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Newspaper
Moulton Weekly Tribune
Location
Moulton, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1938
Page
1
The notice states the county city and school paper was entered at the Moulton Iowa post office as second class matter in February 1884.
A writer reflects on the harsh costs of primaries versus fall campaigns, noting heavy spending in statewide races, the burden of newspaper ads, and the strain of party loyalties. The piece intertwines personal candidacy, Providence, and views on elections with digressions on Henry Ford, law, and future transport tech including steam trains and rear‑engine car concepts.
The article recalls the 100th anniversary celebrations planned by Maine and New Brunswick to mark a peaceful, long-remembered minor conflict known as the Third War with Great Britain or the Great Madawaska War. It notes mass mobilizations, a two-year encampment along the Madawaska River, and territorial concessions ending the border dispute. It also briefly mentions a land sale connected to Des Moines, Iowa.
A discussion of federal surpluses from Andrew Jackson’s era to 1917 shows the Treasury once held a large surplus. It notes the 1836 distribution of over 4 million dollars to New York State, invested for a century with income used for education. It contrasts debt growth since Civil War and World War I.
Announcement states if the Lord wills a morning service at 11 o'clock and an evening service at 8 in Coatsville. It appears in THE AMERICAN WEEKLY distributed with NEXT SUNDAY'S CHICAGO HERALD AND EXAMINER and references Millinery Style suggesting articles on women and fashion.
For sale a seed listing appears, noting location at 8 E Barkley and offering an item described as seed or seed-related goods for purchase. The readable fragment provides no further details on price, quantity, or seller.
The President urged Congress to end tax exemptions for federal bond interest and for state and federal salaries. He argued wartime bonds should not be tax exempt in peacetime and pressed for equal treatment of state payrolls under income tax rules, noting constitutional questions and equity for public workers.
The National Progressive Party led by Gov. Phil LaFollette and Sen. Bob LaFollette could shape U S politics by drawing in workers and labor groups, but its ultimate staying power remains uncertain. The piece notes their experience, potential cross-endorsements, and the risk that a third party’s principles are absorbed by the major parties. It closes with a populist pledge to empower ordinary Americans to help themselves.
Critics say the National Labor Relations Board favors employees over employers in disputes. The argument extends to other federal agencies that press unfair trade practices. The Supreme Court recently ruled against a Secretary of Agriculture order for lacking full agency input, stressing fair play in judicial function. The NLRB has reopened its inquiry into labor practices of certain auto industries.
Mobile and steel companies charge that rulings adverse to the employers were made without hearing their side. They assert no room in America for European style arbitrary one sided verdicts. If the National Labor Relations Board has awakened to that understanding, then the movement toward government by bureaucracy has at least been checked.
In the District Court of Iowa Appanoose County the Administratrix of the estate of S S Awmiller deceased has filed a final report and application for approval and discharge. The hearing is set for 9:00 AM on June 15, 1988 at the Centerville Court House, Appanoose County, Iowa. All heirs and interested parties may appear to show cause why the report should not be approved and discharge granted. Doug Kirby Administratrix Harry S Greenleaf Attorney Howard D Evans Clerk of Court June 2 9.
A meeting of the Midway Church of Christ congregation near Moulton Iowa is set for June 18 1938 at 11 AM at the church to decide what to do with church property and how to dispose of proceeds. Dated June 8 1938. Signed D W Davis J P Stansberry Trustees 2t.
Cauliflower pepper eggplant celery tomato cabbage and sweet potato available for sale. Call or see us at The News office. Mrs. W. C. Osborne. Phone number provided.
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