Rosenwald and Sears Roebuck a Century of Philanthropy
A review recalls Julius Rosenwald and the Sears Roebuck empire. It notes Rosenwald’s wealth, philanthropy to schools and hospitals, and his belief in trusteeship of profits for the public. The piece also reflects on Benjamin Franklin’s lasting influence and a Chicago exhibition planned for next year. Washington is praised as a transforming capital.
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Sears
Jelics Rasemwakid
Sears Roebuck and Company
Rosen- Wald
Basen- Wald
Franklin Organization
The
Benjamin Franklins
Benjamin Franklin
States ‘of America
Benjamin
Chicago
The World Today on Civilization and the School of Adversity
A.W. discusses postwar civilization as steered by pilots and engineers along untested paths. He laments market speculation, secular drift in education, politics, morals, and religion, and warns of a shift in Christianity with modern theologians doubting miracles. He argues prosperity winnows genius, praising adversity as the real trainer of future leaders, and urges kindness to the poor child who may become tomorrow’s financier.
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Hoase
Jesus
God
America
Wall Street
Oklahoma
National Thrift Week 1932 Promotes Wise Saving
The piece urges thrift during National Thrift Week starting January 17, highlighting the 1931 economic troubles from excessive spending. It argues thrift means prudent saving and investing in homes and life insurance rather than hoarding, noting about twenty million people diverted pay into permanent assets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benjamin Franklin
Tribune births in 1.25 year era
The Tribune is a local paper issued at a yearly rate of 1.25 dollars. It notes its post office registration as a second-class matter in February 1884 in Moulton Iowa and references county city and school coverage.
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the Tribune
Post-Office
Moulton
Iowa
Inconsistent Lemonade Recipe Sparks Bread Debate
Fragmentary notes describe lemonade with no butter or preserves on bread and grass failing to yield twenty dollars rather than ten on the blades. The garbled text hints at a peculiar kitchen and field anecdote without clear context or names.
Good Advice Amid Fiscal Crisis and Disorderly Spending
A federal deficit looms as cities face debt and bankruptcy amid wartime spending surges. Tax increases are urged while public offices and lavish appropriations are blamed for waste. A separate report details a personal crisis in Eddyville where a man reportedly attempted suicide by hanging but was rescued by his wife with medical help.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Fife
John
Eddyville
Morris
What’s wrong with Moulton The bank question and a call to action
A local Iowa town debates its stagnation and the need for a bank amid panic. The piece urges an impromptu town meeting, discusses banking's role and depositor confidence, and praises the community while urging leadership and progress. It mentions local papers and columnists as examples of opinion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moulton
Moses
Iowa
Administrator's Notice for Olive Sales Estate
On January 12 1932 the District Court of Appanoose Iowa appointed W A Powell administrator with the will annexed of the estate of Olive Sales late of the county All persons indebted must pay and those with claims present them legally authenticated to the court for allowance Dated January 12 1932 Powell administrator
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District Court of
Appanoose
Iowa
Wm. A. Powell
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Washington
A. C
Real Thrift
Mre
Lee Brown
Milton Herald
Albia Republican
Monroe
Tribune
Kuppenheimer
Centerville
Parker
Clothes Shop
West Side Square
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