President’s wealth contrasts with common needs in Iowa opinion
A Iowa editorial voice argues the President’s wealth places him distant from ordinary struggles, urging economy and transparency against secret political groups. It notes Iowa drivers face a 3 cent gas tax pass through, critiques intoxicated driving, praises farmers’ good yields, and sees hopeful signals in well maintained silos and cornfields.
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The
United States
Abraham Lincoln
No Test of Popularity
Mitchell argues Roosevelt cannot prove popularity by western tour crowds. He notes large cheers reflect presidential status, not approval of every act, and cites 1936 vote and recent polls showing only a slight decline in popularity.
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Mitchell
S. D
Roosevelt
United States
Roosevelt Pronouncement Shocks Nation, Sets Peace Policy
Sioux City Journal reports President Roosevelt in Chicago outlining a definite concerted policy with other powers to defend peace and civilization against breaches of treaty. The piece notes national reaction, potential for war, and the call for calm, courageous public support behind the president and Congress.
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Sioux City Journal
Roosevelt
Chicago
America
Congress
Europe
Wealth and farms of Iowa in 1935 summarized
Iowa's 1935 output totals exceed 560 million dollars for factories, with grain production at 617.5 million bushels. State wealth per capita runs at 4122 dollars, far above national average. Iowa farms number 221,986 averaging 155 acres, collectively surpassing the value of farms in eleven nearby states.
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Iowa
United States
Maine
New Hampshire
Vermont
Massachusetts
Rhode Island
Connecticut
New Jersey
Delaware
Maryland
Virginia
West Virginia
Des Moines Committee Claims Iowa Rail, Roads and Wealth
The bulletin from the Greater Des Moines Committee asserts Iowa's vast asset base with property valued over four and a quarter billion dollars, widespread railroad access within twelve miles of any spot, and a car count exceeding 645,000. It argues Iowa farm product value annually surpasses Alaska gold production since purchase.
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Iowa
Alaska
United States
Bulletin Greater
A Lesson in Finance from Washington
The piece satirically advises Mrs. McLaughlin to keep two sets of books for regular and emergency expenditures while spending $750 monthly on regular items and issuing IOUs for emergencies. It argues this could raise demand, lower costs, and eventually balance a budget, ending with a quip that Washington might be crazy if this isn’t sound finance.
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Cedar Rapids
McLaughlin
Washington
For Others Prayer Verses From An Unidentified Source
A devotional verse urges living day to day for others and praying with self denial. It emphasizes sincerity in work and crucifying self to rise again only to live for others, appealing to the divine example of Jesus.
England Looked Down On Us Yet We Built Two Wonders
The note from the Two Things column asserts England once dismissed the United States as a young upstart but in under two centuries America has produced two major benefits: fried chicken and corn on the cob, items celebrated for improving well being and happiness.
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Council Bluffs
England
United States
Old England
Liberty The Chainless Soul The Bronte Poem
A Bronte quotation expresses disdain for worldly riches love and fame. The speaker seeks true liberty and courage to endure as life nears its end, valuing inner freedom over external rewards.
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Emily Bronte
Different Black Confesses Plea for Mercy Friday Night
The report notes a Black individual confessing to the public on Friday seeking mercy, contrasting with a Black who previously led a senate investigating panel, using threats to coerce responses.
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Marshalltown
Senate Investigating Committee
Strangers Swindle Local Man with Fake Diamonds
Homer Walmer accepts a bargain from two slick strangers and buys four stones. An appraisal valued the stones at 800 dollars, but Walmer discovers they are zircons after the sale. The jeweler confirms the appraisal while the switch appears to have occurred during Walmer's bank visit.
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Homer Walmer
Spencer
Walmer
Rare 1885 Fort Dodge paper found in Priuia effects
A copy of the Town North West weekly from Oct 17 1885 was found among the late Frank Priuia’s effects. The issue shows a New York matrimonial agency offering matchmaking services and patent medicine makers advertising extravagant “cure all” claims.
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Frank Priuia
Fort Dodge
Town North West
New York
Learning to Talk and the Parent’s Question
A brief note on how the question “Does he talk yet?” reflects the emphasis parents place on a child’s early speech development and milestone awareness. It highlights caregivers’ attention to language as a sign of growth and progress.
Understanding Iowa Children Language Development
The piece discusses how normal children learn to talk, noting variation by intelligence, gender, hearing ability, and home environment. It advises parents to provide clear speech and object naming, and highlights issues like deafness and stuttering as factors in delayed speech. It also mentions Henry A. Wallace’s parity income idea and reactions from H. G. Keeney.
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Vermillion Republican
Henry A. Wallace
Wallace
H. G. Keeney
Nebraska Farmers Union
Notice of Final Reports in Jones County Estates
Final reports and applications for discharge of executors administrators guardians and trustees in Jones county estates have been filed with the district court clerk. The hearing and approval are set for October 11, 1937, at which time interested parties may appear file exceptions and show cause why reports should not be approved. The notice cites Paul T. Schuetz as executor of Angeline M. Hanken. Dated Anamosa Iowa September 28 1938.
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District Court
Jones County
Paul T. Schuetz
Angeline M. Hanken
Anamosa
Iowa
Administrator Notice for Emmaline Hein Estate Iowa
The district court of Jones county Iowa appoints A W Bass as administrator of the Emmaline Hein estate. Creditors must file sworn claims with the court clerk within legal time and debtors should pay promptly to avoid costs. Dated September 18 1937 at Anamosa Iowa. R S Milner attorney for the administrator.
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District Court
Jones County
State of
Iowa
Emmaline Hein
Anamoss
A. W. Bass
R. S. Milner
Notice of Iowa Electric Franchise Hearing in Jones County
The Iowa State Commerce Commission schedules a hearing for November 2, 1937 at Des Moines on a petition by Iowa Electric Company Cedar Rapids to construct and operate an electric transmission line across public lands highways streams and private lands in Jones County Iowa. Objections must be filed in triplicate at least five days before the hearing and may require representation by a authorized agent.
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Jones County
Loraine
Iowa Electric Company
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Iowa State Commerce Commission
Des Moines
Veterinary Surgeon and Dentist Office Nearby Post Office
Veterinary surgeon and dentist office located one block north of the post office. Calls answered day or night. Phone 171.
Satis faction guaranteed advert sells at any time
Sales any time any place. Satis faction guaranteed. Phone 111 Monticello Iowa.
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Monticello
Iowa
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