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Newspaper
Emmetsburg Democrat
Location
Emmetsburg, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1926
Page
1
Classified public notice from Feit ale County published December 15 1926 announces legal actions involving Branagan and Son regarding properties and invoices. The damaged text references a second class mail publication and public sale actions connected to a case filed with the county court.
Washington dispatch says Smith the newly appointed U S senator from Sinois cannot occupy a seat in the Senate. It notes no statements on Wara of Pennsylvania or Gould of Maine. The piece discusses party dynamics and Coolidge support, with reference to past primary coverage and voter awareness.
Former Indiana governor seeks a presidential pardon from President Coolidge for a time in the Atlanta federal penitentiary. His declining health is cited by his physician as a factor in recommending release, while ongoing investigations into Indiana officials surface from the recent campaign.
President Coolidge hesitates to cut tax rates and faces opposition that could embarrass him as changes to tax schedules loom. He fears schedulers may not meet his wishes while critics push a fevered campaign argument about protection and duties. Democrat.
A discussion in newspapers centers on Iowa Governor Hammill and his wife living at a Des Moines hotel. Critics argue the governor’s allowances and salary are insufficient for a decent income and home, urging better treatment of state executives.
Major Robert H. Allen states in his saneal report that the army is not discriminated in food quantity or quality compared with the navy and marines. He notes daily costs per man for meals: meat 48.7, sailors 52.3, soldiers 31.5 cents. The commissary department brags about low feeding costs for national debtors on land. There are many desertions from the army and fewer from the navy or marines. Our khaki boys are young and healthy, deserve the best food without extravagance, and it should not take long to settle disputes over this issue.
The letter writers urge rapid enactment of a bank guaranty law arguing delay worsens losses. They fault legislative and executive negligence for failed supervision, estimate town damages near one hundred million, and call Des Moines lawmakers to push genuine remedies rather than makeshift measures.
The piece argues that the acquittal of Albert Fall and Edward Doheny was not surprising due to shielding by navy and attorney general officials during the Teapot Dome inquiry. It notes similar patterns in Daugherty and criticizes late removals, linking executive branch conduct to rising wrongdoing nationwide.
The past year saw about 176000 divorces granted in the United States, averaging 564 per day as courts sit only on weekdays. The piece comments on national record highs, then shifts to remarks about public life and political figures. It mentions Judge Landis retaining baseball commissioner duties with a high salary and spotlight potential. It also references Who's Who listings and political comebacks involving Billy Lori mer and Wm Hale Thompson, plus Browning’s trials of peaches and sour grapes.
The report says Hornsby, star of St Louis baseball and pennant winner, was traded to the New York Giants for Frankie Frisch Gelder and Jimmy Ring. It notes Hornsby sought a three year, 150000 dollar deal and discusses potential impact on the Cardinals pennant chances and financial conditions, with reactions from fans and officials.
The Iowa Supreme Court rules that P. H. Ryan's possession of a deed and personal effects from his late wife established ownership of five houses in Emmetsburg. The case, stemming from disputes after Ryan and his wife Anna's deaths, confirms the deed delivery and awards property to Ryan's relatives with notes on rings and necklaces possibly belonging to Ryan's first wife.
At a recent Des Moines convention of fair association officers the Minnesota State Fair president urged Iowa associations to prioritize newspaper advertising. He argued that space on bill boards premium lists and entertainment programs has value but does not reach people as effectively as newspaper space.
The Adjutant General of the United States Army reports 2227 prisoners in confinement at Fort Leavenworth Kansas Alcatraz California and Governor's Island New York for the fiscal year ending June 30 1926. Rigid discipline is necessary in artiled as well as in private life.
Hard on telephone and garage men. Telephone rendar men and some employees in garages had their hands and faces frozen while on duty in the country where they were called. The frost was very keen and the wind was exceedingly high. It is difficult for laborers to keep warm under such conditions.
Harvey Smith writes from Kenmare North Dakota describing a severe cold snap that covered the region in early December. He notes temperatures plunging to 25 below and later 35 below, with Kenmare near the Canadian border amplifying the chill.
Minnesota won first prize in the National Buttermakers contest held in Sioux Falls with Iowa taking second, Wisconsin third, and South Dakota fourth. The report notes Minnesota and Wisconsin as strong dairy states and that Iowa and South Dakota also rank high.
The Elks of Fort Dodae begin building a new $174,000 three story lodge with a large membership. In a local game Albert City defeated Plover 87 to 81 as Plover suffered multiple losses.
An act creating the State Sinking Fund for Private Deposits to guarantee bank deposits in Iowa. It sets premium rates, authorizes the State Treasurer to issue guaranty policies through banks, requires reports, and outlines payment from the sinking fund for insured deposits and fiduciary funds.
At a meeting of the Corn Growers Association in Des Moines, prominent locals Van Alstine Carey and Vaughan pressed for secretary of agriculture Jardine’s resignation. President Coolidge is not expected to heed town advice on this matter. December 6. Miss Van Horn, Red Grogs nurse, taught hygiene and bed making to the class, with the women eager to continue. Mrs. C. F. Carter, Chairman.
At a local meeting held at the home of Mrs. Mary Fenn in Rodman Ta on December 19 attendees discussed hygiene practices and community health measures with emphasis on practical home care and sanitation.
A farmers short course will be held at Plover January 6 7 and 8 with a strong program and officials hoping for high turnout. Ruthven Community Club announces Foster Reed as newly chosen president after a regular meeting where P. Barringer gave a talk on his Canada visit.
J. P. Jones has had an assistant during the past couple of weeks due to bad road conditions. He could not cover his two routes.
Two banks near Mason City, Manly, closed earlier, announce plans to pay about 84,000 dollars in dividends. The move aims to supply funds to depositors ahead of Christmas.
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