Upgraded prospects in agriculture and politics noted
The column discusses the farm plank in the Republican platform linking agriculture to industry, mentions a Hoover era special session, and notes economic pressures on both agriculture and industry. It also cites Gardner Cowles Sr. joining the National Finance Corporation and hints at political insecurities surrounding Senator Dickinson and Brookhart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoover Congress
Gardner Cowles Sr
National Finance Corporation
Internal Revenue
Dickinson
Brookhart
Honest dollar and a chance to earn it in Iowa politics
In a note reflecting on the recent Iowa primary, the author defends an honest dollar, discusses the Supreme Court ruling that voided the salary grab, and thanks supporters for the nomination while acknowledging the need to win the fall election. The piece also critiques Reconstruction Finance Corporation coverage of small banks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court of Iowa
Supreme Court
Victor
Pocahontas County
Tional Finance Corporation
Federal Corporation
Federal Outfit
Joan
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
Fair Pricing Advocacy for Eggs and Midwestern Quality
W F Priebe urges farmers to resist overemphasis on uniform shell and yolk color in eggs. He argues price should reflect nutritive value and freshness, praising Midwest eggs from well-fed, active hens. The piece alongside public notices and financial remarks discusses the Reconstruction Finance Corporation and bank lending realities for small farmers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middle West
East
Mississippi Valley
W. F. Priebe
Ancient Methods for Measurement of Time
The piece notes the oldest surviving sundial at Bewcastle dating to about 675 A D An Anglo Saxon decimal and duo decimal system influenced timekeeping and a remarkable 1056 Kirkdale church inscription shows pure 11th century English The Normans adopted the duo decimal system and old dials with four titles faded Yet many ancient dials from this period show a mix of both systems and hundreds survive London Tit Bits
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Bewcastle
Cumberland
England
Kirkdale
Yorkshire
London
Little Things Tending to Make Life Brighter
A reflective piece urges learning to laugh and tell stories for light in gloom. It urges keeping troubles private, and doing daily small acts for others. Each small cheerful gesture can brighten someone else's day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hobert P. Anderson
Forests as man's loyal allies in North American history
Charles Lathrop Pack argues that forests shaped humanity's progress from primitive caves to civilized society. He states North America’s forests provided essential resources and influence on settlement, enabling rapid colonization and shaping history.
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Earth
Charles Lathrop Pack
North America
New World
Old World
Rome’s Ostia Department Store of Imperial Wealth Erupts
Excavations reveal a vast Ostian emporium where Rome’s rich bought silk, jewels, embroideries, and imported goods. Visitors flocked to view luxury wares stored for the emperor and court, showing ancient department store activity and wealth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ostia
Rome
Ostin
The Hammurabian Code and Theft Punishments
The text notes that under Hammurabi robbery punished by death if caught. If not caught, the robbed party claims restitution before God, and the local town and governor must restore all losses within the territory.
Johnson Scorched Wigs by Candlelight
The famed Doctor Johnson wore shabby wigs kept usable by candlelight reads. His short sightedness made candles necessary. At one home the butler kept a new wig ready and would swap Johnson’s wig before dining.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnson
Doctor Johnson
Make Friends: A Lifelong Rule for Kindness and Truth
A reflection urging constant kindness and truth in every place. The author extols making friends as a life habit and highlights the value of genuine acts, honest speech, and seizing every chance to connect with others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruskin
Horace held a minor Roman civil service post
The Roman poet Horace served in a minor civil service role. The piece notes small state careers and public function in ancient times. It mentions a variety of unrelated facts about radios, bears, a 1790 census, and a door lock device to control hallway lighting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horace
Medford Woman Uses Four Letter Name In Full
A Medford Mag resident, Mary Myra, writes both her first and last names with only four letters each, reflecting a unique naming choice while staying within the article’s readable text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Medford
Mag
Mary Myra
Emergency free dental care offered by local dentists
An urgent notice offers temporary and essential dental work at no charge for those unable to pay. The service runs from 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. and is led by Dr. C. W. Sie IT and Dr. T. D. Jones amid rising produce costs and low mood affecting employment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Soene
C. W. Sie
T. D. Jones
Fireworks Ban Issued by Rolfe Town Council
By order of the Rolfe town council no fireworks may be shot in the town in any time in the business district under penalty of a fine. Mayor J. H. Brinkman signs the notice with Clerk F. E. Grant attesting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rolfe
J. H. Brinkman
F. E. Grant
Notice of Assessment For Surfacing Secondary Road District 26 Division A
Notice to all persons listed in the schedule that a report of the board of apportionment shows proposed special assessments on real estate in Secondary Road District No 26 Division A. Hearing set before Pocahontas county board of supervisors July 19 1932. objections must be filed by noon. Roy A. Johnson County Auditor.
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Pocahontas County
Iowa
Board of Apportionment
Ira .E. Conrow
Ira E. Conrow
J. H. Seaman
M. J. Young
Clayton E. Kauffman
Town of
Plover
Martha Young
Henry F. Webbink
George S. Henderson
George S. Henderson i
Board of Supervisors
Pocahontas
Roy A. Johnson
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J. J. Bruce
J. H. Lighter
Relfe
Rae
Sweet
W.F Priebes Weekly
Letter Poulers
United States
Republic of Syria
Damascus
Amy Ireland
C. W. Siefkin
Savage
Carl J. White
Robert Bruce
Savage Block
Rolfe Iowa
Abe M. DE Vaul
State Savings Bank
L. M. Graham
K. P
L. W. Kennedy
J. M. Bush
Telephone
Rome's Department Store
Rg. Cl
Goodyear
Goodyear Speedway
Caen
Rolfe Auto Company
Lfe
Japan
Tokyo
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