Iowa Republicans call for American Way at centennial fair
Hon. I J Dickinson as keynote at Iowa state conventionJuly 15 urged voters to choose the American Way in November criticizing New Deal policies and urging repeal of federal overreach. He argued Republicans defend liberty, checks and balances and oppose dictatorship while praising Iowa progress and the centennial fair exhibits.
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United States
Iowa
Dickinson
Thomas Jefferson
Earl Browder
Fred Hague
Harry Hopkins
Harold Ickes
Washington
Towa
America
Roosevelt drives to shape politics for next two years
The article argues President Roosevelt aims to control Congress and the 1940 national convention through campaigning for favorites in key senatorial contests and state campaigns. It warns of a lasting impact of New Deal policies beyond his presidency and notes opposition within his party.
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Sioux City
White House
Congress
Roosevelt
Labor Perkins
England
Mr. Roosevelt
Secretary Perkins
Supreme Court
Garner
United States Senate
Senator Barkley
Kentucky
Thomas
Oklahoma
McAdoo
California
Barkley
Ohio
Glass
Byrd
Clark
Gillette
Burke
How Times Change In Campaign Tactics And Newsroom Tech
The piece contrasts a modern campaign uses of automobile loudspeakers to reach towns in a day with older methods of travel and speaking. It also notes debates over automatic tabulators in state offices, and argues newspapers now employ far more workers due to advanced machinery and expanded news production.
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Adair Co. Free Press
Podunk
Cracky
Anamosa Journal
Cascade Pioneer
Anamosa Eureka
Pioneer
A Roosevelt Son Profits From White House Ties in Texas
A critical column accuses the Roosevelt family of exploiting the presidency as a source of income. It notes a Roosevelt son thriving in Texas radio, a son-in-law becoming a publisher after marriage, and Jimmy Roosevelt earning up to two million dollars from his father’s position, predicting voter backlash in rural areas.
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Anamosa Journal
White House
Washington
Roosevelt
Texas
United States
Jimmy
Verdict Delivered After Public Fight Between Vernon and Goodwin
In a jury trial the two men Vernon and Goodwin faced trial with both pleading not guilty and claiming self defense. The jury announced a verdict after hearing the facts including weapons found on each man and their heated public fight. The jurors reportedly would have paid $1 per man to witness the melee.
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Wall Street Journal
Vernon
Goodwin
Iowa Republicans nominate Hickenlooper for lieutenant governor
Last Friday the Iowa Republican party nominated Bourke D. Hickenlooper of Cedar Rapids for lieutenant governor. He is described as a strong candidate in whom many Iowa Republicans have great faith and who will likely receive broad voter support.
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Iowa
Bourke D. Hickenlooper
Cedar Rapids
Hickenlooper
True Sportsmanship in Cedar River Pike Release
John W. Tobin of Vinton reports a Cedar River pike caught by farmer Ralph Stainbrook was kept alive in a watering tank until spring. The fish, over 20 inches, was found full of eggs and returned to the river to spawn rather than be eaten, a act praised as true sportsmanship.
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Davenport Democrat
Town Conservation Commission
John W. Tobin
Vinton
Ralph Stainbrook
Cedar River
Stainbrook
Why Shoemaker Questions Crop Curtailment Policy
Minneapolis Journal notes former Congressman Shoemaker in Pipestone asked why crop curtailment occurs in Minnesota while billions are spent to till arid western lands. The piece labels him a former wild man and questions his stance on liberal or progressive policies. It ends by asking for a direct answer to his own question.
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Minneapolis Journal
Shoemaker
Pipestone
Minnesota
Congress
Who Are Foreigners? Foreigner Firecracker Incident
A Christian Science Monitor report recalls a San Francisco Chinatown firecracker ban on Americans. A reporter, seeking photos of a Chinese girl with firecrackers, demanded them in a store and was told, We do not sell firecrackers to foreigners. The scene mirrors a Chicago World's Fair exchange with a visiting Indian chief.
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Christian Science Monitor
San Francisco
Chinatown
Jimmy Roosevelt urged to stay quiet on private fortune story
The statement argues Jimmy Roosevelt resents coverage of his wealth and insurance business and should let the public forget. It claims 50 strong pieces of evidence against him and warns that his statements would fuel the flames rather than help.
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Atlantic News-Telegraph
Jimmy Roosevelt
Delightful holi day quote from Hutchins dialog
Christian Science Monitor quotes Hutchins praising a holiday with no regular meal hours no extra bath charges and unlimited food with fruit. The exchange ends with a humorous note about staying home and asking where the person went.
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Christian Science Monitor
Hutchins
Scrutiny Urged Over Influence Peddling Claims
The Mason City Globe Gazette urges scrutiny of entities attempting to buy influence by purchasing insurance from a president's son, arguing scrutiny should extend to the president's son alongside the companies involved.
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Mason City Globe Gazette
Snapshot Guild At The Circus
The article urges readers to bring a camera to circuses for lively outside shots of midway life. It notes subjects like barkers tents prizes and children and warns indoor lighting is poor for photos. It suggests capturing parade moments and casual scenes while being polite to circus staff.
Iowans Progress in Fight Against Syphilis
The Iowa Department of Health will continue its syphilis control program with five actions: locate cases, ensure treatment, identify and curb infection sources, prevent congenital syphilis through premarital and maternal testing, and educate the public. Civic groups, newspapers, and radio aid outreach as the campaign aims to trace, test, treat, and teach, lifting the taboo and advancing public health.
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Towa
Iowa State Department of Health
Thomas Parran
United States Public Health Service
State Health Department
Iowa
Iowa City
Chance of a Lifetime Boston Post Bite List Joke
A Boston Post item recounts a prominent businessman bitten by a mad dog. He is rushed for Pasteur treatment while doctors prepare serum. As officials prep the antidote the patient jokes he will bite a long list of people if he goes mad.
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Boston Post
Pasteur
Fill Her Up Montreal Star
A village post office opened in a grocer’s shop but daily mail delays prompted the grocer to refuse sending the bag until it was full, declaring the time wasted until the letters arrive.
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Montreal Star
Patriotic Service Raises Stand Against Soviet Influence
A Davenport Times note says the American Legion's firm stance against sovietism, professorial or other forms, will strengthen the organization by highlighting its ongoing service to sound American values.
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Patriotic Service
Davenport Times
American Legion
Barbara Hutton Buys European Nobility Amid Fortune Strains
Barbara Hutton continues to purchase European nobility while observers warn that her vast wealth may be stretched to manageable proportions as spending continues.
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Council
Barbara Hutton
He's No Thief Says Gertrude About Sister's Johnnie
Gertrude breaks a long silence to tell Ellen that Johnnie has been taking from her Robert, accusing him of theft. The revelation follows a period of quiet visits and unsettled family tensions.
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Gertrude
Ellen
Johnnie
Robert
Understanding of property in a child taught gently
Ellen debates with Elles over Johnnie six year old's grasp of ownership. The child has not learned mine and yours yet, so drill the concept by removing items not his and explaining why. Avoid emotion and praise clear, calm guidance as the lesson continues. Oskaloosa Herald notes 81 air deaths in five months versus auto deaths in 19 hours.
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Elles
Johnnie
Lear Property Rights
Ellen
Lsten
Oskaloosa Herald
Monticello Council Adopts Claims For July 5 1938
Monticello Iowa council met with all members present and approved a resolution to allow and pay listed city claims. Names include O Howland for weed cutting 22.20 and Merle Hutton for meter reading 15.75 plus labor entries for R Tuetken and Ambuehl.
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Monticello
Iowa
Howland
R. Tuetken
Merle Hutton
Oea
Ambuehl
Budget actions and ordinances approved by the city council
The city council adopted a 1939 budget with a total expenditure list and set August 1 1938 for a budget hearing. It passed ordinance 77 establishing school zones and penalties and ordinance 78 prohibiting moving railroad cars into the city. It also granted a beer permit to Frank Nowadzky and authorized water main work and a road maintenance agreement with the Iowa State Highway Commission. The council adjourned with F D McLaughlin as mayor and Ray Echternacht as city clerk.
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H. Kraft
B. Starks
GL. Taylor
R. Tuetken
J. Schneider
Wm. Sawyer
Merle Hutton
Jesus
Fair Board
J. Chapman
W. G. Schoon
Roy Pearson
Board of Assessment and
Re View
Leslie Reade
Re- Bell Telephone Co
Ray Echternacht
Iowa Electric Co
Monticello ‘Band
Brashaw
Graves
Keyes
Netcott
Shelley
Darley Co
Skelley
Ayesin
Frank Nowadzky
Ninth Street
Maple Street
Iowa State Highway Commission
Public notice of executrix for Fred Matthiessen estate
The undersigned Barbara M. Matthiessen is appointed executrix of the estate of Fred Matthiessen deceased by the district court of Jones county Iowa. All persons with claims must file sworn statements with the court clerk within statutory time and those owing the estate should pay promptly to avoid costs. Dated Anamosa Iowa June 27 1938. Doxsee Coxsee Helserman attorneys for estate.
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District Court
Jones County
State of
Iowa
Fred Matthiessen
Anamosa
A. D
Barbara M. Matthiessen
Doxsee, Coxsee & Helserman
Charles H. Henrichs
W. A. Hicks
Fannie Hicks
Executrix
Coxsee, Coxsee & Heiserman
John Jacob Buol
Elizabeth
Buos
Milner
Notice of Will Probate in Jones County Iowa
Notice states the Iowa district court in Jones County will probate the will and codicils of H A Toenjes deceased. A hearing and final proof are scheduled for August 1 1988 at 10:00 am. The notice requests all persons to appear and contest if needed.
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Iowa
State of
Jones County
Suly
H. A. Toenjes
Said County
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Lowell Bivez
Main Street
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J. W. Doxsee ©. A. da Doxsee
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Attorneys At Law
Lovell
Monticello, Iowa
C. F. Shimanek
Stuhler
Owa
McCarn Abstract and Title Co
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W. H. Null
Life and Fire Insurance
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L. J. Swift
George Albery Montipello
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