Punishment Without Pow A Morally Debated Issue
An editorial argues public sentiment favors severe action against those who prey on women and discusses recent cases where husbands or fathers killed alleged attackers and were not prosecuted or convicted. It warns lawlessness harms society and notes the double-edged nature of vigilantism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davenport
Des Moines
Oklahoma
Day
Col. Beck
Beck
Dar
Ray
Bald
Berk
Mai
First Woman Candidate for Iowa Senate
A Des Moines based columnist notes Mrs Bes sie Farnsworth announces a bid for the Iowa state senate, aiming to become the first woman contender for the office in the state. The piece outlines legal steps, potential challenges, and possible paths to a final ruling by the Supreme Court, with commentary on political maneuvering and public discourse surrounding her bid. It also touches on other political bets and local school discipline news, and ends with a reflective, satirical aside on April weather and current events.
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W. HH. Hartman CO
West Park Ave
C. Hartman
A. W. Paterson
Treas
Gov't Mgr
Witertoo
Iowa
Associated Press
Elmo
Stemper Audit Bureau of Chevalleris
Dousterty
New York
Phindetpnia
Chicago
Los Angeles
Sar
Standgea Offess
Brooks & Finjey
Rep'sy On
D Guy
Bessie Farnsworth
Muse
Farnsworth
Gibson
House
Senate
Dioctatorshi
Julius Caesar
Eliza
Patrick Henry
Meath
Nante Pierce
Des Moines
Clifford Thorne
United States Senate
Thorne
Mr. Pierce
Mr. Thorne
Plerea
Des Maines
Washington
Smith Brookhart
Washington County
Perce
Pickett
Sweet
Brook- Nart
Kenyon
Clifford Phorne
Pierce
Traer
Yoting
Personal Health Service by Dr William Brady
A health column by Dr William Brady disputes folk remedies claiming blood purifies the body and offers practical guidance on skin eruptions, measles, and scarlet fever. He explains pimples are not blood indicators, warns against unproven treatments, and answers reader questions on eggs for infants, noise impact on babies, and pork versus other meats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ife
Brady
Witla Brady
Friend Wife by Roe Fulkerson
Andrew questions Imogene about a mysterious Cassie note and a night out at the lodge. Imogene accuses him, and a coat pocket reveal ties Billy Sands to a possible meeting. The couple quarrels over trust as suspicion shifts to another man.
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Andrew
Imogene
Lodge
Billy Sands
Cassie
Gene
Riel
Smogene
Burroughs Nature Club Answers From 1931
Questions and answers from the Burroughs Nature Club column discuss birds, snakes, caterpillars, birds pests, and a South African fruit. It answers reader queries on why birds walk or hop, snake movement, guinea pig fur, cocoons, and how to deter woodpeckers with safe methods and boxes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hales
Brain Tests by Sam Lord
Mary and Maggie buy six fish for 48 cents at the beach. They pool 53 cents, divide by investments, unload two fish to Martha, then split the remaining fish and money. If the division is fair, determine each girl’s share of the 48 cents. Gravesend Maidstone Oxford Bellshill Bedford Brighton
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Mary
Maggie
Martha
Gravesend
Maidstone
Oxford
Bellshill
Bedford
Brighton
The Daffodil Murder and Tarling’s Midway Hunt
Edgar Wallace crafts a London mystery where Thornton Lyne’s corpse is found with daffodils on the breast. Tarling and the detective Whiteside chase clues to Odette Rider’s whereabouts and a gun linked to Tarling himself as Scotland Yard investigates.
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Thornton Lyne
London
Odette Rider
Lyne
Lime
Tarling
Jthetta
Milburgh
Starsling
Scotland Yard
Miss Rider
Church
Airc
Lingwir
Ihaye
Link Chi
Whiteside
Ansistant
Scotland
Torling
World News Echoes a Bleak Peace
Davenport editor reflects on global strife and domestic violence as scattered conflicts and crimes fill dispatches. He lists Irish, English, miners, bandits, police, and personal feuds as evidence of a world at odds, noting even New York City sees murders.
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Jes’ Sodes
Sal Davenport
Abe Martin laments tax burden and payroll woes
In a wry Abe Martin voice Lafe Bud jokes about income tax as Max contemplates a layoff at the stable. The humor centers on hardship and the wish to escape taxation, reflecting downbeat mood and rural life concerns.
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Max
Windreller
Lafe Bud
The Voice of Promise and Odd Tales From 1930s Fragments
A mixed fragment collection includes verses about a May picnic train and love’s rose, a humorous anecdote about recognizing a devilish boast, notes on a Turkey settlement stoking disgust, and Charles City Press urging spring wildflower protection to prevent loss of native blooms.
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Charles City Press
Glidden Graphic questions farm bureau tax burden
A Glidden graphic argues the farm bureau tax costs residents less than half a mill and could save about 60 cents per person if abolished. It contends the extra 60 cents may buy more value than other county taxes.
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Glidden
Farm Bureau
Epsonade Salts: tasteless fruit flavored laxative
Epsom Salts now mild with fruit derivative salts dubbed Epsonade Salts. The ad claims effective bowel action without nausea, a handy package sells for a few cents and is popular with children, advertised by drug stores.
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Epsom
American Encome Association
Sage and Sulphur Compound Restores Gray Hair
A vintage ad promotes Wyeths Sage and Sulphur Compound for darkening gray or streaked hair. It claims an evenly natural look, quick results after one or two applications, and availability at drug stores for about eight to ten cents a bottle. The copy emphasizes easy use with a sponge or brush and vows to banish dandruff.
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Wreth
Wyeth
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Father In Law
Wife
Roe Fulkberson
Burroughs Nature Club
Houghton Mifflin CO
Nature Notes
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Mee
Edgar Wallace
Small, Maynard & Company (Incorporated
Ling Chu
China
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Hankow
Worman
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England
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Gary
Small
New York City
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Turkey
Near East
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