Republicans oppose parity payments to farmers
Three Republican candidates Taft Bridges and Vandenburg vote against a senate bill for 212 million dollars in parity payments to farmers. Vandenburg cites opposition to paying bounties, Taft faults Ohio’s smaller parity share and argues for tariff relief, while both discuss alternatives like the McNary Haugen plan and potential costs.
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Taft
Bridges
Vandenburg
Senate
Vandenberg
Ohio
Towa
President Coolidge
AAA
Hats and Parity Prices Trace Public Taste and War Talk
A mix of editorials discusses women’s hats as decorative and men’s practical headwear, then shifts to farm parity prices for hogs and corn, and a World War II alert on Romania under Hitler. It links agricultural policy, national defense, and international risk with editorials from local papers.
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Sac Sun
Soil Conservation
Germany swallows Finland aims to push into Scandinavia
The report notes Germany presses to extend control as Russia nears securing Finland and Hitler eyes Denmark, Holland, and Belgium, shaping a bleak outlook for small nations.
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Germany
Russia
Finland
Sweden
Norway
Hitler
Denmark
Holland
Belgium
Flu Jokes and Soda Cures in a Humorous Board
A quirky editorial item parodies cold remedies and medical talk. It features a soda cure with hourly doses and an extended comic poem about flu dreams and a cunning pike. Written by John W. Skinner, it blends humor with medical chatter.
Town election blunder shocks a mayoral race
A mayoral candidate in a northwest town tried to bribe the postmaster and staff to back his ticket. Civil service reform has removed such leverage, making the gambit a laughing stock and unlikely to win him votes. The report notes the rival is poised for a strong victory.
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Here
Hitler
Blundering Candidate Slogan Humor Echoes in Indiana Text
A pasted list mocks political systems with a crude dairy parable and a defeated candidate noted at 426 to 157. The piece riffs on socialism communism fascism nazism new deal capitalism americanism and ends with a homespun moral about independence and staying out of Europe.
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Europe
Plea for Guest Columns Goes Unheeded
The editor notes no guest columns have appeared despite a previous plea last week. A couple of local faculty members reportedly promised to write soon, so the column will continue featuring the editor’s own commentary described as tripe trash and trivialities.
Investigations on Iowa bank receiverships audit faults
H L Grantham condemns an audit of Iowa bank receiverships as exposing a shameful chapter in state history. He argues public scrutiny is needed to expose untrustworthy administration and asserts there is no difference in integrity across parties. Public policy must align with lawful conduct and honest service.
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Europe
Stalin
Hitler
United States
Poland
Czecho- Slovakia
Germany
Attila
Rumania
Czechoslovakia
Finland
Carol
Asia
France
England
West Union Argo-Gazette
Iowa
State
Sioux Rapids
Oklahoma
Samuel Insull
U. S
Insurance Statistical Authority
Encyclopedic Mind Quiz Teaches Factoids and Trivia
A quiz prompts readers to pick answers on topics from history to geology and psychology. It lists seven multiple choice questions with labeled options and notes that answers appear on Page Hight.
Easter Program Recap and Local Social Notes
Easter program notes include a Progress club meeting with Esther Carry and guests, plus lessons on Church history and local landmarks. Family visits, school vacations, quarantines for scarlet fever, and Sunday gatherings are listed, with next meeting set for April 4 at Ivan Godden’s home.
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Esther Carry
Williams
Little Brown
Terry
Iowa
Henry Nelson
Will Cran
Jack Castle
Eldon Hamm
Lowell Jennings
Dwayne Benge
Carl Underberg
Livermore
Isabelle Olson
Ft. Dodge
Harry Webb
Noblé Hemerson
Rebecca Lodge meets at I C O F hall Thursday night
The Rebecca Lodge held its regular business session at the I C O F hall with Mat thea Wallace and Mae Pease hosting. Several locals were noted visiting relatives and guests over Easter, including Marietta Seaman from Morningside College and families of Larsen, Sorenson, Madsen, and Ellsworth in Humboldt, Rolfe, Goodell, and surrounding areas.
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Rebecca Lodge
I. C. O. F. Hall
Matthea Wallace
Mae Pease
Mrs. Vinning
Marietta Seaman
Morningside College
Sioux City
Leonard Seaman
Harlan Wright
N. P. Olson
Rolfe
Chris Sorenson
Chris Madsen
Caroline
Nels Larsen
Warren Dailey
Humboldt
Harold Larsen
Hynds
Mason City
Mrs. Clark
Blank
Goodell
John
Victor
Caroline Madsen
Ft. Dodge
Virginia McCreary
Dorothy Wright
I.S.T. C
Bob Ellsworth
Buena Vista College
Storm Lake
Roy Ellsworth
Eldon Ham
Elva Faye Nea
Fyiay
Chris Sor
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J. J. Bruce
J. H. Lighter
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Omaha
Clarinda Herald-Journal
Kossuth County Advance
Goliath
David
Bean
John W. Skinner
Indiana Food Merchant
EL P. Lomen
H. L. Grantham
Eleanor Holm
Gertrude Ederle
Helen Wills Moody
Vireginia Coleman
Gestapo
Great Lakes
Lake
Erie
Huron
Placid
Ontario
of the Woods
Town Church
Albert
Coffin Vege
Ruth
Marchant
Noble Highy
EB. A ‘Burt
John Wallace
Rebeccas
G. A. Everson, M. D
D. Jones
Bo _ROLFE, TA
Lester Leserman, M.D
Jones Shop
F. H. Molyneux
Savage Block
Carl J. White
Fir
Auto / Bonds
Kennedy Agency
T. J. Raynes
L. M. Graham Veterinarian
First National Bank
C. R. Barry
Rolfe State Bank
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