Bridge Condemned by Sioux City Missionaries and Wallaces’ Farmer Troubles
The Women's Missionary Society of the Town Lutheran conference in Sioux City denounces bridge as a social craze and warns against time-wasting amusements. The piece notes Bridge among games like whist and backgammon and cites a mixed reception to novices and masters. It also covers Wallaces' Farmer facing financial strain from a prior purchase and broader tax and debt concerns across cities and states amid a lean economy. The article mentions Roosevelt Smith politics and Lindbergh’s ransom case reflecting on financial logic and public sentiment.
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Women's Missionary Society of the Town Lutheran Conference
Sioux City
Wallaces
Dante Pierce
Iowa Homestead
Wallace Brothers
Chicago
Detroit
Tlinois
Iowa
Towa
Lindy's Seeming Sacrifice and Tax Case Reflections
The text reflects on Lindy choosing love for his child over wealth, debating motives of imposters and blood money. It notes Des Moines banks securing overcharged taxes, Polk county owed repayment with interest, plus a Wisconsin political shift where La Follette radicals lost to Hoover supporters. It ends with Senator Brookhart's admission of listening in on a phone call for information.
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Lindy
Des Moines
Jones County
Supreme Court
U. S
Supreme Courts
Polk County
la Follette
Wisconsin
Hoover
Blaine
House calls Hoover to submit economy plan via reorganization
The Democratic House keeps pressure on President Hoover to present a concrete plan for government economy through reorganization. A special economy committee argues cooperation across parties is needed while Hoover proposes a commission to develop reorganization plans, aiming to save about 200 million dollars.
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Sioux City Journal
Hoover
House Committee
House
White House
Special Economy Committee
Democratic House
Senate
Senator Harrison
Mississippi
Harrison
Congress
Commission
Political Neck Saving Drives House Split In Public Ledger
Clinton W. Gilbert reports that members voting against the sales tax saved their seats yet harmed national interests. The article argues the House shifted from deliberation to self preservation, becoming puppets of organized district minorities rather than a governing body. Pathfinding note on currency impact follows. British pound decline prompts ships to use Cape Horn route to avoid Panama Canal tolls despite longer distance.
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Clinton W. Gilbert
Philadelphia Public Ledger
Congress
House
London
New Zealand
Cape Horn
Panama Canal
Cape
Iowa Butter Gains Across State in 1931 Sales Rise
Iowa butter sales to patrons reached 3,424,000 pounds and 6,162,000 pounds to stores in 1931, up from 1930. Officials credit lower prices, promotion campaigns, and oleomargarine taxes for a 25 percent rise while oleomargarine sales declined.
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Iowa Department of Agriculture
Iowa
M. G. Thornburg
Towa
De Valera Moves To Distance Ireland From Britain
Sioux City Journal analyzes Eamon de Valera as Irish Free State leader who pushes for full independence, risking friction with Britain. The piece notes Ireland’s geographic proximity to England and argues the empire must preserve the status quo of governance.
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Sioux City
Eamon de Valera
Treland
England
Great Britain
Europe
England Ends Fiscal Year With Balanced Budget
In a tone of shared satisfaction, the piece notes Great Britain closes its fiscal year balanced. It compares this to U S efforts to balance the budget, suggesting the proposed revenue bill will face opposition yet bears lighter burdens than English taxes. It argues Americans should accept reforms without overburden.
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Boston Transcript
England
Great Britain
United States
Iowa Will Not Vote Wet Says Marshalltown Times-Republican
The Iowa convention resolved for repeal but voters will not embrace a referendum this fall. The paper notes the platform aligns with wet candidates and warns that electing a Democratic governor and president would push Iowa into wet status, though the electorate is not ready.
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Marshalltown Times-Republican
Iowa
Iowa Democrats
Ancient Pastime: Paying Taxes as perpetual game
A remark frames tax collection as a timeless civic ritual and a social pastime. The quote hints at the enduring interest and participation in tax debates, implying a habit of seeking others to bear fiscal burdens.
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Marshalltown Times-Republican
Quips and Quirks Preview in a Rolling Laugh Parade
A string of vintage jokes plays on race, aviation, marriage and stage life with punchlines about mustard plasters, two rides in one bird, typographical errors and van weddings. The Cherokee Times notes the Farmers Savings Bank in Sac City reopening after bank suspensions, paying 92 percent to depositors with another dividend eyed.
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Cherokee Times
Farmers Savings Bank
Sac City
Local talent should stage plays. avoid out of town syndicates
The Manchester Press questions promoting home talent productions by outside syndicates that take half the proceeds. Iowa county seats hold ample theatrical talent and benefits would stay home. Hungary joined the League of Nations in September 1922.
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Manchester Press
Iowa
Hungary
The
League of Nations
Washington Butter Diary Note Reveals Colonial Kitchens
Washington diary entries from 1760 show frequent butter purchases and supply shortages at Mount Vernon. The text cites purchases in Alexandria and deliveries including leather and salt, and notes Martha Washington recipes highlighting butter in colonial desserts and puddings.
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George Washington
Washington
Bassett
Alexandria
Kirkpatrick
Dalton
Colonel Fairfax
Martha Washington
National Dairy Council
Floating Island Pudding Described In Colonial Recipes
The article outlines a Washington era dessert tradition with floating island pudding as a highlight. It notes flummery and whipped gilibubs as historical desserts, describes preparing scalded milk, folding in yolks and sugar, then baking, and finishing with a meringue baked until set. It mentions serving with cream and references other old recipes.
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Washington
Floating Island
Catalogues of Spring Delights From Garden Goods to Gems
The Baltimore Sun notes catalogues of spring offerings from seeds and bulbs to garments and diadems. Readers browse three month chicks, hanging baskets, evergreens, and vegetables with sweet peas, marveling at the allure and affordability of beauty. The mailman returns tomorrow bearing these little books of mysteries.
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Folger McKinsey
Baltimore Sun
Texas Loyalties to Garner Stir State Politics
In Texas Democrats back their favorite son to the limit, a stance that may differ from elsewhere in the nation. The piece notes Texas loyalty runs high and frames Garner as the favored figure, with the state’s zeal described as limitless.
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Texas
Council
Nye Threat to Bolt GOP Sparks Russia Comparison
Mitchell Gazette compares Senator Nye of North Dakota to an alien threatening to unleash anger on America by returning to Russia, highlighting the peril of party defections and international tension.
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Mitchell Gazette
Nye
North Dakota
America
Russia
Alfalfa Bill’s Eclipse Over Roosevelt Hope Dims
The Philadelphia Public Ledger notes Gov. Murray's rising then falling political fortune. Early Oklahoma support and a local poll boosted Murray against Roosevelt, but North Dakota's two to one Roosevelt vote and Iowa convention shifts eroded Murray’s momentum, leaving him a fading memory.
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Philadelphia Public Ledger
Murray
Gov. Roosevelt
West
Roosevelt
Iowa
Chicago Motto Protest Stirs Amid Convention Debates
Local debate centers on city slogan as critics argue funds should boost education. The Lynchburg News cites opponents urging revisions while supporters defend historic phrasing and civic identity amid ongoing budget talks.
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