Atlantic Monthly Critique Highlights Education Debate
A Monticello Express note discusses an Atlantic Monthly critique arguing Americans lack strong education compared with Old World universities. It endorses selective schooling, cites Thomas Jefferson on merit, and questions current U.S. college paths amid calls for reform. The piece also covers state university scrutiny and Gazette reactions to investigations and reforms.
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Atlantic Monthly
Thomas Jefferson
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Aloa
America
Aden
Iowa City Lawyer Disbarred by Three District Judges
A lawyer in Iowa City was disbarred after a trial before three district judges appointed by the Supreme Court. The proceedings cited willful violations of ethical rules and multiple charges, with the bar’s integrity questioned as the cause for removal. The piece also reflects on political corruption themes and national energy consumption context.
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Iowa City
Bulley
Wicer
New Marriage Law in Town Affects Applicants
The new law requires specific actions before marriage in Tow a creating a probation period. Residents may obtain a certificate from the clerk’s office after the day of probation which enables a license in any county. Those unable to wait must seek marriage outside Minnesota or in another state.
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Lang
Minnesota
Iowa Assembly Ends Session With Mixed Outcomes
The Forty fourth Iowa general assembly adjourned without full consensus on key issues. Analysts note partial successes amid ongoing disputes over taxation and potential prohibition in the next year.
Hopkinton Peddler Prompt Community Reflection
A Hopkinton resident notes a visiting house to house peddler and his class frequent the town selling various goods. The writer questions whether these transient sellers contribute to local causes such as Red Cross Christmas seals the church or schools, suggesting they may avoid social duties while benefiting private purchases. The piece ends by urging consideration of their role in the community economy.
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Sioux City Journal
Fortyfourth General Assembly
Iowa
General Assembly
Pres
Tatatior
Hopkinton
Red Cross
Dempsey Silent as California Report Emerges
Report from California claims absence of comment from Dempsey his manager and lawyer. The silence mirrors the tense exchange at hand with no official statement issued yet.
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Minneapolis
California
Dempsey
Iowa Fact Archive Shows State's Industrial Output and Dairy Prominence
Readable fragments highlight Iowa's dairy excellence and exports from threshing machines to buttons. Mentions limestone near Oakdale, cement and gypsum values, and a large wage outlay totaling 8 703 556 40 dollars. Notes national attention to dairy breeders and breeders facing competition.
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Iowa
Oakdale
Albia Republican
United
Rene
Nesta
Warhsett Aseipes
Prohibition Sparks Split Within Sioux Falls Democrats
The Sioux Falls Argus Leader reports that prohibition threats to divide the 1932 Democratic Party, with internal dissension already visible and potential withdrawals looming, while Republicans have largely avoided an open rift on the issue.
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Sioux Falls
Takes Life Too Seriously Sioux City Livestock Record
A sardonic column questions whether Senator Smith Wildman Brookhart ever relaxed while claiming hawkeyes and harsh routines. The piece mocks his seriousness and lists bleak conditions as imagined in the satire.
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Sioux City
Old Smith Wildman Brookhart
Property transfers and road plats in Jones county list
Legal notices detail numerous land transactions in Jones county for sections 3-84 and 6-86 with various grantors and grantees including J. N. Smith Elizabeth McKean Elmo Pillard and Frank Pillard. Descriptions specify starting points lanes roads and north south and east west boundaries with acreages prices of $1.00 and related rights of way.
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Jones County
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Tsaak Sehneider
Oses Raurveas
Ada Montacello
Pheas Fan Jon, Smyth
Madison Tencer Comtery Associa
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North Madison Pioneer Cemetery Association
J. N. Smith
Harry R. Remington
Frank Remington
A. W. Adams
Raymond
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Gottlieb Bronneman
Frank Benischek
Sylvester Benischek
CM & St P P Railroad
C M & St P P
Elizabeth McKean
Paul H. Maple
Elmo E. Pillard
Louise K. Pillard
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Frank L. Pillard
Louise EK. Pillard
Lucz G. James
Ireente K Pillard
Theresa A
Henry P. Pillard, Jr
Louise K. Pilard
Deportation Provisions From Immigration Notice
The document outlines five year denaturalization risk categories for aliens and immediate deportation criteria. It lists classes excluded by law and public charges from pre entry causes, crimes involving moral turpitude, prostitution links, and prior convictions. It also details deportation for advocacy ofarchy or violent overturns and repeated moral turpitude crimes, with a note on naturalized citizens and possible fraud revocation.
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Des Moines
United States
Eventually does women rule the world satire headline
The Boston Transcript notes humor in a magazine piece titled Will Women Eventually Rule the World revealing heavy emphasis on the word eventually. The line skewers the concept with a single loaded adverb.
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Boston Transcript
Inside Information for the Busy Housewife
A homemaking column offers tips on budgeting the month, strawberry pie with a cornstarch thickened sauce, sweater care with measured dimensions, and icing methods using a double boiler and various flavorings. It covers chocolate and caramel icing variations and practical kitchen and laundry steps.
Pruning Grapes Believed Best Cure for Bleeding Vines
Iowa State College pomologist T. J. Maney explains that bleeding after pruning is not harmful and supports pruning. He advises leaving 40 to 50 buds on last year’s canes, using more wood for vigorous growth and cutting back more on weak vines to prevent overall plant weakness.
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T. J. Maney
Iowa State College
Mr. Maney
Who pays the taxes asks railroads near Sibley
The Sibley area paper notes a nearby town collects more than 5000 dollars annually in taxes while a railroad there sold only 60 dollars in tickets in a recent month. The piece asks readers what they would do if they owned the railroad.
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Sibley
Fight Currant Worm Soon
The currant worm, common where red and white currants and gooseberries grow, is widespread in Town. Early in spring green larvae strip bushes. control by arsenate or lead dusting or spraying when needed. Use cheese-cloth bag and lime dust or spray arsenate of lead at 1 pound per 50 gallons. avoid lead near ripe fruit. White hellebore is an alternative, three ounces per gallon, near maturity.
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Town
C. J. Drake
Town State College
Drake
Governor Turner’s Campaign Issue on Assembly Control
The Cherokee Times notes Gov. Turner's failures to marshal the general assembly and his own allies. It argues his authority is weak but cites a favorable campaign issue if the tax measure had passed.
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Cherokee Times
General Assembly
What Would IM Duce Do Boston Transcript
An American woman was expelled from Russia for telling a joke about Stalin. The piece questions what fate might await an American who joked about Mussolini in Italy, reflecting Cold War era concerns.
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IM Duce
Boston Transcript
Russia
Stalin
Italy
Mussolini
Dr L J Swift Osteopathic Physician Ad
Dr L J Swift osteopathic physician offers general practice with calls answered in city or country. Office located in the Burrichter building. Phone 236.
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Burrichter Building
Tanlac Promises Relief From Digestive Ailments
Stomach trouble, headaches, and dizziness claimed to improve with Tanlac. Patient testimonial from Daniel Vinciguerra of Philadelphia notes no dizzy spells or headaches since taking Tanlac, with better nerves and sleep. Tanlac described as restoring appetite, vigor, and sleep. money back guarantee offered.
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Stiles St
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Tanlac
Journalistic Bits and Banter Across Teletype Charm
A collage of dialogue clips and a historical find. The quotes mix playful office chatter with a joke about a gunmen ride and a Boston Transcript style aside. The Kish site in Irak yields priceless ancient jewelry and sculptures from Nebuchadnezzar era to Sassanian periods.
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Brown
John
Boston Transcript
Nebuchadnezzar
Kish
Irak
Musical Memories Radio Program Labeled As Named
A Minneapolis Journal note observes that a radio program of classical or modern music may be announced as Musical Memories and retain that exact title. The item highlights the station’s naming flexibility and the program’s genre range.
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Minneapolis Journal
Two Christian Paths Described by Atchison Globe
The Atchison Globe contrasts two kinds of Christians. One group spends time anticipating personal glory while the other acts to help humanity. The piece frames faith through practical service.
Administratrix Notice for Stella B. Smith Estate
Public notice that Blanche Smith Carighn is appointed administratrix by Jones County Iowa District Court. Creditors must file claims with the clerk sworn to and filed by deadline, and debtors should pay promptly to avoid costs. Dated Anamosa April 2, 1931. Coxsee & Coxsee, attorneys.
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Iowa
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Anamosa
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Blanche Smith Carighn
Coxsee & Coxsee
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