Share the Work movement gains broad support
The article argues the share the work plan has broad endorsement from President Hoover and Roosevelt, governors, business leaders, and workers. It stresses immediate relief from unemployment, noting the movement requires cooperation across all industries and businesses, including small firms, and that it costs nothing while offering practical relief until employment returns to normal. Industrial News urges continued push and broad adoption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoover
Roosevelt
Government faces wide deficit at start of 1933
The federal deficit opens 1933 at about 1.25 billion dollars with six months left in the fiscal year. Receipts through December 15 total 876.69 million against 2.02 billion in outlays. November nuisance taxes yield 26.86 million versus 37.5 million expected. Five month internal revenue drops persist despite higher taxes, illustrating diminishing returns and the need for economy to curb waste and balance budgets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uncle Sam
Treasury
Sam
Washington
Tax Exempt Bonds and Tax Equity
The Leader questions the practice of issuing tax exempt bonds which yield no government revenue and notes that much ownership lies with the wealthy. It argues for tax reform and better equalization, asserting that allowing the rich to hold tax exempt bonds does not aid taxpayers and shifts the burden.
Death of Joseph F Grawe Editor Ends Long News Career
Joseph F Grawe editor and publisher of the Waverly Independent Republican and Waverly Democrat died last week. He was dean of Iowa news papermen, with 57 years of active newspaper service. His life was well spent and his career serves as an example to others. He was highly regarded by the profession and by his townsmen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph F. Grawe
Waverly Independent Republican
Waverly Democrat
Iowa
Grawe
Roosevelt Urges Unified Support For Prosperity Drive
A national call to support President Roosevelt across party lines as America works to restore prosperity. It emphasizes aiding his efforts and rising above partisanship to boost the country. The message frames national unity as essential to economic recovery.
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Roosevelt
All America
Editorial on Iowa liquor law and open saloon trend
The piece argues Iowa appears poised to repeal current liquor restrictions, debating options such as county or local option and urging measures to curb bootlegging. It questions social effects of wider availability, predicting a shift back to stricter norms and skepticism about booze and sex in society.
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Humboldt
Iowa
United States
Eye opener on Congress salaries and budget action
An independent bulletin lambasts Congress for resisting a salary cuts for lawmakers while highlighting an 8 1 3 percent cut for government employees. The piece urges balanced budgets and questions congressional unity, suggesting business leaders must lead in fiscal restraint.
Attempt on Roosevelts life noted in Decorah Public Opinion
The piece argues criticism of presidents should stay impersonal to avoid fueling violence. It labels the assailant as insane yet influenced by public criticism and urges citizens to debate issues, not individuals, while praising Roosevelt's courage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decorah
Roosevelt
Legal Action Versus Mob Rule Highlighted by Cyrenus Cole
Keystone Bulletin quotes Cyrenus Cole urging Iowa foreclosures be postponed by mutual agreement not mobs. He warns that defiance and debt repudiation by force would deter lenders and stall land sales, stressing recovery must come through lawful means.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keystone Bulletin
Cyrenus Cole
Iowa
Good Money After Bad
Greene Recorder argues against further financing of railroads by the Reconstruction Finance Corporation. The piece contends rail stocks are owned by financiers and big business, with Wall Street influence, and urges redirecting funds toward agriculture and taxpayers, noting banks will not lend again and questioning continued federal support for railroads.
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Greene Recorder
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
Wall Street
Congress
Uncle Sam
Hell Located at Des Moines and State Pay Warrants
The Wall Lake Blade notes a question about hell and answers with a remark about Democrats securing office in Des Moines. It claims state pay warrants will bear no funds, framing the situation as hellish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wall Lake Blade
Hell
Des Moines
Horse of Another Color in Senate Filibuster
A political column notes the change as cross breed factions within the Democratic Party shift the tone from past ostracizing filibuster humor to a more serious internal power dynamic. Brookhart and LaFollette are referenced as historical examples of earlier Democrat feistiness.
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Humboldt Republican
Brookhart
LaFollette
Senate
Roosevelt cabinet a mixed reception in Washington
Historians note broad approval among Republicans for Roosevelt’s upcoming cabinet, while Democrats express mixed feelings and some disappointment. Critics highlight selections like Hull and Wood as competent, while others question the absence of leading 1920s rivals. The New York Herald Tribune urges restraint and cites practical reasons for assembling a non all star group.
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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's sweeping wartime powers and cabinet hints
The piece notes rumors about a notable unmarried Roosevelt cabinet pick and reports Congress granting the President broad peacetime restructuring authority. It also mentions Roosevelt asking Norman H. Davis to stay on in Geneva to push arms limitation and reduce world armaments as a key international goal.
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Roosevelt
Norman H. Davis
Geneva
Davis
Roosevelt Chooses Hull and Woodin Secretaries of State and Treasury
President selects Cordell Hull of Tennessee for State and William H. Woodin of New York for Treasury. Hull will tackle international debts world trade tariffs and currency while Woodin, a New York banker and industrialist, targets banking legislation currency and refinancing and is allied with sound money. Senator Borah warns against dictatorial powers and Congress agrees to a limited reorganization plan to cut overhead and consolidate agencies while preserving ten major departments.
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House of Representatives
Roosevelt
Congress
Cordell Hull
Tennessee
William H. Woodin
New York
Treasury
Hull
Woodin
Federal Reserve Bank of New York
Senator Borah
M. C. Migel
Providence
R. I
Borah
Mr. Roosevelt
House
Senate
Representative Watson Urges Bipartisan Prosperity Plan
Representative Watson of Pennsylvania urged Democratic leaders to quickly declare any program to restore prosperity. He said a reasonable plan would likely gain Republican support in Congress, signaling bipartisan willingness to back viable economic remedies.
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Watson
Pennsylvania
Congress
Swanson Among Cabinet Choices in Unusual Cast
The new cabinet will be diverse with Senator Claude Swanson of Virginia drawing attention for his long record of political luck. A Minnesota plan to lease 50,000,000 acres of farm land to withhold cultivation for a year was proposed, while Mrs. Hoover attended a Congressional club breakfast with notable guests. US farmers left 1.6 million bushels in fields last fall, mainly in Minnesota and North Dakota, as harvests total approached 220.6 million bushels.
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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. Byrres
L. H. Hadley
Porter H. Dale
L. C. Dyer
Representative Dyer
Missouri
Ireland
United States
Department of Agriculture
North Dakota
Mrs. O. T. Pettit Fractures Hip in Car Accident
Niece of Mrs. Ida Franklin, Mrs. O. T. Pettit, is confined to St Joseph hospital in Keokuk with a fractured hip after a car ride incident. X-ray confirms a severe fracture likely requiring months of hospitalization. Pettit, formerly Madeline Franklin, 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 to Cut Power Rates in Municipal Plan
City council in New Hampton will consider an ordinance to reduce electricity charges at the municipal plant. The proposed rate changes include a minimum of 75 cents, 4 cents for the first 100 kWh, 3 cents for the next 400, and 2.5 cents over 500, with heating rates set at 3 cents for the first 50 kWh and 2.5 cents thereafter.
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New Hampton
Killowatt
Canning Demonstration At Legion Hall Friday
Miss Ruth Cessna, a nutrition specialist from Iowa State, will speak at the Legion hall Friday at 10 AM on modern meat canning methods. Demonstrations cover packing meats for easy jar removal, hot water bath and pressure cooker use, with chops roasts steaks and ground meat canned. Attendees may join a picnic dinner by bringing sandwiches and a covered dish.
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Ruth Cessna
Extension Service
Iowa State College
The
Legion Hall
St John’s Lutheran Church Notes Lent Services and Schedules
St John’s Lutheran observes Lent with Passion services in German at 9:00 and English at 10:45 each Sunday, Sunday school at 10:00, plus junior choir practice Thursday evening at 6:45, Lutheran chorus girls at 7:20, and Luther League meeting Sunday at 7:30. The pastor A Hanff leads readings from Isaiah and references the Passion.
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Jerusalem
Doloros
Golgotha
Calvary
Isaiah
Lutheran Chorus
Luther League
Congregational Church service and activities
Sunday school at 9 30 morning worship at 10 30 with the sermon He Refused to Go In children story Two Little Shoes and a special children’s number. Last Sunday Miss Ent hal and Miss Nienhaus played duet. Old Hymn Service Sunday night with Mrs Klein charge. Ladies Aid meets Thursday at 2 in the church basement hosted by Mrs Ambrose and Mrs Buechele. No choir practice.
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Rosenthal
Nienhaus
Klein
Ladies’ Aid
Wm. Ambrose
A. W. Buechele
St Peter's Evangelical Church Services and Sunday School
The church schedule lists Sunday school at 9:30 and German services at 10:30 led by Pastor Theo A Thomas. Lenten German services are set for Thursday at 7:30. A humorous aside recalls Angus recounting a late night walk past a murder site while Sandy asks why.
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Theo. A. Thomas
Quote about credit and reputation in card playing
A quoted exchange reflects on fairness and reputation in skill. One says a person deserves credit for excellence while the other laments a reputation for always winning so others avoid playing with them. The dialogue highlights how success can affect participation and perceived merit.
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Tripoli
Bremer County
Lee D. Peacock
Iowa Press
Des Mones
Washington News
Fred Holmes
Newton Baker
al Smith
White House
New York Herald Tribune
Herald Tribune
State Department
Helm News Service
Mr. D. Cupid
Little God of Love
ST. John's Lutheran
RE. A. Hanff
Congregational Church
E. Forrest Byers
ST. Peter’s EV. Church
Angus
Sandy
Eveland
Hale Hatchery
Near -Borchert Hospital
John Warneke
Henry Lau
C. E. Alcock
Frederika
Henry Drewis
Waverly
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