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Newspaper
Emmetsburg Democrat
Location
Emmetsburg, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1933
Page
1
The Palo Alto county leadership expresses broad support for the NRA program and codes, stressing voluntary participation, cooperation, and an educational campaign. Officials warn against profiteering and promise counties will strive for better prices and living conditions through intensive local cooperation.
Publishers and printers ask if Uncle Sam will lead a return to normal living conditions by removing and quieting the printing business. The piece notes post office business overwhelmingly favors government control and questions if reform benefits only the other fellow.
The piece denounces “super-patriots” who punish dissent, urging fair law enforcement and warning against vigilantism. It cites the Walter McGee kidnapping death sentence in Kansas City as a deterrent and calls for prompt action by national and state authorities to curb similar offenses.
The piece argues for expanded advertising from states like California Texas Florida and along the St Lawrence River to attract tourists and boost economies. It questions current offerings and suggests using advertising funds for regional promotion and industrial recovery rather to boost housing and property values.
Nobles County Times questions a $3,000 London trip for Prof. Brain-Trust Moter amid editorials. The piece argues the outing should be judged by results and mocks critics from pip-Squeaks to cartoonists. It praises American presence among the great powers and notes figures like J. P. Morgan & Co. and Barney Baruch. Moley influenced the visit and calls the display a prudent assertion of U.S. policy.
The Jefferson Herald notes that many weeklies rely on advertising for revenue and warns subscribers that keeping current prices requires readers to inform local merchants that ads are valued. Without ads, printing costs rise, possibly raising yearly subscriptions.
Fragmentary notes imply tension over Roosevelt's divorce coverage and editors resisting publication. The passage suggests debate about what readers would consider good reading and the role of local papers in handling personal matters.
A fragment discusses Republican criticism of Democratic patronage practices in Iowa, arguing that giving jobs to Republicans could harm the party and that opposition often targets the Democratic leadership rather than policy. The tone suggests tensions over office appointments and intra party balance.
Citizens question government orders to totally destroy several million acres of cotton after plowing, seed sowing, and initial growth. The move aims to reduce surplus though critics say it clashes with farmers' work and divine intention.
An analysis argues the crash shows market manipulators can drive out small investors at will using large sums of rural money, challenging traditional price control concepts and exposing weaknesses in investor protection.
Bancroft Register describes a chaotic week as grain speculation collapsed. Traders burned through pencils and margins evaporated at 1715 Chicago time as oats and corn prices tumbled and the Chicago Board of Trade suspended operations.
The Journal notes Billy Miske Jr of St. Paul son of the late Billy Miske who battled Jack Dempsey twice was seen in action at Decorah Friday with Jimmy McAndrews. Miske weighs 177 pounds, a rival to Max Baer in the ring. Dr W P Golly opens a Spencer dental office adjoining his father Dr C E B Golly.
A letter from itinerant printer Harry Connors says he is currently at Ellsworth Wisconsin. A St Paul Pioneer Press reporter photographed him in Ellsworth while he fixed his evening meal and the image appeared in the St Paul Daily. Connors has visited Emmetsburg several times.
Co. W. Brown of Laurens begins erecting a residence on the Hollenbeck farm near Pickerel Lake. The new house is expected to cost about $2,000, replacing a dwelling destroyed by fire last winter.
Miss Mae Moan daughter of Mrs. Margaret Moan of Ruthven married Verne W. Miller in Des Moines on July 26. She has worked with the Iowa state supreme court and serves as secretary to Justice E G Albert in Des Moines. The couple will reside in Jefferson where Miller is cashier of the Jefferson State Bank.
Whittemore residents Mr. and Mrs. Wolf marked their 65th anniversary last week. The couple, who moved to Whittemore from Tennessee 17 years ago, include Mr. Wolf age 89 and Mrs. Wolf age 62.
Iowa Falls editor argues the grain market collapse was driven by gamblers on boards and exchanges. He contends prices should reflect real supply and demand, not speculation aided by government actions and wide margin gambling.
L. B. Willis and Nels Haugen, a Decorah State Bank figure, announce plans to open a furniture business in Decorah within a couple of months.
Thieves tried to crack the Northwest Ice Cream Company safe in Spencer last week. After altering the safe’s combination they failed to open it and escape with loot.
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