Wallie and ex king wed defies church state power
The piece discusses marriage of Wallie to the resigned king defying Britain’s church and government, noting ministers disobeyed orders to marry them and mixed public reaction. It also covers Kansas City election frauds with Judge Reeves sentencing five more ring members and potential further indictments, and critiques the president’s continued government borrowing.
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Wallie
England
America
Duke
Great Britain
Wally
Kansas City
Rockefeller Dies in Florida at 97 Some Recalled as Richest Man
The death of John D. Rockefeller in Florida marks the end of a long, influential career. Once feared as a ruthless magnate of Standard Oil, he mellowed with age and became known for philanthropy, endowing scores of institutions and charities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux City Journal
Florida
John D. Rockefeller
Fort
Rockefeller
Standard Oil Company
United States
Worn out by a morning of chores and calls
Nellie Webb recalls a bustling morning where she cooks, cleans, mends, polishes, and coordinates calls and plans. Her husband jokes that such a schedule would land him in a psychiatric ward if he had to endure it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nellie Webb
Atchison Globe
Nazi Vatican Rift Deepens Europe Uncertainty
Dubuque report notes the Nazi drive to control youth education intensifies the Vatican crisis. Hitler’s May Day address warned against old foes as the regime seeks to train all children, with the Mundelein speech cited to justify severing ties.
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Dubuque
New
Boy’s witty remark at dinner with professor travels far
A young boy at a professor’s home is pressed about politeness. He confesses a forked mishap with meat slipping to the floor and quickly excuses it by saying, That’s always the way with tough meat. The exchange reveals the boy’s quick, humorous defense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Science Monitor
Automobile Death Rate Questioned In National View
A Boone News-Republican editorial argues that high car fatality numbers do not prove Americans value life, reflecting on safety and policy implications across the nation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boone News-Republican
Neutrality debate and looming risk to U S policy
The Sioux City Journal surveys the neutrality act amid wartime tension. Experts question safeguards and warn that deterring belligerents from cutting off vital imports could draw the United States into conflict. A senator notes neutrality limits may still invite war and balance power remains a factor.
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Sioux City Journal
United States
America
River Town Rivalries Before the Civil War
The river towns Keokuk Davenport Fort Madison Dubuque Muscatine and Burlington competed for regional primacy. By 1840 Dubuque and Burlington vied for dominance, Davenport ranked third and Keokuk was trailing. By 1860 Dubuque led with 13 000 people, Davenport 11 136, Keokuk 8 136, Burlington 6 706, Muscatine 5 324, while Fort Madison fell to ninth as the era of fierce local pride waned with wider state interests.
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Keokuk
Davenport
Fort Madison
Dubuque
Muscatine
Burlington
Marie Haefner
the Palimpsest
New York
London
Voters wary of Lewis lookalike in presidential race
In a Webster City Freeman-Journal opinion, John L. Lewis is likened to Mussolini in bulldog mien and dictatorial air. The piece argues voters would not elect such a figure to the presidency despite occasional foolishness among the electorate.
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Webster City
Freeman-Journal
White House
John L. Lewis
Mussolini
Lewis
Old Bill McAdoo Endorses 15-Member Supreme Court
Ackley World Journal notes McAdoo, long presumed dead, suddenly voices support for a 15 member supreme court. The column questions age limits and mocks McAdoo's fitness, suggesting he is in his dotage. The piece comments on nerves, age, and political stance with satirical tone.
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Ackley World-Journal
Bill McAdoo
Lazarus
Supreme Court
McAdoo
Why Enforcement Is Difficult
Northwood Anchor argues that drunks should be forced to sweep streets in uniforms to advertise their crime but doubts enforcement. It notes public psychology, where citizens demand officers catch the criminal yet resist harsher penalties and reprieves.
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Northwood
Good health valued as asset beyond riches and power
An Argus Leader reflection notes health as a priceless asset rivaling wealth. It contrasts how many neglect health while chasing money and cites a Wall Street Journal citation on choosing health over riches. A Sunday school joke ends with Johnny preferring not to go to Heaven if the crowd goes.
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Sioux Falls
Wall Street Journal
Johnny
Utterly Impossible Council Bluffs Nonpareil statement
A brief opinion in the news column argues that legislation and court decisions cannot create employers who will hire workers without profit. The piece reflects economic frustration about employment incentives and labor demand.
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Kingdom Come
The Gardener by Helen Hixon
A poem from Helen Hixon reflects a gardener leaning on his hoe surveying rows of crops. The verse expresses faith in work begun and the harmony between person and earth, rain, and sun.
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Helen Hixon
Christian Science Monitor
Real Estate Transfers in Jones County Iowa Listings
Multiple transfers show George E Rickels and Meta transferring to Ed Folkers, James Remley and Lucy to Rose Ernst, Henry Eichhorn sheriff deed to First Trust Bank, Mike Rushford to Herbie LaBarge, Louise Langschwager and others to Kate Switzer, and more including bids for lots, sewer rights, and easements across Anamosa and Olin areas in 84-4 and 83-3 tracts with nominal sums and conditions noted. More entries include Willard Yeoman, Edward Biggart, and others, detailing parcels, easements, and minor payments in 1.00 dollar ranges.
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James E. Remley
Lucy T
Rose Ernst
Shaw
Henry Eichhorn
Jones County
Towa
First Trust Joint Stock Land Bank of Chicago
Sher
Walnut Fork
Olin
Comata
Mike Rushford
Herbie LaBarge
Robert Mercer
Mercer
Wapsipinicon
Sec 6
Railrroad
Anamosa Independent School District
Louise Langschwager
Ida Miller
Ivan D
Vanita Laufer
Herbert H
Kate E. Switzer
Smith’s
George W
Monticello
William J. Fisher
Mabel E
Edward E. Biggart
Fern Biggart
Sagan
Anamosa
Guy B. Macomber
Faithe A. Macomber
Cronkhite
D. R. Carpenter
Helena Strickel
Charlene Strickel
R. W
R. W. Tibbitts
East Anamosa
W. S. Barker
Cedar Street
Kimball
Webster’s
Huber
Division Streets
Harold H. Hartman
Ethel
Maud Hartman
Nw Mw
Five Celestine Popes and Iowa Electric Franchise Petition
Notice to citizens of Jones county that Iowa Electric Company seeks a franchise to erect and operate electric lines across public lands highways streams and private lands in parts of Jones county Iowa. Hearing set for June 22 1937 at Des Moines with objections due five days prior. Secretary J os Lynch signs on behalf of the Board.
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Board of Railroad Commissioners
Jones County
Iowa Electric Company
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
State of
the &Th P.m
Des Moines
Administrators with Will Annexed Appointed in Jones County
Public notice states the district court of Jones County Iowa has appointed administrators with will annexed for the estate of E. J. Farley deceased. Creditors must file claims with the clerk sworn and timely for probate. Notifies all persons owing the estate to prepare their accounts.
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District Court
Jones County
State of
Iowa
E. J. Farley
Frank Kennedy
Anamosa
Monticello State Bank
E. W. Brashaw
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