After the Whistle Blows safety campaign kicks off
New York and other eastern plants launch the After the Whistle Blows safety campaign to educate workers and families in October through January. Topics include automobile hazards home hazards first aid and recreational hazards with plant team competitions and driver training. The effort aims to extend safety consciousness beyond work and reduce the high accident toll as national industry notes progress in on and off the job safety.
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New York
National Safety Council
Gwynne Seen as Strong Candidate for Third District Seat
The piece notes Wynne leads in expectations for the race while Willford, the current congressman, faces a tougher contest. Judge Gwynne is praised as a self made, skilled leader with orphaned youth and integrity shaping a potential capable representation in Congress.
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Willford
Wynne
Judge Gwynne
Gwynne
Congress
Wisconsin liquor practices contrasted with Iowa state stores
A Wisconsin resident argued that Iowa's state controlled liquor stores handle alcohol better than Wisconsin. He noted small towns like Tripoli with multiple taverns and widespread by the drink sales on Sundays. He also pointed out price differences, with Iowa stores offering cheaper hard liquor than Minnesota and Wisconsin.
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Wisconsin
Iowa
Tripoli
Minnesota
RFC loans pace reported by Jones in Recovery program
Chairman Jesse H. Jones said private industries filed only 2,400 loan applications totaling 93.7 million dollars under the Reconstruction Finance Corporation. The RFC holds 300 million for loans and has authorized 992 million to pay off depositors of closed banks, with five year extensions where possible.
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Jesse H. Jones
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
RFC
Labor Strikes Urged to Consider Arbitration Before Action
The text argues that strikes are costly and marks labor's right to refuse work while urging arbitration to prevent losses. It stresses avoiding strikes through preemptive settlement and fair deals.
Public favors railroads yet seeks cheaper service
The public no longer prejudices railroads and sympathizes with them. They want railroads to stay in business but will not patronize them as long as another agency offers similar service for less money.
Editorial on Iowa press and Roosevelt era bias
The piece argues national press is influenced by big money hostile to Roosevelt and the New Deal. It notes Iowa papers lean Republican, some endorse the administration, others skew facts to mislead readers. It urges public judgment and asserts the administration has benefited taxpayers, resisting graft and exploitation.
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Iowa
The Practical Issue in the Campaign
Marshalltown News argues tax reduction is the central practical issue of this fall’s campaign affecting all citizens now and unborn. It says constitutional discussion, the bill of rights, and other issues hinge on facing taxes, urging timely action for the nation’s future.
Liquor Commission Criticized For Thoughtless Spending
Former Gov. B F Carroll assailed the Iowa liquor control commission for reckless use of public money. He cited leasing an overpriced Des Moines HQ, a second-site store, and luxury furniture bought in New York, arguing the conduct betrays trust and party values.
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Albia Union-Republican
B. F. Carroll
Iowa Liquor Control Commission
Iowa
Des Moines
Herring
Liquor Commission
New York City
Commission
The Proper Use of Money
The article argues that neither extreme waste nor parsimony makes sense. It stresses that proper money use depends on matching expenditures to income and balancing current pleasure with future needs to avoid trouble or unhappiness.
Sales tax favored by Iowa weekly readers
The Eagle reports that a large majority of Iowa weeklies backed continuing the sales tax rather than repeal. It notes support from property owners and others who benefit from government services, arguing the tax spreads the burden and is not a replacement tax, but a revision may be needed. The piece emphasizes the need for funds to meet federal aid and local needs.
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the Eagle
Iowa
Roosevelt
Congress
Public Works Administration
New Housing Administration
Washington forecast and Roosevelt speech expectations
A Washington view discusses the flood of forecasts about Roosevelt and the upcoming speech to the American Bankers Association. It notes President Roosevelt has not fixed his remarks, mentions likely conciliatory tone, and highlights predictions on dollar stabilization and party gains. It cites a Des Moines poll suggesting a modest Roosevelt vote shift.
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Roosevelt
American Bankers Association
Neverse
White House
Washington
Eugene R. Black
Federal Reserve Board
Federal Reserve Bank of
Atlanta
Georgia
Senate
House
Iowa
Cain
Mr. Roosevelt
What a Bridegroom Is According to a Child
A seven year old in Portland offered a plain answer when asked by a teacher what a bridegroom is. She replied that it is a thing they have at weddings.
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Portland
Oregonian
Washington Snapshots Chronicle Crime Flags and Elections
The Helm News Service reports DOJ pride in the Stoll kidnapping probe alongside Dillinger, Hauptman, and major cases, plus Roosevelt housing plans under emergency funding. It comments on recovery objectives, NRA leadership, and partisan forecasts for Congress, predicting Democratic gains are offset by expected losses. California poll notes Sinclair's race hangs in balance as election nears.
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Helm News Service
Department of Justice
Stoll
Bureau of Investigation
Department
Bureau
John Dillinger
Chicago
Bruno Richard Hauptman
Kansas City
Edsel Ford
Treasury targets firms in broad tax deficiency crackdown
Treasury disclosed it notified about 100 corporations that they owe the government millions in deficient taxes. Fisher & Company of Detroit faced a $17,199,979 deficiency tied to the Fisher brothers, longtime auto industry figures. The move aims to curb profit transfers to surplus to dodge surtax, levying penalties of 60 percent of net income on around five-score firms. Nearly 50 firms replied, denying the charges and challenging the constitutional basis of the penalty as executive overreach.
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Treasury
Fisher & Company
Detroit
Fisher Brothers
Spring Fountain Social and Church News
Spring Fountain notes cover Sunday visits at the Kirchmann and Mesworth homes, a baptism at St Pauls Evangelical with sponsors Fitz Holms and Stahlhut, and a post service dinner for multiple families. Also listed are parishioners visiting others, including Runge and Green traveling to Osage for conference and local farm help details.
Sunday Birthday Honoring Leona Meyer Namely Miss Leona Meyer
Sunday afternoon honors Leona Meyers birthday and notes Friday was October 0. The piece records Miss Leona Meyer spending 9 ¢ days last week at her brother Alber Mower’s home south of Tripoli with Mr and Mrs Albert sons Allen and Marlowe and visiting in John Struck son day evening. Miss Selma Moeh a Visited week in the home of her sister Mrs Louie Meyer family. she returned home Sunday evening.
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Robert Allen Holms
Revern Holms
St. Paul's Evangelical Church
Rev. M. Kleinan
John Fitz
Fred Holms
Williard Holms
Albert Stahlhut
Westgate
Mts
Waterloo
Fred Holmes
Osage
Henry Brunner
Charles Thompson
Art Kuker
Chris Moehla
Selma
Otto
Louie Meyer
Wm. Bock
Leona
Leona Meyer
Alber Mower
Tripoli
Albert
Allen and
Marlowe
Selma Moeh
Igy
Eggs and Livestock Prices in Local Market Report
Market notes show heavy Leghorn hens and springs, black chickens, old and young ducks, and old ducks traded alongside hogs, packers, and veal calves. Prices include a 15 percent to 18 percent range, with a figure of 2200 and the value 99 appearing as figures in the listing.
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Lee D. Peacock
The
Iowa Press
Marshalltown News
Osage News
Eagle Grove
Washington News
Johnson
NRA
Farley
Fletcher
Republican National Committee
G.O.P
Mother Hubbard
California
Upton Sinclair
Bene
Sinclair
John Spike
Cedar Rapids
Henry Kirchmann
Alvin Sommer
Maxine
Darlene
Leighton
Will Meswarth
Waverly
Lune
Sap
Durant
Ambrose Auto Co
Trip. li
Gene Smith
Sumner
Poland
Route 4
T. B
G. W. Cayler
MY Farma
Waltham Piano Co
Milwaukee
Ipoli
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