Larson Construction sues in Des Moines for 1.56 million over monopoly claims
The Larson Construction Co files a 1.56 million damage suit in district court alleging competing firms invited unity to form a monopoly in Iowa highway work. The suit accuses ten firms of aiming to ruin Larson’s credit and erode highway officials’ trust, while urging government action against combines.
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Larson Construction Company
Des Moines
Plainiff
Towa
Larson
Eveat
United States
Mozopolies
Elimination of Cold Storage Promises Cheaper Frozen Foods
The article discusses a proposed move away from current cold storage to rapid freezing of meats fruits and vegetables to preserve fresh flavor. It claims lower shipping costs enable year round marketing of perishables and hints at consumer benefits while noting widespread propaganda concerns.
Labor groups oppose Parker Supreme Court appointment
National union organizations across the country oppose Attorney Parker of North Carolina’s confirmation to the U S Supreme Court. They allege he opposes labor and farmer interests and favors corporations and monopolies. The piece argues Hoover’s presidency and long residence abroad shape pro corporation policies.
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Parner
Senate
Attorney Parker
North Carolina
U. S. Supreme Court
Ustate
Hughes
Mr. Hoover
Mr. Hoover Cantel
Great Britain
Supreme Court
Tger
Supreme Court Overturns Wives Cannot Be Liable Under Common Law
The Iowa Supreme Court reversed a long standing ruling that a married woman crime in her husband’s presence absolves her of liability due to spousal influence. It states a married lady has the same rights and duties as her husband, except for historic exceptions like murder or treason. The decision cites emancipation and aims to protect family harmony and safety.
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Iowa Supreme Court
Tax Figures Prompt Farmer Tax Burden Debate
A long report argues income taxes in the United States total trillions with only a small share going to national net income. It notes farmers pay double their fair share due to taxes and exemptions, while agricultural producers fall behind. The piece questions local satisfaction with current tax burdens and ballots.
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United States
Seabee
Bootleggers Report Census Confidential
Local bootleggers may discuss their affairs with census enumerators but details will be treated as confidential. Most fear exposure, believing Uncle Sam is wary and sly. Some would reveal how many illegal vendors operate, filling a large hall if all were called in.
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Uncle Sam
District road maintenance meeting meets in Storm Lake area
A district road maintenance meeting drew about 24 attendees from towns including Storm Lake Pocahontas Fort Dodge Rumblldt Algona Estherville Spencer Sac City and Emmetsburg in the weekshown districts. Monthly gatherings will discuss road maintenance topics and timing varies for each session.
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Tatro
Storm Lake
Pocahontas
Fort Doige
Rumboldt
Algots
Estherville
Spirk
Zake
Spencer
Sac City
Rocknell City
Emmetsburgere
Easter Services At Methodist Church Highlight Sacred Pageant
The church calls Easter a meaningful observance with daily services including Good Friday rites at 8 pm two units sharing, Sacrament of the Lord's Supper Friday, morning worship 11 am, evening services at 8, baptism, and a sacred pageant The Resurrection. Pastor Marion L. Sunderlin invites all and Epworth League leads Sunday 7 pm activities.
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Davidson
Epworth League
Vanstta Vareo
Friendship Rele
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Marion L. Sunderlin
Heatwave Roasts Texas with Record Heights
Sweltering heat hits Texas statewide on Monday with 168 degree reading at Wichita Falls and a 106 degree mark at Vernon. Fort Worth reports 97 degrees as cooling spots fall short.
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Oferma
Wichtts Falla
Vernon
Sen
Mer
Cufy
Fort
Iowa conservation board visits Emmetsburg for park plans
Mrs Volland of Iowa City and Mrs Frankel of Des Moines join Chairman Saunders and staff to inspect state parks and potential park conversions. They report no immediate improvements planned for early season while supporters push Rush Lake area to become a state park amid ongoing bidding for highway paving work in Jackson.
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Volland
Iowa City
Frankel
Des Moines
Emmetsburg
W. EB. G. Saunders
Iowa Conservation Board
Merckens
Miss Frieberg
Rush Lake
Farm Bureau expands boys club work countywide
The Farm Bureau is organizing boys club activities with monthly meetings and student led programs. Eight groups are expected to be active across the county and enrollment in the Dairy Calf club is being boosted this year. Boys may join dairy calf or pig clubs through club leaders or the Farm Bureau office.
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Farm Bureau
Lkely
Pocahontas Wins Track Meet At Home
Pocahontas tops the field in a regional meet, taking five firsts two seconds and one third in team events. Des Moines township Consolidated places second with two firsts while Rolfe Albert City and Fonda each claim one first among sixteen participating schools.
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Palo Alto
Pocahontas
Des Moines Township Consolidated
Rolfe
Albert City
Fonda
Newell
Meriden
Haverock
Des Moines Township
Palmer
Ware
VarIna
Marathon
Bradgate
Quimby
Poweroy
Gilmore City
St Pauls Lutheran Church Lenten and Easter Services
St Pauls Lutheran Church Missouri Synod announces Lenten services on Thursday evening themed Christ s Crucifixion and Sinner s Redemption. Easter services Sunday morning at 8 30 with Holy Communion, theme The Certainty of Christ s Resurrection. Regular services each Sunday at 9 00 a m with Sunday School at 9 30. No services the Sunday after Easter. Pastor H D Stahmer invites worshippers.
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St. Paul’s Lutheran Church
Missouri Synod
Little Brown Church
Park Avenue
Tzp.an
Exster
Ws. H. D. Stahmer
Road maintenance costs by surface type per mile
The town reports average annual costs per mile for paved roads at 279 dollars, graveled roads at 588 dollars, and dirt roads at 486 dollars. These figures include weed cutting, snow removal, shoulder work and bridge repair averaging 175 dollars per mile annually.
Fire destroys garage and four nearby buildings
Shortly after noon on Sunday a fire swept the Charles Amonouse property at Sexton destroying the garage and four nearby bank buildings. By 1 PM the three structures were in ashes. Some furniture was removed but the rapid blaze left little to save. Mr. Amon worked for a grain company based in Mason City.
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Charles Amonouse
Sexton
Mr. Amon
Mason City
Farm Bureau backs income tax position in Iowa
A Farm Bureau member explains the federation's stance on replacing property taxes with an income tax. Tax figures from top authorities are being circulated in all townships to inform members about the current burdens of taxation in Iowa. The material includes a cartoon illustrating the situation and urges county and township groups to support candidates who advocate a just tax revision and state income tax to fund government while reducing property taxes.
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Avery
Farm Bureau Federation
iFarm Bureau
Lowe
Towa
Farm Bureau
Farmers' group backs tax system based on ability to pay
Charles E Hearst president of the Tows Farm Bureau declared support for a taxation plan anchored on ability to pay. The Farmers' Shipping association shipped cattle to Chicago and hogs to Towa Falls in Friday operations.
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Charles E. Hearst
Tows Farm Bureau
Farmers’ Shipping Association
Chicago
Towa Falls
Cherokee County School Bond Proposal Fails
A bond issue of 28,000 dollars to build seven rural school houses in Cherokee county failed at the polls by a vote of forty.
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Cherokee
Cherokee County
Market Litter Club Planned for County 4-H Project
Interest grows in forming a market litter club for boys 4-H projects. Pigs need not be purebred and may be cross bred. The best four pigs will be shown at the County Fair. Enrollment is required before the project can be written into the boys club and interested youths should contact their club leader or the Farm Bureau office.
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Farm Bureau
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