Wealth and Politics Frame Iowa Century Reflection
A local column critiques presidential spending and wealth tied to inherited fortunes. It notes Iowa’s hundredth year milestone, recalling General George W. Jones and his ties to Jefferson Davis, detailing how Civil War loyalties impacted his political standing and the state’s early development.
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Iowa
George W. Jones
Mississippi Valley
Jefferson Davis
Davis
Union
Dubuque
Monticello Then and Now Shows Pride in Painted Buildings
The piece recalls Monticello’s past with rickety stores on First street giving way to well kept, painted structures. It praises community progress and urges residents to take pride, noting farmers should plan crops as seasons change and prospects look bright for agriculture.
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Monticello
First Street
Palmer's
Navy bill sparks debate over expansion and disarmament
Sioux City Journal editors defend a $1.156 billion navy expansion as prudent deterrence and protest calls for a disarmament conference as dangerous. They argue America must maintain a strong first line of defense under the Monroe Doctrine to deter aggressor nations and protect the western hemisphere.
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Sioux City Journal
Senate Naval Committee
United States Navy
America
United States
Northwest Iowa Politics Split Over Government Reorganization
The Storm Lake paper notes Senator Gillette reversed his stance on the government reorganization measure, costing votes in Iowa as Vince Harrington aligned with Republicans and shelved the bill. It contrasts Mullaney’s rising candidacy and Vince Mall the shift in political loyalties amid statewide voter sentiment.
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Storm Lake
Sioux City
James C. Mullaney
Congress
Mullaney
Missouri River
Vince
Iowa
Gillette
Roosevelt snubs Garner and Bankhead in spending talks
The article notes President Roosevelt did not invite Vice President Garner or Speaker Bankhead to a meeting on his spending proposal. Observers say Garner was chastised for opposing pump priming and Bankhead was left out to obscure the snub, highlighting Roosevelt's temperament.
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Cedar Rapids
Roosevelt
Garner
Capitol Hill
Speaker Bankhead
House
Bankhead
Robert Fell
Oskaloosa Herald
Arthur Krock
New York Times
Texas Jack Garner
Doubt Over President’s Plan Stirs Debate
LeMars Sentinel questions the president’s repeated attempts to boost prosperity through spending beyond receipts. The paper notes few people believe private business can succeed with chronic deficits and argues there is no reason a nation could prosper by such a course.
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LeMars Sentinel
President urged to unite business before reform rollout
The Freeman Journal notes a priority for the president to reconcile with business interests big and small before proceeding with new reform measures. It argues reforms should wait until the nation can test existing laws, allowing time for recovery to take hold.
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Webster City
Prospects for Prosperity in Various Occupations
The passage argues that many in other occupations could expect a prosperous year if they avoid wasting money on useless purchases, suggesting prudent spending as key to improving outcomes and overall success.
Action Snap Tips For Spring Youth Baseball Photos
The article advises capturing amateur athletic action with box cameras or high speed lenses. It suggests low angles, holding poses, and a slight upward tilt to use the sky as backdrop. It highlights winding up pitchers and uses terms like stop action to describe dynamic sports photography.
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John von Guilder
Iowa Centennial Adds Pageants and Know Iowa Tour
About forty Iowa communities plan centennial pageants led by Claudine Humble with J C Hammond overseeing. A training school for pageant directors will run May 2–3 at Des Moines Jewish Community Center. Also planned is a Know Iowa Tour by the Rural Young People to historic eastern Iowa sites in August, with 100 youths expected.
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Iowa
Miss Claudine Humble
WPA
Iowa Centennial Committee
J. C. Hammond
Des Moines
Miss Humble
Sylpha Snook
Iowa Rural Young People’s Assembly
Farm Bureau
Iowa City
Backbone State Park
Cresco-Decorah
Lansing
Mississippi River
Marquette
Dubuque
Maquoketa Caves
Davenport
Muscatine
Burlington
Keokuk
Keosauqua
Fairfield
George M. Strayer
Hudson
M. L. Hutton
Iowa Conservation Commission
Chambers of Commerce
Digest offers year’s subscription to valedictorians
The Reader's Digest will gift a one year subscription to each of about 20,000 high school valedictorians this spring. The offer repeats from last year to support ongoing education and connect graduates with contemporary ideas. Nearly 8,000 principals and many parents and students welcomed the program.
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United States
Demweil Register Urges Pro-Business Assurance to End Recession
A Demweit Register piece argues business would revive if the president offered assurance of support and opposed crippling legislation. It contends such measures would spur investment, restore employment, and restore buying power to end the recession.
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Demweit Register
Iowans Urged to Seek Early Treatment for Syphilis
Public health guidance stresses early action against syphilis to maximize cure chances and prevent spread. Data show 85 percent cure with early primary stage treatment, over 80 percent in early secondary, and around 60 percent when late stage is reached, with infectious risk to others if untreated.
Worm experiment teaches whisky harms, classic school joke
In a natural history class Sarah drops a worm into water then whisky to show effects of alcohol. A student quips that whisky prevents worms, highlighting a humorous misunderstanding of the lesson and a lighthearted moment in school.
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Bnai Birth Magazine
Sarah
Washington gridlock worries observers across the nation
The Atlantic News Telegraph notes Congress increasingly opposes White House proposals, signaling a dog fight style in government. Commentators warn this unhealthy stance could lead to another do nothing period just as urgent actions are needed.
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Atlantic News-Telegraph
Washington
Hoover
Congress
Ade in Den of Daniels Laughs at Clergymen
George Ade stayed at a country hotel hosting a convention of clergymen. When his identity was revealed, one cleric asked how a humorist felt among reverends. Ade replied he felt like a lion in a den of Daniels.
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Christian Science Monitor
George Ade
Bathtub Accidents vs Cars Highlight Dull Statistics
Minneapolis Journal notes that bathtub accidents occur as often as car accidents but a tub cannot drive into a drug store window or roam the loop district.
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Minneapolis Journal
Feud Sparks New Round in Marshalltown Rumor
A cryptic note from the Marshalltown Times-Republican suggests public aging and a looming feud shift as F. R. initiates a fresh dispute. The item hints at local tensions and ongoing public interest without detailing concrete actions or dates.
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Marshalltown
Republican
F. R
A Need of Today Rev J E Hough Calls for Vocational Training
Shenandoah preacher Rev. J E Hough writes in the Wall Lake Blade urging a return to vocational education to combat jobless youth. He advocates skilled tradesmen such as carpenters, blacksmiths, farmers, painters, and plumbers, arguing native-born men lack master trades compared to immigrants who excel with tools. He laments too many chasing white shirts overalls and muses on chisels over chiseling.
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J. E. Hough
Shenandoah
Wall Lake Blade
Mudslinging and political chatter span Creston over funds and policy
Readers see a mudslinging attack on Edgar R. Harlan with claims about an $18 000 Davenport memorial fund dismissed by state auditors and trustees. Opinion columnists debate Garner Roosevelt tensions and President spending programs contrasting "pump priming" with "leverage spending" while criticizing debt as a remedy.
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Creston News
Edgar R. Harlan
Davenport
Ed Harlan
Co. W. Storms
Harlan
Board of Trustees
O'Brien
Roosevelt pleads for restraint and warns against prejudice
The article notes Mr. Roosevelt appealing for self restraint and condemning immoderate statements and appeals to prejudice. It reflects hope that he has turned a new leaf and will follow his own counsel in the future.
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Minneapolis
Roosevelt
Jones County Board Orders Noxious Weed Destruction
The April 18 board resolution directs all landowners in Jones County to adopt cultural practices to curb primary and secondary noxious weeds per State Weed Law Secs 4817 and 4829. If noncompliance occurs costs may be paid from the county fund. owners will be notified by registered mail if destruction costs exceed 25.00.
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Jones County Board of Supervisors
47Th General Assembly
Jones County
County General Fund
County Resolution Published Under Iowa General Assembly Act
The resolution is ordered published in official county newspapers in compliance with Bec. 4829-81 and Chap. 131 of the Acts of the 47th General Assembly of Iowa. For further information refer to Chapter 131. Herman Helgens serves as Chairman and Geo. F. Specht as Auditor.
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47Th General Assembly
47Th General Assembly of
Iowa
Herman Helgens
Monticello School Board Adopts President For New Term
Monticello Iowa board of education holds a semi annual meeting March 21 1938 with attendance listed and bills approved. L Clark elected president pro tem and later L Clark named board president after oath of office for three year terms. Regular meetings set for first Monday each month at 730 PM.
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Monticello
Iowa
Board of Education
York
L. Clark
N. Clark
Stimson
Thomas
Ross’ Baty
Fred J. Kay
Latta & Son
Attest. CO
Strathmore Co
Morgan-Dillon Co
Sine Die
C. E. Podh
Pacretary
Huibregtse
Rodman
H. I. Rodman
H. Huibregtse
L, Clark
L. Clark C. E. Podhaski
Notice of Probate of Will in Jones County Iowa
District court of Jones county Iowa issues notice for probate of the last will and testament of Ahike C Tobiason deceased filed May term 1938 at which all interested parties may appear to show cause why the will should not be admitted to probate April 18 1938 clerk Byerly announces final proof and probate date in county court records
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The
United States
State of Iowa
Jones County
Ahike
Tobiason
Said
Ahike C. Tobiason
A. D
District Court
State of
Iowa
William Talbert
Anamosa
F. E. Stimson
Glen J. McLaughlin
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Life Man
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