Theater decline and Nye McCormick clash headlines
An overview of motion pictures versus stage drama notes rising cinema popularity and declining legitimate theaters due to sensational productions. The piece then shifts to a political skirmish as Senator Nye and Congresswoman Ruth Hanna McCormick trade allegations after a detective trail incident involving her campaign expenses.
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Segarie
Nye
Ruth Hanna McCormick
Senator Nye
Mrs. McCormick
Mimter
Farm declines reshape rural America in census data
Census Bureau figures show New York state has 34 075 fewer farms than a decade ago a 17 percent drop. The piece recalls Ohio factory towns drawing workers away leaving abandoned and merged farms as rural labor dries up and factory demand rises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Census Bureau
Apca
Ohio
Telegraph Herald showcases new plant to visiting press
The Dubuque Telegraph-Werald opened its doors last Saturday to invited newspaper men and correspondents to view its fine new building and complete equipment. Mr Woodward praised the plant as a splendid representative of a rich old city and a proud local newspaper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dubuque
Airplane stunts costly at Chicago and Iowa fair
A column argues that accidents from stunt flying caused deaths at Chicago and injuries at Iowa's state fair last week. It urges courts to hold fairs liable for such damages and notes drought and economic hardship reduced attendance and fair income. It praises a 15 year old Iowa farm girl, Marian Snydergaard, as a strong 4-H contestant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Marian Snydergaard
Dike
Grundy County
Iowa
Butler’s Political Dance With Socialists Brings Public Pressure
The text discusses how socialists urge Butler to adopt more radical reform to prevent a broader public shift toward communism. It questions why Butler does not fully align with socialist demands and whether he must concede more to stay in the public eye.
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Butler
Man with fishing pole among the unemployed army
A man holding a fishing pole is described as part of the growing ranks of unemployed. The item signals idle labor in a period of economic strain.
Judge Grants Oregon Grocer Chance To Defend Self
An Oregon grocer who assaulted a government inspector received a chance to defend himself. He admitted losing his temper while agents inspected his products and he had answered federal questionnaires. He complained about a photographer trying to film his cheese as the incident escalated. The judge placed the case under advisement.
Memorable Events of 1836 in a Jones County Chronicle
The year saw notable events including the Alamo garrison massacre on March 6 and the U. S. Patent Office fire on December 15. The first Pacific steamship then launched in London reached Vancouver after a 163 day voyage.
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Jones County
Alamo
Texas
U. S. Patent Office
Pacific
London
Vancouver
B. C
Winter Of 1857 Coldest Ever In Iowa
Dubuque Telegraph-Herald recalls a harsh 1857 58 winter with temperatures 20 to 40 below zero. Governor Larabee described freezing deer losses and pioneers suffering extreme hardship while aiming to settle lands near Winona. He barely escaped freezing and received aid from nearby settlers.
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Dubuque
Manterville
Winona
Towa
President Hoover's Recreation
Frederic William Wise notes Hoover's vacations are quiet and contemplative not active. The president avoids sports preferring medicine ball sessions and fishing as play while enjoying long Rapidan camp rests with intimate friends.
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Frederic William Wise
Davenport Times
Herbert Hoover
National Parks
Bernard Shaw
Hoover
Rapidan
Hoover efforts praised to aid needy across counties
The Sioux City Journal argues Mr. Hoover shows concern for humanity and could efficiently run the government with public support. It asserts despite 300 counties facing distress, no family will starve or freeze as Hoover would arrange food, fuel, and shelter, ensuring famine cannot occur with available aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux City
Herbert Hoover
Democrats Face Roosevelt and Robinson Clash in 1928 Echoes
The Sioux City Journal notes Arkansas's limited political weight and recalls Rob inson’s landslide defeat in 1928. It argues Roosevelt seeks the nomination but warns New York’s prior bid should not dictate the next leader. Neither Robinson nor Roosevelt emerges as the clear Democratic front runner.
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Sioux City Journal
Arkansas
Robinson
al Smith
Roosevelt
New York
Making Education Practical From Ames Dispatch
An Ames dispatch reports Ames State College expects 4500 total enrollment with 850 faculty. The gain over last year stems from placing most seniors before graduation. 85 percent of graduates in the last two years secured positions pre diploma. President R M Hughes says 50 new instructors will join the teaching staff across departments.
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Ames
Towa State College
College Oficials
R. M. Hughes
Limitations of the Dirigible Highlighted by Washington
The Washington government discourages further dirigible experiments. The craft sails in calm weather but proves unwieldy in storms. Airplanes can harass a dirigible in battle, and moorings are hard to find. The piece mocks dirigibles as unsuitable air power.
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Atchison Globe
Washington
Fisherman’s Scottish Tip Recounts a Teetotal Jest
A well known temperance reformer visited a Scotch landlord for a week of fishing. When asked how the trip went the boatman replied that there was no alcohol and so he took him to a place where there was no fish leaving the reformer empty handed but still in good spirits.
1930 Fair Premium List Jersey and cattle results
The report lists premiums awarded in 1930 fair cattle and poultry divisions. Jerseys and Brown Swiss champions and various aged bulls, cows, yearlings, and heifers with first to third place prizes are shown for exhibitors including Reinheimer, Hamblin, and Brown Swiss entries, plus steer and poultry class results with numerous geographic names and prize amounts.
Farmers Market Show Results Listed by Exhibitor
Edna Bohlken and Alfreda Husman headline a long list of prizewinners in jams, preserves, baked goods, cookies, vegetables, and crafts. Exhibitors from multiple towns earned firsts, seconds, and modest cash values for items including strawberries, peaches, cucumbers, and embroidered articles.
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R. H. Monk
Carl H. Monk
Grant Ellers
Herman Hanken
Lawrence Heeren
Henry Eden
Ed Lang
Hopkinton
Albert Heeren
Alta Oltman
Cc. K. Greer
A. G. Arnold
Allen Fairbanks
A. G. Bohlken
J. H. Husman
Robert McNeill
Dennis Hogan
Moncrief Bros
Center Junction
Foster McNeill
Redben
Oynery Ween
Billy McNeill
Samuel McNeill
Lizzie Meier
Margaret Poppe
Langworthy
Timothy Sheaf
Edna Reuter
Elsie Reuter
Mildred Wilcox
Irvin Plueger
Scotch Grove
Bernard Harms
Will Schlimmer
Ernest Wahl
F. A. Royden
Paul Guyan
C. Steck
Robert Wahil
Anna Yossi
E. C. Nagel
Minnie Husman
Luella Balsiger
Fred Heiken
Concord
Moore
Leonard Bader
Edna Bohlken
Alfreda Husman
Will Hiller
R. A. Naylor
C. A. Coxsee
Nora Talsey
Anna Thoeni
Phlox
Fred Etten
Paul N. Smith
Carrol Naylor
Harms Sisters
Bert King
M. McKinley
Virginia Goldsmith
Wyoming
H. C. Balster
Alfreda Oltman
Sala Oltman
Elfvieda Burrichter
Clare Adams
Marian Fairbanks
Esther Reuter
Local Exhibits Report Winners in Household Arts Display
Bertha Burlingham Nightgown and machine made garments lead with firsts and cash prizes. Alice Palmer showcases stockings garments canned beets carrots and cake winning top prizes. Merle Hanssen and Lucile Zirkelbach earn firsts for stockings and kitchen items in a colorful display.
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Bertha Burlingham
Alice Palmer
Merle Hanssen
Lucile Zirkelbach
Dr George Albery Veterinary Surgeon and Dentist
Dr George Albery operates a veterinary surgery and dental practice from an office and hospital located one block north of the post office. Calls answered day or night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Albery
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Tennment
Lower East Side
President Hoover
Hoover and Humanity
Charles Reinheimer
Marlon
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Manchester
Brown
George and
Lang
Heeren Bros
Calf Club
Ruth Dress
Georgia Mae Orcutt
Myrie Shover
Ann Marie Orcutt
Avert Kiburz
Joyce Orcutt
Hope Orcutt
Edwin Kiburz
Henry Adams
H. J. Byrd
Pullet
Old Pen
Young
J. A. Dayhoff
Anamosa
Bufl Rocks
Cockerel
Lou Ehrisman
Rouen
Alfred Etten
Cayuga
Clarence Hall
S. C. Black
Minorca
Celena Harms
Embden
Geese
Muriel Hanssen
Holland
Wm. B. Henrichs
Buff Rocks
S. C
Buff Leghorns
John Husman
Bernvelder
Silver Campines
Exchequer Leghorns
Partridge Cabin
J. M. Lange, Jr
Australorps
Young Pen
Men's Reformatory
Anamosa—Barred Rocks
S. C. R. I. Reds
S. C. White Leghorn
Ervin Plueger
I. C
Joseph Schmide
DeWitt
Australorp
Hen
C. Black Orpington
Raymond Taylor
Buff Cochin Bantams
H. A. Ward
Clemma Wenger
Wilcox and Son
Alva Zimmerman
Home Economics
Mark
Rock of Ages
J. E. Bateman
Monticello
F. D. McLaughlin
Monticello, Towa
J. W. Doxsee
Doxsee
Doxsee Attorneys At Law
Lovell Block
Monticello, Iowa
Zeigler Coal
Monticello State Bank
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