17 Dec 1931
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Newspaper
Malvern Leader
Location
Malvern, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1931
Page
1
In a Malvern column the author links budget battles and tax debates to seasonal cheer. He urges open house gatherings on New Year’s Day to rekindle neighborly warmth, recounting plans for porch visits, light refreshments, and group tours to reconnect with long unseen neighbors.
Citizens nationwide head to motor vehicle bureaus to apply for 1932 plates as states roll out color changes. The article lists color schemes from Alabama to Wyoming, noting unselected and new combinations, with many adopting white on black or blue schemes and others varying by state and district.
Desperate crew tents on a grassy flat near Yatand when a sudden shot shattered the quiet. As the men hid under blankets two fogs were used for cover and a heart-rending sob rose from the far camp side, signaling danger and fear.
Charles Longmaker expresses dismay at high postwar costs across clothing groceries meats electricity and mortgage interest. He calls for radical budget cuts and criticizes legislators while highlighting farming rents taxes and war costs. He parodies a doctor diagnosing a sick body politic and reflects on war casualties and lingering societal toll.
An observation on ideal gifts for boys ages ten to twenty highlights The American Boy as a source of glorious adventures and reading material. The note emphasizes the magazine’s appeal to young readers seeking imaginative stories and wholesome guidance.
A Minnesota Leader warning notes that con artists flood towns with advertising fakes ranging from road cards to church ad schemes. They pressure merchants with outrageous charges, promising easy returns while pocketing cash through bogus services. Local publishers warn readers to consult them before engaging any such offers.
A pitch for The American Boy’s Youth’s Companion gifts targeting fathers and relatives. It touts magazine adventures across continents, from sled dogs in the North to elephant rides in Africa, claiming benefits for imagination and character. It lists subscription prices and a Detroit mailing address for orders.
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