Early spring floods and media caution across regions
A summary of flood activity signaling an early spring in several regions, California storm damage increasing after initial reports, and media practices criticized for overstatement. Also notes on double feature cinema concerns, a rail rate decision by the Interstate Commerce Commission, spy scare nerves, and the Centerville high school destruction highlighting risks to 700 plus youths.
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Sunshine
California
Interstate Commerce Commission
Parting of the Ways Between Roosevelt and Farley
The article notes a political rift between President Roosevelt and James A. Farley. Farley remains in the cabinet and leads the Democratic National Committee while seeking New York governorship. The piece argues Farley commands a powerful political machine and could block a third term without Roosevelt's reconciliation.
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Sioux City
Mr. Roosevelt
Jim” Farley
Mr. Farley
William McKinley
Mark Hanna
Woodrow Wilson
Mr. Bryan
Mr. Taft
Theodore Roosevelt
Damon
Pythias
Washington Observer
Roosevelt
Democratic National Committee
The Church Works Quietly for Its Community
A Council Bluffs Nonpareil editorial argues churches provide essential moral instruction and community service with careful budgeting and no lavish costs. It urges appreciation from members who support church budgets and work. The piece contrasts with a Telegraph-Herald view on pedestrians and vehicular safety.
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Council Bluffs
Wearin Candidacy In Question As 1930s Rivalries Rise
The piece questions who backs Wearin in the campaign and whether President and Jim Farley will punish dissenting senators including Gillette. It weighs if Wearin runs independently or to satisfy a personal ambition amid evolving party loyalties during the contest.
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Marshalltown
Townsend Walks Out From House Hearings Over Contempt
The Old Age Revolving Pensions board of directors directed Dr Townsend to depart from house committee hearings for the psychological effect. He should have borne the risk of jail for contempt, not the men who gave him advice.
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Davenport
Fire drill ends in real blaze at Monticello Centerville schools
Pupils evacuated rapidly as a drill turned real fire nearly destroying the building. Instructors deserve praise for trained behavior and safety, with no injuries reported. Monticello and Centerville students alike followed procedures promptly.
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Monticello
Centerville
Public Health Outline on Reporting Scarlet Fever and Syphilis
The article explains why reporting of scarlet fever and syphilis is essential to public health. It notes reporting helps trace sources, protect families, and ensure treatment until non infectious. It emphasizes privacy, only initials and DOB used, and penalties if patients refuse treatment.
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State Health Department
Health Department
Corn Alcohol for Farm Surplus Tackles Fuel Problem
The Rock Rapids Reporter notes corn based motor fuel could absorb surplus Midwest crops. If viable, it promises to ease farm hardship, reduce political agitation, and withstand opposition from gasoline producers as the plan stands.
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Rock Rapids
Middle West
Ida Tarbell urges a year of silence for public discourse
Ida Tarbell, now past eighty, once a sharp critic of big business, is quoted as saying it would be beneficial if everyone stopped talking publicly for a year. She argues much windjamming and ballyhoo obscure truth and mislead the public in democracy.
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Webster City
No More Dazzlers in National Leadership Debate
McNutt and allies push flashy claims to sway voters for a White House transfer. The era of spectacle is over, with the nation seeking a steady candidate who can rebuild after prolonged experiments and indulgences in bold policy adventures.
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Davenport
Railroads Face Calls for Consolidation and Capital Reform
Discussion on restoring rail transportation stability includes proposals to reduce capitalization. Senator Wheeler, chair of the Senate Interstate Commerce Committee, advocates this through the wringer approach. Many doubt it would be enough as sentiment for consolidating railroad operations and equipment grows.
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Cedar Rapids
Wheeler
Senate Interstate Commerce Committee
Wearin’s Senate Bid Tied to Administration Support
Cherokee Times notes Wearin has backed every administration demand in Congress, even to extreme steps like court packing. It suggests his claim of administration backing for his candidacy hinges on this record, while administration support for unseating Senator Gillette remains uncertain.
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Cherokee Times
Wearin
Congress
Supreme Court
Gillette
Executor's Notice for James H. Livingston Estate in Iowa
Public notice announces appointment of Locher & Locher as executors by the district court of Jones county Iowa for the estate of James H. Livingston deceased. Claimants must file sworn claims with the clerk within legal time. debtors should pay promptly to avoid costs. Dated March 8 1938 Anamosa Iowa. The Monticello State Bank Monticello Iowa. 38-8
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District Court
Jones County
State of
Iowa
James H. Livingston
Anamasa
A. D
Monticello State Bank
Monticello
Locher
Folkert Hedden
Anamosa
Paul T. Schuetz
Peaches & Locher
G. H. Gerdes
Frederick Rieniets
Coxsee
Coxsee Heiserman
State of Town
Ass. District Court
Jennie Hamilton
Luise Rettig
George Rettig
Doxsee, Doxsee & Heiserman
Angle Shots for Camera Fun by John van Guilder
The article encourages using unusual camera angles to add interest. It explains tilting the camera can distort subjects but bird’s eye and worm’s eye views create striking images. Examples include photographing a painter on a ladder and a downwards shot from a window to capture two viewpoints.
Forming Habits in the Young Child
The article discusses how mothers should approach forming routine habits such as eating sleeping toilet training. It notes there are no definite rules on when to begin or how to proceed and emphasizes individual variation in children.
Understanding Lowwa Children and Habit Formation
A summary from the OWA Child Welfare Research Station outlines three core habit-training principles. Begin routine habits early and simply, require daily repetition, and connect activities to child satisfaction. Toilet training illustrates staged, cumulative learning with rewards and gradual internal motivation.
Roosevelt favored percolator theory of prosperity
Oskaloosa Herald notes Stanley High says Mr Roosevelt backs the percolator method over the drip system for prosperity. The percolator, however, has not percolated and the fuel bill is high. Davenport Democrat comments on a woman who married her ninth husband only to find he had a wife and three children, arguing she should have chosen better.
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Oskaloosa Herald
Stanley High
Roosevelt
Davenport
Book on Black Hawk by Cyrenus Cole from State Historical Society
State Historical Society of Iowa announces Cyrenus Cole's The Indian Black Hawk a biography tracing the Sauk leader from his 1767 birth to 1838 death. Editor Dr. Benj. F. Shambaugh notes the work broadens perspective on Black Hawk and his era with vivid scenes and sources.
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State Historical Society of
Towa
Cyrenus Cole
Zowa
Benj. F. Shambaugh
Black Hawk
Congress
Territory of
Iowa
Mr. Cole
Saukenuk
Rock River
Des Moines
Shambaugh
America
Cole
Senators end filibuster spark quiet talk on lynching issue
Post filibuster scene many senators plan to speak but will offer little guidance. A reference to airport designation in the United Kingdom mentions Liverpool or London as possible hubs, reflecting uncertain sources.
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Don
United Kingdom
Liverpool
London
Bernard M. Baruch Keeps A Copy Always Handy
A reader praises The Reader's Digest for its standard of quality and accessibility. The writer notes keeping copies at home for family and friends and recommends the publication for timely, interesting articles.
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Bernard M. Baruch
Mrs. Baruch
Mr. Baruch
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Doxsee & Heiserman
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Stuhler
J. G. Schoon
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Ceniral
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Chiropractic Health Service
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McCarn Abstract and Title Co
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