Remembering William Tensis Br. SV editor and his era
A reflective piece marks the first anniversary of William Tensis loss at his Palo Alto home noting his role as Br. SV editor and the recent passing year’s broad historical echoes from 1930s politics to Iowa crop prospects and farm foreclosure debates, highlighting local publishing continuity.
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William Tensis
Br. SV
Mm Palo Alto Com
Pru Diseas
Imetedinique Tide
Heeger
Fragments Signal Partial Local Notice From City Desk
Readable fragments show a damaged OCR brief with terse city notice language and unreadable names. The readable portion hints at an official action or sale while omitting key dates and participants.
Des Moines Register Examines Father Coughlin Views
The Des Moines Register analyzes Detroit priest Father Coughlin's rhetoric on religion and economy, noting his controversial yet powerful influence. It assesses reader sentiment in Iowa and how inflationists and critics perceive his arguments and rhetoric.
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Father Coughlin
Detroit
Des Moines Register
Paley
Des Minutes
Iowa
Fentemen Wold
Muchonse
Pathe
Goughlin
Vitrolic Galleraf
Rovsy
State Investigation Proposal in Woodbury County
A legislative measure seeks a state banking inquiry in Woodbury County with a $21,000 cost cited and Rep. Burgess linked to the amount. The resolution would empower an investigator to examine business records and witness testimony, aiming to uncover state banking practices and potential issues.
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Woodbury County
Representa
Burgess
Tom- Milter
Question to Dickinson on government recovery ideas
Editors ask Senator Dickinson for constructive proposals to revive the economy and reduce unemployment. They criticize current public works plans and urge concrete alternatives from Dickinson or any other leader. The piece argues against inaction and stresses need for a workable recovery strategy.
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Dickinson
Algona Upper
Hes Moines
United States
Civil Works Program Praised For Nobles County
Nobles County Times commends the Roosevelt administration for the Civil Works Administration. It highlights the immediate spending of about 40 000 dollars to employ workers locally, preserving self respect and giving recipients control of wages. The piece argues the program will stabilize the nation after the recent crisis.
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Nobles County
Minn
Roosevelt
United States
Sun's view on third parties in U S politics
The Sac Sun argues a third party is unlikely as long as major parties adapt to modern conditions. It contends neither Republicans nor Democrats will cling to old platforms, preventing a new force from emerging.
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Sac Sun
United States
the Sun
Not a Time to Get Mad Crowded Opinion Voice
Fragmentary text suggests debate over presidential monetary policy and resignations. Mentions Sprague resigning and dissatisfaction with policy. Unclear context and many garbled phrases obscure key facts or entities.
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Kossuth Conn & 3
Sprague
Editor Dewel of Al at Office Wins Respect Across Ranks
The North Hoscuth Record notes editor Emior Dewel continues to take on the lowest jobs in the paper when needed, showing dedication to the staff and to the future of Daughter's Mts.
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Emior Dewel
North Hoscuth
Dewel
Sng
Daughter
Mts
Gracttinger Man Purchases Mallard Merchants Store
Gracttinger Man Guilford Paul er bought the general merchandise store back possession amid a small group of supporters including two special guests and Mrs Paulsen. Best wishes were extended to their Tea club and attendees.
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New Mallard Merchant Times
Guilford Pauler
Tauber Greelonger Faces Remnant Wave Trial
Tauber greets regional reformers amid continued debate over remnant wave theory. Court records show LG officials and local scientists in Geelong debating effects on coastal seismic activity and policy responses.
Luse Protests Auto Taxes and Licenses
A letter from Roy McMillan protests high motor vehicle taxes and license fees in Iowa with demands for reductions, citing penalties for unused portions and advocating lower fees for older cars. The piece argues taxes should fund services, not punish residents, and notes McMillan relocating his shoe repair shop to Ruthven.
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Iaw
U.S
Collec
Towa
Roy McMillan
Ruthven
Ocheyedan Bankers Indicted for Fraud
Osevola county Brine jury returned indictments against three Bank of Ocheye dan officials James Porter president W M Denigon vice president and Charles Morton cashier The charges allege deposits received after the bank was insolvent Bonds set at 10000 each.
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Osevola County
Bank of Ocheyedan
James Porter
W. M. Denigon
Vicus
Charles Morton
Poets Flood Ruthven Editorials With Purported Poems
In Ruthven the Tree Press reports editors are overwhelmed by readers submitting seven poems on Monday and Tuesday. The editor notes modern readers dislike handwritten verse and has to assign brief titles to many pieces.
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Free Press
Emmoetsburg
Ruthven
the Tree Press
West Bend Crash Involves Palo Alto County Men
Clarke Jolliffe delivering baked goods collided with Clarence Schaffer who backed a farm truck from a parking line in West Bend. Jolliffe’s Ford cab was demolished. both drivers were shaken but uninjured. Schaffer admitted fault and was injured.
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Palo Alto County
West Bend
Clarke Jolliffe
Clarence Schaffer
Clark
Jolliffe Ford
Schaffer
Shift in Ruthven business district locations
Ruthven free press notes a southward shift of business sites near the stock yards last week. Two buildings moved across the street from Stand to north of Linden drug store. Dr Hadley’s office building relocated behind Miller Radio shop and Wigdanhl storehouse moved to the former schoolhouse plot west of Mrs Hughes' store. The Wigdanhl building will be remodeled into office rooms.
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Ruthven Ruthven
Fire at Brennan residence in Ruthven Extinguished
Fire broke out last Thursday in the Brennan residence in Ruthven and was extinguished before major damage. Smoke and water caused most of the damage after the blaze spread to basement cabs. Source: Ruthven Pre Press.
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Ruthven
Ee Brennan
Griffin Appeals for Co operation and Fair Handling of Recovery Program
Ruthvert Iowa December 5 The writer urges farmers to organize and cooperate with the recovery program praising administration for serving common people. He stresses appointing capable dirt farmers to local committees and warns against self styled leaders and political manipulation. The plan aims to raise corn and hog prices through local oversight and fair marketing.
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Griffin Appeals
U. S. Chamber of Commerce
Wallace
Donlon Advocates Home Teachers and Local Welfare
Shire Mouse Des Moines November 25 1939. Donlon writes on behalf of home school teachers and other matters. He urges local boards to favor home teachers, argues against limiting hiring to nonrelatives, and praises cooperative community effort during a difficult legislative week. He notes Thanksgiving rites and reflects on national leadership and economic relief programs.
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Donlon
Des Moines
House
Senate
Lost Island
Eadhly
South
Washington
Springfield
Lincoln
Roosevelt
Towa
General Assembly
Sveas
Iowa
Cronor
Wallace
Perkins
P. H. Donlon
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