Industry should grow with Iowa agriculture says secretary
Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Thornburg warns against aggressive industrial expansion at the expense of farming. He argues most plants in Iowa convert agricultural products into consumer goods and stresses the need for balanced growth. He notes towns with good roads schools and homes can attract diverse industry while maintaining agricultural markets.
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Whorpbury
Iowa
Guy Li Logan
Iowa Manufacturers’ Association
Thornburg
Java
Dead Letter Waste in Des Moines Post Office
Postmaster reports massive waste from undeliverable mail with up to 800000 circular letters monthly causing 160000 undelivered items. 50000+ annual address changes strain records as obsolete mailing practices and missing return addresses prevent delivery in the Des Moines area.
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Des Moines
Advertising in 1930 by the American Association of Advertisers
The 240 members will spend about 208 million dollars in 1930, an 11 percent rise of 20 million over 1929, per the association president. The survey, urged by President Hoover after talks with industry leaders, aims to gauge business activity and signals advertiser confidence in the economy for the coming year.
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American Association of Advertisers
Hoover
Varios Basic Industries
Lerge
Fort seeks curb on slander by Congressmen in immunity debate
A House resolution by Congressman Fort of New Jersey proposes letting injured citizens complain to the House about slanderous statements by members. It would not punish lawmakers with prosecutions but could lead to discipline under House rules. The measure aims to reveal which legislators defend unrestricted slander. The column also notes a strange will, child policy debates, and the aging tax-cut impact.
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House
Fort
New Jersey
Senate
Fortis
Pig Crop Contest to judge farmers by pork output in 1930
Town farmers may enter the Pig Crop contest again this year with two sow-count classes 8 to 15 and over 15. Medals and a grand prize will be awarded. county prizes possible if five or more farmers from a county participate. Entries require at least 8 sows and weighings at 180 days under supervision. No entry fee. winners measured by average pounds of pork per sow across six months.
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Town State College
College Invites Farm Folk Week at Iowa State Ames
Iowa State College hostsFarm Folk Week from January 27 to February 1 inviting farmers and wives statewide. Preliminary plans cover campus divisions, housing at reasonable rates, and efforts to prevent overcrowding. Special rail fare of one and a third will be offered for rapid trips to Ames daily. The program features agriculture education, music, plays, womens activities, athletic events, three mass meetings, and the Farr and Home Banquet.
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Iowa State College
Ames
Henry
College
Tate
Iowa
Leelarea
Farr
The Tariff Debate and Economic Policy
The article argues Congress fumbles tariff policy, deeming tariffs a business tool to shield American producers from cheap foreign labor. It suggests a committee of experts could craft a model tariff quickly, while noting political obstacles to agreement hinder reform.
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Congress
Bg Politica
Prohibition Deaths Listed In Washington Herald Article
The Washington Herald published a list of 1,360 fatalities attributed to violations of U S prohibition laws since the Volstead Act. Included are both violators and enforcement officers, with the tally framed as the decade long death toll from prohibition enforcement. The piece laments the human cost amid the policy debate.
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The
Washington- Herald
United States
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