Investment in souls marked as debt for national improvement
A long editorial defends debt spending as an investment in people, contrasts it with prior costly foreign loans and stock market losses, and condemns political patronage. It notes Iowa elder statesmen’ deaths, praises Governor Clarke, and critiques Democratic and Republican stances on appointments and party control.
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Stock Exchange
Iowa
John Hammill
Nate Rendall
George Clarke
Clarke
Patt
Teddy
Democratic State Committee
State Committee
National
Herring
Roosevelt
Wallace
Ickes
Norris
Senate
Minnesota
LaVollettes
Herings
Board of Assessment and Review
Liquor Commission
Inertocen
Bopie
Whipping posts and welfare debates mix with radio humor
Opinion reflects on public work for families and welfare enforcement. The writer questions punishment methods and suggests a return to whipping posts, contrasting it with jail. A second note contrasts brainy versus gutsy radio humor, noting some dance programs miss wit but some are worthwhile.
Farm Bureau led battle for agricultural relief gives history
The passage outlines the 1921 start of the AAA as a price relief solution to surplus production. It notes repeated vetoes, eventual passage after 12 years, and credits farm leaders for securing and defending equal relief, with 15 years of ongoing cooperative effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
AAA
Congress
Pasture Grass Quality Tied to Soil Fertility in Canada
Dominion Bureau of Statistics in Ottawa reports that Canadian wheat rye barley and oats crops for the year are below 1980-34 average and lower than last year. Richer soil yields richer pasture feed, while soil fertility remains the key factor influencing grass quality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Dominion Bureau of Statistics
Ottawa
Poultry tips and cautionary notes from Frank Priebe
A weekly poultry extension column advises careful transport of chickens to market, stressing covered coops and avoiding gunny sacks to prevent smothering. It urges producers to improve poultry quality by protecting birds from cold wind, and links good handling to better prices and consumer trust. It closes with a note on Red Cedar as fence posts and longevity, highlighting heartwood versus sapwood durability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Society For the Prevention of Cruelty
Pam
Right Idea Echoes in a Local Exchange on Governance
An old-fashioned businessman cites a neighbor's remark that the Chinese approach is simple, valuing stable business over who leads the country. The exchange highlights differing views on governance and economic focus.
Intellectual Demand in Politics Inspires Debate
Miss Cayenne notes a political career demands deeper study than winning a bridge contract. She says intellectual interest in politics grows from thorough preparation, contrasting it with the quick pace of bridge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Cayenne
In His Own Language A Judge Boards Street Car
A judge enters a street car and exchanges greetings with a uniformed conductor who asks how he is, and the judge replies fine. The brief interaction unfolds in a quiet travel scene.
Old Familiar Melodies Prompt New Originality
Miss Cayenne critiques radio composers for lack of originality and expresses fatigue with familiar melodies. The exchange highlights a desire for innovative songcraft and fresh material beyond old standards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Cayenne
Contingent Structures and Air Causes Mentioned in Farm Notes
A physician links yawning to a fresh air shortage and jokes about hot air. Farmer Corntesel explains that rent dictates whether a summer structure is a bungalow or a barn. The farm population stayed nearly constant last year, higher than 1920, but below late levels per the Bureau of Agricultural Economics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rolfe
Old Age Assistance Department of
Iowa
Barney Allen
Allen
Corntessel
Bureau of Agricultural Economics
The Hill Passer Dumb Stunts Record Jeopardy
A garbled historic note warns drivers about risky hill and curve stunts. It mentions tragedy and danger, noting repeated failures and near misses as cars ascend slopes and approach blind bends.
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Gabriel
Cra
Towa
Untitled Iowa Crop Seed Claims Stir Debate
Iowa State College officials report winter seed concerns affecting crop yields. Experts warn about seed quality and storage practices amid ongoing discussions on best farming methods and market implications.
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J. J. Bruce
J. H. Lighter
Marion Bruce
Independent
Des Moines
State House
Aimee Seaple MacPherson
California
Aves
G. B. Palmer
Methodist Church
G. A. Everson
M. D
T. D. Jones
Rolfe, IA
C. W. Siefkin
Savage
Solpe
Lester Leserman, M. D
Petersons
Kenneth F. Hunter
Mwulg
H. G.prigaard
D.C
W.P. Wheeler
Rolee
Carl J. White
Optometrist
Kyex
Oless Oy
Cho. A. Shors
Savage Block
Rolce
L. M. Graham Veterinarian
Cally
K. P
Noley
L. W. Krenmedy
J. M. Bush
Telephone
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Frank Priebes
Weekly Letter Poultry
Lel
Iowa State Vallege
Adlerika
Adlerikin
Chhueviro
Culvrolet Motor Company
Ditrost
Michigan
General Motorsale
Rolfe Auto Company
Rolfe, Iowa
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