Emmetsburg Chamber of Commerce Completes Drive
The Emmetsburg Chamber of Commerce finishes a three week membership drive with about ninety percent of local business and professional people signed up. The group aims for a roughly $3,000 annual program budget, modest compared with nearby towns, while emphasizing building goodwill and future expansion.
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Emmettsburg Chamber of Commerce
Cac
Chamber of Commerce
Spencer
Algotta
Estherville
Emmetsburg
Breani
Why We About Brookhart
The editor speculates on Brookhart's return to Iowa and a possible path to the 1936 Democratic nomination. It notes divisions in Republican circles between Dickinson and Hammill, suggesting Brookhart could leverage the situation and that Iowa may gain two Democratic senators after the 1936 election.
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F&kess County
Brookhart
Dickinson
Hammil
Iowa
Philippines Independence Assured On March 24
Fragmented text claims Roosevelt ties independence to a proposed constitution and a vote by the Filipino people. It mentions relief efforts, Atlantic and Indiana references, and broad quotes about employment and generosity, though details are unclear and some phrases are garbled.
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Roosevelt
Che Pt Dsiands
Ce Philippines
Indiana
Massachusetts
Weeping Clouds Over Des Moines Revelations Stir Fairness Call
The text laments tears over Des Moines and calls for full truth on revelations about the state liquor commission. It notes halfway progress in the investigation and mentions officials, their employees, and grudges, urging fairness before judgment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
The
Jews Liquor Commission
Mickey's AfGee Boy Uses Substitute Action When Heard
Mickey, described as the afGee boy, states that once you act enough to be heard he employs a substitute. The remark centers on his method of responding through a stand in when attention is achieved.
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Mickey
Britain cautions on looming European war outbreak
British press reports 8.5 million Germans may enter military training as Hitler tightens Versailles limits. 580,000 Young Germans from class of 1915 report for medical exam in barracks under the March 16 conscription law. France and Britain seek Russia ties if war erupts. Europe restless. Americans urged to avoid European disputes and focus on domestic issues.
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Germany
Montiay
Wick
France
Britain
Russia
Europe
Hitler
Hinev
Banks Refuse Loans Waiting For Government Backing
Labo notes a Fed report showing 1934 member banks increased deposits by 5.7 billion while loans fell by 800 million. It argues bankers with money hoard loans unless guaranteed, earning 300 million annually from Uncle Sam. Eccles warns continued inaction could end banker existence. The piece urges action by the American people.
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Labo
Washington, D. C
Wom
Federal Reserve Board
Deeison
Sam
Eccles
Old Age Pension and Political Forecasts Stir Local Readers
The piece notes uncertainty over Old Age Pension payments at 52.00 per capita, predicting many seniors will still be left out. It criticizes tax collection and hints at political shifts by 1940, mentioning Huey Long and GOP concerns as well as a weather note about snow and a hopeful sign of spring.
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Huey Long
Best Friend of Dark Angel Says Drivers Must Conform
Editors stress traffic rule enforcement for all but some drivers. The Daily Record notes motorists demand strict limits while arguing exemplary speed for notable figures like Sir Malcolm Campbell. Campaigns push reasonable traffic standards nationwide.
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John Jones
Malcom Campbell
Dark Angel
Rover
LEF'S BURN THE CATALOGS Garner Leade
AGarner Chamber of Commerce leader urges merchants to burn catalogs from rival suppliers to steer customers toward local stock. The message advocates cooperation to boost local business and catalog exchange to improve conditions in Garner.
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Garner
Garner Champer
Chamber of Commerce
Chamber of
Inconsistent Claims Over World War Veteran Bonus
The Estherville Vindicator reports on a debate about the bonus bill in Congress. It notes Roosevelt's veto threat and questions government funding, suggesting the country must pay veterans while unemployment aid also looms.
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Estherville
Congress
Senate
Roosevelt
Wets push for liquor by the drink in a liberal policy
An editorial opposes relaxing liquor laws arguing full legalization by the drink would worsen temperance goals. The writer urges strengthening enforcement of the current law and warns against state efforts to expand saloons and drunkenness.
Ford sales rise in Des Moines region with 81 county reach
G F Nelson of Ford Motor Co reports January and February deliveries in the Des Moines branch territory covering 81 counties rose 295 from the prior year. Polk County Des Moines retail figures show a 122 rise. Ford plans 6,000 daily output nationwide to meet demand and hints at reopening the Des Moines plant.
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Relali
Des Moines
G. F. Nelson
Ford Motor Company
Nelson
Polk
Iowa
Middlewest
Ford Company
Ford
Hymn Night Drives Iowa Church Loyalty Crusade Event
More than 300 churches join the Iowa Church Loyalty Crusade for a Hymn Night on Sunday. Symphon y Day features The Ministry of Music with talks on A Singing Religion and Songs of the Ages. Young People’s Day honors youth. Friendly Invitation kicks off next week to invite nonmembers.
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Towa
Iowa
Enarch School
Milwaukee Railroad Suit Won by Defendant
C M Faust of Spirit Lake failed to prevail in a damage suit against the Milwaukee railroad company for a crossing crash. Judge F C Davidson ruled Faust negligent for not stopping before the track when he could not hear the train, noting Iowa law is strict on crossing incidents and motorists must take precautions to avoid contributory negligence.
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Milwaukee Railroad Company
C. M. Faust
Spirit Lake
F. C. Davidson
Faust
Davidson
Iowa
Mallard Boy Wins First in Pre District Oratorical Contest
Hill Turner of Mallard won first place in the pre district declamatory contest held in Estherville last Tuesday. His selection was The Big Parade. Other participating schools included Forest City Humboldt Klemme Lakota Laurens Maple Hill Renwick and Estherville. Maurice Celer of Laurens won the humorous division and Lawrence Larson of Renwick won in the dramatic division.
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Mallard
Esthervilla
Hill Turner
Forest City
Humboldt
Klemme
Lakota
Laurens
Maple Hill
Renwick
Estherville
Maurice Celer
Lawreren Larson
Ringsted Band Earns Superior Rating in Contest
The Ringsted band received a superior rating at the recent mineapolis contest held in Rolfe. The group will compete at the Ames meet scheduled in April.
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Rolfe
Ames
Ruthven Entertainers of 1905 Band Members
Ruthven boasted a female only band active around 1905 to 1907 under director Charles Slagie. The group toured northern Town before disbanding as members moved away. Credit goes to Mrs Josh Goff of Ruthven for the Family Album photo and list of members.
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Ruthven
The
Fair Sex
Charles Slagie
Josh Goff
Teachers' Institute Attendance and Local News in Emmetsburg
From the Demcrat files April 6 1910 Curlew Jennie Tressler and Miss Sghnsot attend Emmetsburg Teachers Institute Grace Nolan visits Ruthven Mabel Hughes and others attend Institute in Ruthven Stein Emmetsburg families engage in teaching moves local civic notes include West Bend aldermen ballot fire at Armstrong and census work Kj. W. Payer builds cement blocks near West Bend and fishing dieoff along Ligard Lake plus marriages and social events in surrounding towns.
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Democrat
Earl Fisk
Jennie Tressler
Miss Sghnsot
Curlew
Emmetsboro
Grace Nolan
Sanborn
Ruthven
Mabel Hughes
Kate and
Nell Foley
Martina McMary
Dane Perkins
Ruthvenstein Emmetsburg
Teachers’ Institute
Frank Herndermner
Graetting
Billings
Montana
Irvin Foy
Chas
Maguire
Graettinger
A. H. Shaver
Miss Carmody
John Bough
James Carmody
Marie Collins
West Bend
South Dakota
DeWitt
John Martin
Penton
Lean Swenson
Whittemore
Democrats
John Phillips
A. B. Carter
Ed Droessler
TJ. McCaffery
A. J. Falk
W. G. Wilson
Adam Gartner
Joe Mikes Counclimen
Rose Laughlin
Davenpor
Will
Martini
Michael Driscoll
Jack F. Bablits
Chicago
J. K. Steenson
Ayrshire
Geo, Barefoot
K. J. McElroy
P. J. Clare
H. Dannewitz
M. N. Thompson
Armstrong
Geo. Godden
Quincy
Diinois
Palo Alto
Emmet Humboldt
Worth
Hancock
Winnebago
J. W. Payer
Kongsback Hay Barn
Will Son
Ligard Lake
N. A. Lind
Ed McMahon
Rolfe
J. P. Conway
Emmet
High Lake
Ermametsburg
Hartley
Emmetsbburg
Estherville Youths Sentenced to Anamosa
Five Estherville young men including Marr Clark Warrington and Skoge faced multiple robberies over months. Clark Warrington and Skoge received terms up to ten five and five years respectively at Anamosa for robbery counts. McAndrews and Smith got up to five years with bench paroles.
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Estherville
Marr Clark
Claude Wanington
le Skose
Paul Smith
Kenneth McAndrews
McAndrews
Lyman Grocery
St. Paul
Orleans
Asi Young Clark
F. C. Davidson
Clark
Warrington
State Reformatory
Ananiosa
Skoge
Anajosa
Smith
Nolan couple home from San Antonio on a week start
Mr and Mrs P V Nolan arrived home from San Antonio Texas the first of the week. Johny Herberger J H Brennan 3 W Cameron and Fred Harsis were among callers from Gracttinger Thursday. J M Fartey will act as mayor of Whittemore for two more years.
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Plient
P. V. Nolan
San Antonio
Texas
Johny Herberger
J. H. Brennan
3.W. Cameron
Fred Harsis
Gracttinger
J. M. Fartey
Meyor
Whittemore
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