Melon Breeding Progress Promises Hardier Varieties
J. J. Wilson oversees Muscatine county melon experimental plots under Iowa State College to breed a watermelon resistant to soil diseases. By 1937 results suggest the desired hardy, tasty variety will be available after continued cross breeding and selection. Muscatine history notes recalled in the piece ends with local context.
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Muscatine County
J. J. Wilson
Iowa State College of
Muscatine
Leader Findley Dies End of Iowa Law Enforcement Era
Gen Park A Findley who led the Iowa Bureau of Investigation since 1933 died leaving a legacy of modern crime solving methods. He introduced ballistic tests lie detectors and machine guns aiding state agents against gangsters and thieves. A lifelong Republican and former Polk County sheriff his military rise to brigadier general marked a career of discipline and sharp focus. Governor Clyde Herring praised him as probably the best Polk County sheriff. His death comes as Iowa builds a new highway patrol and reorganizes state law enforcement without his guidance.
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Park A. Findley
Iowa
Bureau of Investigation
Findley
State Bureau of Investigation
Polk County
National Guard
Clyde Herring
Bureau
Towa
The
Highway Safety Patrol
Melon Industry Revived by Conesville Research
The passage celebrates experimental work led by Mr. Wilson and associates in Conesville and county areas that defeated melon wilt and similar diseases. It notes the region’s historical reputation for high quality melons and the previous economic impact on Muscatine county farmers, urging rapid return to prominence and readiness to adapt quickly.
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Wilson
Conesville
Muscatine County
Comment and Opinion on Soviet Planning Collapse
The Atlantic News-Telegraph notes that the careful planning of the soviets appealing to Tugwell collapsed, causing Bullitt to become disgusted and Brookhart to resign. The piece praises planners as great.
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Tugwell
Bullitt
Brookhart
Atlantic News-Telegraph
A Good Appointment of John Hattery in Iowa Patrol
The Mason City Globe Gazette notes John Hattery’s personality and experience suit him for inaugurating Iowa’s highway patrol system. They call it a good appointment.
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John Hattery
Iowa
Mason City Globe Gazette
National Whirligig and Washington Currents
Analysis of Carter Glass push on banking bill changes shows a salvage effort to shape open market committee makeup. Debate over a seven percent foreign market and export importance surfaces with state-by-state figures from 1929 to 1932. British perceptions of Anthony Eden stir envy and speculation in Washington as Captain Eden's prominence grows. Frank Knox of Chicago gains unexpected GOP strength as a presidential hopeful.
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Washington
Ray Tucker
Carter Glass
Federal Reserve
Mr. Glass
Eccles
Gales Gop
State Department
Anthony Eden
Baldwin
Captain Eden
England
London
Rex Tugwell
Knox Seen as Front Runner for 1936 GOP Nomination
Grass roots chatter at Springfield hints publisher Knox leads early GOP polls for the 1936 ticket. Backers include a powerful New York Pennsylvania bloc favoring a steady candidate with West connections. Knox’s Horatio Alger rise and lack of New Deal votes make him appealing to party officials.
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Springfield
Mr. Knox
New York-Pennsylvania
Knox
Middle West
GOP
House
Senate
Linnaeus and the Kudu in Striking Contrast of Nature and Policy
The article surveys Linnaeus fathering modern plant nomenclature and notes his memory failing in illness. It contrasts Africa’s kudu with a note on economic policy, NRA, AAA, and monetary actions. It highlights political curves including Hamilton Fish’s export plan and government contracts testing steel prices.
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Linnaeus
Uncle Sam
Roosevelt Advisers and Republican Resurgence in a Tense Era
The analysis notes Roosevelt aides like Howe tracking shifting public sentiment while his own leaders clash with him. It highlights a Republican awakening, conservatives overtaking liberal NRAs, and a wary stance toward Japan and Manchuria, with notes on trade codes, work relief, and currency stabilization pressures.
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Congress
House
Senate
White House
Mr. Roosevelt
Hastings
Dickinson
Austin
Charley’ McNary
United States
Tientsin
Manchuria
Japan
China
Shantung
Hughes
Grasshopper plague reported on Muscatine Island
Fifty years ago today Muscatine Island faced a grasshopper infestation with a farmer claiming he could scoop the insects with a shovel. The item notes the scale of the outbreak and its impact on local agriculture.
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Muscatine Island
First National Bank
West Liberty
E. D. Bradley
Wilson Graham
Ralph Habig
Brazilian President Featured In Crossword Puzzle
The puzzle lists clues across and down including references to air, winged, and various nouns. It includes entries like president Getulio and mentions South American geography and language terms. The piece presents a timed word challenge typical of a national newspaper crossword page.
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South American Republic
Dr. Getulio
Rites Noted for Nancy Van Zandt
Wilton holds memorial for 92 year old pioneer Nancy Van Zandt who died Wednesday. Service at Presbyterian church featured the Rev. C. W. Pfeiffer and a quartet with Emma Holzhauer as pianist. Burial in Oakdale cemetery with Eastern Star rites. Pallbearers listed: L. C. Kiser, H. R. Maurer, S J, H. F. Schnack, F. A. Martin, A. F Schiele.
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Purity Chapter
O B. S
Woman's Relief Corps
Oakdale Cemetery
Eastern Star
L. C. Kiser
H. R. Maurer
S&j
H. F. Schnack
F. A. Martin
A. F Schiele
H. R. Lamp
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Texas
New York
Georgia
California
Hull
Frank Knox
Chicago
Roosevelt
Louis Howe
Howe
John Hix
U. S
Pat
Africa
Hamilton Fish
Coolidge
Ham
New York City
Fusion
Tammany
Jerome Frank
AAA
Wheeler
Miles
McClure Newspaper Syndicate
UN Made & Hill
Ampert, E
Annaeuss
Securities Commission
Father Coughlin
Huey Long
James McMullin
Federal Trade Commission
Commission
NRA
FDR
Trade Commission
Supreme Court
Nies
Nce
Turkey
France
Silverites
Committee For
Rio de
South America
Ireland
Ingrid
Rites
Nancy van Zandt
George Clarke
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