Tariff Debate Shifts Toward Agriculture Protection
The piece argues for higher tariffs on agricultural goods, citing Senator Edwards of New Jersey and farm groups urging a rise from 15 to 22 1 2 cents per bushel for corn. It notes Argentina’s competitive corn imports and outlines historical tariff shifts from Underwood to the 1921 emergency and current tariff hearings in Washington.
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Edwards
New Jersey
South
North
Argentine
Mexico
Ous
Washington D. C
United States Tariff Commission
American Farm Bureau
Hammill
Jay O. Shaff
Camanche
Iowa
New York City
Daily English Word Notes With Saturnine Definition
A compact vocabulary blurb explains misused phrases mispronunciations and a daily word. The entry highlights the word SATURNINE meaning gloomy grave and morose with example usage and tips for pronunciation and spelling.
Trade Policy Tension Between Europe and United States
The passage discusses mutual dislike over protective tariffs and self protection between the United States and Europe. It notes exports rising despite policy, emphasizes businesslike mutual relations, and argues that some US industries including agriculture and various manufacturing sectors require protection to maintain standards.
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Europe
Gerard First For Hoover New York
James W. Gerard former ambassador to Germany and Democratic treasurer reveals he initially supported Hoover for president but now backs Al Smith. He cites Smith as the better candidate today and recalls urging Hoover's nomination in 1920 at Jackson Day and in South Dakota.
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New York
Hoover
James W. Gerard
Germany
Democratic National Committee
Herbert Hoover
Mr. Gerard
al Smith
Ma Cay
Smith
South Dakota
Mr. Hoover
Washington
Doctor's Bible Prescription Brings Peace and Strength
A famous physician counseled a nervous patient to read her Bible an hour daily. She followed the simple prescription and felt transformed. The doctor professed he relies on scripture for peace and skill, noting he never performs an operation without Bible reading. The story underscores Isaiah's promise of perfect peace for those who trust.
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H. E. Monroe
Isaiah
Quips on Trends and Society Across Newspapers
A collage of witty quotes reflects aviation promise, political entitlements, hotel dining standards, attire norms, and gendered expectations. Observations span Ohio to California about public life, bootlegging, taxation, and wartime costs, highlighting shifting social attitudes.
By The Way Blue Monday On The Farm For Barry The Dog
It is a blue Monday on the farm as Barry the dog vanished after a car accident. The neighborhood recalls his nightly barking and speculates on his breed while a two year story unfolds around a pup found by a kid.
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Cincinnati Enquirer
Barry
Remembering Barry Beyond the Roadstone
The speaker notes that while Barry’s roadstone stands as a tangible memorial, many other memories will endure, reflecting the broader impact of his life beyond a single monument.
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Barry
Dear By The Way Candid Southerners Stir Mixed Reactions
A reader letter from Henderson Kentucky comments on southern dance culture and dating norms, noting exchanges and prodding about manners. The writer mentions New York bid ding for a machine gun record and other humorous anecdotes about Chicago and city life.
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Pater
New York
Chicago
Humorous Verses and Odd Claims From a Valley of Quotes
A quirky collection of lines and couplets features Farmer talk about fealky mules and twisted tails, social fumbles, and self deprecating banter. An anonymous piece by Arthur Gutterman ridicules fame and education while plants a jab about plaques and clubs. A separate boast notes Dr. A W Clow eating fresh tomatoes with cream and sugar.
Napoleon Won’t Let Can't Stop Him From Scratching A Match
A quoted adage echoes that Napoleon dismissed the word can’t while a playful note questions whether he ever faced the simple act of striking a match. The remark blends historical bravado with a wry domestic riddle about ignition.
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Napoleon
Unclear dialogue hints at a scandalous kitchen scene
Fragmentary dialogue mentions a girl using dinner with a man as a lure and a dying man linked to a medical ailment. The nonsensical talk includes references to Imbago and back rubbing with alcohol, suggesting a crude crime or poisoning scenario.
Wayward speech and street banter echoes in a comic column
Aloysius McGillicuddy delivers a rambling mixed dialect monologue about friends at a teashop, jokes about Kaysee and Miz, and hints of a public event. The note ends with a shout about finding a pile of By The Way contributions and a cue to Watson on the trail.
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Kaysee
Old Mizzou
Therz
Jimmy
Aloysius McGillicuddy
Watson
Good Time Charley at Warner Bros draws world of stage life
A film description praises the story of a song and dance man and his orphaned daughter Rosita with scenes of the stage and the Actor's Home. Cast includes Warner Oland Helene Costello Clyde Cook Montagu Love Julanne Johnson Hugh Allan and directed by Micheal Curtiz. Helene Costello given a standout showcase. Don’t miss Good Time Charley.
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Rosita
Menance
Charley
Warner Oland
Helene Costello
Clyde Cook
Montagu Love
Julanne Johnson
Hugh Allan
Micheal Curtiz
Warner Bros
Dolores
Des Moines Pools Under Health Scrutiny After Board Statement
Des Moines health authorities inspect local bathing and hearth areas after the state board of health reports nearly all bathing places in a somewhat unsanitary condition.
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Des Moines
State Board of Health
Journal Want AS8 Pay Trial
A trial will determine payment for the AS8 arrangement as requested by the journal. The proceeding aims to settle the disputed compensation and terms.
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Journal
Iowa Horseshoe Championship Set At State Fair
The fifth annual Iowa state championship horseshoe pitching contest will run August 27 to 29 at the Iowa state fair. Defending champ F. Jackson of Lamoni and other past winners are expected to compete for cash prizes totaling 400 dollars. The winner becomes Iowa state champion per the National Horseshoe Pitchers Association decisions.
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Des Moines
F. Jackson
Lamoni
Patt Messman
Waldora
J. F. McCoy
H. Reece
Lake City
C. Freel
Murray
G. Zimmerman
Sac City
Iowa
National Horseshoe Pitchers’ Association
A. R. Corey
Towa State Hforseshoe Pitchers’ Association
State Fair Grounds
American Olympic Party Starts Home From Amsterdam
Roosevelt departs Amsterdam at 12 30 p m carrying U S athletes home as Olympic games end. Forty thousand spectators bid farewell as the ninth Olympiad closes with the United States winning the most champion medals, Germany Finland Holland and Italy following in order.
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Amsterdam
U. S
Roosevelt
Sloten
United States
Germany
Finland
Holland
Italy
United States Leads With 54 Prizes at 1828 Olympics
Amsterdam dispatch reports 22 first places 17 seconds and 15 thirds for the United States in the 1828 Olympic games. Americans led in track and field swimming and rowing, despite not meeting all expectations, easily ahead of other nations in supremacy.
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Amsterdam
United States
Ten Hurt In New York Elevated Train Wreck
Ten people were injured when a three car B M T elevated train crashed into a stalled ten car train in New York. A fire in one car was extinguished by nearby firemen and passengers were scattered by panic. None of the injuries were reported serious.
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New York
Manhattan
Brooklyn
Long Island
Five Best Features on the Radio Tuesday
A listing of radio features for Tuesday includes WJZ Lewisohn Stadium Concert at 6:30 CST, four music of great composers at 8:20 CST, Hank Simmons Show Boat on WOR at 8 CST, Eveready Hour on WEAF at 7 CST, Red Apple Club on WCX Detroit at 9 CST, with other network airings noted.
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United Press
WJZ
Lewisohn Stadium
WOR
Hank Simmons
WEAF
WCX
Detroit
Gratitude for Sympathy After Thomas Shebeck's Death
The Dutler and Ramsay families along with Harry Springman Rudolph Hiehler John Shebeck and the Shebeck brothers Frank and Joe express thanks for friends neighbors and floral offerings extended after the death of Thomas Shebeck.
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Thomas Shebeck
Frank Dutler
Henry Ramsay
Harry Springman
Rudolph Hiehler
John Shebeck
Frank and
Joe Shebeck
Dempsey Returns to Des Moines After Sunday Visit
Mrs. Mable Dempsey has returned to Des Moines following a weekend visit at the home of her parents Mr and Mrs T J Dempsey.
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Mable Dempsey
Deas Moines
Mrs
T. J. Dempsey
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