Overbuilding Fears in Rural Electric Projects Prompt Caution
John M. Carmody warns against overbuilding in Rural Electric Administration projects as funds are limited by congressional appropriations. He urges utilities to trim overhead and avoid commitments beyond allotments while noting ongoing debates in Congress and shifting agricultural prices. An Iowa Falls resident seeks a plane ride on his 100th birthday.
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Maquoketa Valley
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Government policy and business regrowth in early 20th century reports
The excerpt argues that long standing government restraint and regulatory pressure reduced business investment and delayed expansion, while calling for a congress session to pursue a new policy encouraging economic progress. It contrasts this with a tragic farmhouse fire in Iowa that killed seven, highlighting rural poverty.
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Sioux City Journal
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Congress
Taft
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Buying books for children during the holiday season
Parents face selecting suitable children's books with economy in mind. Consider whether the child will find the book engaging, if it holds enduring value, and the adult's ability to read it aloud. Durable bindings matter for long use. many titles are best as momentary reads at low cost.
Understanding Iowa Children Teachers Help Treat Stuttering
The article urges teachers to address stuttering in the classroom by early treatment, directing parents to expert advice, and protecting the child from humiliating speaking demands. It stresses permitting natural handedness and fostering understanding among peers to counter ridicule.
Pension Push Across Small Town Papers
Algona Advance condemns pension digs while a critic mocks savings in old age. The Sheldon Mail argues the old age benefit tax is an income tax by law, noting the constitution restricts direct taxes to incomes or inheritances and needs congressional appropriations to fund pensions.
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Sheldon Mail
Congress
Marcus corn trade shifts as farmers hoard for price
Farmers in Marcus hold back corn this fall to fetch higher prices. Only about 45,000 bushels sold to the local elevator and two railcar loads shipped. Sealing corn is seen as a new business potential requiring better cribs.
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Marcus
Reading Minds on the Street: A Sales Pitch Gone Sarcastic
In a Wall Street Journal excerpt, G. L. Parsons, a purchasing agent, listens as a salesman boasts that selling requires psychology and psychic powers. The agent retorts with a sharp quip about his own thoughts, turning the moment into a witty exchange.
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Wall Street Journal
G. L. Parsons
G. L
Fate of Guy Gillette Tees Up Presidential Question
The Mason City Globe-Gazette notes Gillette's political fate could decide if a controversial issue about the president will be debated, signaling a pivotal moment for policy and party stance.
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Mason City Globe-Gazette
Guy Gillette
Needed at Home Danbury Review Touches National Tensions
The Danbury Review editorial blasts foreign missionaries amid claims of daily evil deeds in the country urging their recall and pay raise as a nationalist response.
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Danbury Review
One Thing He Overlooked
A humorous obituary style note recounts a man who kept strict health routines including brushing twice daily using advertised toothpaste and routine doctor visits. He enjoyed golf in moderation, slept well, avoided vices, and claimed many health affiliations before a funeral slated for next Wednesday.
Definition of Indian summer argued after other disputes
A Mason City Globe Gazette note suggests the term Indian summer will remain a topic of debate once current arguments are settled. It adds a side fact that about 25,000 gallons of water are used to produce one ton of paper.
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Mason City
Primitive diets linked to absent tooth decay says Dr Price
Dr Weston A Price argues primitive races on natural diets show no tooth decay, while adopting modern civilized foods leads to dental troubles. He cites Peruvian coastal diets rich in seafood and vitamins, prenatal fish eggs for mothers, and sea-based nutrition as key to strong teeth and arches.
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Weston A Price
DDS
Peru
South America
Price
North
Suburban golf club tale ends with playful wagering remark
A suburban golf course member joked in the clubhouse about beating Hagen again, claiming he felt unusually confident. Another member queried the word again, sparking a light exchange. The piece ends with a caution about washing leather gloves only if labeled washable.
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Hagen
Final hearing for discharge of executors in Jones county
Notice to interested parties that final reports and applications for discharge of executors administrators guardians and trustees in the estates listed have been filed in the Jones county district court. A final hearing is set for December 6 1937 at 10 am in Anamosa Iowa before Clerk See Byerly.
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District Court
Jones County
Thomas Magee
J. W. Coxsee
Barney Magee
Anamosa
Iowa
Executor’s Notice in Jones County Iowa Estate
Public notice states the district court of Jones County Iowa has appointed and commissioned an executor for the estate of James A Howie deceased. All persons with claims against the estate must file them with the court clerk sworn and within the legal time.
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District Court
Jones County
State of
Iowa
James A. Howie
Estate executrices notify claims for Nancy J. Schaefer
The district court of Jones county Iowa announces that Nancy J. Schaefer's estate has executrices Irene M. Livingston and A. Ramer. All claimants must file sworn claims with the clerk within legal time. creditors should pay promptly to avoid costs. Dated Anamosa November 8. Locher & Locher attorney for the estate.
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A. D
Olin R. Howie
E. W. Brashaw
Ramer
Irene M. Livingston
Locher & Locher
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