A Christmas Carol and Dickens's Enduring Gift to Readers
The piece lauds Dickens as the master of Christmas and ghost tales, praising A Christmas Carol published in 1843 for its secular moral lessons and lasting literary impact. It notes Dickens’s influence, urges renewed reading in schools, and cites a broader discussion on rising school costs and fiscal retrenchment in Iowa education.
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Charles Dickens
Dickens
Scott
Scrooge
Old Marley
Tim
Lucas opposes Norris over Republican loyalties in Nebraska
Robert H. Lucas the executive director of the National Republican Committee opposes Senator Norris the Nebraska nominee. Norris supported Gov. Smith the Democratic candidate and worked against Hoover. Lucas argues Norris is not a true Republican and acted against the party during his Senate term.
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Robert H. Lucas
National Republican Committee
Senator Norris
Republican Party of
Nebraska
Norris
Gov. Smith
Hoover
Lucas
Senate
Republican
Republican Central Committee
Judge Milo P Smith Years Ago Faces Reform Sentencing Critique
A historic notice recalls Judge Milo P Smith of the 18th District facing sharp criticism for sentencing a roving offender to a year in reform school during his tenure. The account reflects tensions over juvenile justice approaches in the era.
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Milo P. Smith
18Th Judicis
Iowa Should Establish State Highway Patrol Say Editor
The writer argues against loose gun laws and urges Iowa to form a state highway patrol to curb armed highwaymen and improve road safety. It cites Chicago practices, notes widespread car faults, and criticizes lenient enforcement of concealed weapon carries and speed limits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Sinclair Lewis weighs American culture and commerce
In Stockholm Sinclair Lewis criticizes American civilization calling commercialism essential to national life. He argues the arts are sidelined by business power and notes architecture earns respect due to engineering needs, while Americans seek livelihood through making a living.
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Sioux City Journal
Sinclair Lewis
America
Stockholm
United States
Lewis
Sinclair
Mr. Lewis
Spats Stir Debate Over Congressional Dress in Ledger
In Philadelphia Public Ledger commentary, Clinton W. Gilbert critiques Senator Joseph T. Robinson as party leader while noting the political charge surrounding spats. The piece recalls past fashion shifts to argue attire Reflects moral judgment in Congress, with detachable shoe uppers drawn as a scandal.
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Clinton W. Gilbert
Philadelphia Public Ledger
Joseph T. Robinson
Senate
Joseph W. Bailey
Texas
Smith W. Brookhart
Wall Street
Congress
Iowa Iron Mine Court Case Highlights Waukon Site
O S Bailey of Waukon notes Jacob Leiser, longtime watchman for Mississippi Valley Iron Company, has sued for salary and attached the mine and all equipment. The mine near Waukon, valued over a million dollars, has been idle since the war period with Leiser as sole local employee for over a decade.
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Waukon
Allamakee County
Towa
Chicago
O. S. Bailey
Jacob Leiser
Mississippi Valley Iron Company
Jake
Ceylon Reports Elephant Population Census
The census shows a total elephant population of 2600 in Ceylon with 1000 still living in the wild. Conservation officials note the wild herd size and overall numbers to gauge habitat needs.
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Ceylon
County library experiment spreads hope in Black Hawk County
The Black Hawk County county library project, supported by the Iowa Library Association and others, operates three months placing book collections in 91 stations across schools and centers. Teachers organize weekly library hours and book reviews, while inquiries rise from Waterloo to Tama. A yearly list highlights 35 notable titles in biography history and travel.
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Model County
Iowa Library Association
Iowa Library Commission
Iowa Federation of Women's Clubs
Binack Hawk County
Donald Murphy
Wallaces’ Farmer and
Iowa Homestead
Black Hawk County
Mary Parmalee
Experimental County
Waterloo
Jamesville
Bremer County
Tama County
Parmalee
Record Heat Marks Unusual Summer In Iowa
Iowa weather and crop bureau reports a hot Sunday on August 3 with 102 stations averaging 106.4 degrees and Sac City reaching 113. Central Iowa faced severe drought while a northwest to southeast belt suffered. Story county saw July and August rainfall at 19 percent of normal and 12 days over 100 degrees. Corn yield reached 360,750,000 bushels, down 72,150,000 from July estimates and 16 percent below last year. total Iowa crop value at 427,307,000 dollars, 25 percent lower than 1929.
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Weather and Crop Bureau
Iowa Department of Agriculture
Des Moines
Sac City
Willong
Iowa
Story County
Washta Tops Iowa Cold Records in Early 1900s Claims
The Iowa weather bureau notes Charles City is often cited as the coldest Iowa spot, yet most subzero readings come from Decorah, Forest City, Estherville, Britt and Washta. Washta records the state’s lowest ever, 47 below zero in 1912, and Charles City often runs colder than surrounding areas despite being north and small.
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Charles City
Iowa
Weather and Crop Bureau
Iowa Department of Agriculture
Decorah
Rock Rapids
Forest City
Estherville
Britt
Sanborn
Postville
Inwood
Washta
Stockport
United States Weather Bureau
Iowa Considers State Tax on Billboards
Iowa tax commission urges enactment of a billboard tax to boost revenue and curb unsightly advertising. The article notes existing signage blocks views at intersections and cites early examples from New Jersey New York Pennsylvania and Maryland as states weighing or enacting related measures. It argues public preference for reduced billboard visibility and highlights potential statewide impact.
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Des Moines Register
Iowa Tax Commission
General Assembly
Towa
Iowa
New Jersey
New York
State Superintendent of Public Works
Mid- Hudson Bridge
Pennsylvania
Maryland
Road safety slogans from wartime poster collection
A set of admonitions promoting careful driving and pedestrian safety. The lines urge avoiding speed, using brakes and horn responsibly, and respecting rules and other road users to prevent accidents and protect lives.
Christmas Night Vision in Verse
A brief poem describing Christmas night with brighter stars taller trees and a clearer world. The anonymous author contrasts quiet hush with clearer bells and truer joys.
Inside Information for the Busy Housewife
Tea and spice storage tips emphasize air tight containers to preserve flavor and leavening. Allspice is the dried unripe fruit of the pimento tree, not a blend of spices. Dressings vary by meal and occasion, with light French for light meals and richer options for luncheons. Tea brewing steps are outlined, and closet gifts for brides are suggested. Proper fabric choices and starch use are advised to keep clothes clean and comfortable for children.
Hogs to Right Market Seek Co op Guidance Says Black
Dr. A G Black of Iowa State college told Des Moines attendees that cooperative marketing can improve hog sales by aligning farmer shipments with market demands. He noted varying preferred hog weights across regions and urged more co op groups to ship to centralized points for grading before packing.
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A. G. Black
Iowa State College
Iowa Livestock Shippers’ Association
Des Moines
Dr. Black
New York
Pennsylvania
New England
Sioux City
St. Paul
Omaha
Black
Corn judging shifts toward seed value over appearance
H. D. Hughes of Iowa State College notes a change in corn judging as seed value takes precedence over ear beauty. County yield tests over six to eight years educated farmers to grow seed and show a revised score card favoring high yielding types with long ears, medium circumference, solid and heavy kernels, 16 to 18 rows, and well filled tips.
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H. D. Hughes
Farm Crops and Soils Department
Iowa State College
Hughes
Characteristics of appealing children's books
Mrs Alma H Jones of Iowa State College ext service advises books for children should use large clear type, uncluttered pages, many paragraphs and plenty of conversation. A story should be engaging with pictures and a pictorial cover that tells a story to sustain a young reader's interest from cover to cover.
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Alma H. Jones
Iowa State College
Real estate transfers filed in Jones county week ending Dec 13
Deeds of record show W N Dearborn and wife to Mildred V Shank with wide south strip exceptions in section 35 84 3 totaling 200 69-100 acres for $1. Margaret Schamel transfers west 20 feet of east 36 with $1.00 consideration. Nicholas Schwirtz and wife deed to Ed McGowan for parcel at intersection of lot 5 in G H Walworths addition to Anamosa with a 44 foot east boundary and 80 foot north boundary, $1.00.
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Jones County
W. N. Dearborn
Mildred V. Shank
Margaret Schamel
Frances Miriam Stryker
Wyoming
Nicholas Schwirtz
Ed McGowan
G. H. Walworth
Anamosa
Mains Street
Humorous Exchange Reveals Household Finances and Optimism
A collage of jokes contrasts optimism with financial stress. A father jokes an empty lot will avoid baby golf, while a wife hides money in shoes and hats. The chatter shifts to a man taking an ax on a trip and a wife noting small change in the chair.
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Pop
Vancouver
Pointed Paragrapts Reflect Everyday Wit and Caution
A quirky collection of maxims contrasts money with success in romance and humor with practical advice. It warns that flashy gestures can fail under pressure, while simple truths and frugal guidance from a spouse can be invaluable. The piece ends with a caution about overreaching plans.
PITHY SAYINGS
A collection of quips from Imperial Type Metal Magazine notes that vision can mislead, flattery amuses, and existence seeks expression. It lampoons modern gadgets and public tastes, hints at radio influence, and jokes about cities and meteorite chemistry.
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Imperial Type Metal Magazine
Administrator's Notice of Lizzie Hagen Estate
Public notice announces the district court appointment of George Hagen as administrator of Lizzie Hagen absentee estate in Jones County Iowa. Creditors must file sworn claims with the court clerk and debtors should pay promptly to avoid costs. Dated December 9 1930 Anamosa Iowa. Attorney J J Locher represents the estate.
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District Court
Jones County
Tawa
Lizzie Hagen
Anamosa
Towa
A. D
George Hagen
J. J. Locher
Executor's Notice in Iowa Estate of William McDonald
The state of Iowa executor of the estate of William McDonald deceased calls all creditors to file claims with the clerk sworn and timely. Debtors are urged to pay promptly to avoid costs. Dated Monticello Iowa December 16 1930. William F. Ford Executor J J Locher attorney for estate.
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District Court
Jones County
State of
Iowa
William McDonald
Monticello
A. D
William F. Ford
J. J. Locher
Knoxes seek divorce in Jones County court
Iva E. Knox files a petition for divorce from Raymond J. Knox in the January 1931 term of the district court in Jones County. The defendant is warned to appear by January 26 1931 otherwise default and decree will be entered. Doxsee and Doxsee Attys for the Plaintiff.
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Iva E. Knox
Raymond J. Knox
District Court of Town
Jones County
Glenke
Anamosa
Doxsee
Pawning an Engagement Ring Reflects Pledge of Love
In Chicago news style the column muses on pawned rings and price tones. It notes the judge may send a prisoner up and jokes about temper and law. It also remarks that a coat does not make the man but a lawsuit does.
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Chicago News
Clarence
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