Trade treaties under fire in Congress debate
Hearings begin in the Ways and Means Committee on extending reciprocal trade treaties for three more years. Secretary Hull defends the pacts amid questions of their agricultural impact and broader economic effects. debate notes limited gains for farmers and shifts in export patterns.
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Farm prices and AAA debate spill from Iowa meetings
The Decorah Journal reports on farm prices under the AAA loan with corn at 57 cents a bushel and historical surpluses. Republican conferences in Des Moines discuss farm programs, with leaders like Francis Johnson urging AAA as a base for future plans. Debate centers on conservation, parity, and possible price fixes to aid farmers and counties such as Winneshiek.
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What Other Editors Say on American Pioneer Spirit and War Costs
A Prairie Schooner column praises American adaptability sparked by individual freedom and cites an 82 year old traveler who rode from wagon to airplane. It surveys war costs, fatalities, veterans funding, and international debts, urging public understanding of tax burdens and value of government spending.
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WPA praised for national benefits despite jokes
Minneapolis Star Journal notes the WPA has long been lampooned yet provides permanent improvements nationwide. It cites schools, roads, bridges, pools and public works as tangible assets, while acknowledging some waste. Nile Kinnick named top college football player for 1939.
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History Sources Wanted by Survey
The Iowa Historical Records survey seeks valuable manuscripts to aid American history research. C Clyde Sutherland urges locating private and public collections across Iowa, including diaries, constitutions, diaries, and writings on many subjects, with headquarters in Des Moines.
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Diet and nutrition key to preventing dental decay says expert
Mrs Ethel Austin Martin director of nutrition at the National Dairy Council asserts good nutrition guards against dental decay. She emphasizes milk vegetables fruits and eggs as protective foods and notes calcium from milk supports tooth health while brushing and biannual dental exams remain essential.
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Signs Indicate Measles Epidemic in Iowa Warns Health Dept
The Iowa state department of health warns a measles epidemic is likely in coming months with cases rising and deaths possible. They urge vigilance and explain exposure steps for susceptible children and immune individuals, noting symptoms and school exclusion rules and the need to obtain immunity status from guardians or records.
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Toppers Help Of An Automobile Mishaps
The fragment notes a car incident involving a group called Toppers aiding with an automobile mishap. Details are incomplete but imply assistance at the scene and potential injuries or hazards.
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New Imported Belgian Horse Tipped With Heavy Load
A fragment from an old notice describes Charles Shinker of Alta selling a new imported Belgian horse aged years and tipping the beam at about two pounds overweight.
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