New Hampton to open Security State Bank
The town plans a new bank named Security State Bank with directors A J Folkenbrock E P Donahue Phil Antonoff and R E Gryte. Opening date not yet set. In Decorah 18 year old Ted Hanson escaped from an industrial school and later stole cars in Decorah and Ames, suspected of stealing 240 dollars from a case, arrested in Omaha and returned to Ames.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Hampton
Security State Bank
A. J. Folkenbrock
E. P. Donahue
Phil Antonoff
R. E. Gryte
Bucton
Minn
Ted Hanson
Decorah
Wisconsin
Edgewood
Ames
Omaha
Frugal Printing Rules and Debt Facts from a Congressman's Letter
A congressman explains franking limits and printing costs, noting bills for government business and personal letters, and cites a $416 million Army appropriation vote. He compares debt figures from 1933 to 1937, arguing against large military spending and linking debt growth to Roosevelt's policies.
Ration cost set at 43.43 cents per meal for soldiers
The army appropriation bill fixes the ration at 43.43 cents per meal, claiming the American army is best fed. A private earns $21.00 monthly plus free meals, clothing, housing, medical and dental care.
Farm Interest Rates On Federal Loan Bills In Debate
The agriculture committee debated a bill to continue 3 1 2 percent interest on Federal Land Bank loans for one year and set the Land Bank Commissioner's rate at 4 percent The measure would be 3 1 2 percent the first year and 4 percent the second on loans and 4 percent for two years for the commissioner The bill faces possible passage in the house and potential veto over loan payment provisions with Farm Bank concerns and payer assurances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Committee On Agriculture
Land Bank Commissioner
Crs
Land Bank
Public Hebe Teaching Update and Civic Convenions
fragmentary note references Public Hebe and public men preserving habit of teaching and airing debates. Mentions May 3 and papers figures treaty. unclear specifics about event, dates, or involved organizations.
Statues for Bryan and Morton Installed in Capitol Rotunda
The State of Nebraska presented bronze statues of William Jennings Bryan and J Sterling Morton to the U S government for display in the Capitol rotunda or a suitable spot. The piece notes Bryan’s 1896 loss to McKinley by about 600000 and reflects on Washington price contrasts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
William Jennings Bryan
J. Sterling Morton
Nebraska
Kirkwood
Harlan
Wm. McKinley
Community Notes Share Visits and Local School News
Residents assist with house work and hosted visitors across households in Clermont Postville area. Sunday gatherings at multiple homes. Sth grade pupils took exams in Postville. A new girl born May 8 to Mr and Mrs Alvin Kurth. Postville to hold a band festival May 29 with at least 20 schools expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Verna Odegard
Melbert Hofer
Elmer Benson
George Landsgard
Philman Larson
Tina Nelson
H. E. Landsgard
Clermont
Postville
Emil Gulsvig
Bessie Anderson
G. Pfister
Merle Olson
Arleta
O. K. Hoag
St. Olaf
H. E. Landagard
Doris
Mra B. Nelson
L. C. Reierson
Elsie Lindgren
Otto Schroeder
Gander
Wisconsin
Mr. Hanson
Hanson
Wankons New Theatre Rising Amid Rain Delays
A new Wankon theatre project valued at 50000 dollars is advancing quickly despite frequent rains and will seat 620. Meanwhile Kendallville bridge traffic saw State Representative Jon Flynn’s car damaged with minor injuries to Flynn and bruises to passenger Doris Sovereign. Local reports note a Pied Piper style rat control in Waukon using poison, a wind storm lifting a farm building with nesting hens undisturbed, and Harry Baldwin facing relocation of his Strawberry Point Bakery to make way for a liquor store, with relocation options under consideration.
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Kendallville Bridge
Jon Flynn
Flynn
Doris Sovereign
Cresco
Harry Baldwin
Strawberry Point
Hquor
The
Press Journal
Baldwin
Walch
Fred Bentz
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Clermont Enterprise
Iowa
Elizabeth Priest
Tows Press Association
National Editorial Association
Fayette County
Stee
Farmers’ Savings Bank
Clermont and Vicinity
J. F. Miller
J. A. Erickson
R. V. Brandt
Clermont, Iowa
L. L. Carr
N. H. Nelson
Biermann
Congressional Record
House
Europe
Asia
Congress
Army
Navy
Roosevelt
Washington
Lamc
Gunder News
Fred T. Cline
Ford
Wankon
Union
Fayette County Union
Wauken
Hamelin
Waukon
Garner
U.S
Westinghouse
Central States Power & Light Corporation
U. S
Ford Finance
Universal Credit Co
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