State of the Union message outlines progress and debt goals
The article reproduces Calvin Coolidge’s state of the union message praising progress and prosperity while urging debt reduction, federal restraint, and local governance. It covers economy, tax reform, international policy, the world court, air service, agriculture, immigration, veterans, and infrastructure, urging unity and prudent administration.
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Union
Calvin Coolidge
Unite States
Congress
Coolidge
Brave hearts awake or asleep at the switch law of the world
A cryptic line warns brave hearts may sleep in the deep as they fail at the switch, reflecting a world conscience about vigilance and courage in perilous duty. The fragment hints at duty, risk, and moral tension without clear context or figures.
Jury unable to decide if slayer was insane in Des Moines
A Des Moines jury failed to reach a verdict on the defendant's mental state in a murder case. The deliberations left unresolved whether the accused acted with insanity during the slaying.
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Des Moines
Dumb bells from school health and adenoid talk
A columnist discusses child health and schooling issues in New Orleans and Washington. He critiques school medical inspections, adenoids, vision and breathing problems, and the harm of misdiagnosis while reflecting on doctors with diplomas and patient care. The piece intersperses reader questions and a whimsical Uncle Wiggily tale.
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Orleang
Washington
Medea
Board of Education
Hackwara Thildres
Department of Physical Education
Uncle Wiggily Tales at Hollow Stump School Lesson
Uncle Wiggily is asked by Mr Bow Wow to give Jackie and Peetie Bow Wow another lesson after the puppy dogs misplace their books and pencils. The scene unfolds with Mrs Bow Wow listening as the familiar stuffed toy characters attend a school setting.
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Jackie
Peetie Bow Wow
Hollow Stump
Mr. Bow Wow
Uncle Wiggily
Lougeats
Peetie
Uncle Wiggily Pupils Track Mysterious Forest Tracks
In Hollow Stump School Jackie and Pootle learn about woodland creatures under the Bunny teacher. They follow thawed footprints to a curious, muskrat related clue as Uncle Wiggily guides them through a forest lesson.
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Peatie
Mr. Longears
Lince
Jackie
Peetie
Uncle Wiggily
Nurse Jane
Peestie
Xer
Bunny
Pootle
Hollow Stump
Jackie Harkeg
Uncle Wigguy
Peatic
Wigarly
Jacki
Uncle Wiggly
Solid South backs Democratic ticket in all states
A series of editorials discusses political loyalties with the Webster City Freeman-Journal noting the South remains solid for the Democratic ticket regardless of Al Smith. Cedar Rapids Gazette argues capital punishment is needed given crime, while Marshalltown Times-Republican critiques road spending. Reinbeck Courier praises communal efforts in rural life. Council Bluffs Nonpareil hints at Fergusonism fatigue in future primaries.
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Webster City
Freeman-Journal
Board of Temperance
Prohibition
Methoist
Episcopal Church of the South
al Smith
New York
Cedar Rapids
Burroughs Nature Club Q and A Notes
Question column offers nature topics and answers from 1525 era notes. It includes queries about caraway seeds smallest animal and sap sucker woodpeckers, plus answers on ostrich myths molluscs beaver mating and beaver family life patterns.
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Burroughs Nature Club
Houghton Mifflin Co
Views of the People on Farm Aid Debates in Waterloo
A Waterloo letter to the editor outlines two political camps on farming aid. One favors quick ample credits for farmers backed by President Coolidge and Secretary Jardine, while the other led by Laws Den Gov Hammill and Senator Cuntmins supports securing fair crop prices via government guarantees like the McNary-Haugen plan and export measures.
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Dliru
Coolidge
Congress
Commerce and Lahor Departments
Great “Lakes
St. Lawrence
Colorado River
Interstate Commerce Commission
Waterloo
Mnd
Jardine
Lawsden
Hammill
Sanater Cuntmins
McNary-Haugen
Abe Martin critiques price aims and public policy talk
In a witty moralizing voice Abe Martin questions plans to standardize prices for farm products and services, mocking notrip plans and public debates. The column contrasts farm price aims with service charges and cites Australian 1930s economic data as context.
Pompeii Houses Revealed In Ancient City View
A reader asks about Pompeii houses as scholars describe the city buried by Mount Vesuvius 1846 years ago. The article details one story homes, atria with roof light and water tank, inner courtyards, dining rooms, and the contrast between rich and poor dwellings.
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Pompeii
Gertrude Zimmer
Mount Vesuvius
Dange
Rutin
Uncle Ray Readers Write In With Travel Questions
Tomorrow a Ancient Travel section invites letters from readers. Uncle Ray asks boys and girls to include home address age and school when writing in care of this newspaper.
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Dr. Brady
Wiliam
Brady
Uncle Ray
Invention of Artificial Silk by Count Hinire de Chare donner
A Frenchman, Count Hinire de Chare donner, reportedly invented an artificial silk in 1884 after an accident with collodion during photography. He claimed the collodion solidified into fine threads resembling silk on the next day.
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Count Hinire de Chare Donner
Rheumatic relief promised by new remedy ad
A vintage advertisement touts Rheuma the Euaran as a physician prescribed remedy for rheumatism. It claims rapid action, non narcotic ingredients, and a money back guarantee if not satisfied, urging readers to buy from a druggist and try the product.
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Wangler
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