Our Representatives and Japan Manchuria Debate
The piece discusses U S legislative practice with many bills and recalls Walt Butler and the pansy bill. It argues sympathy for China in the Manchuria invasion while noting historical precedents in dominant powers. It highlights Mesopotamian discoveries by the University of Pennsylvania Museum and their potential impact on biblical history.
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United States
Logroller
Walt Butler
Pansy Butler
China
Manchuria
Japan
Korea
Garden Wall
England
Texas
Mexico
University of Pennsylvania Museum
Mesopotamia
Magazine ads shrink in 1931 amid drop in leading titles
The Saturday Evening Post lost 885 691 lines of advertising in 1931 versus 1930. Printer’s Ink reports Literary Digest down 225 967 lines Colliers 154 622 and Liberty 151 366 lines. Lesser national publications and daily papers also show declines across the industry.
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Saturday Evening Post
Literary Digest
Colliers
Liberty
Young Roosevelt arises as potential political figure
A 26 year old son of Governor Roosevelt of New York emerges as a political figure. If his father seeks the presidency he may be hurt by the youth's remarks. The son reportedly harbors personal political ambitions once he settles into business.
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Roosevelt
New York
Roosevelts
Chicago Tribune backs Ritchie as Democratic presidential pick
The Chicago Tribune endorses Governor Ritchie as the Democratic candidate, signaling thumbs down for Roosevelt Smith Reed and Baker. It praises Ritchie claiming he has earned substantial admiration and notes he is the wettest of the contenders.
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Chicago Tribune
Democratic Party
Roosevelt
al Smith
Jim Reed
Newton Baker
Ritchie
Democratic National Committee Seeks Harmony in Chicago
The New York Times reports the Democratic National Committee favored Chicago as convention host with a post Republican date and delegate allotment that preserves status. factional tensions remain unseen beneath polite, harmonious talk as Roosevelt and anti-Roosevelt factions contend.
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New York Times
Democratic National Committee
Chicago
Raskob
National Committee
New York
Roosevelt
Hearst
Cermak
Fosdick Denounces City Ring of Power in Riverside Sermon
Dr. Harry Emerson Fosdick delivered a Riverside church sermon condemning a highly organized New York political ring he said governs the metropolis without public responsibility. He warned misused power threatens moral obligation and urged homes schools and churches to restore character and public well being.
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New York Times
New York
Harry Emerson Fosdick
Riverside Church
Raskob Poll Of Dem Voters Drawn As Shock Troops
Walter Lippmann notes the Raskob questionnaire drew replies from a tiny slice of 1928 Democratic voters and argues the results prove little. He contends the smith campaign contributors and Raskob supporters show divided party sentiment with about 25 000 who align with his ideas, a figure he deems unimpressive.
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Walter Lippmann
Sioux City Journal
Bishop Cannon
Raskob
Smith
Raskoh
Political Ballyhoo at Jackson Day Dinner
Sioux City Journal notes that Democrats see a golden opportunity this year as former presidential candidates Cox Davis and Al Smith consider another run. The Jackson Day dinner is described as standard political ballyhoo to start the election year ball rolling.
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Sioux City Journal
Mr. Cox
Mr. Davis
al Smith
Founder of Rotary Sees His Idea Grow
Paul P Harris founder of Rotary born April 19 1868 in Racine Wisconsin. A lawyer by training in Town and Chicago he built a philosophy of business relations by 1905 and formed a Chicago Rotary group with three friends. He helped establish the National Rotary Clubs in America in 1910 and led the International Rotary movement later renamed Rotary International.
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Paul P. Harris
Rotary
Racine
Wisconsin
Vermont
University of Vermont
Princeton University
University of Town
Town
Illinois
Chicago
Jean Thomson
Edinburgh
Scotland
San Francisco
Denver
Louisiana
Atlantic
Europe
Harris
Paul Harris
Chesley R. Perry
National Association of Rotary Clubs
America
Canada
Great Britain
International Association of Rotary Clubs
Rotary International
Rotary Club of Chicago
National Association
1931 Warmest Year On Record In Iowa
Iowa reports 1931 with average 53.2 degrees, one degree warmer than 1921 the prior record holder since 1973. Every month except May ran above normal. September led with record warmth and November and December followed. The 1930 drought lingered into crops this year.
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Iowa
Weather and Crop Bureau
Iowa Department of Agriculture
Record rainfall totals push state year to 35.37 inches
The 1931 season showed a decreasing trend in August with every month from September to December exceeding normal rainfall. November totaled 5.76 inches making it the wettest on record. October through December combined yielded 11.26 inches, the highest three month total in 69 years. Saturated soils have made rivers sensitive to light rain, with an inch causing overflow where 3 or 4 inches would usually be needed.
Horse Costs Decline With Farm Prices
Iowa farmers show a rising interest in horses as costs drop with cheaper hay and feed. Harry D. Linn notes 1500 pound work horses require about 20 cents daily when active, less when idle, and roughage reduces costs further. A strong labor pool and favorable feed economics boost reliance on horse and farm power alongside tractors.
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Iowa
Harry D. Linn
Field
Iowa Horse and Mule Breeders’ Association
Mr. Linn
Annual Agricultural Census For Iowa
Assessors across Iowa undertake the yearly census of farmland crops and statistics under the weather and crop bureau. Statistician J Earl Cook helps by reviewing questions and guiding local assessors on procedures and clarifications.
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Iowa
Weather and Crop Bureau
Iowa Department of Agriculture
J. Earl Cook
Mr. Cook
Cook
Bureau
Charles D. Reed
Origin of the Luftlfer match and notable stamp issues
Seventeenth century English chemist God frey Haukwitz created a friction ignite substance used to dip wood splinters, likely origin of the Luftlfer match. The United States has issued a $5 postage stamp as the largest public stamp, with $100 stamps issued for official use.
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Godfrey Haukwitz
England
United States
Trichinosis Outbreaks Reported Among Iowa Students
Seventeen cases of trichinosis linked to homemade pork sausages at a church supper in eastern Iowa were reported by the state health department. The victims, from a group of about thirty, ate undercooked weiners made from home killed pork, with onset of symptoms appearing within days. The notice warns pork should be thoroughly cooked to prevent infestation by the parasite.
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Iowa State Department of Health
Playing Santa Claus in Cherokee Times style
The Cherokee Times notes Sen J Ham Lewis proposes using federal funds to pay 30 000000 students to attend school framing it as Santa Claus with public money. It also mentions wood engraver Jean Papillon designing wall papers since 1688 Adolf Hitler quote and a park goat mothering a fawn and antelope plus a bamboo shoot growing 24 inches in a day.
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J. Ham Lewis
Ilinois
Washington
J. Ham
Santa Claus
Jean Papillon
Semi-Annual Report of Jones County Treasurer 1931
Harry Holcomb reports receipts and disbursements for Jones County Iowa from May 31 to December 31 1931. The statement lists current taxes delinquent taxes penalties miscellaneous and program funds with totals and credits including school and road funds and county fees. Signed Jan 12 1052 by Harry Holcomb county treasurer with deputy Evelyn A Brown.
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Harry Holcomb
Jones County
Iowa
Clerk of District Court
Tate
Senate
Anamosa
Towa
Evelyn A. Brown
Monticello Mail Arrivals and Departures Schedule
The Monticello post office releases a daily list of mail arrivals and departures. Trains from Cedar Rapids arrive 7 23 a m. departures to Cedar Rapids 5 40 p m. Worthington bound trains depart 8 45 a m. Worthington arrivals 10 20 a m. Star routes to Oxford Junction depart 7 25 a m arrive 10 35 a m and depart 2 15 p m arrive 8 10 p m. Dubuque departures 7 45 a m arrive 7 40 a m and 5 45 p m arrive 5 40 p m Cedar Rapids route departs 10 45 a m and arrives 8 22 a m.
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Monticello
Cedar Rapids
Worthington
Oxford Junction
Dubuque
Monticello Bank Building Office Hours Noted
An office in the Monticello State Bank building operates from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. The listing includes a contact number 26 Monticello and notes a low sound quality or location ambiguity.
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Monticello
End Eczema Cure Promises Guaranteed Relief
Hundreds of eczema cases reportedly improved in months using Erickson's remedy sold with a guarantee.
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Erickson
Stop That Cough Quick Pitch for Thoxine Medicine
Advertisement touts Thoxine as a doctor prescribed cough remedy that acts instantly and targets the internal cause. Claims relief for night coughing and sore throat with safe, dope free formula for the whole family. Money back if not satisfied. 34c.
Dr Earl H Deshaw Announces Office Hours In Monticello
Dr Earl H Deshaw lists office hours from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. He can be reached at Office 58 or House 54 and his office is above Stuhler's Store in Monticello Iowa.
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McNeill’s Hardware
Stuhler’s
Monticello
Iowa
Lovell and Coxsee Lead Local Bank Board
George L. Lovell serves as president with J. W. Coxsee as vice president and L. W. Lovell as cashier on the bank’s leadership slate. R. J. Bone T. M. Redmond R. H. Rickless and F. A. Hanken are named as directors.
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Geo. L. Lovell
J. W. Coxsee
L. W. Lovell
R. J. Bone
T. M. Redmond
R. H. Rickless
F. A. Hanken
Final Reports Notice in Jones County Iowa
Notice to interested parties that final reports of executors administrators guardians and trustees in Jones County estates have been filed. The final hearing and approval are set for February 1 1932 in Anamosa Iowa before the district court. Lovell State Bank as executor of Augusta E Petersen deceased appears in the annexed list. Warren Rees clerk announces and deputy Lura E Hanna signs.
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District Court
Jones County
Lovell State Bank
Augusta E. Petersen
Anamosa
Iowa
Final report of Eden estate filed in Jones County
Final report of Anna M. Eden Balster executrix of John H. Eden deceased filed with district court of Jones County Iowa. The 25th day of January 1932 is set for final hearing at Anamosa Iowa where interested parties may appear file exceptions and show cause why reports should not be approved.
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District Court
Jones County
Anna M. Eden Balster
John H. Eden
Anamosa
Iowa
Executors Notice in Jones County Iowa Estate
Public notice announces the appointment of Clarence McLaughlin and W D McLaughlin as executors of E J Noble deceased by the district court of Jones County Iowa. Claimants must file sworn statements with the clerk within the legal time and debtors should pay promptly to avoid costs. Dated Anamosa Iowa December 28 1931.
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District Court
Jones County
E. J. Noble
Costa
Anamosa
Iowa
Clarence McLaughlin
W. D. McLaughlin
Doxsee
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Jones Co
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L. J. Swift
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