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Newspaper
Emmetsburg Democrat
Location
Emmetsburg, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1932
Page
1
A reflective piece on Christmas day focusing on the birth of Jesus in Bethlehem. It contrasts worldly empires and wars with the humility and charity taught by Christ, advocating virtue, purity, and the Ten Commandments as the basis for law. It urges gatherings in churches to honor the Creator and Redeemer.
Humboldt citizens adopt Hawarden scrip to stimulate trade and aid relief. First scrip issue paid to city workers, stamps required for each coupon, and redemptions with the city treasurer. Secretary Ed McNally seeks local business interest as Spencer and Algona consider trials. Emmetsburg urged to study Prof Fisher's plan to aid the needy and boost commerce.
The Democrat editor commends the Em fadeburg Welfare Association officers and workers for dedicating time and money to aid the needy this winter. Citizens are urged to continue support as much work remains.
A conservative assessment argues the Democratic rise in Iowa politics will lower taxes and government costs, replace Republican policies, and restore stability after years of high tariffs and rising prices. It predicts a durable party shift as farmers seek relief and a more efficient state administration. Giddap, we’re going places.
In a sweeping 1930s USSR directive, the government orders May 1 1937 as a deadline to remove all houses of prayer and banish God from Soviet life. The plan targets religious education by 1932, closes churches by 1934, and fights religious life to foster disbelief, stating the move will bring chaos and divine punishment.
Local officials propose community wood piles in several towns to provide fuel for needy families. Transients split logs for an hour to earn a 25 cent meal voucher, then depart. The plan draws mixed reactions from law enforcement and residents amid concerns over town image.
Opinion notes money is a mere value unit tied to metals or paper and not sacred. It laments gold hoarding and calls for restoring the dollar to fair value before economic improvement. It also mocks Democrats for wavering and urges adherence to Jeffersonian doctrine and record.
A flood of tributes from Iowa papers marks the passing of W. L Branagan, longtime editor of the Emmetsburg Democrat. Editorial leaders praise his 47 years steering the paper, his fearless style, community service, and influence in northwest Iowa journalism.
Obituaries from Mason City Globe-Gazette and neighboring papers mourn W I Branagan editor of the Emmetsburg Democrat. A longtime democratic party spokesman in northwest Iowa, Branagan guided editorial pages since the 1880s and was remembered as sincere, principled, and well informed. Tributes hail his integrity and influence in local journalism across decades.
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