No Lasting Friendships At Democratic Convention
The piece reflects on the 1932 Democratic Convention where Roosevelt secured the nomination over Smith, who left the city in protest. It notes Smith's past influence, McAdoo’s role, and fears over New York’s electoral vote, with commentary on repeal talk and Roosevelt’s jobs program contrasted with a weak lumber market. It also mentions rises in cattle and hog prices and hopes for milk and eggs.
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Gov
al Smith
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Roosevelt
Happy Warrior
Smith
Gov. Smith
California
William G. McAdoo
McAdoo
Texas
Tammany
New York
Manhattan
Herndon
Lincoln
Chicago University Sifts Iowa Rural Conditions
The Chicago university begins a survey of rural conditions in Iowa, noting it can document many issues from its own city vicinity before traveling. The project gathers data on agriculture demographics and living standards to inform broader regional insights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago University
Iowa
Chicago
Know Your Weak Points And Extend Life Lease
Public health notes explain heterophoria or cross-eyedness can raise accident risk. It urges eye exams and careful driving to reduce harm and extend life by becoming a safer driver.
Time to spray the bad weeds in Iowa crops
Iowa State College weed specialist R H Potter urges immediate chemical control of Canada thistles quack grass and other perennials. High soil moisture vigorous growth and thistle buds make this the best year for spraying with chlorates. cautions on handling sodium chlorate fire risk and livestock exposure are noted.
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Iowa
Canada
R. H. Potter
Iowa State College
Porter
Inventor From Fostoria Promises Auto Window Opener
Paul Winkelman, a 20 year old from Fostoria Clay county, holds patents pending in Washington for an automatic car window opener and closer operated by a dashboard button. The device uses a concealed cylinder and vacuum to raise and lower windows and could change automobile design. Harold Stuhmiller of Spencer, jailed for drunkenness, escaped by forcing open the jail door and taking tools, a fourth Clay county jail breakout in history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Winkelman
Fostoria
Clay County
Washington
Harold Stuhmiller
Spencer
Stuhmiller
Iowa Health Records Show Disease Decline in Early 1932
In the first quarter of 1932 Iowa saw a nearly 40 percent drop in nine communicable diseases reported to the state health department. Total cases fell from 3,998 in early 1931 to 2,406 in 1932, with large declines in meningitis chickenpox measles scarlet fever poliomyelitis and smallpox. Diphtheria typhoid fever and whooping cough rose modestly, underscoring the need for vaccination and quarantine measures.
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Iowa
First Ballot Not Always Winner at Democratic Conventions
Breakdown of Democratic National Convention ballot reversals shows leaders on the first ballot often fail to secure the nomination. Examples include 1896 Bland, 1908 Bryan, 1912 Clark, 1920 McAdoo, and 1924 McAdoo with shifts to Bryan, Cox, Davis, Davis respectively, plus acclamations in several years.
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Richard Bland
Bryan
Champ Clark
Woodrow Wilson
William G. McAdoo
James M. Cox
Ohio
John W. Davis
Bland
Parker
Hearst
Gray
Clark
Wilson
McAdoo
Cox
Ath
Smith
Davis
George
Roosevelt
Inwood Oddity and Oxen Aid for Parades
Inwood in Lyon county reports a mouse removed from a horse nostril using pliers after the animal showed distress. Clarence Holland and helper Paul Reimers observed the incident. Barry F. Halden of Chariton offers a team of oxen for political parades with a Parlor slogan Pull to Victory and can supply a band wagon for candidates.
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Inwood
Lyon County
Clarence Holland
Paul Reimers
John M. Crandall
Beldina
Barry F. Halden
Chariton
Lucas County
Mr. Halden
Old Negative From 1912 Showcases 20 Year Photo
A Pocahontas studio reports printing a 20 year old negative from 1912 found in a residence attic. The Eastman company is asked to verify the record claim. In Algona a youth posing as deaf and dumb was arrested for soliciting donations after false references. A doctor confirmed he could hear and likely talk. he was jailed for vagrancy. Cutworms ruined 20 acres of corn near Waverly in two days, a new speed record for crop destruction.
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Pocahontas
Pocahontas County
The
Eastman Company 50
Algona
Kossuth
Chris Hagemann
Waverly
Bremer County
Hagemann
Mississippi Valley Spiritualistic Encampment at Mount Pleasant Park
The 50th annual encampment of the Mississippi Valley Spiritualistic Association opens at Mount Pleasant park in Clinton county. From July 17 for six weeks, mediums and clairvoyants will conduct table rapping ghost writing and seances while daily lectures cover recalling dead voices and communicating with the next world. Spiritualists from about a dozen states are expected to attend.
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Clinton
Clinton County
Mississippi Valley Spiritualistic Association
Mount Pleasant Park
Clinton Camp
Patents for a Stock Watering Pump by Frans Osse
Frans Osse of Sheldon in O Brien county has secured a patent for a stock watering device. The invention uses pumping operated by the approaching stock to dispense water efficiently at the watering trough.
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Frans Osse
Sheldon
O'Brien County
Army worm outbreak reaches Iowa farms
Adams county reports army worm damage in rye and corn fields, with a 10 acre rye patch stripped and heads eaten. Corning paper shows live worms in a display jar, while west Iowa farms face ongoing pest losses this year.
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Adams County
Iowa
Corning
Art Colgan
Local Mechanic Builds Miniature Electric Train
M. and Lundell, a mechanic at Ode bolt in Sac county, completed a miniature electric train praised as a perfect model in detail and proportion. Lundell made every part himself except the drive wheels. the electrical mechanism is delicate and took years to complete, his second such model built in spare time.
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M. &. Lundell
Odebolt
Sac County
Paul Wagner
Lundell
Mr. Lundell
Veterans Parade Marks Iowa G A R Encampment in Council Bluffs
A Civil War veteran parade in Council Bluffs drew 43 veterans. 86 registered overall with half marching. Fort Madison won next year’s encampment. A Wa verly fishing accident left William Wehrmacher drenched after cafe workers dumped soapy water from a dishpan. Albia thieves stole a rug from an unoccupied Monroe county residence during a move.
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Iowa
Waverly
Bremer County
J. F. Grawe
William Wehrmacher
Cedar River
Albia
Monroe County
Stray German Shepherd Dies After Cedar Rapids Service
Kara the churchgoing police dog dies at Cedar Rapids. The animal, loyal to Rev. R J Campbell, attended Our Lady of Grace services daily for five years and was present at the funeral, described with tender respect. A Tama County reflection notes three unemployed men jailed briefly for fishing without a license and plotting escape.
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Kara
Cedar Rapids
Kura
R. J. Campbell
Episcopal Church of Our Lady of Grace
John Hynek
Tama
Tama County
Texas
Montana
Lake Cherry
Mr. Hynek
Financial statement of school district receipts and payments
A true statement of receipts and claims paid by the school district for the period July 1, 1931 to June 30, 1932. It lists numerous vendors and suppliers including publishers, equipment firms, paper companies, typewriter and office supply firms, utilities, and professional services under the General Fund. The long roster names many companies and individuals associated with the district's expenditures.
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Empire
Educational Music Bureau
Employer's Mutual Casualty
Paper Co
Fischer, Carl Inc
Fitzpatrick Co
Franklin Equipment Co
Ferring, F. W
Frye Mig
Funk & ‘Wagna Vee Grimes
A. B
AME CO
Johnson Service Co
Kay
F Adgams CO
Abel
B. E. Bath
Louis G
Bender
T. P
Cady, C. F. Co
Compton
F. E. Co
Columbia University Cropp Bros
Corbett, Royalse
C. R. Typewriter Sales Co
Denoyer Geppert Co
Drew, Frank H. Co
Eclipse Lumber Co
Holly School Supply Co
Houghton Mifflin Co
Hock
W. E. Town Electric Co
Town News Co
Ideal Service Co
Iverson
L. A
International Tim Kem-O-Lene Kleaner Co
Kewanee Roiler Works
Keystone Envelope Co
Klipto Loose-Leaf Co
Locher Bros
Locher
J. J
Latta
J. S
Metropolitan Supply McNeill
Arte Press
Nicewander
J. L
Orcutt
G. Hope
Penrod, Jorden & Co
Peterson
Joe
Palmer
C. A
Practical Drawing Co
Popular Science Monthly
Ricklefs, E
Od Renk Bros
Row, Peterson & Co
Ricklefs Dry Goods Co
Roberts
B. C
Rand, McNally Co
Rogers
E. J
Woellert
Monticello Independent School District Receipts and Disbursements
The Monticello Iowa school district reports general fund and schoolhouse fund receipts and disbursements. Totals show current year receipts 91 138 13 and 16 615 17 for schoolhouse, with on hand balances 37 214 33 and 1 543 61 respectively. Legal certification by Secretary Chas M Luett and notary C E Fothergill.
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State of
Iowa
Jones County
Independent
Monticello
Chas. M. Luett
Insect Pest Surge Tied to Mild Winters at Iowa State College
Entomologists at Towa State College attribute heavy pest infestations across numerous species to milder winters in the past two seasons. The finding implicates warmer temperatures in sustaining insect populations and complicating control efforts.
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Towa State College
Monticelie State Bank Publishes Extended Hours
The Monticelie State Bank announces its founding office hours from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily, inviting customers to conduct transactions outside traditional hours.
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Monticelie State Bank
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Woodbury County
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Knoxville
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Turtle
M. J. Shelstad
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Carroll County
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Greene County
Butler County
Vernon Vierth
Financial Statement
Independent School District of
General Fund
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Kaate
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Monticello State Bank
Reneeenynee
A. G. Hanken
Dr. Elwyn Patterson
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Stuhler’s
Iona
W. H. Null
J. W. Dorsee
C. A. Deoxmse
Doxsee & Doxsee Attorneye At Law
Town
George Albery
District Court of
Alma Stevens Jackson
Kenneth B. Jackson
eniAé
Anamosa
Marvin C. Levsen
District Court
Ervin E. Reed
A. D
Gwendolen Reed
Executrix
Doxsee
Matthiessen Auto & Supply Co
A. M. Maurice
Lovell
L. J. Swift
Burrichter Building
J. G. Schoon
Monticello, Iowa
Mark
Stock
J. E. Bateman
Menticelie
Anata Aly Ad Yaa
Rae Revere
U. S
City of Monticello
State Bank
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