Texas School Explosion Overshadows Earhart Flight News
A Texas schoolhouse explosion kills or injures 426 teachers and children, eclipsing Amelia Earhart’s around the world attempt. The piece contrasts deliberate aviation risk with the unintended tragedy, laments the loss, and criticizes negligence in construction and safety. It also notes Canada-US tensions and legislative sluggishness.
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Amelia Earhart
Equator
South Texas
America
Amelia Earhart Putnam
Miss Earhart
Texas
Oman
Jesse
Thurston denounces court packing in congress letter
Iowa Congressman Lloyd Thurston argues the presidents plan to pack the Supreme Court is a deception. He cites surveys showing high court efficiency and warns against appointing subservient judges to alter constitutional powers. He praises Thurston for opposing executive overreach and urges Iowa to value his stance.
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Atlantic News-Telegraph
Lloyd Thurston
Congress
Iowa
Supreme Court
Tom
To Am
United States Supreme Court
Thurston
Washington
Kraschel
Mystery Train Carries CCC Workers Through Cedar Rapids
Cedar Rapids Gazette notes two special trains carry hundreds of CCC workers from Idaho and Washington to Arkansas. The camps host boys from all 47 states, highlighting cross state relocation and funding secrecy while reporting they were urged to vote in Iowa elections.
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Verne Marshall
Cedar Rapids
CCC
Idaho
Washington
Arkansas
Iowa CCC
Iowa
Pressure mounts in No 1 fashion over court matter
In Newton News the debate over the court issue intensifies as Senator Gillette of Iowa softens his opposition to the president’s plan. Discussions of shifting patronage from his town to Senator Herring, who leans Roosevelt, are noted as influencing Gillette’s stance.
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Newton
Gillette
Iowa
Herring
Roosevelt
Merchants Protest Sales Tax Near Minnesota Line
Local merchants oppose a new sales tax arguing it drives away buyers across the border and would let a few centers dominate pricing. They warn surrounding states will impose taxes, harming cross-border trade.
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Humboldt
Minnesota
Iite
Pate
Baerge
Court debates executive control over Roosevelt era policy
The text critiques presidential dominance in lawmaking, arguing that only Congress and the people should wield power, not commanders issuing orders for mandated legislation. It warns against dictatorship and emphasizes accountability to voters.
Liquor Law Debates Stir Across Iowa In Statewide Discourse
The passage discusses internal tensions over liberal bills to permit liquor by the drink in hotels restaurants cafes bars and railroad dining cars under Iowa liquor control licenses without local option. It notes opposition from liquor interests and the influence of certain members and factions.
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Dlunderima Alomz
Iowa Liquor Control Commission
Maytag Dies at 78 in Beverly Hills
F L Maytag of Newton Iowa died in Beverly Hills California on Friday March 26 at age 78 He was a leading figure in the washing machine industry and recently active in the Maytag business He made generous gifts to Newton and other institutions and helped Newton grow into a washer center with a large factory and thousands employed
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Frederick To. Maytag
Newton Town
Cird
Beverly Hills
Calif
Mr. Maytag
Newton
F. L. Maytag
Illinois
Maytag
Historical Bed Designs Across Europe Embrace Luxury
The article surveys bed fashions from England France and beyond, noting four post beds with cornices and canopies, ornate fabrics, and pulley systems for easy drawing. It highlights Chippendale influence and Marie Antoinette inspired feminine lines, with paneled headboards and painted wood frames shaping intimate imperial interiors.
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Ino Pratee
Lois Niv
Peoceas
Nates
New York Sun
England
Chippendale
Louis VII
France
Marie Antoinette
Legislature Acts Sweep 32 Bills Into Indefinite Postponement
The House blocked 32 bills in a single move, sending most to indefinite postponement as a sifting committee takes charge. The session faces heavy debates, with a looming April adjournment and a 500-bill tally across chambers. The Senate probes state board acts, while the sales tax gains passage and conflicts over motor vehicle reform unfold.
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House
Senate
Harry C. White
Dem
State Board of Control
White
Mason
Ario
Dean Peisentrep
Hardin County
Mice in Milady's Hair a Curious Eighteenth Century Note
A fragment from a histories study of the 18th century references Subdooten and Hildpessees with odd terms and details about fashion and daily life. The text includes garbled phrases and names, offering a glimpse of period curiosity and scholarly speculation.
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Journal of the
Test Society of Arts
Marie
Warrieb
Moses Mea
Girlee
Unclear Conscience Draft Fragment Reported
Fragmentary OCR note references a conscience draft and a fortune disposal concept. Mentions names like AY Lyra and Collers Wurkly with ambiguous context. No clear event, date, or outcome is identifiable from the readable text.
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Pate Maes
Josiah Spode and the Bone China Invention
An excerpt notes Josiah Spode, a leading Staffordshire potter, credited with the invention of bone china. It explains that by calcining powdered animal bones the material became whiter and stronger, aiding the rise of southwest English wares.
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Josiah Spode i
D. Wedgwood
Stafford
China
The Use of Special Talents Fortunate Parent Finds Hidden Gifts
A parent discovers a child with a remarkable talent in music art or mechanics and considers how such gifts can be nurtured. The article discusses recognizing strengths and guiding development to maximize potential.
Fostering Talent In Children Through Arts And Crafts
The article argues early art and mechanical skills enrich personality rather than guarantee careers. It cites Iowa schools for fostering musical expression and notes most abilities require high intelligence for professional success. It urges cultivating talents for personal enrichment and constructive home use.
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Iowa
Red Oak Tree Campaign For Unique Town Drive
Unique Campaign Red Oak plans a town advertising effort in Montgomery county. The Monday club garden department leads a drive with motto A red oak tree in every yard. Each family will be asked to plant at least one new tree, preferably a red oak, leveraging the town’s namesake tree.
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Montgomery County
Monday Club
Amelia Earhart Putnam Sets Out For World Flight
Oelwein Register notes Amelia Earhart Putnam has begun a solo round the world journey. The piece questions the value of the stunt amid recent air disasters and wonders about her chance of success. It contrasts with a Council Bluffs Nonpareil editorial praising Roosevelt’s presidency and rising public debt.
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Oelwein Register
Amelia Earhart Putnam
Tax exemptions may not be replaced by higher corp and personal taxes
The Iowa council fears seven teen millions in homeowner tax exemptions may not be offset by sales tax revenue. If replacement fails, tax burden shifts to corporations and individuals, risking the same effect of exempting the masses while soaking the classes.
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Council Bluffs
Iowa
Monticello Council approves large 1937 payment list
Monticello Iowa council met in adjourned session and approved a long list of city payments to laborers, suppliers, utilities, and service firms. The vote recorded Ayes Hoag Graves Shelley with Netcott absent. A cigarette permit and ordinance readings were addressed.
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Monticello
Iowa
Hoag
Graves
Shelley
Netcott
R. Tuetken
D. Day
I. Schneider
G. Smith
W. Sawyer
American Railway Express Co
Oxprcss Oe
Cssseeseeseees Db
J. Metzenberg
Council
M. Hutton
M. Buckner
A. Marugg
H. Miller
E. Brokaw
L. Bartlett
L. Kane
F. Jarrett
M. Buck
Fire Dept
Iowa Electric Co. Light and Power
Reade & Beeks
Cities Service Co
Gas Co
Clark Bros
H. Hoffman
Monticello Express
Childress-Hong Co
Long's Store
R. H. Balster
L. Clark
F. J. Kay
Ge Stuhler’s
A. J. H. McNeill
Matthiessen Co
Phoenix Co
J. J. Locher
Shelley Co
H. Matthiessen
Sinclair Co
Bell Telephone Co
Cois Oene
Cois Oene Maced Hs 7.49 Will Schlimmer, Snow Removal 3.90 Harry Hoag
Z. Graves
Wm. Netcott
Sal- EY
W. H. Proctor Co
Merle Hutton
E. A. Wright
Ray Echternacht
Roy Pearson
Wm. Null
Paul Schuetz
Oc T Matessan
Esranf Ree Equipmen
Doyle Day
Richard Tuetken
Co. M. & St. P. Railroad
Wm. Sawyer
F. M. Podhaski
Fluckiger & Kiburz
Frank Nowadzky
Ordin
Witt
Iowa Electric Company
Council fills vacancy by secret ballot in 1937
Leigh Clark failed to qualify for councilman at large, the mayor declared the seat vacant and the council used a secret ballot to fill the vacancy. Frank D. Hayden won a majority and was declared elected. The council adjourned to meet again April 5, 1937, at 8 a.m. Attest Ray Echternacht, City Clerk.
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Leigh Clark
Frank D. Hayden
Doxsee Firm Represents Estate in Filing
Attorneys Doxsee Doxsee and Helserman listed as counsel for the estate in the filing. The snippet notes the law firm involvement and indicates their role in administering the estate proceedings.
Pantomime Accordionist Advertising Display by Byers
A motion display by Eugene M. Byers of Mon ticello Iowa features a cut out human figure playing a piano accordion. It uses motor magnets or other means to simulate bellows movement and arm motions to imitate a performer, intended as an attention attracting advertisement.
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Eugene M. Byers
United States
Monticello
Iowa
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