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Newspaper
Rolfe Arrow
Location
Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1938
Page
4
A compact advertisement item blends a Carlyle quote on truthful speech with a retailer pitch for Dr. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets a sugar coated laxative claimed to be effective. The note also cites Milton on truth and sunbeams as a printer’s quote.
A feud at the Tennessee Valley Authority escalates as Sen. George L. Berry seeks 5 million dollars over flooded marble quarries near Norris Dam. Dr. A. E. Morgan calls for a congressional inquiry into TVA while Lilienthal and Harcourt Morgan defend the chair. President Roosevelt sparks debate as proposals for a probe advance.
Loyalist forces claim a major marine engagement near Cartagena sinks the 10,000 ton cruiser Ballares after a torpedo attack. About 300 crew drowned, around 400 rescued by two British destroyers, as attacks by ships and planes break the rebel blockade on Mediterranean ports. War Minister Prieto declared readiness to continue the fight at sea.
The 54 year old bachelor OMNT Rene Doynelo Saint-Quentin, new French ambassador to the United States, arrived in Washington and went to the White House to present his credentials to President Roosevelt. Also drawing attention were the three unmarried sisters of King Zog of Albania on a pleasure tour, with officials denying any marriage intentions.
Senator Borah boldfacedly warned the billion dollar naval construction bill would face a stiff senate battle. He branded the program an unjustified step toward an arms race and said it drains scarce funds from a distressed public. Borah is the senior member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee.
The Supreme Court, by 5 to 2, rules income from leases on state school lands is subject to federal tax. Justice Butler and Justice McReynolds dissented, warning the decision could unsettle long standing immunity principles in the dual system of government. The ruling broadens federal taxation reach.
C Houston Goudiss explains why protein is essential, how it builds and repairs body tissue, and how to plan meals for growth and health. He contrasts complete and incomplete proteins, cites daily needs for adults and children, and offers practical serving ideas with milk eggs meats and legumes.
The article argues fine furniture should be treated with quality light oil polish both at the dealer and at home to preserve beauty and extend life. It warns against shellacs and veneers which create a false finish, dry and weaken wood, and leave sticky residue. Regular light oil polishing is urged for lasting loveliness.
The second article in a series by food authority C Houston Goudiss discusses everyday food problems and how they relate to health across all ages. Goudiss, noted author and radio speaker, is known for his soil to serving guidance from table to tissue.
A brief note says advice is often freely given and may be valuable or trivial, with emphasis on the paradox of free counsel.
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