eichman
Starr Glenn
Lecompton
Fred Smith
William Schauer
Schauer
Mary Smith
Harold Leslie
Bethany
Doris Deane Eyth
Luzetta Barthel
Topeka
Eyth
H. F. Fulton
Harry Glenn
Jo Ann
Glenn
John Worthington
Thompsonville
Glenn Chapel
Glenn School House
Joseph
Lester Stauffer
Lesompton
Kenneth Shutts
Arlington
G. M. Bahnmaier
Woodland Park
Phyllis Martin
Stormont Hospital
Cush
Phyllis
Clyde Traynor
California
Frank Sehon
Duane
Elaine Sehon
Shawnee
C. W. Sehon
Wheeler
Miss Smith
Harley Huffman
Lecompton Rural High School
State Teachers College
Emporia
Barber
Jefferson County
Jennings
Rey
Helen Huffman
Ted Smith
Joe Smith
Billy
Martha Smith
Frank Smith
Russel Worley
Charles
Barbara Worley
Clarence Smith
Edna Moran
M. C. Cole
Betty
Abner Cale
Douglas County Livestock
Radio Nightlife and Concert Schedule Across Stations
A dense listing of radio programs for Friday and Sunday with numerous authors, orchestras, singers, and dramas. Programs span WREN WDAF KMBC KNBU WDAB WHE and others, including musical revues, weather forecasts, sports recaps, and special guests like Artie Shaw and Xavier Cugat. The schedule highlights cultural entertainment through the night into early Sunday.
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Wren
WDAF
Jack Armatrong
KMBC
Frank Farrell
Boake Carter
Joan Marsh
Irene Rich
Sam
Red Waring
Wres
Clara
True Story Court
Andre Koatelaneta
Vivian Chiesa
Red Grange
Jimmie Brierly
Jack Randolph
Elza Shallett
Su Aren—King's Jesters Orch
Amos
N’ Andy
Rubinoff
John B. Kennedy
KMLC
Biltmore
Orch
Dack Russell
Oreh
Mark Fishers
KNBU
SoMeredith Wilson
BRMBC
Dyania Workshop
KMEC
Britia Castagna
Grant Park
Wren—Rubtcoff
Melody Rendezvous
Kj8c
Coconut Grove
Lou Brigg
Jan Garber
Xavier Cugat
Lotus Gardens Orch
Dick Stabile
Espars
WDABP
Wren—Fishface & Figsbottle
Russia
Carleton Smith
Lafayette
Ann Leaf
Marion Talley
Ed McConnell
Guy Lombardo
WRE
Benne Rabinoff
Walter Cassel
Catholic Hour
London
So Opera Orch
Whiteman’s
Chute
Dreais
Long Amo
D. Roosevelt
Roosevelt
Stuafa
Leon Navacro'a
Bull Beuren
Kewis
Roger Williams
Chez Paree Orch
LDS Studio
Isun Ffotel
St. Francis Hotel
Wodaf
Latox Garden
Chariie Barnets Orch
Whale
Lorrace Orch
Palace
Carl Schreiber
Vists
del Lago Orel
Jed Bart
Mark Fisher
Agricultural Association Opens Big Springs Fair Septembers
The Agricultural Association plans a fair at Big Springs on September 2 3 and 4 with W Henry as president and R T Buck as vice president. Pete Bahnmaier serves as secretary and John Damm as treasurer. Harold Leslie leaves for Wemeyo to become junior high principal after graduating from Emporia State. Mrs. Carrie Hanna visits forthcoming in Stull.
Davison and local families host Sunday visits
Woodstock guests included Mr. and Mrs EH B Davison and sons Mr and Mrs W W Wellman and granddaughter Norma Lea H T Bales of Topeka Mrs and Mrs Howard Crawford and Mrs John Black and children. Joins with Mrs Robert Davison and daughter Margie Lynn James Ellis and family visited. Verna Davison hosted by Misses Verna and Maude Davison Maurice Davison Billie Clifford Black Frank Champion and Miss Worst attended. Miss Worst helps at Groves home. New wash dresses at Terry’s advertise latest styles.
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EH. B. Davison
W. W. Wellman
Norma Lea
H. T. Bales
Topeka
Howard Crawford
John Black
Robert Davison
Maregie Lynn
Sedie Corratt
Jim Ellis
James Ellis
Woodstock
Verna Davis
Roy Hucks
Wellsville
Davison
L. L. Davison
McLouth
Virgil Groves
Miss Worst
Groves
Verna
Maude
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Journal-World
the World Company
CG Simons
W. Murray
Dolph Simons
Rere
Massachusetts Street
Kansas
Ave
Lorenzen & Thompson
West 44Th
Chicago
Itlehuga Ave
San Francisco
Santo
Los Angeles
Orpheum
Baltimore
Star
Atlanta
Walton
Detroit
General Motors
Eee Es Et Ea
Audit Bureau OF Circulations
Lemke
Morgenthau
Treasury
New Deal Drouth
North Dakota
Spain
France
Italy
Germany
Altho
Publishers Syndicate
Marian Sieee
Chanter
Thornton
Marion Sims
Wrange
Love's Insurance
James E. Childers
Donald Cretzer
Band
Cretzer
Childers
Luxor
Rinex
Ste Groves
Forg
New Wash
Terry's
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