President Roosevelts tour sparks wary Western voters
The piece critiques President Roosevelt for courting Western voters while hinting at Republican strength in the region. It argues voters read his promises, distrust extravagance, and notes concerns about a life membership in the KKK on the Supreme Court. It recalls Kansas City fraud cases and laments on vacations and liquor laws. It condemns Japan's air raids on China.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Roosevelt
Buncomb
Washington
KKK
Supreme Court
Keep Out the Chicken Feed Dandury Review
Wallace's Farm warns that corn prices near 50 cents a bushel this fall could halt Argentine corn imports except possibly small amounts for chicken feed along the Atlantic coast. The piece urges keeping chicken feed out to help farmers secure the best price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dandury
Wallace
Atlantic
Atlantic Seaboard
Kentucky Code of Blood and Honor in Shelbyville Killing
In Shelbyville a brigadier general on murder trial was shot by a fiancee's brother and two brothers, Roy and Jack Garr, while another brother, E S Garr, admitted firing. The trio surrendered and await legal action. The piece portrays Kentucky values of kinship, vengeance, and steadfast denial of remorse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kentucky
Shelbyville
Henry H. Denhardt
Verna Garr Taylor
Roy Garr
Jack
E. S. Garr
Gen. Denhardt
Taylor
Garr
South
Garr Brothers
Hope for peace tempers world crisis fear
The Argus Leader argues that despite fighting in the Orient and tense Europe, a major war seems unlikely. It cites Russia delaying conflict with Japan and China, Mussolini's restraint, and widespread public aversion to another world war, warning leaders who ignore this wish risk dispossession.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux Falls
Orient
Europe
Russia
Japan
Italy
Mussolini
England
Fancy That and a World War Anecdote Piece
A quirky tale about a cocktail lounge patron who always takes a highball glass and returns it with surprise. The piece shifts to a World War I anecdote from the Christian Science Monitor about a troopship crew and a mulatto sailor asking if they will evade to France.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. P
Christian Science Monitor
F. B.C
France
Ike
Roosevelt vows not to abandon reform in session
The president pressed for more legislation on his desired list and warned that abandoning reform would abandon objectives. Despite signals, Roosevelt remains persistent and shows no sign of dropping aims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davenport
Roosevelt
Parallel with two queen rulers in history cited
The writer praises Victoria and Wilhelmina as unmatched female rulers for peaceful progress decency and global respect. They ask where a parallel can be found and suggest sisters offer an argument.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Gatos
Wheeler Visits Iowa to Explain the Constitution
The piece recalls Burton K. Wheeler visiting Rolfe with strong political views. It questions his radical past and asserts his controversial stance would challenge the Supreme Court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rolfe Arrow
Burton K. Wheeler
Wheeler
Supreme Court
Proper Shoes for Baby in First Year
During the first year, a baby’s shoe should be soft white kid with flexible unresisting structure. It should function as a gentle covering rather than a rigid support to allow natural movement.
Infant Footwear and Early Walking Tips
A physician advises parents on choosing first baby shoes noting that infant feet appear flat due to a fat pad while arches form later. Key guidelines include broad toes, shoes at least half an inch longer than the foot, deep toe box, snug heel, ample top-room for foot curvature, no heel-toe sole narrowing, and heel thickness relative to age up to five years.
Ballyhoo expert Gen Hugh Johnson tied to NRA sales
Davenport Times notes General Hugh Johnson, once in charge of the NRA, warns that the nation is being drawn toward dictatorship through ballyhoo and other tactics. The piece suggests his expertise lets him contextualize the NRA's popularity and subsequent decline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davenport
Ballyhoo
Hugh Johnson
NRA
Global fortunes and the risk of war in lean times
The Cherokee Times notes that while poverty is hard, it may spare the world from conflict as major powers like Italy Germany and Japan face financial strain. The piece suggests a cash crunch among nations could avert a near term global war, despite overall economic distress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Italy
Germany
Japan
Minorities Overlooked in Political Radio Debate
The Northwood Anchor notes criticism of radio speakers who treat 27 million Americans as the sole group needing consideration. It questions the fate of the centuries-old theory protecting minority rights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northwood
America
What shall we do with the sex perverts
Editorial argues for swift legal action and quick surgery on sex criminals, urging hastened punishment and removal to protect public safety. The piece frames the issue as urgent and calls for decisive measures from authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toledo Chronicle
Noted public figure Jim Farley praised for temperance
The text lauds Jim Farley as a prominent, disciplined man who abstains from alcohol and smoking and avoids profane language. It praises his physical and mental fitness and energy, with a nod to era jokes about patri archs and radio humor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sibley Gazette-Tribune
Jim Farley
Educational Work on 1938 AAA Program Starts This Fall
Iowa plans to educate county committees on the 1938 AAA conservation program with district and county schools starting the week of November 8 and later sessions in late November and January. Highlights include soil depletion limits, soil-building goals, farm payments, and regional administration mirroring 1937. Fleas can jump about 12 inches on a level surface.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
J. W. Merrill
Agricultural Conservation
Merrill
North
AAA
Congress
Real estate transfers in Jones County marked by multiple parcels
A batch of Jones County transfers lists Margaret Gorman to Daniel A Gorman for several parcels in sections 31 32 and 5 6 84 1 totaling about 272 acres, plus release of a $24 500 mortgage to Equitable Life Insurance Company of Iowa and other transfers involving Gorman households. Additional deeds include Iowa Electric Company to the City of Anamosa for land near highway 161 with dam easement rights, and numerous Monticello and Onslow properties including lots, subdivisions, and right of way conveyances with nominal consideration. Also notes allowing air express for non food water needing living animals.
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Jones County
Margaret
Gorman
Daniel A. Gorman
George C. Gorman
Catherine M
Equitable Life Insurance Company
Iowa
John Gorman
Iowa Electric
Frank A. Fratcher
City of
Anamosa
State of
Wapsipinicon River
Elm Street
Walnut Street
Hubbard Ice Company
City Waterworks
Wapsipinicon
Gerd Prull
Ancrew
Ed Prull
Marie Prull
Marion B. Leonard
Davidson
Monticello
H. F. Kettlitz
Grantee
Rena Kettlitz
Grantor
Bradstreet
Wiliam A. Boots
Bessie Jackson
Henry Eichhorn
D. W. Bates
Farmers & Merchants State Bank
Cascade
Military Road
Eugenia Howie
Granitee
James A. Howie
R. J. Moncrief
Florence
Ethel M. Stingley
Rosie Podolak
John
Lazarend
Oxford Junction
Henry W. Koon
Philena
Alvin D. Hannand
Frank
Onslow
Jones County land transfers detailed in September report
September 10 to 16 transfers include George H Heeren to Albert G Heeren 18 000 dollars for sections 12 85 3 with rights of way and adjacent parcels. Louis H Heeren to himself 10 500 for se ne and railway right of way through 40 acres in sec 12 85 3 and surrounding NW 7 85 2 area. Carl Grabbe and Emma to Donald Cripps w d com at lot 4 block 5 Smiths add Olin. W Blood and Beatrice Rose to A L Albert and M M Albert wd Walworths add to Anamosa parcel description. E A Schatz exec of Carl A Schatz deed to Mrs John H Gerdes and John H Gerdes joint tenants. Russell G Suter and Viola to Isaac W Suter wd center of sec 28 86 3 with reference to J Clark and Anna Soetje to Alice Schafer and to Philip Dunham to John Stevenson and Walnut street measurements through multiple bounds.
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Jones County
George H. Heeren
Albert G. Heeren
Louis H. Heeren
Nene
CM & St P
Carl Grabbe
Emma
Donald E. Cripps
Smith
Olin
W. Blood
Beatrice Rose
A. L. Albert
M. M. Albert
Walworth
Anamosa
Main Street
Garnaville Street
J. P. Scroggs
8. C. Hall
Hall
Scroggs
E. A. Schatz
Carl A. Schatz
John H. Gerdes
Anna M. Gerdes
Davidson
Monticello
Russell G. Suter
Viola
Isaac W. Suter
J. Clark
Clark
Anna Soetje
Alice A. Schafer
Walnut Street
Soetje
Schaffer
Phoebe A. Dunham
John M. Stevenson
Buckeye
Administer's Notice in Jones County Iowa Estate
The district court of Jones County Iowa appointed W Bass administrator of the estate of Emmaline Hein deceased. Creditors must file claims with the clerk sworn and timely. Debtors should pay promptly to avoid costs. Dated Anamosa Iowa September 18 1937. R Milner attorney for estate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court
Jones County
State of
Iowa
Emmaline Hein
Anamosa
Reptemker
A. D
W. Bass
Milner
Probate notice for M M Sinclair estate in Jones County
On September 8 1937 the court opened a will purporting to be that of M M Sinclair deceased of Jones County Iowa. The court set October 4 1937 at 10 o clock a.m. for final proof and probate at the September term. Interested parties may appear and show cause why the will should not be admitted to probate. Dated September 8 1937. SEE BYERLY Clerk. Locher Locher attorneys for the estate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of
Iowa
Jones County
M. M. Sinclair
A. D
Byerly
Locher & Locher
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National Safety Count
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Dunham
Peter Meyer
Meyer
Railroad Street
Bobleter
C. A. Stevenson
Bradview
Suter
van Meter
Monticello State Bank
C. L. van Meter
First Farm Land Company of
Linden Avenue
Joseph Rieger
St P & P Ry
Jacob G. Suter
I. W. Suter
Miriam
First Farm Land Co
M & St
C L van Meter
F. E. Stimson
Buckeye and
Linden
Railroad
Joseph Reiger
Cms St
Air Express
C. F. Shimanek
Stuhler
Monticello Town
George Albery Monticello
W. Coxsee
J. B. Messerman
Heiserman
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Lovell
Monticello, Iowa
L. J. Swift
Ortgies & Ortgies
D’i. C
Chiropractic Health Service
Lows
Earl H. DeShaw, M. D
Stuhler's
McCarn & Son
Anamosa, Towa
American Title Association
State Title Association
Dr. A
Mark
J. E. Bateman
VOLE
Chicago
Hotel Sherman
Sherman
TNE College Inn Frargh Masters
Wis Radio Orchestre
Sachie Heller
Plato
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Esther
Fron
Rres Group
American Freit Groves
Capper's Farmer
Meenehclt Magazins
S. Ave
Uve
Freon Group
Fren
TNA
Ate
Elas
W. H. Null
Life and Fire Insurance
J. G. Schoon
Owa
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