Rural Electrification Boosts Farm Life in Jones County
Jones county farmers and neighbors gain electric power via the Rural Electrification Association reducing labor, fire risk from kerosene lamps, and expanding home comfort. The county’s relief spending remains controlled though needs rise. Bible Sunday also noted with 1,008 translated tongues and 7 million Bibles distributed last year.
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Jones County
Rural Electrification Association
American Bible Society
Demands for tax relief unlikely to change long term
The Sioux City Journal argues tax relief demands will not significantly alter state or federal budgets. Legislators face limited ability to cut levies as economies may yield only small savings. The piece predicts a larger federal budget, rising spending on armaments, and continued high government costs until the public pushes for common sense fiscal reforms.
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Sioux City Journal
Congress
Garner at Seventy Birthday Deer Hunt in Texas
New York Herald Tribune reports John Nance Garner in Uvalde Texas for his 70th birthday hunting a deer. The vice president is described as resilient and closely connected to the soil, with a respected, cautious leadership style shaping his future influence on the Democratic Party and national politics.
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New York Herald Tribune
John Nance Garner
United States
Uvalde
Tex
Garner
Washington
Congress
Tax Reduction Aims From Governor-Elect Wilson
Governor-elect George Wilson pledges real tax cuts and government simplification. He supports abolishing useless state bureaus, home rule to local authorities, farm ownership programs, a farm member on the state board, industrial use of farm products, careful conservation, nonpartisan schools, adequate old age pensions, and farm to market roads.
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Sibley Gazette-Tribune
George Wilson
Wilson
Statehouse
Des Moines
State Board of Assessment and Review
The Wages and Hour Law analyzed by Humboldt Independent
The Wages and Hours Act aims to boost welfare but faces challenges. It requires keeping current workers and raising wages per the schedule, risking higher costs for businesses. Higher wages may raise prices, reduce consumption, lower production, and shrink employment, while employers seek labor-saving devices to offset costs.
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Humboldt
Trade treaty seen as potential boon for central west farmers
The Red Rapids Reporter notes a new pact among the United States England and Canada could aid farmers if it expands foreign markets by lowering duties on wheat pork and other products. It warns the deal may backfire if it merely allows Canadian grain and cattle imports while boosting eastern manufactured goods into Canada.
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Red Rapids
United States
England
Canada
Central West
Dies committee blocks Goy Murphy of Michigan
The Dies committee, while not ruling further, earned a vote of thanks for defeating Goy Murphy of Michigan.
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Rock Rapids
Dies
Goy, Murphy
Michigan
Bible Circulation Surges With 283 Million in 1816
The Society reports over 283 million Bibles circulated in 1816 marking the year as a peak for Bible distribution. In the past 12 months 37 new dialects were added to Bible translations to serve speakers of those languages.
Misused Word Statesman in Public Discourse
The LeMars Sentinel observes that the term statesman is misapplied, noting many elected officials gain the label without true deeds. Webster defines a statesman as one showing unusual wisdom in public affairs, but contemporary use often equates office with statesmanship.
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LeMars Sentinel
Congress
Webster
Lady in London Traffic Claims Cabinet Minister Status
A loaded limousine blocks a busy London crossing as a furious passenger, claiming to be the wife of a cabinet minister. A Scots officer replies with restraint that he could not advance her even if she were married to a Presbyterian minister.
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London
Thankful for America in Indianola Record
A schoolboy recited a piece praising daily gratitude to God for the American nation. The writer reflects on death taxes debt and regimentation but urges preserving a land of freedom and Christian ideals.
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Indianola
Coolchurch
More Taxes Than Wages Across Oil Industry
Northwood Anchor notes a claim that U S oil giants would pay 205 taxes at once if taxes were collected at the source. It cites 1937 Standard Oil of New Jersey paying more in taxes than wages and warns that tax trends rise, affecting everyone from top to bottom.
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Northwood Anchor
United States
Standard Oil Company
New Jersey
No Alternative in Safety Pact Described
The piece argues Britain and France should pursue a national defense pact despite delays, noting the paradox of preaching peace while building air and sea power. It questions possible actions under a fearful world and the need for united effort.
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Marshalltown Times
Republican
Great Britain
France
Determined minority holds key to tax savings
The article argues lasting tax relief comes from a committed minority in every community forcing economy in government, as the majority typically fails to act. It contends that persistent effort by a minority can curb expenses and protect taxpayers.
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Council Bluffs
United States Takes On Burden to Defend Democracy
The article asserts the U S faces the responsibility to defend democracy against totalitarianism and notes government steps to meet this obligation. It emphasizes the national duty regardless of public preference and frames policy action as an election of the nation to leadership.
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Atlantic Nevs Telegraph
United States
Political moves focus on 1940 presidential politics
The Cherokee Times states that every political move will be judged by its impact on the 1940 presidential race, signaling a broad campaign frame ahead of convention time.
Republican sweep puts South Dakota party to task
The Republican party in South Dakota, after a decisive victory, faces the responsibility to fulfill promises and govern effectively. The party acknowledges the challenge ahead and pledges action to satisfy voters and address state needs.
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Iroquois
S. D
Republican Party
South Dakota
Quality to Be Desired George F. Althouse
In the Ackley World Journal the columnist questions political quality amid party shifts and jests that fewer alleged democrats might yield better ones.
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George F. Althouse
Ackley World-Journal
Ioway Farewell to Iowa a Century Ago
The Ioway Indians boarded a long migration from eastern territories to the plains and rivers west of the Mississippi. They signed the 1838 Great Nemaha treaty ceding Hawkeye state lands for 157,500 dollars with guaranteed five percent interest and annual allocations for chiefs supplies and schooling. Frank White Cloud and No Heart were among the signatories.
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Plain and
Woodland
Lake Michigan
Minnesota
Blue Earth
Missouri
Platte
Nishnabotna
Nodaway
Chariton
Iowa River
Montcalm
Montreal
United States
Mississippi
Eldon
Des Moines
St. Joseph
John Dougherty
Petersen Excerpt in Palimpsest October 1938 Issue
Dr. William J. Petersen contributes a piece to The Palimpest in October 1938. The excerpt reflects scholarly insights typical of Petersen’s work and echoes themes common to the period’s literary journal discourse.
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William J. Petersen
the Palimpsest
To Have To Hold And To Ponder
A fragmented column notes Mrs. Edmonds and Mrs. Parsons sharing chatter about a daughter’s excitement over a new baby. The piece, titled Understanding Iowa Children, hints at domestic musings and family conversation without full context.
New Baby Brings Children Together in Parental Lesson
Mrs Parsons explains how introducing a baby to Kate created responsibility and affection. Kate enjoys helping with the infant, powdering, dressing, and rocking, showing growth in sharing attention and bonding, while Mrs Edmonds praises the approach.
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Dave
Peters
Mrs. Parsons
Jack Peters
Kate
First English Book Printing Began on the Continent
The first English book printed was not in England but in Bruges around 1474, by William Caxton, who later set up the first English printing press near Westminster Abbey. He printed Recuyell of the Histories of Troy and The Dies and Sayings of the Philosophers, advertising from the Red Pale house.
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England
Montreal Herald
William Caxton
London
Bruges
Westminster Abbey
House of the Red Pale
Caxton
Westminster
Red Pale
Midwest Middle West term varies by writer and region
A Cleveland Plain Dealer essay notes the Midwest or Middle West is an unclear label. It traces usage from colonial times through expansion, describing broad bounds from the Appalachian to the Canadian border and listing states commonly included versus those considered Far West.
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Midwest
Middlewest
Middle West
Cleveland Plain Dealer
United States
Atlantic Seaboard
East
West
Far West
Pacific
Appalachian and
Rocky Mountains
Ohio
Michigan
Indiana
Wisconsin
Ilinois
Minnesota
Iowa
Nebraska
Kansas
North Dakota
South Dakota
Illinois
Mississippi
Booth mortally wounded by Union trooper after burning barn escape
John Wilkes Booth, wounded while fleeing a burning barn on Garratt family farm near Bowling Green Virginia, was fatally shot at 3 15 a m by Sergeant Boston Corbett of the Sixteenth New York cavalry. His body was buried secretly in Washington penitentiary, later moved to Greenmount Cemetery Baltimore after four years.
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John Wilkes Booth
Abraham Lincoln
Boston Corbett
Sixteenth
New York Cavalry
Garratt
Bowling Green
Fort Royal
Ford
Booth
Arsenal
Washington Penitentiary
Greenmount Cemetery
Baltimore
Dutch olykoeks described with ceremonial preparation
The article details Dutch olykoeks stuffed raised doughnuts prepared with light yeast, rich dough, eggs, butter, and nutmeg. After kneading, dough is shaped into balls filled with apple, raisins, and candied peel, left to rise, fried, and rolled in sugar.
Many Endings Proposed for Dickens Mystery Drood
The Mystery of Edwin Drood remained unfinished when Charles Dickens died in 1870. Collier's Weekly noted over a hundred authors attempted to complete it, including a Spiritualist who claimed a spirit-connected ending was authentic.
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Edwin Drood
Charles Dickens
Dickens
Collier's Weekly
Jealousy Almost Forced Mozart to Go Into Exile
Mozart, famed as one of history’s greatest operatic composers, faced lifelong jealousies that hindered recognition and left him in want despite immense popularity. Born 1756 in Salzburg, he toured Europe as a child prodigy and produced acclaimed works in Milan before patronage blocks and rival envy trapped him back in Salzburg at twenty-one.
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Mozart
Aubrey Boyd
Richmond Times-Dispatch
Salzburg
Austria
Marianne
Munich
Vienna
Paris
London
Hague
Italy
Milan
Hasse
Ruggerio
Open Air Rug Market Thrills Bucharest Visitors
In Bucharest along the riverfront a thriving open air rug market showcases large rugs on clothes lines and smaller pieces on street lamps. Romanian peasant weaving yields vivid patterns, walls hung with tapestries, and ironwork by Gypsies enhances city homes.
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Bucharest
Romania
America
Romanian
Alamo Shrine Chronicle of Texas Liberty
The Alamo, built by Franciscan padres as church and fortress, served as worship and school for Indian converts before becoming a fortress during Texas independence. On March 64, 1836 after a two week siege it fell to the Mexican army. all 182 defenders perished. The memory of Remember the Alamo helped Texans win at San Jacinto on April 21, and the republic of Texas was born.
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San Antonio
Alamo Shrine
Texas Liberty
Alamo
Texas
Mexico
San Jacinto
Republic of Texas
Typhoid Mary Buried Amid Ongoing Carrier Concerns
The state health department notes Typhoid Mary was buried recently but asserts many Americans still carry typhoid. It warns estimating carriers is impossible though at least two percent of cases become carriers, typically harboring the organism in the gallbladder, with many cases traceable to origins in the state.
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New York
United States
Towa
State Health Department
Department
Typhoid Carriers Cited In Public Health Report
Department statistics show 860 typhoid fever cases from 1933 to 1937 with 119 more by mid November 1938. The note discusses Typhoid Mary as a classic carrier who infected at least 51 people, and cites an Iowa carrier causing up to 53 cases. Authorities say carriers may contaminate food milk or water though cooperating carriers pose no danger.
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Mary
New York Health Department
Iowa
Towa
Health Department
Administratrix Notice for Gerd Doden Estate Anamosa IA
Martha Doden appointed administratrix by Jones county district court for the estate of Gerd Doden deceased. Creditors must file claims with the court clerk sworn to within the legal time. Debts should be paid promptly to avoid costs. dated December 5 1938 in Anamosa Iowa.
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District Court
Jones County
State of
Iowa
Gerd Doden
Anamosa
Martha Doden
Doxsee
Doxsee & Heiserman
Jennie Peterson
Monticello State Bank of
Monticello
Doxsee, Doxsee & Heiserman
Sheriff Sale Notice in Jones County Iowa
Special execution issued from Jones County District Court on November 22, 1938 in favor of H M Carpenter Jr against Myra Rigby and the State of Iowa. Property described includes parts of section 2 in township 86 range 4 with an estimated 25 acres, plus a one half interest in a larger quarter section. Amounts due total 114.22 plus 27.30 costs.
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District Court
Jones County
Iowa
H. M. Carpenter, Jr
Myra Rigby
State of
Sale of Myra Rigby property under execution
Henry Eichhorn Sheriff of Jones county Iowa will sell at public auction the property levied upon to satisfy an execution with costs. The sale to be held December 31, 1938 at 10:00 a.m. in front of the court house in Anamosa Iowa subject to redemption rights. FE Brashaw attorney for plaintiff 23-2.
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Myra Rigby
Anamosa
Jones County
Iowa
Henry Eichhorn
FE. W. Brashaw
Monticello to Sell 35000 Dollar Sewer Bonds
Notice to bond buyers from Monticello Iowa announces sale of 35000 dollar sewer outlet and purification plant general obligation bonds at 3:00 p.m. on December 12 1938 in City Council rooms. A 10 percent deposit required for successful bidder. Bonds furnished by the city. Ray Echternacht city clerk.
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Monticello
Jones County
Iowa
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A. M. Maurice
D.D
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L. J. Swift
W. H. Null
George Albery
McCarn Abstract and Title Co
Anamoba
C. A. Douses
J. BE. Heiserman
Doxsee, Doxsee & Heiserman Attorneys At Law
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Yows
C. F. Shimanek
Stuhler
Main Street
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Mark
J. E. Bateman
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Parents’ Magazine
American Fruit Grower
American Poultry Journal
Brecher’s Gazette
Cloverless
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Home Arts
Needlecraft Home Friend
Leghorn World
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Pathfinder
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Successful Farming
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Woman's World
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Cloverleaf
Good Stories
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