Iowa land buying plan draws mixed views across state
A proposed five million dollar Iowa land purchase corporation led by C H McNider draws varied reaction. Critics warn of peasantlike outcomes and tenant farming, supporters cite low land prices and new money. The paper withholds verdict, noting uncertainty over stock sales and long term aims.
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Packing Company
Oil Land and Oil Company
Iowa
C. H. McNider
League of Nations In America
McNider
Brookhart
Claude Porter
Federal Reserve Bank
League of Wall Street
Lindy Flies South to Mexico City to Meet Calles
Colonel Lindbergh will fly to Mexico City at President Calles invitation to discuss policy. If he replicates his European impact, he could earn further honors and reception. The move may reflect influence from Ambassador Morrow or Will Rogers, as Mexican leaders weigh Lindbergh’s role.
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Lindbergh
Mexico City
Calles
Lindy
United States
Mexico
Europe
Editor Critiques Aide Then Publishes Own Sharp Reply
Frank Pierce of The American Municipalities in Marshalltown warns editorial writers to avoid engineering topics. In a following page he publishes a political editorial of his own, remarking that those who live in glass houses should pull down the blinds.
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Frank Pierce
Marshalltown
Pierce
Farm Bureau members urged to attend Iowa county meetings
In a column from Iowa Homestead the author urges Farm Bureau members to attend county and township meetings held before the state convention in Des Moines. He warns centralized organizations weaken local units and emphasizes local vitality, training leaders, and active participation over national events.
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Farm Improvement Associations
Iowa
Farm Bureau
Iowa Farm Bureau Federation
Des Moines
Organization of American Farmers
The
Grange
Farmers Union
Iowa Homestead
Coolidge Ends Ambiguity on 1924 Nomination
New York Times reports President Coolidge told Republican Committee that his Aug 2 statement stands as a decision and that he will not seek the nomination. He urged the party to nominate another candidate and suggested the campaign gains a new clarity and momentum.
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Coolidge
Republican National Committee
Hosea Biglow
Cromwell
New York Times
That Guy McGuffey and the ideal of public oratory
The piece argues that true oratory inspires idealism and government science, warning against street harangues and dull statistics. It references Hugh S. Fullerton and Albert Wiggam, suggesting editor Beall may align with McGuffeyite views and urging a more inspirational, civic-focused approach to politics.
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Beall
West Union
Bro. Beall
Guy McGuffey
Hugh S. Fullerton
Saturday Evening Post
Brooks Fletcher
Albert Wiggam
American Magazine
Elma New Era
Investment trend favors agriculture says Lincoln journal
Business opinion grows that agricultural investments offer a promising field as demand expands and waterways extend inland transport. The piece cites rising agricultural property investment and a favorable cycle, predicting broader value growth and continued prosperity. It contrasts this with a stern warning that some farmers risk ruin without work and thrift.
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Mississippi Valley
Woods Brothers
Lincoln
Neb
Need for Military Training in Colleges
A Mapleton Press editorial argues that the United States should educate young men in military science while it does not maintain a large standing army. It asserts reliance on citizen defense and promotes college training in military topics.
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United States
Mapleton Press
The Natural Truth of Competition in Daily Life
In a reflection by Mark Byers the author argues competition is intrinsic and beneficial. A gym class relay contest reveals how grouping spurs energy, laughter, and effort, illustrating competition as natural and essential to character and courage.
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Paradise
Hell
Mark Byers
Health and Diet Advice by Dr Frank McCoy Weekly Menu
Dr McCoy publishes a weekly health plan with daily menus for Sunday through Saturday including breakfasts lunches and dinners featuring omelets hare lamb chops pork roast halibut veal and diverse vegetables. The column also presents Q&.A on tuberculosis diet stale bread digestion and eye care with recommendations to seek professional advice when needed.
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L. EF. H
H. T
Bazaar and Supper Proves Fine Success
The Philathea class of the Methodist church held a bazaar and supper in Letts In church basement Thursday night and cleared more than 100 dollars. A playlet titled Four Days was performed in the church auditorium at the event.
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Letts
Methodist Church
Local News Highlights and Visiting Cattlemen
The town hosted the Chautauqua bazaar and supper with out of town guests including B. F. Snyder and family from Muscatine and Roy Paine and family from Davenport. E. C. Turkington entertained Mr. Brown of Ft. Worth and A. W. Love of Marfa, Texas. Mr. Wolf of Brighton planned to move to the J. M. Brockway farm he leased for the year.
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B. F. Snyder
Muscatine
Roy Paine
Davenport
E. C. Turkington
Mr. Brown
Ft. Worth
A. and
W. Love
Marfa
Tex
Mr. Wolf
Brighton
J. M. Brockway
Wapello P T A Meeting Highlights Health Checks
Wapello Iowa December 10 A paper by J B Hawkins read by Miss Macon led a Parent Teacher Association meeting focusing on the advantages of pre school health examinations. A health play by sixth graders under Miss Meyers supervision followed the discussion. The H G S group met at Mrs Henry Mohlie’s home with Kensington and refreshments. Mrs Frank Joy attended a Women’s Relief Corps meeting.
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Wapello
J. B. Hawkins
Macon
Parent-Teacher Association
Meyers
Henry Mohlie
Kensington
Frank Joy
Women’s Relief Corps
Daughters of Union Veterans visit Mediapolis
Tuesday reports three ladies Millicent Hicklin Wil liam Murray and Thomas Gallagher attended the Columbus Junction tent of the Daughters of Union Veterans. Nearby Mr and Mrs William Torode visited at their daughter Mrs Arthur Wiederrecht home in Mt Union.
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Mediapolis
Millicent Hicklin
William Murray
Thomas Gallagher
Columbus Junction
Daughters of Union Veterans
William Torode
Arthur Wiederrecht
Mt. Union
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Manson Journal
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Health and Diet Advice
Frank McCoy
Dr. McCoy
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