Primary woes and kidnapping debate color 1938 Iowa page
The piece critiques the 1938 primary system as costly and divisive, praising the old convention method and urging reform. It also reports the solved kidnapping of James Bailey Cash Jr and calls for stronger federal penalties to deter future abductions. It covers soil conservation efforts urged by R H Musser in Clarinda and notes erosion risks in Iowa farmland.
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James Bailey Cash, Jr
Federal Bureau of Investigation
America
Peer Levine
Towans
Clarinda
R. H. Musser
Social Conservation Service
Musser
Iowa
What's the Answer Now Republicans Say Wins in Key States
In Pennsylvania and Iowa last week Republicans outvoted Democrats in primaries. Iowa totals show 237,543 Republican votes to 147,023 Democratic, while Pennsylvania results imply GOP strength could swing November races. Republican leaders predict a return to the G O P in both states as debates about turnout and loyalty continue.
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Sioux City Journal
Pennsylvania
Judge James
Pinchot
Keystone
Iowa
Mominasion
Nui Vnevo
Gillette-Wesrin
Senevor Dickinson
Thurston
Eppalt Lab
pEerty
Sipe
Simami
Cempers
Des Moines
Old Rock
Town
Deranged patron shoots Brooklyn cafe keeper over alleged poisoned coffee
The New York Herald Tribune reports a Brooklyn restaurant keeper shot Sunday by a customer who claimed his coffee was poisoned. The piece argues such incidents reflect individual derangement, while noting coffee quality often varies widely and poor brews harm patrons and reputations alike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Herald-Tribune
Brooklyn
New York
First Tenant Farmer Faces 3 Percent Aid Plan
Iowa's first tenant farmer enters a session on 145 acres next Friday under the new federal aid law. Forty years to complete payments at 3 percent interest appears alluring, yet annual installments total $417 requiring steady management to meet. The obligation argues against lazy or incompetent entrants.
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Marshalltown
Iowa
Discourage Thievery by Locking Vehicle Accessories
A vintage advisory urges securing spare tires and car accessories with locks or fastenings to prevent theft and potential higher theft insurance costs. It notes that unlocked tires invite removal and that locking doors is prudent.
Relief at home, Kraschel says relief problem should stay local
Gov. Kraschel argues the relief problem is best solved locally to reduce costs, speed up aid, and curb political graft, asserting that closer handling yields efficiency and promptness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheldon
Gov. Kraschel
Kill The Flies And Save Possible Ill Health
Swatting flies won t end the battle against winged pests. Preparedness and control measures stop fly breeding and reduce disease transmission. Remove breeding material, kill maggots, and trap adults. Use tight pit storage for manure in cities and cover kitchen waste. Regular disposal and fly proof outside toilets are urged. Iowa state college entomologists cite daily manure removal and stratified stacking with straw to burn maggots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Iowa State College
Barton addresses business on political program shift
Bruce Barton a Republican congressman urges business leaders to shape policy around four points including recognizing Old Deal mistakes and wealth redistribution. He argues government tops all nations and future business leaders must work with government to tackle political social issues. Dolly Gray’s ballot nickname noted, others unnamed.
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Algona Upper
Des Moines
Bruce Barton
Congress
Barton
Sex Education in the Home pamphlet outline
A Public Health Service pamphlet argues sex education reduces disease and suffering by replacing ignorance with accurate information. It urges parents to begin at home as children ask about life origins, progressing gradually through the years toward adulthood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa State Department of Health
Des Moines Street
Des Moines
Iowa
United States Public Health Service
Assessing the American electorate and federal relief
The piece argues voters distrust federal grants and fear relief funds becoming campaign tools. It cites WPA abuse charges in Kentucky and Administrator Hopkins' Iowa primary interference as signals of untoward influence. It ends with a verse by Harrison Smith Morris reflecting on promises and the passing of novelty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Science Monitor
Probare
Congress
Kentucky
Hopkins
Iowa
Roosevelt
End Route American Boy Department Store Tale
A department store hires an efficiency expert who moves departments daily between floors. After three weeks a customer asks where the nation department is. The floor walker replies that if she waits a few minutes she will likely see it go by.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nation
Lundeen Urges Yet Another Minnesota Party Wave
Davenport Democrat reports Representative Lundeen of Minnesota calling for a new party. He waves his arms vigorously and questions if he can outpace Wisconsin's governor, signaling renewed third-party push.
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Davenport
Lundeen
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Wanted: Man for All-Purpose Household Work
A woman seeks a man to perform coals, fire, snow, lawn, flowers, child care, chores, errands, and all hard work around the home. The clerk replies the paper does not accept matrimonial ads. Also noted: supreme court may not survive after ruling on intercollegiate football. Edinburgh sea front to be blacked out for air raid rehearsal.
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Council Bluffs
Supreme Court
Edinburgh
Scotland
Firth of Forth
Monticello Adopts City Bills in June 1938 Meeting
Monticello Iowa council met with all members present and approved a detailed list of city claims for payment across multiple funds. The session also authorized cigarette and beer permits, curb box cleaning, and adjourned after formal actions and attestations by the mayor and city clerk.
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Monticello
Iowa
Monticello Bank
R. Tuetken
I. H. Schneider
Wm. Sawyer
Merle Hutton
M. St. BP
A. Hackbarth
Jerald Locher
J. McDonough
Lee Bartlett
A. Marugg
D. Day
Wm. Cassidy
John Chapman
St. Anthony
Police
Matthiessen Auto Co
Poppa One
C. Ritchie
Kaiser & Blair Inc
Roy Pearson
Wm. Null
Clark Bros. Tires
Leslie Reade
Brader
Monticello Xpress
Matt Parrott's
A. J. HB. McNeill
Addressograph Co
Pittsboro Equitable Co
Starks
Brashaw
Graves
Keyes
Netcott
Shelley
Goudy
Griffith’s Cafe
Fred J. Kay
Maurice Maire
Yousse
W. H. Shaffer
Water Department
Iowa Voters Warn Against Outside Interference in Elections
The article asserts that voters will not tolerate meddling by the President or his son Jimmie and unnamed advisers. It notes Iowa men are capable of independent judgment and that the President's party initially held Town but lost influence due to bossing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
La Follette Third Party Fails to Electrify Nation
The La Follette movement fails to energize voters as Gov Phil anticipated. Third party records fade like morning dew, leaving only a fleeting spotlight on a few leaders. The era proves the nation remains firmly two party and voters resist side shows.
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Iroquois
la Follette
Phil
Estate of Katherine Drees Lanigan Appoints Ancillary Administrator
District Court of Jones County Iowa appoints an Ancillary Administrator for Katherine Drees Lanigan deceased. Creditors must file claims with the court clerk sworn to and interested parties must promptly pay amounts owed to the estate.
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District Court
Jones County
State of
Iowa
J. T. Lanigan
Anamosa
Monticello State Bank
Coxsee, Coxsee & Heiserman
Katherine Drees Lanigan
Hoag Duster Company Dissolved and Wound Up
Public notice states that on February 26 1938 a stockholders meeting adopted a resolution renaming Hoag Duster Company of Monticello Iowa to The Hoag Company and dissolving the company as of February 28 1938 at midnight. Dated Monticello Iowa May 23 1938 signed by R C Hoag president and L R Hoag secretary with Coxsee Helserman as attorneys.
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Hoag Duster Company
Monticello
Iowa
Hoag Company
R. C. Hoag
L. R. Hoag
Coxsee, Coxsee, & Heiserman
Hoag Duster Company Incorporation Renewal Noted
Notice records the renewal of The Hoag Duster Company later renamed The Hoag Company of Monticello Iowa. It lists authorized capital of 45000 dollars, business in feathers and dusters, and a three plus member board with R C Hoag as president.
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Hoag Duster Company
Monticello
Iowa
Hoag Company
Secretary of the State For
Secretary of State
Jones County
Corporation c
R. C. Hoag
J. EB. Hoag
L. R. Hoag
E. M. Hoag
Los Angeles
California
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J. W. Corsee Co
A. Dorsee
Iowa Newspapers, Inc
Charles Balaban
Camden
N. J
Balaban
Yorkship Public
Robert Fell
Oskaloosa Herald
Mr. Gray
Harrison Smith Morris
Council Proceedings
F. D. McLaughlin
Attest, Ray Echternacht
Mason City Globe-Gazette
Doxsee
Doxsee & Helserman
L. E. Hoag
A. M. Maurice
Main Street
W. H. Null
L. J. Swift
George Albery Monticello
Portottios
W. E. Tuetken Bankers Life Man Meanticelle
J. W. Dozses ©. A. Dens
Heteurman
Doxsee, Doxese & Heiserman
Attorneys At Law
Lovell
Monticello, Iowa
C. F. Shimanek
McCarn Abstract and Title Co
Anamoba
Mark
J. E. Bateman
Moenticcile
McCall's Magazine
Pictorial Review
Woman's World
Good Stories
Farm Journal
the Express
All Siz
Jones
Dubuque
Delaware
Linn
U.S
Eas
McCall Magazine
Pictoral Review
Woman’s World
Farm Journal Express
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