Local Reporter Tom Sullivan Back in Redfield
Tom Sullivan, a skilled typesetter at the Journal-Observer, travels from Hemmersburg to Redfield after his mother’s death. He notes a Rad field bank robbery suspect, once charged, was not convicted due to lacking details. He also cites that Reidfield has no city or school debt but lacks paved streets and a functional sewer system.
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Tom Sullivan
Hemmersburg
Redfield
Journal-Observer
Sullivans
Reidfield
West Bend man praises Democrat newspaper wife took up
Nick J Sehmiaten of West Bend recounts that years ago his wife Mrs Sehmalen subscribed to the Democrat while he was away. He credits that action as one of the best she ever did and calls the Democrat a fine newspaper.
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Sehmelen
Nick J. Sehmiaten
West Bend
Democrat
OLL-ELECTRIC SWITCHING ENGINE TESTED IN MILWAUKEE YARDS
An oil electric locomotive designed for heavy switching duty was tested in Milwaukee yards at Sioux City. It runs on fuel oil and meets city smoke ordinances. The locomotive uses two 400 h.p. engines, four 230 b.p. traction motors, and 180,000 lbs weight on 38 inch drive wheels with roller bearings.
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Milwaukee
Sioux City
Bancroft Creamery Improves, Pays Off Debt
Over the past five years the Bancroft cooperative creamery made improvements and paid off a $5,000 debt. The piece emphasizes cooperative spirit and prudent conduct as beneficial to Iowa communities.
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Bancroft Co-Operative Creamery
Iowa
Co op Shippers Seek Selling Power Through District Units
Iowa State College extension specialists urge larger district cooperation among co op livestock associations to capture higher prices by selling to the right market. Sessions highlighted Farm Board cooperation, district manager control, and aligning hog production with market demand. Meetings reported growing district consolidation across many counties including Marshall Page Union Appanoose Luc
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Agricultural Economics Extension
Iowa State College
Shipping Association
Federal Farms Board
Marshall
Page
Union
Appanoose
Luccay
Poweshiek
Louisa
Cedar
Keokuk
Marion
Jasper
Decatur
Tama
Denton
Janes
Shelby
Buong Vista
Sac
Wright
Ifumbokk
Webster
Hardin
Clayton
Fayette
Calhoun
Greene
Guthrie
Hancock
O’brien
Worth
Palo Alto
Kossuth
Lion
Iowa
Hamilton
Cerro Gordo
Roane
Slory
Oklahoma readers praise Hurley appointment as secretary of war
A letter from Waurika Oklahoma dated December 14 expresses strong support for Pat Hurley becoming secretary of war. The writer notes Fort Sill strength, predicts chain banking spread, and mentions Santa Fe's St Michael's College with Christian Brothers oversight and about 450 students.
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Waurika
Okla
Branagan
Democrat
Pat Hurley
Jeastern
Aviaon
Mississippi
Cuy
Ohio
Marley
Fort Sil
Phil F. Sheridan
W. T
Fred Schroeder to St Paul for new post
Fred Schwesner, once employed on Basil McEvoy's dairy farm, left early this week for St Paul where he will take on a new position. The note praises him as one of our splendidest and wishes him success.
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Fred Schroeder
St. Paul
Fred Schwesner
Basil McEvoy
Lawrons
Cook
Medivesoy Bry & Co
My. Cook
Edmonton
Alberta
Canada
Ketumontan
Lowa Corn Crops Value Compared Across Years
The Lath value of the Tony 1929 crop on December 1 estimates stands at 463,000, four to five figures higher than 1928 and 1926. The 1924 crop value is 372,000, close to the 1929 crop’s peak since 1919. The lowest recent year was 1921 at 205,000 with livestock products driving most farm income in 1928 at 515,528,000 versus 2195,831,000 in crops.
Knut Franta of Fonda in Chicago Hospital
Knut Franta of Fonda is in a Chicago hospital for three months. He has undergone two operations and is steadily improving.
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Knut Franta“of
Fonda In’ Hospitatt
Knut Frantz of
Fonda
Chicago
Chicago Woman Seeks Help From Democrat in Mail Confession
Mary Patton Ferenson of Chicago writes a partisan note praising Hoover era prosperity and critiquing Smith. She asserts that had Smith been elected, Wall Street would fear exposure of manipulators and claims he would unveil them. Bertha Bower, recently returned from six months abroad, endorses McCormick and comments on conditions under Republican rule.
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Democrat
Mary Patton Ferenson
Chicago
Hoover
Smith
Wall Street
Bertha Bower
Ruth Hanna McCormick
Slain Girl Taught in Storm Like Incident
Miss Cordelia Gunmersheimer a Rochford I teacher was killed in her room days ago by unknown parties. Mrs Fred Sawyer and daughters and Elsie Howard all of Curlew were local visitors Saturday.
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Cordelia Gunmersheimer
Rochford, I
Fred Sawyer
Elsie Howard
Curlew
Egg prices in Sioux City market amid seasonal reductions
Eggs sold Friday in the Sioux City market at about 2 a dozen and butter priced around 60 cents. The report notes eggs are typically lower this season of the year.
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Sioux City
Christmas Tree Lights Spark Radio Reception Complaints
Francis St. Austell, president of the Town Radio Listeners league, reports numerous complaints about Christmas tree lights disrupting radio reception. The lights intermittently flash, affecting nearby loudspeakers and causing disturbances during the season. Representatives from the league have begun investigations downtown.
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Francis St. Austell
Town Radio Listeners League
Tn Neightor
Tie Leteners
Des Moines Winter Stay For Myerly And Family
Myerly and Mrs Myerly, long time Des Moines residents, have moved to Edmonton for winter staying in Des Moines apartments earlier and planning to remain, while Mr Myerly held official positions in Des Moines years ago. President Hoover nominates 63 town postmasters including North Lowans Olm AVoord and others. A recent storm caused widespread poles and wires damage across South Dakota and southwest Minnesota.
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Des Moines
Max
Jo Myarhy
Rodman
Des Mois
Des Moinas
Myerly
Basketball Resel 1 Maarch 405 Malbird andt Spencer
Basketball scores feature Plover 25 Havelock 22 Bradgate 18 and other area results including Mason City Northwood Fort Dodge and Humboldt. The report mentions Lindbergh flying over a city and observing streetcar wire flashes and scientists exploring high intensity aerial light penetration and Captain D C Young noting research into wave bursts of brilliance.
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Maarch
Malbird &T 'Spencer
Lindbergh
D. C. Young
Portable six sided hay and feed rack aids sheep farms
The notice describes a five sided hay and feed rack for sheep, 22 inches long per side, with a six inch ground clearance and a 2 by 8 inch base board. It serves hay and grain, reduces chaff in wool, and can be obtained by writing to the Extension Service at Town State College Ames Iowa. PJ Paulson of Graettinger visited Emmetsburg. longtime Democrat reader and local service provider.
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Towa Waal
Town State College
Ames
Iowa
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