Dickinson Pushes War Finance Board Return for Mid-West Banks
Representative L. J. Dickinson of Iowa plans to revive the war finance corporation concept to aid mid western banks overburdened with real estate holdings from the agricultural downturn. The proposal allows loans up to eighty percent of asset value, five year terms, to banks forced to liquidate real estate, and seeks an agricultural relief bill with a federal farm marketing board and an equalization fee to cover marketing losses.
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Pheasant Shooting Season Opens Across Counties
The three day open pheasant season began at daylight with hunting heard in many directions. Humboldt county may attract few distant hunters, leaving local sportsmen with better odds than last year when only one county opened. Three cock pheasants per day are allowed for the open days, and deputy wardens enforce the law. The year has seen more birds despite winter losses. Experts note birds die from exposure but consider hunting for food acceptable. An army tale claims $10,000 from tails of 6,000 surplus coats turned into patch packets for cooks. jokes about making parts from ships. A London inventor’s toy trains obey spoken commands, and Jack Dempsey earned more for 60 minutes of boxing in Philadelphia than the U.S. press union earns in nine years, a jab at sport’s profit.
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World’s Champions Rise as St Louis Tops Yankees
A scattered recap of baseball and public opinion highlights the St Louis Cardinals as the world’s champions after defeating the New York Yankees, igniting nationwide celebration. The piece also touches on radio’s growing influence, betting on the World Series, and assorted political and cultural asides from the era.
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Government to issue smaller dollar bills planned by Treasury
The U S Treasury proposes a new two third size dollar bill to replace the old notes. Officials expect savings in paper and engraving while noting circulation costs remain high. Public reaction favors silver dollars and critics question the propaganda push for the change.
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