Why Senator Norris Deserves to Win
Branagan & Son presents a political column from August 7, 1920 arguing Senator Norris deserves renomination. It praises his dry stance, support for the equalization bill, and loyalty to Nebraska farmers while noting cross party support and bolting trends in nearby states. It also discusses Nebraska voters and the Nebraska Democratic candidate Hitchrock.
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Senator Norris
Norris
Nebraska
al Smith
Congress
Kansas City
Iowa
Coolidge
Hoover
Hitchrock
Omaha World-Herald
Kansas
Oklahoma
Dakotas
Minnesota
U S Airport Count Shows 1657 Facilities Nationwide
A government report lists 1657 airports in the United States, up 96 from last year. California leads with 164 airports, Texas has 115, the District of Columbia six, with municipal and commercial types dominating the mix.
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California
Texas
Ga Jllombia
Smal
Editorial Beckons Equal Justice for Bank Robbers
A. G. Moreaux of the Luverne Herald condemns the Glen Cross South Dakota sheriff and cashier for killing bank robbers. He urges grand jury indictments, arguing officers must avoid deadly force if safety permits. The Democrat counters that robbers deserve no leniency and emphasizes public safety over criminals.
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A. G. Moreaux
Luverne
Minnesota
Herald
Glencross
South Dakota
Bro
Moreaux
Redistrict Iowa: At Large Congress Members Proposal
A veteran Republican urges voting all nine Iowa delegates at large when redistricting is debated. He argues this fair approach would avoid immediate district reshaping, though two seats will be lost. He notes the plan is not authored by a Democrat but by a longtime Republican advocate.
How Will He Approach the Canadians
The piece notes limited American interest in Canadian elections and predicts a drop in U S purchases. It cites the Hoover tariff bill backed by Candidate Dickinson and the state convention as unpopular with the masses. It portrays Mr MacNider in Ottawa as a Standpatter needing to justify the tariff to Canada.
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Dickinson
MacNider
Ottawa
Lantry Drops Dead Was Algona Man
press dispatches report E H Lantry formerly of Algona died suddenly in Seattle while aged in the late years of Weis life he had railroad service and rose to general manager of the western department of the Northern Pacific Railway His parents kept a small eating house near the Milwaukee depot at Algona about fifty years ago He enlisted in the war and later years show he held many years of railroad experience and was highly esteemed by fellow citizens
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Sesirday
E. H. Lanty
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Western Department
Northern Pacific Wairosd
Seattle
Oge
Lantry
Milwaukee
Algona
Weis Bfe
Diurfem
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Church Notes and Sunday Service Details
Paul's Lutheran Church announces Sunday school at 9:00 a.m. and divine worship at 8:00 a.m. The sermon theme is The Threefold Purpose of the Law with a Bible quote from Colossians. Pastor H. D. Stahmer invites all to worship. First Methodist Episcopal notes a hiatus in services during redecorating and plans to resume schedules on August 24. the pastor is on vacation but available, and cordial welcome is extended to all services.
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Amicines
Iowa
Ehildren
Paul's Lutheran Church
Missouri Synod
Christ Jesus
H. D. Stahmer
First Methodist Episcopal Church
Vauven
Mullet
Drought Grips Iowa Crops Amid Record Heat
The past week brought extreme heat with temperatures from 100 to 110 degrees, setting records. Rain Monday night offered relief in some areas though overall corn yields drop to 30 to 50 percent of normal. Reports warn of water shortages, declining milk output, and scarce vegetables nationwide. Miss Coletta Cullen of Cedar Rapids visited local relatives.
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Dan Burns
Burns
Mason City
Fort Dodge
Iowa
A. L. Sprout
United States
Coletta Cullen
Cedar Rapids
Thos. Cullen
Many Gauging Posts Named Across South Dakota Rivers
Uncle Sam sets 20 gauging posts at rivers including Missouri near Mobridge and Pierre, Grand near Wake Pale, Moreau at Promise, Cheyenne near Edgemont and Wasta, Belle Fourche near Elm Springs, Rapid Creek near Pactola and Creston, White and James rivers, Big Sioux near Flandreau and Akron. Daily stage and discharge records aid flood control and plans for navigation, irrigation, water power, city water supply, and sewage disposal.
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Uncle Sam
South Dakota
Missouri River
Mobridge
Pierre
Sioux City
Grand River
Wake Pale
Moreau River
Promise
Edgemont
Wasta
Carlin
Thos Carmody and J Drew Hurt in Automobile Accident
Thomas Carmody and John Drew were in an auto accident southwest of West Bend while returning from Rolfe to Whittemore to attend a fair. Carmody’s Ford was struck, injuring Carmody’s face and damaging the car. Drew sustained a severe scalp wound and crushed arm and leg with a deep chin gash from flying glass. The other car’s occupants escaped unscathed.
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Thos
J. White
Whittemore
Thomas Carmody
John Drew
West Bend
Rolfe
Sac City
Drew
Mr. Carmody
Fort Dodge
West Bend Social News With Richards and Visitors
West Bend Iowa notes list Regina Durm Mildred Freiden Whittemore callers Dr I J Weber Algona visitors Catherine Haag guest Henry Sanders Minnesota visit Della Falb visits Waterloo Osian Miriam Ellsart Os sian Lor ret families Jerry Schutter and Dorweiler kin, U and I club bridge hosting and a brief local social mix with Prairie area names and outings.
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West Bend
Regina Durm
Mildred Freiden
Whittemore
I. J. Weber
Algona
P.O. Dorweiler
Catherine Haag
Hart Wisdom
Des Moines
Adolph Mikes
Wisdom
Henry Sanders
Minnesota
Della Falb
Waterloo
Falb
John Bohler
T. W. Williams
John Anderson
Beckley
West Virginia
Vane Lee Ellison
John Chelleen
Wesley Bennett
Otho
H.W. Bennett
Fort Dodge
F. E. Barder
Woodland
Michigan
Miss Bartlett
Mesdames Boos
Daubendiek
Jacobs
Loerke
McCullough
Pertl
Pharo
Cha
Three States Prepare For Daring Bank Robbers
North Dakota South Dakota and Minnesota bankers adopt secret anti holdup measures including deadly machine puns and reduced cash on hand. Large currency stored at Federal Reserve banks to deter robberies.
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North Dakota
South Dakota
Minnesota
Well Known Ft Dodgers Tour Europe
Mr and Mrs John Haive and their three sons are touring Europe and recently landed in London. They plan a motor trip across the continent. Also mentioned are Miss Jane Young and her parents at Manhattan Beach enjoying a cottage outing with Mrs Herbert Young and baby.
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Ft. Dodgers
Europe
John Haive
London
Jane Young
W. B. Young
Herbert Young
Baby
Manhattan Beach
Fight Bartlett Bankruptcy Case
The E. F. Bartlett bankruptcy hearing scheduled for Fort Dodge last Friday has been postponed to September. Bartlett has not explained the postponement, and ample legal talent has been secured to contest the proceedings.
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West Bend Journal
E. F. Bartlett
Fort Dodge
Bartlett
Mrs Bagen in Hospital After Spirit Lake Collision
D A Bagen of Estherville says his wife and one child remain in Estherville hospital after an accident near Spirit Lake a couple of weeks ago. He believes he was not responsible for the collision involving Thomas Conway north of Graettinger.
Kilbourn Vows Losses From Drought Across County
A. J. Kilbourn of West Bend says the drought has damaged crops by at least 35 percent in our county. He notes better conditions on deep black soil than on gravel soils and he came to town to settle his Democrat account.
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A. J. Kilbourn
West Bend
Mr. Kilbourn
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