Glorified Crime and Crime Policy Critique
An editorial laments rising crime in the United States and cites a bank robbery in Mason City Iowa. It contrasts police training and judicial independence in Britain with American weaknesses, questions Congress, and warns of rising vigilantism amid sensational crime coverage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lars Bladine
the Telephone Register
McMinnville
Oregon
First National Bank
Mason City
Iowa
Hanford McNider
American Legion
Dillinger
Crown Point
Indiana
Salem
United Press
British Isles
United States
London
Congress
Santa Cruz
The Case for Household Bookkeeping and Accounting
The piece argues that every household and small business now needs capable bookkeeping. It notes codes taxes and future measures require records, and that while beneficial, imposing the system will be a bitter pill at first.
County Reemployment Office Open at Waverly for Help Wanted
Farmers contractors and others in need can go to the County Reemployment Office at Waverly for help wanted information. Those out of work should register there as a certain number of men will be needed for seasonal work in coming months. The office can aid those seeking help at any time.
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Waverly
Dollar Debate Shapes Public Fray
A large portion of citizens discuss the proper value of the dollar while a smaller group claims to hold the secret to obtaining and preserving wealth, reflecting widespread concern over money and personal finance.
Quality rather than price drives real bargains
Editorial argues buyers should prioritize quality over low price. Mason City joins national effort to emphasize quality, warning that sacrificing quality for cost reduces value, service, and long term savings. Emphasizes that genuine prosperity stems from producing and selling quality goods and avoiding shoddy merchandise.
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Mason City Globe Gazette
Mason City
Wyd
United States
Free Lunch Is Doomed Under NRA Restaurant Code
The NRA restaurant code, effective yesterday, imposes a $500 fine on anyone serving free lunches. It cites former saloon practices where customers drank beer for a nickel and ate free lunch to last the day. Competition among saloons centered on offering the largest lunch with beer rather than quality beer.
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Oelwein Register
NRA
Dillinger Escape Criticized by Tucson Star Editors
The Tucson Star condemns the Dillinger escape from Lake county Indiana jail as a failure of justice and corruption. It argues cowardice and bribery allowed the escape and urges public protest, support for brave officers, and diligent juries to deter criminals.
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Tucson
Arizona
Dillinger
Lake County
Indiana
Star
John Dillinger
America
Administration of Justice
San Francisco
Washington News by Fred Holmes on Capitol Hill upheaval
Washington News critiques a government pay and policy clash as lawmakers clash over the St Lawrence seaway project and Independent Offices Supply Bill. It highlights perks to federal workers, trucking nostalgia for New Deal era relief, and the political optics affecting veterans and private enterprise.
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Fred Holmes
Capitol Hill
Washington
St. Lawrence “Seaway
Independent Offices
Senate
Government by propaganda in Independence Bulletin Journal
The piece argues the government uses a vast propaganda bureau across media to sway public opinion. It contends bond offerings are oversubscribed due to banks receiving the bulk of allocations. It also critiques branch banking and contrasts with Canada.
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Independence Bulletin-Journal
Canada
Looking Backward In the Leader's Files
Twenty five years ago March 18 1909 Joe Countryman and wife visited S P Hale home E L Kelsey moves to Union House to run a boarding place Lulu Heine helps care for her grandfather stroke Mrs Wm Towne operated Panzer Corrigan new grain market Tri poli Henry Dettmering appointed section boss on Rapid Transit Sumner Bert Franklin and family return to Willow City N D after winter Mrs August Krueger operated Tripoli market items eggs 16c butter 33 8c potatoes 40c veal 4c to 5c hides 6c to 7c chickens 7c to 8c hogs 6 to 6 25 corn 50c
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Joe Countryman
S. P. Hale
E. L. Kelsey
Union House
Lulu Heine
Bremer
Wm. Towne
Panzer & Corrigan
Tripoli
Henry Dettmering
Sumner
Bert Franklin
Willow City
N. D
August Krueger
Ten Years Ago March 19 1924 Wedding and Local Notices
Erwin Boeckman and Dor othy Neuendorf were united in marriage at St Peter s Evangelical church with Rev E J Steck officiating. F C Richmann resigns from Tripoli Lumber Co to start his own business at Greene Iowa. Frank Lynn of Sumner arrested after collision with a Ford truck owned by Standard Hardware Co while driving a Maxwell in an intoxicated state. alcohol found in his ear.
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Erwin Boeckman
Dorothy Neuendorf
St. Peter’s Evangelical
E. J. Steck
F. C. Richmann
Tripoli Lumber Co
Greene
Iowa
Frank Lynn
Sumner
Standard Hardware Co
Maxwell
River floods from snow and rain hit area lanes
Five years ago March 20 1929 reports mill and river flooding on the Wapsipinicon with tributaries bursting banks Friday and Saturday. The Wapsie reached a high level in years with property damage limited to roads while waters caused traffic issues. Also notes Mrs. Wm Ambrose underwent surgery at Clasen hospital and a Tripoli market snapshot shows prices for eggs hogs and calves.
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Wapsipinicon
Wapsie
Wm. Ambrose
Clasen Hospital
Tripoli
Leghorn Springs
Local Family Visits Amid Illness and Celebrations
Local residents report visits to Mrs. Schnurstein who remains bedfast but is improving. Kenneth Kuhrt marks his eighteenth birthday with a family supper and guests including grandparents. Dr. and Mrs. Claus dine with the Leach family as they attend a high school barn concert prior to a sub district contest in Waterloo. Fred Stuckenberg of Chicago attends confirmation services and visits family, with travel arrangements involving Mrs. Stuckenberg.
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Fred Schnurstein
Lavera
Will Schnurstein
Fredey Knburg
Kenneth Kuhrt
John Kuhrt
Herman Pries
Estella
Angus
Schellhorn
Viola
E. C. Claus
Mary Ruth
R. V. Leach
Waverly
Waterloo
Fred Stuckenberg
Chicago
St. Peter’s Evangelical
Frederick
H. Nevermann
Remedy Removes Cause of Stomach Gas
Advertisement states most stomach gas is caused by bowel poisons and promises quick relief with Adlerika. It claims one dose cleans out body wastes tones up the system and brings sound sleep, attributed to H. H. Sorg.
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H. H. Sorg
Bremer County Treasurers Race Announces Candidate
R F Schmidt declares self as Democratic candidate for Bremer county treasurer at the June 1934 primary, subject to voters will.
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Bremer County
R. F. Schmidt
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England
Albia Union-Republican
Washington News
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Daniel
St. Lawrence
Roosevelt
John Wanamaker
Prince of Merchants
Harrison
Post Office
Post Office Department
United States Treasury
District Court
Caroline Klemp
Fred Klemp
Wehrmacher & Rewoldt
Attorneys
Kroblin
Town
FORD
Wm. Ambrose Auto Co
J. H. Franklin
J. C. Koch
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Hall Roberts’ Son
Postville
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