Lawyers in Iowa Struggle to Start Practice amid Rising Costs
The piece argues there are fewer lawyers in the state now than fifty years ago due to deaths and removals, high office costs, and expensive legal libraries. It notes many lawyers avoid small cases, rely on estates and business advice for income, and face heavy book prices and rising expenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jews State Bar Association
Feneral Nas & Petersure
Thost
Mano
Sears
Iowa
Hoover humanitarianism rarely publicized in postwar era
The article notes Herbert Hoover’s humanitarian work after World War I with limited public awareness and little emphasis from Hoover himself. It mentions U S aid efforts in Europe, the role of American volunteers, and critiques by wartime writers of German policy, referencing postwar relief plans and cultural discussions surrounding aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert Hoover
Gertineny
Henee
Europe
Dr Cocy Marsh on women’s roles and adulthood
Indianapolis note recounts Dr. Cocy Marsh former George Washington University psychology professor arguing women have been coddled too long. He suggests rough treatment might foster intellectual and emotional adulthood and mocks women’s past achievements, criticizing influence of wealth and politics while making provocative comparisons and names.
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Indianapolis News
Cocy Marsh
George Washington University
Sanpho
Marsh
Garling Precious Angel
Cuyie
Iz ing the candidates and the urban rural democracy contrast
A fragmented editorial discusses how urban democratic ideals contrast with rural democracy. It argues a New Yorker, never west of the Hudson, embodies urban industrial democracy yet questions suitability for rural governance.
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Lee Ofaimary
Ms Pelt
Hudson
Vlove
Sctess
State Judicial Convention Called for Cedar Rapids
Willis Stern of the state central committee issued formal calls for the Republican State judicial convention to meet in Cedar Rapids on July 23. Four Iowa Supreme Court judges Stevens Wagner Kendig and Evans, whose terms expire, are expected to be renominated without opposition.
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Cedar Rapids
Willis Stern
State Central Committee
Iowa Supreme Court
Stevens
Wagner
Kendig
Evans
When The Flag Goes By in Needlecraft
The piece reflects on what the flag represents through verses by Betsy Ross, the Revolution, and Civil War echoes. It ties red white and blue to sacrifice patriotism and nationhood across historical imagery and distant battles.
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B. ¥. Williams
Needlecraft
Betsy Ross
Methodist Conference Opposes Compulsory School Training
Kansas City Times notes debates in the Methodist General Conference over compulsory military training in schools. It argues for a reserve system with officer training, asserting a large peace army is unlikely and highlighting current force sizes and the need to prepare educated youths to defend the nation if needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Methodist General Conference
United States
Mexico
Czechoslovakia
Japan
Spain
Congress
Naeus
Hoover campaign loom and commerce plan unveiled
Fragmentary OCR text hints at a Hoover campaign push with a proposed commerce program. Mentions leadership, advancement, and a new plan to present while focusing on economic themes. Specific names, dates, or places are unclear.
Despatch: Mr Cool 7 IS the talk of Washington
The White House breakfast scene with Vice President Dawes and Senator Watson of Indiana sparked a light moment. Presidents quipped about a Prince Albert coat and straw hat, provoking laughter across Washington and leaving Watson amused while Dawes sought a biting reply. The gag drew comparisons to Tolstoy and Dostoyevsky as a humorous highlight.
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Cool
Washington
White House
Dawes
Watson
Indiana
District of Columbia
Coolidge
Lane
Farm dollar gains buying power as farm prices rise
Figures from the American Press association through Prairie Farmers show the farmer's dollar at about 95 cents in purchasing power. Prices for fruits vegetables and grains lead gains while hogs and cattle show stability with a seasonal uptick possible as summer inbound.
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American Press Association
Prairie Farmers Weekly Agricultural Review
Bureau of Agricultural Economics
Fed
Chicago
United States Department of Agriculture
Alimony, perjury, and a clockwork joke column
A garbled reader note presents alimony delays and a court exchange on testimony as prisoners discuss pretexts for abuse and a Scottish gift. The piece ends with obituary lines for Mrs Rachel Miller widow of Clarence L Miller, noting her age and Cedar Rapids home.
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Rachel Miller
Clarence L. Miller
Edward S. Holt
John L. Miller
The
Gazette Company
Cedar Rapids
Jones county to issue primary road bonds under 1928 vote
June 6 1928 Jones county Iowa supervisors approve 12 monthly poor relief for Mrs Lynch and authorize 1200 to fair associations. They hear Olin Cemetery condemnation and set bid dates for coal deliveries and approve road work contracts. On June 11 the board to issue 300000 in primary road bonds with terms and schedule.
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Anamosa
Iowa
Board of Supervisors
Taylor
Peet
Barber
Fred Lynch
Mat Uuesser
Jones County Fair Association
Montfelio
Anamosa Fair Usantistion
Olin Cemetery Association
Olin
Pure End
Board of Super
Ohli Cemetery Association
Hughes
Allo
Joseph A
Ros
Thance
Frank Burda
Board of Supervisors Ac
Fe Imaal
Man Tay Membe
Harry Porter
Oxford Junction
Matthiessen Oy Huchesfardner
Bcind
Cou
Bum- Ate aLecond
Aivar
ISEAS
Huches
L. D. Russell
Sarah E. Russell
Jones County
Pat Crowley
Castle Grove Township
Chester Ellison
Matthiessen
B. Amber
Jones
County Bond Series and Registration Terms
List of bonds Nos 261 to 500 with amounts and May dates from 1936 to 1943. County reserves right to retire bonds 231 to 600 on any interest date after May 1 1934. Upon presentation bonds may be registered in owner’s name. principal payable as noted on reverse. continued on Page 7.
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State of
Iowa
Board of Supervisors
Code of Iowa
Towa
County of
Jones
United States of America
Anamosa
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