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Newspaper
Emmetsburg Democrat
Location
Emmetsburg, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1932
Page
1
A 1992 article notes pressure on governments to revise and cancel war debts, with two creditor powers pressing for the December 15 payment of 115 million dollars, amid indications that debt relief moves gain momentum.
A letter urging Congress to favor educational and entertaining radio over constant advertising. It advocates limiting corporate control, protecting listeners from intrusive ads, and urges Emmetsburg authorities to investigate radio interference and improve reception for residents with costly radio sets.
Arthur Brisbane in the Sioux City Tribune cites western coast price shadings with odd items and values a cautionary map for cost of living. The quoted list includes salts, oranges, beets, carrots, onions, lettuce and beans with penny prices as a social prompt for westward movement.
Louis H. Cook of Des Moines gains notice for mentioning cheap farms in Country Gentleman and for past commentary in the Saturday Evening Post on the Murphy Field Senate race. The Los Angeles Times quotes a Chamber of Commerce official on regional mood, noting a harsh winter and weak economic signals.
A Civil War era proposal outlines using one dollar denomination scrip stamped by workers and traded through local merchants to fund relief and employment. It argues the scheme preserves purchasing power, stimulates business, and reduces private charity needs, while noting discounts to stamp holders and the need for merchant buy‑in and public education.
After the campaign closes Senator Borah of Idaho refuses to back Hoover or Roosevelt. He campaigned 16 times for Senator Thomas but a Democrat won. Idaho, long swayed by Borah, chose a president without his guidance, signaling a potential decline in his political sway.
Garner DRC outlines topics on lease terms for peat bed land and onion profits, with Jay Haan promoting drainage and Chris Gilstrap opposing. A $0.50 buffet, $10 contests for potato peeling and onion judging, plus a $20 prize vegetable show are planned for December 14 at Garner, with high school girls and home economics students invited.
Rob Yackey of Due Credit is named in a police inquiry into a gang tied to liquor dealings. Officers traced movements and questioned associates, securing evidence to arrest two suspects. Local officials sought state help to crack the case fully and make arrests.
Clay County farmers plan to picket the county courthouse on Monday December 5 to prevent bids on delinquent properties. County Treasurer Bender reportedly secured pledges from buyers, making no bidders likely and allowing him to adjourn the sale for 0 days.
County Engineer H. M. Smith was injured while hunting pheasants when a bird rose unexpectedly and his gun kicked against his right side. The recoil fractured two ribs in the incident.
Humboldt County crews graded 40 miles of security roads and graded four miles of other routes. The total expenditure reached about $88,085 with thirty men employed. The work included maintenance and new fence projects totaling 125000 feet, improving county facilities.
A. Burkhart who runs a station at Garner was slugged Friday evening by a carful of strangers after attempting to collect payment for filling a Brick sedan with gas. Burkhart collapsed for about 20 minutes before regaining consciousness as the group fled the scene.
Miss Celin Gates of Livermore and Mr. Harry Loerwald of Lindsay Texas were married in the Catholic church at St. Joe Tuesday morning. Father Theobald officiated. The couple plans a wedding trip to Texas and will reside on a farm southeast of At. Joe after the ceremony.
Trinity Episcopal Church announces Advent services with Sunday school at 10 am and evensong at 7 30 pm plus a Bishop's Emergency Fund offering. First Congregational reports 9 45 am Sunday school, 1 pm worship, 6 30 pm Youth League, and talks by Rev. Outerbridge. missionary Dr Brereton to speak at 9 pm. Free Methodist notes Sunday school at 10 am baptism, 12 pm preaching, no evening service. prayer meeting at 8 pm at Mrs Petra Peterson's home.
Opinion centers on how living standards hinge on price levels. The piece argues prices may stay low, forcing a return to basic goods, or rise again, restoring consumer luxuries like cars and radios. It questions who benefits from price shifts and who bears the burden.
The author argues that debt cancellation transfers the burden to American taxpayers and reduces taxes only by shifting costs. They note government bonds, interest, and retirement of debt must be funded, and warn against relying on European private loans. The piece also reflects on political stances including prohibition and a congresswoman’s stance on beer.
Algona Academy loses a football game 33 to 12 against Charles City St Cecilia’s Academy in a non-conference clash. Charles City produced the decisive plays in the second half as Algona fought to close the gap.
The Ruthves Ladies AM group organized a charitable effort sending 158 quarts of canned fruit and vegetables along with clothing and oils to the Latheren Oratuns home in Beloit.
Father Savage of Estherville remains in poor health and continues to suffer from an illness that kept him at Mercy hospital in Memon City for several days.
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