Clarence Darrow Faces Death as a Materialist Believer
The piece portrays Clarence Darrow, aged 18 in the text, as a famed criminal lawyer who now claims to die without fear, declaring himself a materialist and denying any afterlife. It contrasts his past fame for saving Loeb and Leopold with his existential shift and reflections on nature, law, and fate.
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Clarence Darrow
Tustoi
Darrow
Hhistary
Loeb
Leopold
Africa
High Freight Rates and Labor Strikes Reported in Iowa
Fragmented notes indicate concerns over freight costs in Iowa with mentions of Gor et Tos and Wes operation. The text references freight rates affecting transport, finance, and possibly labor actions, with unclear specifics and multiple incomplete names.
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Iowa
Gor Et
Tos. Wes
Fragmentary notes on Norse Greenland and Columbus claims
An old text fragment discusses Iceland colonization, Greenland bishopric in 1168, and Norse discovery of America. It downplays Columbus, crediting him only with the West Indies discovery, while linking earlier voyages to broader North Atlantic exploration.
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Tures
Columbus
Iceland
Ifab
Greenland
America
West Indies
Give It a Fair Trial for Liquor Control Debate
The piece argues for extending the current Iowa liquor control system rather than returning to the old bootlegger era. It contends the liquor commission has not effectively checked the illegal trade and needs reform and possible horse sense in administration. It notes urban and rural differences and calls for patience to allow the new law to prove its merit.
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Iowa
Liquor Commission
Commission
Drake Estate Cat Still Lives Amid Mail Fraud Probe
Federal agents arrested Hauber Spencer Yant Delmer Short James Kirkendall and Leer Ohmart on charges of using the mails to defraud. The probe targets sub agents collecting thousands for estate recovery expenses across the country. Officials vow to suppress the small fry operatives and uphold government authority.
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Ostell
Drake
Chicago
Jew
Hauber
Spencer
Otto Yant
Mallard
Delmer Short
Storm Lake
James Kirkendall
Leer Ohmart
San Antonio
Texas
United States
McFarland and Roosevelt radio rethink dominate editorials
The letter page recalls B F McFarland backing Hoover nom as Republican candidate and critiques a proposed federally owned radio system. Bruce Bliven urges government control, but the paper opposes it citing propaganda risk and advertising limits. Mentions John Mitchell as farm bloc choice for governor in 1936 and questions earlier gubernatorial rumors.
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Bruce Bliven
Bnuetsburger
The
New Republic
New York
Roosevelt
John Mitchell
Fort Dage
House of Representatives
Dés Moines
Mitchell
Town
Charles B. Murtagh
Medical Aid Then and Now
A fragmented note from the Estherville Vindicator and Republican discusses evolving medical aid practices. It mentions a child with an injured toe and a grandmother or mother, a local doctor, and advice about reaction and follow up after ten days.
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Estherville
State moves toward prohibition as saloon fate debated
The article discusses the abolition of sale by the drink and the governor's stance. It notes the state senate taking a step toward bringing back prohibition, while uncertainty remains about home effects and public sentiment. The piece frames prohibition as the likely outcome in the state race between saloon revival and liquor bans.
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State Senate of
Owl
Modern View of Pocahontas Record-Democrat Letters Policy
The Record-Democrat invites readers to submit personal letters without libelous content. Readers may express opinions on topics, including pending legislation, and sign their name for publication. Editors will publish letters from willing contributors who provide readable, respectful commentary.
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Pocahontas Record-Democrat
SWE Bugwest
Uior
Interlaken Park Prepares for Summer Opening and Events
Melt crews clean Interlaken Park grounds repair roads and install new rides ahead of the late May opening. Roller skating is open on Friday evenings and Sundays. The opening dances start April 25 with Kelly Bros Old Time orchestra and April 30 with a Carnival dance led by Gertrude Calloway. Admission remains free and organizers may book picnics with complimentary coffee.
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Interlaken Park
Kelly Bros
Gertrude Calloway
Defendant in Drake Estate Case Dead
James F. Kirkendall aged 66, a Chicagoan and one of five defendants in the Sir Francis Drake estate swindle, died of a heart attack in his hotel apartment Friday night. He had waived preliminary examination and was bound over to the grand jury with a $10,000 bond, later reduced to $5,000 for medical reasons. Other arrestees include Otto Yant Delmar Short James Hauber and Lester Ohmart.
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James F. Kirkendall
Kirkendall
U. S
Walker
Kirkenlall
Otto Yant
Malrd and
Manson
Delmar Short
Storm Lake
James Hauber
Spencer
Lester Ohmart
Texas
Martens Sentenced Eight Years For Manslaughter Case
Adolph Martens a Keswick farmer and former MaYard resident was sentenced by Judge Cooper in Jasper county district court at Newton to eight years in prison and a $1000 fine after being convicted of manslaughter in the murder of his wife on August 2 1934. He had previously been acquitted at Sigowney of the murder of his step daughter Maxine Abel and was taken to the penitentiary to begin serving the term.
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Adolph Mertens
Keswick
MaYard
Cooper
Winterset
Jasper County
Newton
Martens
Sigowney
Maxine Abel
Spencer Teachers to Get Salary Boost
Spencer school board approved a ten percent raise for teachers next year at last Wednesday night’s session. Several instructors receive higher bumps and Harold J Williams, superintendent, will see his salary rise from 2490 to 3000 while Coach Irving Nelson’s pay increases from 1400 to 1650.
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Spencer
Harold J Williams
Irving ‘Nelson
Armstrong Youth Enlists in U S Navy at San Diego
Arthur Flaming, son of Mr and Mrs A F Flaming of Armstrong, left Saturday for San Diego following enlistment in the United States Navy. Twenty two other Iowa youths joined the navy this month, state recruiting officer Jesse F Gregg at Fort Dodge said.
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Armstrong
U. S. Navy
Arthur Flaming
A. F. Flaming
San Diego
California
United States Navy
Iowa
Navy
Jesse F. Gregg
Fort Dodge
L C White Heads Iowa Press Association
L C White publisher of the Spencer News Herald was named president of the Iowa Press Association at its Des Moines convention. C A Coxsee of the Monticello Express was elected vice president succeeding White as VP while Ralph Overholzer of the Hed Oak Express steps down as president.
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Q. L. C. White
Spencer News-Herald
C. A. Coxsee
Monticel 16 Express
Iowa Press Association
Des Moines
Mr. White
Ralph Overwolzer
Hed Oak Express
Mr. Coxsee
Estherville Liquor Store Opening Delayed Again
The Daily News reports Estherville's state retail liquor store will not open until next month. No reason was given for the second postponement. A manager and assistants have not been appointed. The opening had been set for April 15.
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Estherville
Daily News
Pelicans Sighted Over Lake Region In Iowa
A flock of eleven pelicans was sighted flying over an Iowa lake region last week. The birds have appeared there safely several times in the past fifty years, a rarity in the area. Old settlers at Arnolds Park say pelicans are believed to foretell wet weather.
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Iowa Lake Region
Arnolds Park
Bonstead Wins Butter Contest at Humboldt Meeting
Oral Bonstead of Graettinger won first in a butter scoring contest featured at the northwestern Iowa creamery men meeting in Humboldt last Thursday. Bonstead's score was 94 34, Nick Fapricus of Ames placed second with 94 12 and Nadktgeboren of Boyden Laird scored 84 4.
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Oral Bonstead
Graettinger
Northwestern Iowa
Humboldt
Mr. Bona
Nick Fapricus
Ames
Nadktgeboren
Boyden Laird
Laurens Businessmen Seek To Stop Peddlers
Laurens businessmen at a luncheon voted to urge the town council to pass a resolution prohibiting peddlers and agents from house to house canvassing the town.
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Laurens
Laurens Businessmen’s
Looking Back Twenty-Five Years in Emmetsburg District
A retrospective from the Democratic file notes Kirby announces candidacy for supervisor. City appointments are made in four wards for improving the city with holdings including Morrell Packing at Sioux Falls. Local events include marriages, deaths, a train accident, a Dr. Drake endowment drive, plant expansions, musical recitals, and various relocations and public notices across Emmetsburg and surrounding towns.
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Kirby
T. J. Duffy
H. Soper
Dr. Powers
W. d. Brown
S. D. Bickford
W. J. Branagen
Ed McNally
H. Beckman
John Deneen
Morrell Packing Company
Ottumwa
Sioux Falls
Robt. Wessar
S. Duncan
Milwaukee Track
E. R. MacAllister
Des Moines
Drake Medical School
Ruthven
Irving Foy
The
Tribune
Paulson
Robert McNally
Emmetsburg
Frank Brady
M. E. Cullen
Peerless Purniture Polish Company
B.A. Dewey
Lettsbridge
Canada
Hattie Morling
J. J. Dooley
John H. Kennedy
Lansing
Sophia Peterson
Cylinder
L. O. Wig‘daht
Scott Peddie
Maple Creek
Saskatchewan
Cay
Ray Jackson
Captain Foster
Yarikes Robinson Circus
Gracttinger Junior Class Presents Adam and Eve Comedy
Gracttinger high school junior class staged Adam and Eve a three act play Monday evening. The ensemble included Joe Nelson Arnold Baxter Evelyn Elsenbast Florence Conway Marian Singer Avnokd Broxter Armstrong Maren Birber Nudd Armstrong Willis Noble Wuyth Armstrong Jule Duty Trelyn Armstrong Gig Craven Adam Mason Gib Reeves. The players were exceptionally good in the local production.
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Joe Nelson
Arnold Baxter Armstrong
Evelyn Elsenbast
Florence Conway
Jule Duty Trelyn Armstrong
Gig Craven
Adam Mason
Ruth
Gib Reeves
Tel Voles
Graetlinger Man Cleared for U.S. Air Cadets
The Graettinger Times reports Norman Qosher of Graettinger passed a successful pilot examination for the U S Government Air Cadets Corps in Minneapolis. He is now eligible for tours in the national defense branch and has prior flying experience.
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The
Graettinger Times
Norman Qosher
U.S
Air Cadets Corps
iMinneapolis
On National Defense
Osher
Gracttinger Man Offers 4000 for Bank Building
Gracttinger man offers four thousand dollars for the Bank Building in D C. Barringey of Gracttinger recently purchased the First National Bank building at Uiint Place for four thousand dollars. The sale must be approved by the district court with a hearing date set for today. The Graeitin ger bank building was erected in 1916 and is described as an up to date structure.
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Gracttinger Man
D.C
Graettinger Gets New Tire Rebuilding Shop
A. J. Duhn opens Graettinger tire rebuilding shop using Nielsen vulcanizing system one of fourteen in the United States. Carl Larsen assists. eight tires can be processed at once in the steam boiler. Retreading and rebuilding offered in one operation. tires guaranteed for 20,000 miles. Shop also houses a radio repair department.
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Graettinger
The
Times
A. J. Duhn
Graethinger
Mr. Duhn
United States
Carl Larsen
Gractlinger Re
Duhn Wil
Bridge project and local obituary in Curlew area
In Curlew neighborhood Miss Mae Van Horse assists with counting for a bridge over the outlet to Elbow Lake east of town. Hay and 2 3250 horse appear in scattered notes alongside the late J Higgins who died April 17. born Mayo Ireland in 1830. The Isch Orchestra of Cylinder bought A H Andersons automobile this week.
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Elbow Lake
Mae van Horse
Curlew
Astoria
Gurig Enos Martin
Hay. J. Higgins
Boblins
Mayo
Ireland
Isch Orchestra
Cylinder
A. H. Anderson
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