The New Year's Crisis in the City Office
Myrtle, a Riverview 14th floor operator, races to stop a man about to shoot himself after a New Year’s Eve crisis. She calls in Thornton, hurries to 1478 Stock Lexehutiga, and alerts the office as the city erupts with alarms and the stock market collapse is glossed by a perilous countdown to a possible family tragedy.
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Myrtiy
Riverview
Law
Tim
Tek bin
Kissfos
Capaw
Edan
Harry Warhes
Lee
Gore
Thornton
Phorriton
Willis
Poor
Myrtle
Moib Muar
Boli
Silverview
Ars. Thornton
Sanokuins
Maenit
James Thornton
Alan
Werkly
New Year's resolutions and the wiser approach
The piece argues resolutions are worthwhile when well chosen and stresses that birthdays are as fitting a time as any. It notes many resolutions fail, yet keeping several strong ones is better than none, advising readers to review their failures and set a few targeted aims for success.
Same Old Bluff Speech as Year Ends
The old year backs up toward departure and a speaker is pressed for words. He hesitates and voices a regrets filled confession about life choices. He would change much if given another chance, then departs with a final goodbye.
Look Forward A Milestone In Life’s Journey Disappears
Poetic dispatch reflecting on time passing and the new year of 1937. Encourages optimism and resolutions, urging readers to avoid pessimism as the year begins. Contains hopeful sentiment about future happiness and moving forward despite losses.
New Year Greeting Delays and Resolutions
A stray note notes Christmas and New Year greetings with a remark that sending a card late prompts a New Year reply. It critiques unkept resolutions as unattractive and compares them to stew stuck in a puddle.
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Lucky
Bill
The Way They Go
A quip on New Year's gifts as poor business bets. The joke notes gifts often stall the hands of receivers.
New Year Memories by Fred Bogardus
Old fashioned New Year memories evoke joyful parties and hearty greetings. The poem recalls dancing lancers and Virginia reel as customs give way to modern greetings, while enduring friendship and good will persist across changing times.
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Fred. Bogardus
Forget the Past and Start Anew in 1917
A column urges readers to embrace the New Year with courage and optimism. It calls for leaving regrets behind, facing the world bravely, and offering help to those in need, framing the resolution as a wise investment in personal renewal and social effort.
New Year Resolutions Ajaked By Busy Man
In a concise exchange the busy speaker dismisses New Year resolutions as impractical saying he has no intention of keeping any. He questions the idea of giving up habits and frames the moment as an ordinary talk about self discipline.
New Year Wishes With Jolly Feasting Echo
A gleeful note of New Year greetings expresses joy at the season and celebrates a festive table. The writer mentions a well-fed celebration and a cheerful mood as the year begins.
General Assembly makeup of next legislature draws farmers in scant number
Des Moines reports the Thirty-seventh Iowa General Assembly will convene January with Republicans holding a 10-40 senate majority and 94-14 house seats. The senate features 18 attorneys, six bankers, eight merchants, three publishers, and ten farmers among others. the house lists 19 allowners, 4 farmers, 6 bankers and real estate figures, plus several professionals. Youngest senators Karl LeCompte and George W Ball noted. native Iowans predominate, with a few born abroad. Electoral college set to meet January 8. Payne and other officials filing certificates as weights and inspections continue.
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Senate
General Assembly
Thirty Sixth General Assembly
Karl LeCompte
Corydon
George WV. Ball
Fairfield
Lows
E. A. Baldwin
Lowe City
Lee W. Elwood
Elma
George Crozier
Knoxville
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