Insurance and election law trends stir debate across states
The piece discusses wheat and corn crop insurance adoption among farmers, comparative attitudes to insurance costs, and the likelihood of government risk coverage. It notes Kansas City prosecutions over ballot manipulation, Roosevelt’s potential bid for a new term, Democratic party control, life insurance company interests, and recurring beer legislation concerns amid legislative activity.
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Wallaces
Hias
Uncle Sam
Roosevelt
New York
Shot in the Back End of Federal Agent in Topeka
W. W. Baker 27, a U S agent in Topeka, was shot to death by two New York gunmen as he attempted to arrest them at the post office. The suspects Alfred Power and Robert Suher were later captured in Plattsmouth with no shots fired. The piece notes federal pursuit of desperadoes and mentions past high profile cases.
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Sioux City
W. W. Baker
Topeka
Kan
New York
Mr. Baker
Top
Nelson
Clyde Barrow
Farley and La Follette: 1940 presidency ambitions noted
Sioux City Journal surveys politics with James A. Farley of New York and Gov. Philip La Follette of Wisconsin eyeing a 1940 presidential bid. Farley aims to secure New York governorship as a stepping stone while La Follette seeks a farmer labor movement alliance with John L. Lewis to gain momentum.
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Sioux City Journal
James A. Farley
New York
Phil la Follette
Wisconsin
Roosevelt
Farley
Ma. Farley
White House
Gov. la Follette
Ike
Sin
Farmer-Labor
C. I. O. Lewis
John L. Lewis
C. TI. O
A One-Man Supreme Court Weighs the Case in Roberts Era
The Spencer News-Herald argues the Supreme Court lacks balance with Justice Roberts acting as a pivotal swing between liberal and reactionary justices. It contends his position effectively makes him a de facto dictator despite the nine-member bench.
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Spencer News-Herald
Justice Roberts
Roosevelt
Supreme Court
Roberts
Rolfe Arrow on Lobbyists in Legislative Sessions
The piece argues lobbyists generally serve paying interests over voters and notes most do not use coercive tactics. It asserts legislators rely on technical information from them and that many ex pert advisers may betray electors if interests differ.
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Rolfe Arrow
Passing laws to curb mob lynching may fail in practice
The piece argues lynching in the South remains a sharp racial problem and calls for stronger official powers to protect arrestees and ensure trials. It urges tougher enforcement to deter mob rule and bolster authorities.
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Newton News
Taxpayer disappointment as 1933 budgets expand spending
The Cherokee Times notes taxpayers will be surprised when taxes rise in 1933 as legislators create new public spending needs and seek new income sources to fund expanded programs.
Southern Pacific workers call off strike amid mediation
The Marshalltown Times-Republican reports Southern Pacific railroad men canceled an imminent strike after accepting mediation citing public interest. In Rock Rapids, farmers focus on spring seeding as court and presidential plans to pack the Supreme Court draw less attention for now.
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Marshalltown
Southern Pacific Railroad
Rock Rapids
Lyon
Supreme Court
Government aims to put idle men to work progress noted
Government officers report progress in employing idle men though the average citizen doubts a complete solution is possible. Officials emphasize ongoing programs and efforts to create jobs amid uncertain economic conditions.
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Newton News
T-Bones from Council Bluffs Could Hit High Prices
A 28 percent drop in cattle on feed in Iowa risks higher meat costs this fall, potentially pricing T-bone steaks out of reach for most residents except officeholders.
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Council Bluffs
Iowa
Remarkable Bonne Terre Baby Ranked as Gifted
Mary Christine Dunn, aged twenty eight months, daughter of Mr and Mrs Lawrence T Dunn, of Bonne Terre Missouri, is said by Washington University scientists to have an IQ of 185 and a vocabulary over 3800 words. Her parents report she discusses current events like a student of affairs.
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Mary Christine Dunn
Lawrence T. Dunn
Bonne Terre
Washington University
Mary
Prize Loafer To a Tramp in the Park
A playful exchange imagines a prize awarded to a park tramp for laziness. The tramp responds with a witty request to roll over and stash the prize in his back pocket, signaling lighthearted humor.
Most Interesting Birds Imitate the Human Voice
A Los Angeles Times view notes parrots in the Psittact family as premier voice imitators among birds. Young birds learn speech best, making their value higher. rare imports challenge captivity. historic import records show Ecleectus parrots from New Guinea and Moinecas in Europe since 1750.
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Los Angeles Times
Keleectus
New Guinea
Europe
Mythomania Myth of lying misread as harmless habit
A Popular Science Monthly excerpt explains mythomania as a lie forming impulse without intent. The text notes childhood fable roots and potential self harm, with adults sometimes deceiving investigators and harming innocent others through vanity lies.
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Popular Science Monthly
Agrimony Varieties Noted by Montreal Herald
The Montreal Herald reports Agrimony, a rose family genus with about 15 species native to the northern hemisphere. It notes the European Agrimonia eupatoria used by herbalists and grown in North American gardens, with six eastern North American species including one in New Brunswick. A tall hairy acrimony called Agrimonia Bryposepala is found in Reh Woods, reaching about three feet.
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Hemisphere
Montreal Herald
North America
New Brunswick
Reh Woods
Standing Water and Purity Misconceptions in Early Texts
The passage contrasts beliefs about water purification with modern ideas, noting standing water can self-purify faster than assumed and pollution is mainly solid particles that settle in quiet water. It also traces fire-starting methods from savages rubbing wood to Roman sulfur use and medieval flint and steel, explaining friction converts energy to heat sparking tinder.
Congressman Bierman Bids End to Postal Savings System
Congress man Fred Bierman introduced a bill in Congress to terminate the postal savings system and wind up its affairs promptly. He offered no justification for continuing the system while state and national bank deposits remain federally guaranteed.
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Northwood
Fred Bierman
Postal Savings System
Weatherman urged to curb heat units this summer
Henry Wallace issues a bulletin to farmers predicting a warm summer but not as hot as last year. The text suggests branding the Weatherman to demand a reduction in heat units.
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Hampton Chronicle
Henry Wallace
Wagner Act Effect Seen Across Regions
In Storm Lake the critics argue the Wagner act lacks concrete impact while noting its great significance in industrial areas and predicting wider consequences and benefits for workers.
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Storm Lake
Public Notice of Estate Administration for Mary Poppe
The district court of Jones county Iowa appoints Arend Poppe administrator of the Mary Poppe deceased estate. Creditors must file sworn claims with the clerk within legal time and debtors should pay promptly to avoid costs. Dated Anamosa April 1 1937. Doxsee Doxsee Heiserman attorneys for estate.
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District Court
Jones County
State of
Iowa
Ida B. Dumont
Anamosa
Monticello State Bank
W. W A
Doxsee, Doxsee & Heiserman
Administrator named for T. L. Green estate in Jones County Iowa
Public notice announces Howard H. Green appointed administrator of the estate of T. L. Green deceased by the district court of Jones County Iowa. Creditors must file sworn claims with the clerk within the legal time to avoid costs. Dated Anamosa Iowa July 7.
Executor's Notice for Julia J. Drinkwater Estate
District court of Jones County Iowa informs creditors to file claims against the estate of Julia J. Drinkwater with the clerk. Dated at Anamosa Iowa the 6th day of month in unknown. The Monticello State Bank executor and attorneys for the estate.
Final Reports Notice in Jones County Estates
Notice to interested parties that final reports and discharge applications for executors administrators guardians and trustees in listed estates have been filed with the Jones county district court. A final hearing is set for May 17, 1937 at 10 00 am at Anamosa Iowa, to consider approval or hear exceptions. The Pinal report of Harvey P Baird administrator of Arthur A Vaughn deceased is included. Dated April 24, 1937. SEE BYERLY Clerk of the district court Jones county Iowa. Julia Foarde deputy.
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District Court
Jones County
Harvey P. Baird
Arthur A. Vaughn
Anamosa
Iowa
Probate Notice for E J Farley Last Will in Jones County Iowa
The district court of Jones county Iowa issues a probate notice for E J Farley deceased file a paper purporting to be his last will and testament opened April 21 1937 with final proof and probate scheduled for May 17 1937 at 10 oclock a.m. in the May term. All persons having reasons why the will should not be admitted to probate must show cause at that time.
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Sac Sun
Breda News
The
Sun
Breda
Jones County
E. J. Farley
Said County
A. D
Photo of Hitler Makes Us Laugh at His Mustache
In a Boone News Republican reflection, readers note that repeating images of Adolf Hitler provoke disbelief and amusement, despite his role as a national leader. The piece comments on the odd contrast between a historic figure and a comical mustache.
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Boone News-Republican
Adolph Hitler
Notice of Hearing to Determine Heirs Orcutt Estate
Final public notice in Jones county Iowa informs Elmer Orcutt and other heirs at law of Frank E Orcutt deceased that F E Stimson administrator seeks court orders to determine heirs and distribute assets. Hearing set May 27 1937 at Anamosa courthouse with testimony to confirm heirs and pro rata shares. Dated Monticello Iowa April 6 1937 Locher & Locher attorneys for the estate.
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State of
Towain
Jones County
Frank E. Orcutt
Elmer E. Orcutt
Orville Orcutt
Ben FP. Berlin
Gertrude Stone
Herman Paulsen
Merle Moore
James A. Overton
Lyster Berlin
John Berlin
Cecil Berlin
Beulah McAlister
Helen Shaffer
Cora Ruth Peterson
E. W. Kohl
Catherine Kohl McCall
District Court
Iowa
F. E. Stimson
Frank E. Crcutt
Leslie Orcutt
Irene Kohl Orcutt
Walker
Mitchell
South Dakota
Ella Orcutt Berlin
Ben F. Berlin
Lulu Street
Trenton
Missouri
Laurel
Montana
Ferndale
Washington
Ruth Berlin Overton
Spickard
Bert Berlin
S. Justine Street
Chicago
Illinois
West 111Th Street
Ilinois
Houston
Beulah McAllister
Whipple Street
F. ©. Ellison
Anamosa
Monticello
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