Loose Charges Raise Banking Probed by Ro berts
In a period of unsettled conditions readers are urged to seek proof before accepting claims. Frederick C Howe’s article accusing bankers as conspirators is refuted by George B. Roberts of National City Bank, who cites comptroller figures showing banks loaning $3.202 billion across eight midwestern and eastern states, with most lending at home and little in the east. The piece argues for demand of proof on such charges.
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Frederick C. Howe
New York
Wall Street
America
George B. Robins
National City Bank of New York
Waterloo
Fort Dodge Messenger
Howe
Roberts
Mr. Roberts
Middle Western
New England
Chi Me
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Optimism and industry as antidotes to inflation
In a spirited editorial tone the piece urges calm, hard work, and smart living to weather inflation. It argues the economy will recover with sober effort, notes sugar price adjustments, urges diverse work if needed, and praises Kansas farmers for planned wheat acreage increases to counter high living costs. Name checks include Dr Gunsaulus and references to automotive racing and cornmeal sustenance.
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Asus Pilmas
Brest
Gunsaulus
Sugar Pirates
Kansas
The Wizard of Finance and the 1830s land fever
A historical account explains how rapid land speculation and credit expansion in the United States during the 1830s, driven by railroads and rising expectations, led to a nationwide bubble. Nicholas Biddle and the Bank of the United States failed under pressure, triggering panics in Europe and America, bank suspensions, insolvencies, and widespread losses before a slow recovery as some prospered briefly from speculative gains.
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America
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Wizard of Finance
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Nature Notes and Victory Loan Refunding Debate
Sioux City Journal questions if victory loan refunds and indebtedness certificates can be refunded at favorable rates, noting strong banking opposition to high 6 to 8 percent yields. Also includes nature notes on fox behavior, glaciers, and a quiz with unanswered questions for tomorrow.
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Sioux City Journal
America
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Normalley Word Moves From Ridicule to Usage
In Sioux City Journal coverage the misused term norsmaley from Senator Harding’s acceptance speech drew ridicule, while the New York World adopts the word sans quotation marks after standard baptismal rites, signaling mainstream acceptance.
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Sioux City
Christianity and the Christian life in salt of Rolfe Arrow
A columnist argues that true Christianity reflects biblical teaching and divine grace, not labels or force. The piece stresses radiating exemplarity over coercion, noting drunkenness and fault are addressed by grace from God, not by human effort or legislation.
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Rolfe Arrow
Hrashea Wannina Ettinla
Biology Lessons On Parasites And Prodigals In Nature
Health Talks by John R Hubbard M D surveys nature's parasitic habits from dodder and mistletoe to animal life. It contrasts dependence and hardship, noting hosts suffer as parasites thrive. The piece also references the flea, hermit crab, and the crab’s rough life, illustrating survival and defense strategies.
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David Harum
Brain Tests by Sabs Lotd and Tebus Puzzle
When dog licenses fall due, the constable notes desertion of village dogs. A sketch shows a cottage couple admitting ownership of their hound Ida. The Tebus puzzle asks for two Indian tribe names suggested. Answer to No. 547 references Messina Milan Palermo Padua.
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Messina
Milan
Palermo
Padua
Hermit Crabs Adapt by Occupying Evacuated Shells
The article discusses crabs that live in shells vacated by other mollusks, noting a house free policy leading to evolutionary semiparasitism. It mentions Dr. Huber and Health talks department answering inquiries, but requires time due to volume. readers should include a stamped self addressed envelope for quicker replies.
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Huber
Friend Wife By Roe Fullerson
Andrew returns home to a sobbing Imogene who discovers no dinner is prepared after a phone outage and a sick cook. He improvises a plan to confess honestly and take guests to a downtown restaurant, while Imogene frets over social embarrassment and a formal guest. The scene centers on domestic crisis and humor as they scramble to salvage the dinner.
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Imogene
Violet
Sarah
Virginie Creeper
Thomases
Thomas
Serah
Roses Grow as Love Sows Thorns in Our World
A reflective lyric expresses that despite thorns, love yields beauty on earth and in heaven. The speaker notes light from the heavens, yet finds sufficiency in Love's smile and its gentle giving, while acknowledging the paradox of growth from hardship.
Dining Dilemma Escalates With Dreadful Dinner Plans
Imogene and Andrew quarrel over hosting guests as tension rises about serving the right ware and a false claim of illness. Imogene hides, watches guests leave, while Andrew boasts of preemptive apology and arrangements to manage the situation.
California Advertisement Promises Harmless Medicine for Children
Fragment from an old advertisement urges parents to ensure their child receives the best safe medicine for stomach liver and bowel issues. It touts a fruit flavor and claims full directions on each bottle with a notable emphasis on California.
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uTaea
California
Evening chat ends with political banter and feigned forgiveness
Andrew jokes about past apologies and dinner plans while Imogene questions the guests about a read. The pair recounts guiding visitors through the house, who depart arguing over a date mix up and nearly start a quarrel as they leave. Imogene then softly praises Andrew for showing human intelligence.
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Andrew
Imogene
Imogena
Aspironal the Two Minute Cold Remedy Stampede
The new Aspiral elixir Aspironal promises instant cold relief endorsed by armies and labs. Druggists offer two bottles for fifty cents, with a two minute money back guarantee if relief fails. It boasts safe use for children and claims superiority over whiskey and other remedies.
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Aspironal
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