Senator Brookhart backs Hoover as best presidential choice
Senator Smith W. Brookhart’s letter to Mr Brenner is released, declaring support for the Hoover candidacy in the current campaign. He sees Hoover as the most capable and suitable for the presidency, and asserts no reversal in support, while noting no absolute pledge to Hoover’s policies.
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Smith W. Brookhart
Brenner
Hoover
Coolidge
Gov. Smith
Brookhart
Middle West
Senator Brookhart
Mr. Hoover
United States
Shifting party loyalties and postal reform noted
The piece highlights John J. Rascob switching from Republicans to chair Democratic efforts, with defense tied to opposing prohibition. It also explains a new postal rate that charges one cent per two ounces for second class newspapers, simplifying single-copy mailing and encouraging subscriptions.
Daily Lessons in English Word Misuses
A compact note explains common mispronunciations and misspellings. It highlights terms like preventative versus preventive and authentic vs authenticity. The piece emphasizes building vocabulary by mastering one word daily, using authenticity as the example.
Prohibition as Cure for Moral and Social ills
The author argues that prohibition, not education or foreign policy, appeals to Mr Rascob and insists liquor is not essential. He says prohibition banished the saloon, cites Iowa cities that shifted in favor, and claims the closer to prohibition the closer to the desirable social order.
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Mexico
Rascob
Des Moines
Muscatine
Ottumwa
Sioux City
Cedar ‘Rapids
Burlington
Waterloo
Iowa
Democrats and Farmers Clash in Split Southern Campaign
A Davenport Times roundup argues the South remains divided as voters question Democratic leaders linked to Tammany Hall. It cites Missouri and Georgia reactions, notes shifts in farmer objectives, and warns that under a Democratic administration and cheaper food policies, farmers would face ruin while consumers benefit.
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Harrison
Mississippi
Parmmany
South
Georgia
Herpers Moorer
Moses
Hoover
Democratic Party
Tammany
Middlewest
Tammany’s
Minneapolis Journal
Smith
Europe
Davenport
From DeWitt to Prohibition and Job Talks
A collage of rambling musings on heat in DeWitt, the lure of ice and coke, jobs as political bait, remarks about women and fashion, farmer humor about hens, half n half coffee, stories of rabbits and a Oklahoma rooster, and a cheerful nod to staying in DeWitt amid debates on prohibition and farm relief. May the best man win.
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Peter Rabbit
DeWitt
That Musta Been Wo Wonderful Greta A Clever Exchange
A fragmented humor piece plays with Greta and a playful dialogue about feelings and a kiss. The text shifts between witty lines about risk, age, and everyday moments. It also parodies pressroom banter with Aspasia and Aristair.
Card of Thanks We Desire to Thank the Friends
A brief notice expresses gratitude to friends and neighbors for support and kindness shown during a period of illness and recovery. The message acknowledges cards flowers and visits and leaves appreciation for the community's generosity.
Harrowing Family Tale Emerges From Frigid Childhood
An obituary style note recalls a mother with her first family facing extreme cold conditions. The mother sought to revive the infants by licking them back to life in a stark, chilling scene.
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Tommy
The Crowd arrives at New Graham Theatre tonight
King Vidor completes a 100 percent American story set in middle class life titled The Crowd. Eleanor Boardman leads with Charles Ray, backed by a large cast in a Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer production based on an original Victor story.
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King Vidor
John Gilbert
Victor
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
New
Graham Theatre
Eleanor Boardman
Bardelys
Charles Ray
Expressing Appreciation for Mrs Rebecca French’s Family
The relatives thank neighbors for courtesies and floral offerings shown during illness and death of sister and aunt Mrs Rebecca French and extend heartfelt appreciation for support during this time.
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Rebecca French
Field ant can lift three thousand times its weight
A field ant has demonstrated the ability to grip and carry a load about 3000 times its own body weight showcasing extraordinary strength relative to size.
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East Main Street
Washington
United Press
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Democratic Campaign Committee
Rasecob
Union League Manufacturer’s Club of
Philadelphia
Democratic National Committee
Rascoh
Union League Club
William G. Price, Jr
Raseceb
Ft. Wayne
News-Sentinel
Palmist
the Statesman
Cretenne
Greta
Aspasia
Aristair
Abe Martin
Bud
Mortaine
Them
Klein Klothing Ko
Aston Eade
King Vidor Films
George Baker
J. D. Dayton
West Chester
BIG
Hershey
Delicia
Kellogg Pep
Benteco Store
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