Campaign notes mix of pro and anti Hoover and Smith
The item surveys four weeks of presidential campaigning with references to Hoover and Smith across regions. It cites Hearst papers and Literary Digest straw votes, noting dry vs wet counties, Tammany influence, tariff debates for farmers, and Turkish ruler Kemal aiming to Sunday worship alignment. It mentions Bruce of Maryland being accused of slander related to Hoover.
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Diry Democrats
South
Literary Digest
United Action
Hearst
Hoover
New York City
Mr. Hoover
Bruce
Senator Bruce
Maryland
Hearst Predicts Democratic Setback Amid Prohibition Debate
Hearst predicts Democrats will fail in the campaign on the anti prohibition issue. He calls prohibition a false issue in national politics and warns that Tamman y style influence could worsen if in control. He contrasts presidential action with constitutional limits and cites New York Tammany history to warn against national graft concerns.
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United States
Tamnigus
Pammuany
Tammany
Tweed
Croker
Murphy
New York
Labor and Prohibition and the 1932 Election Debate
The piece argues American laborers have a high intelligence and a strong standard of living from education and wages. It contemplates whether voters will back Hoover or Smith in November, weighing prohibition, tariffs, immigration, and job protection, amid political gossip and partisan rhetoric.
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Sioux City Journal
Gov. Smith
Hoover Focuses On Real Economic Issues
The analysis contrasts Hoover’s steady emphasis on essential economic reforms with Smith’s vocal attacks. It argues Hoover’s calm, practical message will appeal to voters as Bryan’s strategy did against McKinley, by addressing the country’s financial challenges directly.
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Jefferson Beet
McKinley- Bryan
Bryan
McKinley
Smith
Hoover
Sullivan Defends Gov Smith Against Whispering Campaign Critique
Republican National Committeeman Patrick Sullivan of Wyoming criticizes Gov. Smith for his alleged whispering campaign. He says Smith creates a straw man to evoke martyrdom and implies Smith uses unfair tactics in his attacks.
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Sioux Falls
Patrick Sullivan
Wyoming
Gov. Smith
Hoover Mellon Talk with Coolidge at White House Returns
Herbert Hoover and Secretary Mellon joined President Coolidge on the White House steps after his Wisconsin vacation for a conference. The trio stands together in a moment of political post vacation deliberation at the executive mansion.
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Herbert Hoover
Treasury
Mellon
President Coolidge
White House
Wisconsin
Executive Mansion
Caglidge
Hoover
Coolidge
Hoover Leads Iowa Straw Poll With 61 Percent Victory
Herbert Hoover tops Alfred E. Smith in the statewide straw poll conducted by The Sunday Register and partners. Hoover receives 12,689 votes 61 percent to Smiths 7,782 38 percent with 1 percent undecided. The poll shows Hoover stronger in cities and among women and notes crossovers from Coolidge and La Follette supporters. It also reports findings on the McNary Haugen and Volstead act votes with clear majorities for enactment and against modification.
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Cc. C. Clifton
Des Moines Register
Herbert Hoover
Alfred E. Smith
Sunday Register
Daily Register
Evening Tribune-Capital
Troover
Smith
Hoover
Iowa
Coolidge
Davis
Wisconsin
Gov Smith and the McNary Haugen Speech Confusion
The Philadelphia Public Ledger discusses Gov. Smith's Omaha speech and its claimed support for the fundamental purpose of the McNary Haugen bill. It notes disagreement over whether Smith endorsed the equalization fee and calls for a clear yes or no. The piece also reflects on how a woman's influence can alter a man's life and the changes involved.
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Philadelphia Public Ledger
Spiritual Gifts and Charity in Paul's Teachings
The Sunday School lesson for October 14 explains spiritual gifts as part of the body of Christ. It emphasizes charity as the first and greatest gift, noting true charity avoids vanity and envy and flows from genuine pity for others.
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Internati Red Vitor
Sieht
Apostle
Anastes
Sidewalks Of New York does not fit Iowa views
A Cedar Rapids Gazette Republican column attacks the Farmers Union for backing The Sidewalks of New York as un-American. It argues New York City urban values clash with rural Iowa ideals, praising Iowa songs like The Iowa Corn and condemning Hoover’s appeal as aligning with metropolitan politics and Tammany influence.
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Cedar Rapids
New York
West Side
United States
New York City
Manhattan
America
Senator Dolliver
Theodore Roosevelt
Morgan
Manhattan Island
Iowa
Constantinople
Farmers Union
Hoover
Smith
Hog price fixings spark War era debate in press
Manchester Press reports Senator Brookhart credits Herbert Hoover with price stabilization for hogs at 17.40 a hundredweight during wartime. Packers protested 17.50, Hoover suggested government takeover of packing houses as with railroads, leading to prices set at 17.50. The piece Carps that this may label farmers’ foe an enemy.
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Manchester
Grookhart
Herbert Meover
Washington
Hoover
Brookhart
Heys
Hoover A Superior Candidate For National Leadership
The editorial argues that Hoover is the superior candidate over Smith, noting his broader record of achievement across many fields and faster, wider experience. It emphasizes the Republicans’ advantage in directing government and urges recognition of Hoover’s proven executive capability.
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Council Bluffs
Smith
The New York World Defends Tammany Hall and Gov Smith
The New York World, backing Gov. Smith and Tammany Hall, claims the organization is not the same as in Tweed and Croker eras, while noting the candidate once praised the machine.
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Sioux City Journal
The
New York World
In Praise of Courtesy by Margaret Widdemer
A poem extols courtesy as a steadfast, redeeming virtue beyond passing passion. It presents courtesy as a garland, jewel, cloak, and pavement, enduring when love fades and honor and truth remain. The speaker asserts lasting affection is possible through courtesy even if a partner leaves us.
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Witle
Winter Arrives as Community Celebrates Local Traditions
Correctionville notes winter arrival with signs of seasonality. Husk of corn browns, squirrels store nuts, schools resume, and baseball fans await the world series. The piece highlights winter social life, dances, parties, and neighborly games like bridge, praising the season as best of the year.
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Correctionville
No contributions needed for winter relief in Iowa crop drive
Marshalltown Times Republican notes that Iowa can weather winter without cash or clothing donations. It asks Brook, Mike Tobin, and a few others to inform the charitable group. The message portrays confidence in a corking corn crop and urges no further contributions.
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Marshalltown
Brook
Mike Tobin
Iowa
Owner Known by His Door Slams After You Shut It
A Detroit News item notes a car owner identifiable by a recurring action after a door is closed. The owner consistently reopens the door and slams it harder, revealing a distinctive habit.
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Detroit News
Frank L Story Auctioneer Promotes Real Estate and Stock
Frank L Story, auctioneer of Olin Iowa, advertises sales of real estate merchandise and pedigreed stock and invites writing or phone contact for dates. Phone 166.
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Olin
Towa
Office and Hospital Near Post Office
A compact notice notes an office and hospital located one block north of the post office with round-the-clock call answering services.
General practice. Calls answered in city or country.
Office in the Burrichter building. Phone 236.
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Burrichter Building
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