Share the Work urged to ease unemployment in Bremer County
The Industrial News column urges adoption of the share the work plan to relieve unemployment nationwide. It notes President Hoover and Roosevelt support it, cites business leaders and workers adopting it voluntarily, and stresses it must include all industries and all sizes of employers to be effective until employment returns to normal.
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Hoover
Roosevelt
Congress
House
Senate
Government deficits grow as year opens amid revenue shortfall
The 1933 fiscal outlook shows a $1.25 billion deficit six months into the year with daily red ink over $6 million. Through December 15 receipts totaled $876.69 million while expenditures reached $2.019 billion. November nuisance tax receipts lagged estimates. five month internal revenue totals fell versus last year, underscoring that higher taxes do not always raise revenue and that economy and curbing waste are crucial to budget balance in tough times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uncle Sam
Treasury
Washington
Tax exempt bonds and tax burden fairness
The Leader questions the rationale of issuing tax exempt bonds, noting they provide no government revenue and are predominantly held by the wealthy. It argues for a better tax equalization and suggests the rich should not receive tax exemptions that shift the burden to taxpayers.
Death of Iowa editor Joseph F. Grawe noted
The death of Joseph F. Grawe, editor and publisher of the Waverly Independent Republican and Waverly Democrat, ends 57 years of active newspaper work. Grawe was regarded as the dean of Iowa newspapermen, life well spent, and a model for fellow journalists and his community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph F. Grawe
Waverly Independent Republican
Waverly Democrat
Iowa
Grawe
Roosevelt Call To Support All Americans Amid Recovery
A public message urges nationwide backing for President Roosevelt as leader of all citizens, not a party, stressing a sacred duty to aid his efforts to restore prosperity and to boost rather than critique his programs.
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Roosevelt
All America
Iowa may swing back to open saloon in new liquor law
Editorial notes Iowa faces a potential shift from prohibition as the legislature tests repeal or replacement options. The piece argues for a law that prices liquor to deter bootlegging, questions the fate of hip-flask culture, and warns of social decline tied to booze and vice as times change.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Humboldt
Iowa
United States
Eye opener on government salaries and budget
An Independent Bulletin Journal urges readers to notice the contrast between elected officials opposing pay cuts for themselves and the 8 1/3 percent reduction for government workers. It warns Congress has not yet devised a plan to balance the national budget and suggests business leaders may need to lead their own salvation.
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Congress
Attempt On Roosevelt Life Highlights Public Vigilance
The Decorah Public Opinion urges readers to keep criticisms impersonal after an assassination attempt on President elect Roosevelt. It argues insanity of the attacker and links political hostility to personal violence, praising Roosevelt’s courage and stressing guarded protection and calm, issue based discourse.
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Decorah
Roosevelt
Legal Action vs Mob Rule in Iowa Foreclosures
Keystone Bulletin quotes Cyrenus Cole urging lawful loan and foreclosure practices. He warns that mob actions and debt repudiation threaten future lending on Iowa farms and steer the state toward economic instability.
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Keystone Bulletin
Cyrenus Cole
Iowa
GOOD MONEY AFTER BAD
A Greene Recorder commentary argues against further Reconstruction Finance Corporation funding for railroads. It accuses Wall Street and big business of manipulating government and claims agriculture underpins the economy. The piece urges reallocating funds to productive sectors and questions further federal support to a leveraged rail system.
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Greene Recorder
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
Wall Street
Congress
Uncle Sam
Hell Located at Des MonEs Wall Lake Blade
A brief column questions where hell lies, stating that in Des Moines, after Democrats secured office, state pay warrants will bear no funds, and asks where hell is in this situation.
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Wall Lake Blade
Hell
Des Moines
Horse of Another Color in Humboldt Editorial
The Humboldt Republican notes a shift in tone as Democratic cross breeds move into action after earlier filibusters by Brookhart LaFollette and others. The piece frames the new political dynamic as a change in the party’s approach and color.
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Humboldt
Republican
Brookhart
LaFollette
Senate
Roosevelt Cabinet Seen Through Mixed Democratic Eyewire
Statisticians claim overspecified Roosevelt voter data. cabinet selections draw mixed reactions from Democrats and Republicans. The Baltimore Sun criticizes some choices while praising others, and headlines from the New York Herald Tribune warn against all star cabinet traps. Supporters cite consistency and competence across appointments like Hull as secretary and Wood in treasury, signaling a coherent policy path in a national emergency.
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Roosevelt
Hull
Baltimore Sun
Sun
Maryland
Albert Ritchie
Ritchie
Chicago
Chesterfield
Raleigh
Socrates
Frank R. Kent
Mr. Kent
James M. Cox
Mr. Roosevelt
John W. Davis
Alfred E. Smith
Albert C. Ritchie
Newton D. Baker
Roosevelt extends powers and hints at cabinet gossip
The piece notes speculation about an unmarried Roosevelt appointee and describes Congress granting broad peacetime powers to the President. It also mentions Roosevelt asking Norman H. Davis to stay at Geneva to pursue arms limitation talks as he stresses reducing world armaments as vital.
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Roosevelt
Norman H. Davis
Geneva
Davis
Roosevelt Names Hull and Woodin to Cabinet Roles
The President designate Cordell Hull of Tennessee as Secretary of State and William H. Woodin of New York as Secretary of the Treasury. Hull brings congressional experience and fits the international finance needs, while Woodin, an industrialist with Federal Reserve Bank ties, tackles banking law currency and refinancing.
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Newton Baker
al Smith
White House
Ritchie
Washington
New York Herald Tribune
The
Herald Tribune
Roosevelt
William H. Woodin
New York
Treasury
Cordell Hull
Tennessee
State Department
Hull
Congress
Woodin
Federal Reserve Bank of New York
Representative Watson Urges Prosperity Plan Support
Representative Watson of Pennsylvania suggests Democratic leaders should quickly announce any plan to restore prosperity. He believes a reasonable program would gain Republican support in Congress.
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Watson
Pennsylvania
Congress
Swanson Highlighted as Notable New Cabinet Figure
The column notes Senator Claude Swanson of Virginia as a strikingly lucky political figure amid the incoming cabinet. It references a Minnesota plan farm land leasing idea tied to Carey and Hyde, plus a breakfast honoring Mrs. Hoover hosted by the Congressional Club with many notable attendees and escorts.
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Washington
Claude Swanson
Virginia
Swanson
Carey
Wyoming
Minnesota
Hyde
Hoover
Congressional Club
Edward E. Gann
Curtis
William H. Taft
Woodrow Wilson
Ogden L. Mills
William N. Doak
Cabinet Circle
Atlee Pomerene
Irvine L. Lenroot
James F. Byrnes
L. H. Hadley
Porter H. Dale
L. C. Dyer
Representative Dyer
Missouri
Potatoes Left In Fields After Harvest War Surplus
United States farmers left an estimated 1,600,000 bushels in fields last fall, mostly in Minnesota and North Dakota, because harvesting did not pay. The department of agriculture notes 220,600,000 bushels were harvested, with nearly half sold by January 1.
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Ireland
United States
Department of Agriculture
Minnesota
North Dakota
Mrs O T Pettit fractures hip in Keokuk
In a letter from Ida Franklin, Mrs O T Pettit, formerly Miss Madeline Franklin, is hospitalized at St Josephs in Keokuk with a fractured hip after a car incident. An X ray shows a very bad fracture likely requiring months of confinement. Pettit taught rural schools in the area.
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Ida Franklin
O. T. Pettit
St. Joseph Hospital
Keokuk
Pettit
Madeline Franklin
George Franklin
Tripoli House
Franklin
New Hampton Plans Reduced Municipal Power Rates
New Hampton council to consider ordinance cutting electricity charges at the municipal plant. Proposals switch to a 75 cent minimum, 7 cents per 50 kilowatt hours for the first 50, 6 cents for the next 50, and 5 cents beyond 100, with heating rates also lowered. Current rates are higher across all tiers.
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New Hampton
Killowatt
Canning Demonstration At Legion Hall Friday
Miss Ruth Cessna nutrition specialist of the extension service at Iowa State College will give a demonstration on new meat canning methods at the Legion hall Friday. Chops roasts steaks and ground meats will be canned using hot water baths and pressure cooker methods. The meeting starts at 10 am and ends in the afternoon with a picnic dinner. attendees should bring sandwiches and a covered dish.
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Ruth Cessna
Extension Service
Iowa State College
The
Legion Hall
Lent observances and Passion services at church
Church notes announce Lent season with Passion reflections from Jerusalem to Golgotha. Special services in German at 9:00 and English at 10:45 each Sunday, plus Sunday school at 10:00. Junior choir practice Thursday 6:45, Lutheran chorus girls 7:20, and Luther League meeting Sunday 7:30.
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Jerusalem
Dolorosa
Golgotha
Calvary
Isaiah
Lutheran Chorus
The
Luther League
Congregational Church Weekend Schedule and Programs
Congregational Church announces Sunday school at 9 30 morning worship at 10 30 with the sermon He Refused to Go In and a children's story Two Little Shoes A special children’s offering will be presented this Sunday Old Hymn Service Sunday night Mrs Klein's class leads The Ladies Aid meets Thursday at 2 in the church basement hostesses Mrs Wm Ambrose and Mrs A W Buechele Miscellaneous quotations asked in roll call No choir practice.
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Rosenthal
Nienhaus
Klein
Wm. Ambrose
A. W. Buechele
St Peter's Ev Church Announces Schedule
Theodora A Thomas leads Sunday school at 9 30 with German services at 10 30. Lenten German services are set for Thursday at 7 30.
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ST. Peter’s EV. Church
Backing Through the Woods After a Murder Site
Angus recalls walking backward through the woods past the murder scene to watch for anyone following. Sandy asks why, and Angus explains his intention was to see if anything was coming up behind him, revealing a tense moment of fear and paranoia.
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Angus
Sandy
Reputation for card games keeps players away
A quoted exchange notes that when someone excels at a task they deserve credit, but one person laments that his reputation as a constant winner in card games has left others unwilling to play with him. The remark highlights the social cost of skill and success.
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Bremer County
Lee D. Peacock
Iowa Press
Des Mones
Washington News
Fred Holmes
Helm News Service
Mr. D. Cupid
Little God of Love
House of Representatives
Senator Borah
M. C. Migel
Providence
R. I
Borah
ST. John's Lutheran
E. A. Hanff
Congregational Church
E. Forrest Byers
Theo. A. Thomas
Eveland
Hale Hatchery
Near -Bor Chert Hospital
John Warneke
Henry Lau
C. E. Alcock
Frederika
Henry Drewis
Waverly
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