Boy prodigy urged to mind his last in politics
The piece mocks Robi M Hutchins for saying he cannot vote for Roosevelt or Hoover and would likely back Norman Thomas only if his vote cannot aid Thomas. It argues Dewey and Butler are outdated and stresses compromise and practicality in political choice.
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Robi. M. Hutchins
University of Chicago
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United States
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Hoover
Norman Thomas
Mr. Thomas
Prodigy
John Dewey
Nicholas Murray Butler
Columbia University
Mr. Dewey
Mr. Butler
Unusual Visitor Teaches Quiet Lesson on Woe and Wit
An unnamed visitor spends twenty minutes in a narrator’s office sharing jokes and casual talk about weather, football, books, and tulips, while withholding tales of hardship. The encounter leaves the narrator happier in a world seen as sick with doubt, appreciating a visitor one can call a rare bearer of quiet cheer.
Do Somethings Echoes In Auct Ione Store Note
A quirky quip from a character named David Warfield in the Auctioneer prompts his lagging clerk to take action. The dialogue suggests even a precocious boy should act rather than wait.
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David Warfield
Banks in Town Face Ongoing Closures and Rebuild
Several banks in Ft. Dodge Waterloo Dubuque and nearby smaller institutions have closed recently. The region hauls through a statewide downturn with delays prior to a recovery, aided by the Reconstruction Finance Corporation for solvent banks. Communities statewide face the squeeze from a prolonged economic washout and adjustments toward improvement.
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Ft. Dodge
Waterloo
Dubuque
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
By The Way We Return To The Old Typewriter
The author greets readers after a long hiatus and notes the column has passed through several hands since last fall. They acknowledge recent travels and varied experiences while promising a brief return to familiar readers and a warm, informal tone.
Local anecdotes and odd child stories from town life
A collection of short vignettes about Marion Anderson and other children, including moral lessons from candy and near beer, a two year old in a cow yard, and a girl misusing a fly swatter to strain iced tea. The piece mixes humorous recollections with small town observations and quirky incidents.
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Marion Anderson
Marion
Rosemary
Lessons From College Grads On Effort And Success
A playful column reflects on the value of experience over schooling, urging effort and perseverance as keys to glory. It punches up with humor about politics and backroom chatter, ending with a friendly sign off to readers.
The Cruise Of The Jolly Pilgrim Episode 13 Salida
Dave Elder and Malcolm Ruddock recount their Salida Colorado leg of the Jolly Pilgrim journey. They manuscript misadventures including misplaced travel cheques missing strops and helpful Colorado locals. They describe Salida as incongruous and stylish with a notable cafe El Patio and memorable steak meals amid thunderstorm interludes.
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Dave Elder and
Malcolm Ruddock
West
Journal
Salida
Colorado
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Isabelle
Washington
Vanity Fair
New Yorker
el Patio
Revival service disrupted by terrier during trip
The narrator and companion attend a revival led by followers of Aimee Semple McPherson in a dilapidated theater. A small terrier causes a scene by hopping onto a knee, prompting laughter and a brief corrective shove. After the interruption they return home exhausted and write into the night.
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Aimee Semple MacPherson
Dave
Barn Fire Destroys Farm Structure in Cedar Rapids Area
Cedar Rapids reports a barn on Frank Telecky’s farm was destroyed by fire. Loss estimated at 1500 dollars. Fire department investigated cause. No injuries reported.
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Cedar Rapids
Frank Telecky
Here
Sky Devils thrills at State Theatre with Hughes spectacle
Howard Hughes film Sky Devils stars Spencer Tracy William Boyd and George Cooper with Ann Dvorak and Yola D Avril. It features spectacular air scenes and a mix of comedy romance and adventure and plays Thursday Friday and Saturday at the State theatre.
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Howard Hughes
State Theatre
Hell's Angels
Spencer Tracy
William Boyd
George Cooper
Ann Dvorak
Yola D'Avril
Sky Devils
Federal court expenses drop in Iowa district year over year
Des Moines reports the southern district of Iowa spent 1932 19 311 42 less than the previous fiscal year. The comparison highlights reduced costs for the federal court operations in the region.
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Des Moines
Federal Court For
Southern District of Iowa
Child suffers finger amputation after hay puller crush
Ila Ahart, aged 4, lost a finger when her left hand was crushed in a hay puller at her father's home near here. Charles Cluvy reported the incident on July 20. The accident prompted medical attention and intensified safety concerns about farm machinery.
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Charles Cluvy
Ila Ahart
Here
Injunction suit against Mercer Transfer dismissed
The state railroad commission has dismissed its injunction suit against Mercer Transfer and Storage in Burlington. The commission had alleged the trucking company operated an illegal bus line to Keokuk.
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Burlington
State Railroad Commission
Mercer Transfer and Storage Company
Keokuk
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