The Governor’s race framing on Hammill and bonds
The piece argues for re nominating Gov Hammill in Iowa’s June primary. It defends his record on road bonds and budgeting. It critiques the anti Hammill faction over the Byars bank law and warns of instability if the Nebraska style fund is adopted.
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Bammill
Tal
Hammill
Bowman
Mud
Iowa
Gov. Hammill
Bank Byarsanty
Nebraska
Commonwealths
Towans
How It Happens Editorial Dilemma on Space and Inspiration
A columnist defends strict editorial rules requiring timely submissions and minimal balloon juice. The piece laments days without inspiration while noting space demands force writing even when ideas are scarce.
Fraternities and Brains Criticize College Greek Life
Dr. Max Mason, retiring president of the University of Chicago, told 350 Greeks at the Interfraternity Club luncheon that fraternities and sororities foster social status over scholarship and fail to advance worthwhile education. He urged the groups to digest his critique and reform underlying standards.
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Max Mason
University of Chicago
Interfraternity Club of Chicago
Congress Hotel
Dr. Mason
Youngryst
How to Live to Be 100: centenarians share tips
An eastern press correspondent interviews 30 centenarians to compile a symposium on aging healthily. Advice ranges from moderation and exercise to sleep, while noting diet and sunshine influence longevity and that few truly achieve the century mark by luck or breaks.
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Spain
United States
New Lay Friendly Physiology Book by Mottram
Dr William Brady reviews Mottram’s Physiology published by Norton noting it fills a gap for lay readers seeking clear body function explanations. He praises its clarity and accessibility and predicts it will become a staple in American libraries, despite occasional technical phrasing.
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Howell
Saunders Co
Philadelphia
Clendening
Knopf
Percy G. Stiles
Saunders Company
A. Winslow
W. H. Mottram
Condon University
Mottram
W. W. Norton & Co
New York
How to Treat a Rattlesnake Bite in Field Conditions
An old home remedy guide advises wearing sturdy boots, applying a tourniquet above the bite and cutting the skin at fang marks, then squeezing and applying permanganate crystal powder or solution. It suggests squeezing for minutes and loosening tourniquet periodically, noting antivenom as the ultimate treatment.
The Dilemma of Oil and Small Loans
Glenn Frank argues the oil crisis requires a blended approach combining multiple strategies instead of a simple choice between state control or free market. He cites over production, low prices, and surplus stocks as drivers for reform and calls for coordinated statesmanship. Small loans gain notice as banks like National City Bank enter modest lending to salaried borrowers with collateral, widening access and supporting broader prosperity.
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Borden B. Bowne
Ieam
United States
Charies City Press
Morris Plan
National City Bank of New York
America
Snake drops on power lines mystify three towns
In Hudson Cedar Falls and Parkersburg lights failed suddenly one night. Inspectors found a three foot snake stretched across transmission lines. The snake was dead from electrocution. Officials credited a hawk with dropping the reptile onto wires forty feet above ground.
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Wall Street Journal
Towa
Hudson
Cedar Falls
Parkersburg
New York ay ay by O C McIntyre in 1927 column
A bustling New York City vignette from May 25 features reflections on Broadway life. The piece notes sharp social observations, theater figures like George M. Cohan, critics, fashion, and urban scenes from Times Square to Hotel Somerset.
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O. C. McIntyre
The
McNaught Syndicate, Inc
Saddie Sanford
Hotel Somerset
Simonson
H. T. Webster
Wis
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Dan
Old Sirius
Beth
Goody, Goody
Forty-second Street
Broadway
Lew Fields
Fiat Iron
Leonard Bergman
A. 4
Grilanger
Times Square
Irene Gastle
Dave Levy
Coney
Uncle Wiggily and the Police Dog
Uncle Wiggily narrates a playful fairy tale moment under a tree for animal children on a picnic day. The youngsters debate the tale to read, with Tommie Kab offering a Puss in Boots drawing and the bunny uncle teasing them before confirming the chosen story.
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Jackie Bay
Longears
Tommie Kab
Tommie
Uncle Wregily
Peter the Chimp Performs On Stage In Clever Acts
A chimpanzee named Peter entertained on stage dressing fully and mimicking human routines. He ate with a fork, poured tea, brushed teeth, tipped a waiter, rode a bicycle, and rode a roller skated cap. Professor Witmer studied the chimp and noted his copying abilities. Peter died not long after tests.
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Peten
Peter
Peter the Chimp
Witmer
University of Pennsylvania
Uncle Wiggily and the Bear Box Puzzle Tale
In a playful Uncle Wiggily story, Bunty and friends chase fairy tale names in sand drawings. Uncle Wigglily escapes a roving kid and roller skates with Squeakie as a police dog tests a word puzzle.
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Uncle
Buss
Tommie
Mr. Longears
Jack
Tommie Kat
Uncle Wiggly
Fox
Wolf
Bob Cat
Curly
Funny Pig Boy
Squeakie Squealer
Tie Cle
Squeakie
Surly
City
Uncle Wiggily
Pollen Dog
Palice Do
Burroughs Nature Club Notes Quiz Answers Preview
Reader questions cover arboreal nesting, eye count in a species, and cobra threats. Previous notes explain metallic feather colors from feather structure, and turtle care details including diet, tameness, and general handling.
Joy Street Chapter Begins in Greenwich Village Studio
Gay, a 20 year old private secretary, moves to New York to try modeling and romance. She rents a $40 a month studio in Minetta Lane, meets cheerful neighbor Lottie Tyson and her film hopeful friend Beverly dumeau, and considers becoming a movie extra as a path to success in the city.
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Gay Hilton
Howard Westmon
Junor
the . & UW. Manufacturing Co
Dors
New York
Gay
Crassey Webb
Wall Street
Grasley Webb
Greenwich Village
Cray
Kitchener
Minetta J Lane
Ciay
Lottie Tyson
Lottie
Beverly Juneau
Bey
Beverly
Miss Dumeau
Benton County columnist quips on secrecy and housing
Abe Martin notes that some people are born secretive while others drift in. He jokes there is no industrial turmoil in Washington yet Jake Bentley’s nephew aims to move there. He cites Senator Heflin as a reference point.
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Washinton
Jake Bentley
Heflin
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