How to Do Something Helps Prevent Youth Crime
A defense of teaching practical skills to youth cites Irene Schroeder and Hoover era education goals. The piece argues schools and welfare programs should equip children to work honestly, with public roads advocates praising paving over gravel for long term value. Perfect alignment with civic reform and youth development.
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Dan Poling
The
Christian Herald
Pennsylvania
Irene Schroeder
Irene Schroeders
America
Hoover
Governor vetoes Road Enabling Act to add 1896 miles
Governor Turner explained his veto of the Road Enabling Act asking to attach 1896 miles to the state road program. Advocates urged linking small towns to primary highways but the governor cited concerns about paving and surfaced roads already showing state benefits.
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Turner
Sixty-Nine Percent Duty Free Under Hawley Smoot Tariff
The American Tariff League Bulletin counters anti tariff claims about the Hawley Smoot Act of 1930. It argues eight month import data show 69 percent of imports entered duty free, refuting charges that the law shuts out foreign goods. The piece labels opponents as deceptive and claims statistics disprove the tariff wall claim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colliers
United States
Roofs and women in Chinese characters raise war notes
A narrator discusses Chinese symbols with Yeeman Shield, noting that a roof with one woman under it signified home while a roof with two women allegedly signifies war. The exchange leads to a reflection on Chinese intelligence and mentions Western gold discoveries not reviving wagon-era migration.
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Yeeman
Daily Lessons In English Word Guide
A compact note on commonly misused words and pronunciations. It highlights av vs affect, mispronunciations like New foundland, misspellings of Ginger, and lists synonyms for Miqne and related terms. It promotes daily vocabulary growth with a focus on RAPACIOUS as an example of an "ous" adjective.
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New Foundland
Ny-Fund-Land
Public Apology From Us For Bad Advice
A satirical notice apologizes for advising readers to remove items last week and urges them to put them back on. It references a town attorney and a humorous tale about a demobilized unit, highlighting racial caricatures and a lighthearted correction.
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Rastus
Sambo
United States Army
Whimsical musings on time and appetite in Washington
A fragmented, humorous column highlights era quips and regional chatter. It mentions horse radish questions, Wrigley cotton talk, Ex king Alfonse nostalgia, a small car invention, and light jokes about weather and bosses, all framed in a playful, magazine style.
Do you think that the danier College has been an asset to Washington
Local residents from various businesses discuss the impact of the junior college on Washington. They credit retention of money, boosted activity, and educational value, highlighting Fresh Waters' successes and local plays as positive effects.
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Danier College
Washington
Elizabeth Dawson
Phillips & Hebner Drug Store
Alb. Schmoetler
Schimeoetler Bros. Tailor Shop
Local Social Notes From Richmond and Surrounding Areas
Social visit sketches from Richmond and nearby towns include Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Chas of Cedar Rapids stopping by Frank Horesowsh’s home, Pearl Houseal and Joe Chez visiting Bryan Nicholson, and Bernard Strahla visiting his parents. Carl Kmde owns a new Chevrolet couch, Miss Vereinia McCombs returns to Sterling after school, and the Strabla family reports illness among Maynard Strabla. Corn planting begins in fine shape as fields are prepared.
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Richmond
Leonard Chas
Cedar Rapids
Frank Horesowsh
Pearl Houseal
Joe Chez
Bryan Nicholson
Washington
Anathations
Bernard Strahla
Philip Strahla
Carl Kmde
Vereinia McCombs
Joe Kos
Sterling
Colorado
Ray Kallaus
Mr. Buckles
Herman Ruth
Celia Steabla
Riverside
Clare Patterson
Maynard Strabla
Harry Strabla
America
Casino Hall
Glee Stumpf
Harold Schnoebelen
Remunerative Admiration in Chinatown Sage Speech
Ai Ho the sage of Chinatown proclaims admiration for wealth as a profitable bargain. He says the gift costs nothing and wealth may return the compliment in its own terms if a bargain proves worthwhile.
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Ai Ho
Chinatown
Washington
Chief Cities Originating from Capitoline Hill
The phrase traces chief cities of the world to a temple on Rome's Capitoline hill from Latin caput meaning head. It links "chief cities" and "seats of government" as a concept rooted in ancient urban origin. The note emphasizes a linguistic connection to leadership centers.
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Capitoline
Rome
Kidnapping Victim Released After Ransom Paid
James Hackett of Blue Island Hawaii, a known gambling kingpin, was kidnapped last Friday and held until Sunday when his family paid a $150,000 ransom to secure his release.
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James Hackett
Blue Island
Revival meetings and community notes in Highland area
Rev Boston of Wayland leads revival at Union Dale with UU church leadership from Britt. gatherings continue after strong Sunday turnout. Local visitors include the Milt Soika and Jack Stockman families, KTNT station events noted, Highland Center school to close May 15 with a pot luck for patrons. The piece closes with spring scenery and poetic longing for artistic talent.
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Wilma Steele
Wes Sojka
Mary Sojka
Jack Stockman
Milt Soika
Highland Center
Mia Krennmore
Brush and social notes from a small town gathering
The text records visits and local events including Mr. and Mrs Ernest Rathson Pverette at the Meeks home, Daryl Meeks staying with Gilbert Dickinson near Washington, and Mrs Dickinson's family visit. It notes pipe line work east of town and right of way issues west of town, plus visits from Mr. and Mrs Murray Conger of Washington to Everett Coon. Peggy Hopkins Joyce in Cincinnati reacts to a birth record discovery, and Harold Neitzel and John Koch are noted as house guests.
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Brush
Ernest Rathston Pverette
Meeks
Daryl Meeks
Gilbert Dickinson
Washington
Mrs. Murray Conger
Everett Coon Home
Harold Neitzel
Conesyville
John Koch
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Friends of the Enabling Act
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