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Newspaper
Renwick Times
Location
Renwick, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1929
Page
6
The piece argues opportunity is earned through preparation not luck, warning that unprepared individuals rely on chance and drift aimlessly. It likens success to a current that favors those who train and battle onward, while idle dreamers fall into wasted lives and disillusionment.
A discussion on fame shifting to celebrities who hire writers to craft articles and books. It notes many famous names do not write their pieces, with professional writers shaping content and celebrities approving drafts. The piece also touches on advertising, bootleggers, and social changes reflected in quirky observations.
Reports from Washington describe evolving farm relief proposals tied to an upcoming arms control bill. A farmers board is proposed to administer aid with varying visions. Secretary of Agriculture Tyde backs a board within his department while Congress favors an independent body with executive oversight. Advisory councils for crops and stabilization would aid policy, backed by a large corps of experts and inspectors. An estimated 400 million dollars would fund the effort, promising many government jobs and broad relief, though real gains may depend on who gains access.
Mrs Ida J Wise Smith state president of the W C T U announces that the W C T U of Iowa will hold Good Citizenship Conferences in thirty centers in Iowa in the coming weeks. The events promote law observance and enforcement and citizen plus official cooperation for community betterment. Hoover’s call inspires the five groups and at least one state officer attends each conference. Attendance of county and city officials is solicited.
The United States post office department reports tests by the bureau of standards show the glue on stamps is satisfactory. If affixed properly the stamps will stick as well as ever, with no need to change mucilage. The issue lies in how stamps are moistened, not in their design or application.
A Chicago woman handed a conductor a thirty six year old transfer highlighting odd persistence. A New York man fifty five faced a long wait for his ninth term in prison. The piece playfully notes daylight saving debates and a stock tip. It closes with a humorous image of a goye and a milk bottle top.
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