War hysteria and non intervention in American policy
A letter argues the United States should avoid foreign entanglements and uphold neutrality. It criticizes World War era propaganda and banker influence, warns senators against war, and urges focusing on national defense and keeping to continental borders rather than interference in Europe.
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United States
Roosevelt
Woodrow Wilson
Navy
Wilson
America
Senate
Europe
Hitler
England
Mediterranean
Farm foreclosures down since World War ends says Iowa economist
W G Murray of Iowa State College notes 1938 saw fewer farm mortgage foreclosures than any year since World War I. He cites 5 percent of statewide mortgage debt foreclosed in 1938 versus 16 million in 1937, with insurance companies and private investors holding most losses.
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Towa
W. G. Murray
Towa State College
British taxation during war prep shows heavy burden on motorists
The Sioux City Journal discusses Britain's war finance measures and projected taxes on cars, tobacco, sugar, and incomes. It compares English and American tax levels, citing Sir John Sinton and noting potential auto license impacts and high personal tax rates.
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Sioux City Journal
United States
Congress
Great Britain
John Sinton
England
Sir John
Europe
Asia
Japan
Germany
Italy
France
Winchell Sees Democracy Talk as Baloney says Mallory
The Mason City Globe Gazette cites Walter Winchell criticizing democracy rhetoric and questioning aid to Europe. He argues Americans should focus on preserving their own safety and opposes European war aims and outlets criticizing his stance.
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Lou Mallory Lake
Mason City Globe Gazette
Great Britain
France
Walter Winchell
Borah
Timid Horse and Quiet Times in 1940s Descriptions
A collage notes a timid horse that balks at whoa and stops to listen, a merchant tag on a retiring mood, and political tidbits. Senator Gillette questions leadership fitness for 1940 while regional papers mock divorce notices and public life retirements as trivial compared with bigger news.
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Wall Street Journal
Presidents Victory Claim Sparks Dollar Devaluation Debate
In the Cherokee Times report, the president and aides tout a congressional win as the House passes a bill extending two years of executive power to devalue the dollar. Critics question the move, calling it inappropriate and harmful to the economy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
House
Farley Attacks Democrats In Roosevelt Record Speech
Farley delivers a sharp party speech claiming the Democratic platform mirrors Roosevelt’s record. The speaker is accused of never voicing a sincere political opinion in six years.
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Creston News-Advertiser
Farley
Roosevelt
Foreclosure totals in Iowa rise through the 1930s
The piece notes Iowa foreclosures hit 3400 in 1931 6400 in 1932 3700 in 1933 4100 in 1934 and 2050 in 1935. It contrasts these figures with 550 foreclosures in 1988 and hopes for a sharp future decrease.
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Iowa
Iowa Governor Targets Reform for Mental Hospitals
Gov George A Wilson and the new state board of control will visit all 14 Iowa mental and charitable institutions to inspect conditions deemed deplorable He aims to justify the legislature's grant of about 1 1/2 million dollars annually for improvements and fire safety upgrades while meeting rising administration duties and labor disputes.
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George A. Wilson
State Board of Control
Iowa
Wilson
Board of Control
Nels Kraschel
Newton
Sioux City
Kraschel
State Highway Patrol
Department of Public Safety
National Guard
Monticello City finances show 1938-39 receipts and disbursements
A Monticello Iowa financial report to the mayor and council details receipts and disbursements across funds including General, Cemetery, Water and Light from April 1, 1938 to March 31, 1939. It lists balances, transfers, taxes, licenses, expenditures for police and labor, and year-end fund balances.
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Monticello
Iowa
Peddley
Wee Ee
Ag Pep Hte Ae Ay
Rennet Ee
Sheriff Sale Notice in Jones County Iowa
By order of the district court of Jones county Iowa sheriff Henry Eichhorn will auction May 27 1939 at 10:00 a.m. at Anamosa courthouse the real estate Lots 8 9 and 10 Block 35 Original plat Center Junction held by Robert G Mead to satisfy a 1935 judgment in favor of Monticello State Bank for 291.43 plus costs 26.22 with redemption rights.
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District Court
Jones County
Iowa
Monticello State Bank
Robert G. Mead
Center Junction
Anamosa
Night and Sunday calls answered from residence
Phone numbers listed for contact, giving office and residence lines for inquiries.
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Des Moines
St. Louis
Mary S. Kelleher
Fort Dodge
Iowa Democratic State Central Committee
Flora Cotton Etter
Sigourney
G. O. P. Hawkeye
East
Tom Dewey
Senator Lodge
Massachusetts
Vandenburg
Michigan
Taft
Ohio
G.O.P
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Irwin
Charles D.reed
Secretary of Agriculture
Mark G. Thornburg
Leslie M. Carl
Reed
Carl
Board of Assessment and Review
Motor Vehicle Department
Council Proceedings
Ray Echternacht
LeMars Sentinel
RAND
Labor Concerts
City Hall
Bond
Soldiers Memorial
Henry Eichhorn
L. J. Swift
Main Street
W. H. Null
Monticello, Iowa
Abstract and Title Co
George Albery
J. W. Doxsee
C. A. Doxse, EG
Doxsee, Doxsee & Heiserman
Attorneys At Law
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C. F. Shimanek
Stuhler
Monticello Town
J. G. Schoon
Earlville
Town Department of Agriculture
A. M. Maurice
D.D
Lowell
Mpr
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J. E. Bateman
W. E. Tuetken
Christian Science Monitor
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Toe Teen
Gecti
Christian Science Publishing Society One
Norway Street
Boston
Christian Science
Kruse Auto Parts
SCMES
Fisher
Chevrolet
General Motors
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Ian Fee
LDA
Tay
Matthiessen Auto & Supply Co
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