Local business leaders back NRA. small towns hold steady staff
The Bremer County paper notes Tripoli shops support the National Recovery Act and retain employees despite lean times. It argues wages have fallen slightly and hours shortened, but most small businesses keep their work force to avoid bankruptcy while larger towns use cheap labor for gain. The piece expresses confidence in presidential cooperation and emphasizes that the NRA aims to prevent destruction of small business and to provide work where possible.
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Tripoli
NRA
Relief legislation moves slowly as towns face winter
The piece notes few relief bills are in force, with months since enactment. It stresses the need for rapid action to fund roads and public works, provide jobs for thousands, and lift rural areas by boosting employment in larger towns and improving farm prices and banking. It warns prosperity will take months and patience.
Four states receive majority of R F C self liquidating funds
The Roosevelt era faces political scrutiny as four states California Louisiana Arkansas and New York together draw about 170 million of the 195 million allotted by the R F C for self liquidating projects. The article ties the allocations to figures and prominent political names including McAdoo Long Robinson Wagner and Copeland.
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Junior
Roosevelt
California
William G. McAdoo
Chicago
Louisiana
Hooey” Long
Arkansas
Senator Robinson
New York
Wagner
Copeland
Washington Dismissals Open Budget Puzzle
The administration scales back by dismissing thousands of government workers, with 8,000 already let go across departments. Chiefs fire with one hand while hiring with the other, claiming a balanced budget as long as current receipts cover expenses. The policy aims to save and spend simultaneously, a puzzling but explained approach.
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Washington
Editorial Boost For The NRA From Shell Rock News
The piece argues the National Industrial Recovery Act will improve conditions but fall short due to entrenched wealth and monopoly. It claims wealth redistribution is needed and condemns current tax laws as stifling industry while urging full support for the NRA despite flaws.
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NRA
Shell Rock News
Roosevelt
Senate
Morgan
Being Crazy
Harriman, former head of a New York bank, is believed missing after a week of hearings and mental strain. Friends suggest long standing instability since 1928, with the era’s prosperity exposing past radical actions.
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Reinbeck Courier
Harriman
New York
Roosevelt call to end mood slump sparks shopping debate
Hampton Chronicle rails at Roosevelt's radio address urging rising farm prices as the path to prosperity. The writer argues higher farm prices are essential, warns against industrial recovery plans, and claims small-town merchants will face higher wholesale costs and prices to customers. The piece accuses big business of exploiting the plan and of neglecting the farming sector.
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Hampton Chronicle
Roosevelt
United States
Hampton
Roosevelt College
But Reno Gets His Money
Iowa paid a second installment on suppressing farm unrest after a mob dragged a judge from his bench at LeMars. State Auditor Storm issued warrants for 20621.89 to mobilize the national guard, part of Milo Reno’s farm strike movement that fizzled out after martial law and a brief upheaval.
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Reno
Star-Courier
Kewanee
Illinois
Iowa
Des Moines
National Guard
LeMars
Milo Reno
Special Session Looms for Iowa Legislature
Governor Herring faces a special session in Des Moines as lawmakers consider a Brookings Institute plan to revamp state government and tax laws. Advocates push income tax amid recession, while liquor regulation also tops the agenda as national prohibition nears repeal.
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Allison Tribune
Herring
Des Moines
Brookings Institute
Day of Redemption Advocates Gross Income Tax
The piece argues for a gross income tax to relieve farmers and workers from real estate burdens. It cites J P Gallagher and Paul Cunningham, critiques other bills, warns of rate imbalances, and links tax reform to Christian principles and economic freedom.
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Jacob
Esdraelon
Issachar
J. P. Gallagher
Williamsburg
Iowa County
House of Representatives
Iowa
P. H. Donlon
Ways and Means
Miller
Paul H. Cunningham
Polk County
Henry George
Herring
America
Franklin McViegh Grocery Company
Chicago
Existance
McCord Brady Company of
Omaha
England
France
House of Deputies
Local social notes include visits and guests around Readlyn
Mrs Paul Pockels What Cheer hosts and visits with friends bowen Shel Mrs Claire Tomes and others. Ambo attended Readlyn ball with Readlyn Giants. Irene Steege guest at Blakeside. Vivian Everding and Charles Everding made a brief visit to Loy Everding. Rapids residents visit Readlyn and Sumner families. tours to Dubuque for state American Legion conventry with Mr Gould acting as delegate from Des Moines.
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Irene Steege
Vivian Everding
Charles Everding
Loy Everding
Rapids
Lucille
Mrs. Readlyn
Yale Gould
P Movies
Wen
Hom
Stewart
Gould
Dubuque
American Legion Monda
Argonnero
Des Moines
Laundry dispute over collar sizes escalates
A tense exchange centers on a boy and his father threatening violence over returned collars. A laundry manager tests the boy’s size claim by asking for a thirteen and a half collar, challenging the confrontation.
Unfair First Burglar Examines Safe Spoils
Local Brooklyn note mocks a burglar inspecting a safe, listing spoons six forks and a burglar insurance policy valued at $5,000. The second burglar jokes that the loot should be shared.
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Brooklyn Eagle
Sleepy Sheep Joke Echoes Insomnia Gag
A Boston Evening Transcript quip riffs on insomnia and counting sheep failing to lull to sleep as the sheep themselves drift off. The brief exchange plays on a classic sleep aid joke with a humorous twist.
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Boston Evening Transcript
One Letter's Difference in Townsman Tone
A playful aside contrasts Mary and Reggie, noting one letter changes their air from a town figure to a contrasting banker persona. The quip hints at social roles and financial stature in a light, humorous register.
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Mary
Reggie
Mamie
Fastest train on this line teased as limited
A witty exchange centers on a train nickname the limited amid a debate over speed on the line. The dialogue hints at the race to set speed records and the authoritative label given to the service.
Pries Family Holds Sixth Reunion at Park
The sixth annual Pries relatives reunion drew about 175 attendees from several towns, with a picnic dinner and supper, games, visiting and a mass. A seventh union was voted for Bremer on the second Sunday in June 1934, with a committee named to plan. Local attendees included Mrs. Mary Pries, L Pries and family, Herman Pries, Estel, J C Kuhrt and kin. Some relatives could not attend due to bad weather.
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Pries
Wverly
Bremer
Seco
Mary Pries
Wasteful Expenditure Cited in Household Row
A quarrel over spending features accusation of wasteful buys. The husband defends, while the wife cites a fire extinguisher purchased a year ago that has never been used. The exchange highlights domestic frugality and friction.
Target Practice Prompt in Store Motto
A humorous exchange about a store sign promises better service and a suggestion for time off to practice. The banter centers on a boastful motto and a joke about improving with target practice.
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