Deflation Causes and Prosperity Hope in Carroll Era Commentary
A clipping discusses Lewis Carroll's 140th birth anniversary, Mrs. Alice Hargreaves’ Columbia celebration, and the era’s deflation debate. It notes uncertain causes, then asserts local employment efforts and consumer purchasing power as keys to eventual recovery, urging patience for prosperity.
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Wonderland
Lewis Carroll
Alice In Wonderland
Alice
Carroll
Alice Hargreaves
England
Columbia University
Keota Eagle Voices on Indictment of Wall Street Bankers
Brookhart attacks Morgan Mellon Baker Raskob and other rich financiers who have suffered losses in the current financial downturn. The piece reflects citizen frustration with Wall Street and the impact of investment shrinkage.
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Keota Eagle Brookhart
Wall Street
Henry Field
Morgan
Mellon
Baker
Raskob
Economic optimism grows mid February in Winfield
Economic statisticians say the worst of the national downturn is past and improvement has begun since mid February. The shift is not dramatic, but analysts insist a real change is underway, even if many Americans doubt it.
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Winfield Beacon
Know Towan Week Proclaimed for State Pride
The Governor proclaims Know Towan Week to urge Towans to learn about agr iculture manufacturing schools highways playgrounds lakes and natural resources. The message promises pride from acquaintance with the state and aims to spark conversation and awareness of Towan greatness.
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Winfield
Towa
Towans
Embers of Love in New York Studio Life
Lily Lou Lansing a young telephone operator gives up an operatic career to marry Ken Sar gent. After annulment she moves to New York with $500 and pursues singing with vocal instructor Dwight Gwin. He pushes her hard as she endures jealousy, debt, and the looming prospect of a baby while pursuing a dream of fame.
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Lily Lou Lansing
Ken Sargent
Ken
Peggy Sage
Lily Lou
Dwight Gwin
Gwin
Faust
Metropolitan
Marguerite
Maxine
Miss Carlton
Tony Schiarilli
Mignon Hassler
Wanda Pillsbury
Mrs. Manchester
Newsre Preserve
New York
Brooklyn
N. Y
Shorter workday debate and five day week gain steam
A wave of interest grows in shortening the labor day across industries. A six hour day and five day week are discussed, with a government bill proposed to reduce hours and pay in government work. Proponents argue higher employment and overall prosperity could follow despite lower earnings.
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Riverside
Congress
Mushrooms Pop Up Amid Warm Weather and Rains
The spell of warm weather and frequent rains has mushrooms growing. Some people know their locations and enjoy foraging. so far none have been seen selling them locally. If sold, a ready market exists.
Democrats Offer Hope for June Primary Participation
The Iowa County pioneer Republican notes a new opportunity for Democrats to vote in the June primary as national trends energize party involvement. It cites five Democratic senate candidates, three for governor, four for state auditor and eight for attorney general, with contests for sheriff auditor and two supervisor posts locally.
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Iowa County
U. S
Steck
Kraschel Hagerman
Murphy
Lost 48 Years What Cheer Patriot Chronicle Finds Wedding Ring
Walter H. Beall of West Union reports Mrs. Charles Wolf of Eldora recovered her wedding ring lost two years after their August 1880 nuptials. Found April 20, 1932 in a cornfield by John Wenthold, the ring bore initials W A T for Charles Wolf and Anna Trapp and was returned to the Wolfs who celebrated their golden anniversary last May.
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Walter H. Beall
West Union
Fayette County
Charles Wolf
Eldora
Mr. Beall
Wolfs
A. T
Anna Trapp
Brookhart Campaign Hopes For Nominating Share
The content notes Brookhart's past vote gains based on attacks by opponents and suggests Crockhart could reach the 35 percent needed for nomination if current campaigning continues. It references Haynes and Brookhart with Ohio political context.
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Columbus
Haynes
Brookhart
National group aids hitchhikers with mailed tips
A newspaper report reveals a national organization aiding hitch-hikers by sending advance sheets from Chicago with inside information. The materials allegedly map out favorable spots for free meals and other assistance for auto-hobos.
Graduation Sermon and Local Society Notes in Columbus Junction
Rev C S Ramsdale preached the Columbus High School graduation sermon at the auditorium with a program including invocation, hymns, scripture, and benediction. Mr and Mrs John Ogier celebrated a golden wedding in Ithaca Nebraska with sixty guests. Various local events, club meetings, and visits from Des Moines leaders filled the week, along with obituaries and a picnic at Lily Lake. Journal want-ads pay.
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Columbus Junction
C. S. Ramesdale
United Presbyterian Church of
Columbus City
Columbus High School
Gee Club
W. A. Lamp
Hayden
Selubert
C. S. Ramsdale
Rachel Sandy
Rachel Pontzius
Lester Goode
Old Clifton Club
J. M. Robertson
Des Moines
IT. O. O. PF. Lodge
Iowa
Lily Lake
Here
R. N. Richards
Cotter
Howard
Alleeton
Ralph Oliver
R. W. Oliver
Kansas City
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Embers of Love
Hazel Livingston
King Features Syndicate, Inc
Martha Butler
F. M. Mossberry
Lucile Patton
FE. Jasmann
Reformed Churches
Conesville
Midwest Synod
Freeport
Inventor Army
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Washington
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