Iowa Grand Jury Probes Kraschel Amid Tax Bill Debate
A federal grand jury in Ottumwa investigates Nels G. Kraschel Iowa lieutenant governor and ex secretary of the PWA board amid criticism of political leaders. The piece also outlines Iowa's pending new tax bill with complex rates and enforcement, and recalls E J Brundage's rise and fall in Illinois politics.
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Ottumwa
United States
Nels G. Kraschel
Iowa
Iowa Pwa Board
BE. J. Feuling
Democratic Central Committee of
Ickes
Kraschel
Krascher
Farmers in Iowa Borrow Over a Million Each on Cribbed Corn
In three Iowa counties Pocahontas Webster and Calhoun farmers borrowed more than a million dollars each from the government on cribbed corn while Jones county in dairying country took 104000. Delaware Jackson and Dubuque counties borrowed less than Jones. The president holds party grip as the house passes his gold seizure and devaluation bill by 360 to 40 with senate expected to approve in a tighter vote.
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E. J. Brundage
Chicago
Illinois
Herbert
Iowa
Pocahontas
Webster
Calhoun
Jones County
Delaware
Jackson and
Dubuque
Jones
Congress
House
Senate
Oklahoma Kidnappers Seize School Teacher
Local report says a group abducted a school teacher in Oklahoma. Police launched an investigation as officials seek leads and safety for the community.
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Oklahoma
No clear headline from fragmentary line
A fragmentary line notes someone was released after showing a low mood contract, implying a candid admission or assessment but lacks context, names, or concrete event details to determine scope or outcome.
Limits of Surgery Say Doctor Sauerbruch Explains
Berlin correspondent reports Dr. Ferdinand Sauerbruch argues surgery has limits despite Roentgen rays and narcosis. He cites tuberculosis of bone and floating kidneys as examples where extensive operations crippled patients without cure, urging conservative and systemic treatments instead. He warns medicine must treat the whole organism rather than viewing life as purely mechanical.
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Berlin
N. Y
Ferdinand Sauerbruch
Sauerbruch
Bootlegger names spread as new tax dodges rise
The Nation's Business warns that bootleggers of flour peach cotton tobacco and other goods are emerging due to high taxes and new laws. Ickes cautions motorists about gasohol style contraband as enforcement increases. The piece foresees widespread bootlegging across regions and notes growing public concern over revenooers.
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State Senate
State Board of Assessment
Des Moines
Interior
Ickes
Minneapolis
Great Northwest
California
Agricultural Administration
Middle West
Meaning of Local Newspaper Reflects Its Community
A distant reader praised the local paper for its reflection of community conditions. The piece argues that a bright, well-edited paper signals progress, while a poorly printed one signals stagnation, making outsiders judge the town by its newspaper quality.
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Hudson Herald
Iowa's First Democratic House in Forty Years Sparks Debate
The Oxford Mirror notes Iowa shifted from populism and greenback resistances to supporting leaders like Shaw and Allison amid debt repudiation concerns. It highlights the first Democratic House and Democratic governor in four decades, distinct from Jeffersonian Democratic frames of the past.
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Oxford Mirror
Iowa
Party of Democracy
Postal Ad Marking Law Penalties Cited for Newspapers
The text states penalties for unmarked paid advertising in newspapers. It requires that any editorial or reading matter paid or promised for publication must be labeled advertisement. Editors printing such content without marking face fines from fifty to five hundred dollars.
Sacredness of the Promise Key to Prosperity
Atlantic News Telegraph warns no lasting prosperity or credit flow while the pledge to repay is not sacred. It argues honesty and confidence underlie all business and that moratorium laws do not help, though they may seem necessary.
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Atlantic News-Telegraph
Legislative Letter and Capitol Gossip on Iowa Liquor Jobs
The piece notes 3000 men vying for liquor commissioner posts after a new liquor bill, with the house reducing from nine to three and the senate later to five, aiming for non partisan balance and $5000 salaries. It covers highway refunding bills, tax allocation debates, and a flush of lobbying at the statehouse amid talks of new tax laws and gasoline tax reform.
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House
Senate
Iowa
Johnson
Lina County
Leon Powers
January term district court convenes with diverse actions
The January term district court docket lists numerous actions including promissory note cases such as E G Butler v Leonard and Allen Moore v Todd, foreclosure and guardianship matters, estates with executors and guardians approved, and a detailed equity case assignment schedule from January 24 to February 2 with multiple hearings and trials scheduled.
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E. G. Butler
Owen Leonard
Allen Moore
Kenneth Todd
C. FE. Reddin
John Dirks
William Schroeder
Hanken
Fred K. Chandler
F. M. Tudor
Edna Brokens
William H. Symons
Cecil M. Glick
Henry J. Ricklefs
John Henry Ricklefs
Henry Knake
Abner Lacock
Carrie A. Brown
Asa W. Smith
Rhinehart and McLaughlin
Margaret Moyer
Anna Henak
Ernest I. Benedict
John J. Hehir
John A. Hubbard
Mary I. Jarman
Henry Pillard
John M. Carstens
Henry Bailey
Derroit Steenhoek
Joe Strong
Ollie Inman
George Wosoba
F. O. Ellison
Jones County District Court
Wednseday
Monroe
Morrissey
Reddin
Equitable Life
Wilker
Broderson
Andrew
Miller
Kiburz
McCrea
Kohrs
Thompson
Flanigan
Moore
Pashekva
Balichek
Otten
Albery
Leonard
Sackett
Kurt
Arthur O'Rourke
Mary Schoon
Larson
Dutro & Co
Gearhart
Sheffiet
Herman
Mead
Kasper
Andreas & Son
Hempy
Young
Center Jct. Savings Bank
Brady
Cozart
Lefingwell
Cave
Kehoe
Piper Adm
Brickley
Bell
Farmers Mutual Creamery Co
Holst
Hinrichs
General Talking Pictures Corp
Olin Opera House Co
S U S Coaches Spoke At Banquet Monday
The S U S coaches gathered for a Monday banquet with Sacred Heart officials including Captain O Rourke and Swede Matthiessen. Iowa athletic leaders E H Lauer Kentt and Dave Ambruster spoke on academics, golf, and an upcoming March 17 conference swim meet at the Field House. The presentation honored student athletes, with the senior scholarship cup discussed and the banqueters later quizzed informally by attendees.
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Matthiessen
Sacred Heart
Bob McAleer
O'Rourke
J. J. Locher
Iowa
Lauer
Mr. Kentt
Kenit
Dave Ambruster
Iowa Field House
Armbruster
University of Iowa
Francis Merten
Merten
Rollie Williams
Paramount News Cedar Rapids cinema lineup
Eddie Cantor in Roman Scandals plays at the Paramount through Sunday January 28. Counsellor at Law with John Barrymore and Bebe Daniels runs January 29–31. February 1 features Cedar Rapids Community Players three act This One Man with reserved seats 25 cents to 1 dollar. Opening February 2 Janet Gaynor and Lionel Barrymore in Carolina.
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Eddie Cantor
Paramount Theater
Cedar Rapids
Cantor
Law
John Barrymore
Bebe Daniels
Paramount
Janet Gaynor
Lionel Barrymore
Carolina
Adv
Church Services and Schedules Highlights
A period church notices page lists services for St. Matthew's Lutheran St. John’s Lutheran Wayne Zion Lutheran St. Joseph’s and Sacred Heart Catholic parishes with times in German English Mass confessions and district treasury offerings. It also covers Reformed Armin Tendick Methodist Episcopal Congregational Presbyterian and Christian Endeavor events including bake sales father and son banquet and youth program plans.
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Wayne Zion Lutheran
J. Willins
Presbyterian
Wm. J. Grossheim
Jesus
Christian Endeavor
Mildred Wilcox
Mable Harper
Merle Hutton
Jones County Supervisors Proceedings 1933 34 Rearranged
Jones county board meets in Anamosa December 29 1933 to fill vacancies approve domestic animal claims and adopt warrants. January 2 1934 session counts cash and approves bonds and appoints 1934 chairman Shimerda elected chairman after a ballot showing broad support.
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Anamosa
Iowa
Board of Supervisors
Jones County
M. Russell
Matthiessen
Harms
Holst
Shimer
Mattiessen
A. R. McDonald
Center Junction
Gerd Harms
Hake
Shimerda
Leonard Emerson
Viola
Linn County
Cedar County
Revie
John Becker
Jones
Russell
John Matthiessen
E. M. Russell
Jones county to issue 19000 funding bonds for warrants
The Jones county board of supervisors resolves to issue 19000 funding bonds to fund warrants issued for the support of the poor under chapter 267 of the Code. APublic notice is ordered to inform taxpayers ten days before the January 16 1934 meeting in Anamosa Iowa with rights to appeal to the director of the budget.
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Jones County
Iowa
Board of Supervisors
Towa
Court House
Anamosa
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John Jurgensen
Paramount News
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St. John’s Lutheran
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Will Reuter
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Gilbert Blayney
M. Biseni
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Geo, Lawrence
Mercy Hospital
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Meeks
Gertrude M. Norton
Harry Porter
Guy Peck
G. Thomas
H. P. J. Westphal
Ruth Walton
Transpor Caton One
Weber & Ramm
J. F. Waggoner
Freda Welch
G. R. Wilkinson
G. J. Werden
Icounty Recorder's
Cecc
Parad Miller
John Brady
Geo. F. Specht
A. C. McKean
M. D
South Maple Street
D. McCarn & Son
American Title Association
State Title Association
W. H. Null
L. J. Swift
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McNeill
Lows
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D.D
J. G. Schoon
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C. F. Shimanek
Stuhler
Own
Earl H. Deshaw
Stuhler’s
George Albery
Mark
J. E. Bateman
Menticelia
Rip van Winkle
Ment
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