27 Dec 1928
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Newspaper
Emmetsburg Democrat
Location
Emmetsburg, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1928
Page
1
The town unveils flat turned on lamps costing 2500 dollars per year, delivering far stronger lighting than the old Public Service system. Streetlights will burn all night with more units in residential areas, praised as a rapid, nationwide model for municipal ownership of utilities.
Citizens urged united backing of a municipal power plant, noting a $150000 local loan would cut annual interest from about $35900 to near $9000. They argue ownership would save money, avoid inflation in rates, and end perpetual interest payments by owning the plant outright.
A regional scoreboard lists boys results: Belmond 23 Eagle Grove 18. Hull 38 Alton 16. Ledyard 16 Bancroft 14. LuVerne 26 Gilmore City 10. Gilmore City girls 36 over LuVerne 27. Sc City 18 Webster City 11. Poullina 17 Orange City 16. Carraul 82 Glidden 21. Clear Lake 16 Buffalo Center 6. Eagle Grove 43 Britt 6. Grinnell 21 Ames 18. Mason City 42 Northwood 10. Ayrshire girls 68 Curlew 26.
The Storm Lake election on municipal ownership produced no opposing campaign. Fewer than 25 percent voted as the amended ordinance imposed by the mayor and council requires Iowa Public Service to build two generating plants costing up to 120000 dollars next year and allows city action to take over the system if conditions warrant.
Canadians push for a goodwill tour by Hoover to Canada noting annual Canadian purchases exceed exports and arguing fair treatment and mutual economic benefit. They claim a 60 million tourist wave could yield billions in reciprocal patronage and emphasize maintaining good humor with the United States.
The Palo Alto Tribune office gains a powerful street lamp after tests on Friday with only two lights failing to respond. Engineer Fisher orders a full wire check and the Tribune’s lamp ends up among the brightest on Main Street, highlighting Fairbanks Morse engine power and Chicago firm supplier links. The piece notes improved local booster prospects for the manufacturer.
A planner projects Chicago expanding into a vast area as a second eastward highway through Indiana connects the dunes region. The forecast envisions Chicago reaching 135,000,000 people and dominating a huge territory, though the future remains uncertain amid broad national change.
The USDA reports November purchasing power for farm producers at 134, down from 157 a year earlier. The farmers' dollar is worth 86 cents this November versus 88 cents last year, reflecting a slide in buying power.
Palo Alto County Farm Bureau annual meeting details extensive 1928 achievements. Junior Club notes 14 Baby Beef members with trips to Boys Short Course and prize values, Market Pig Club 25 members with six trips, Purebred Gilt Club 11 with four trips, Dairy Calf Club 28 with trips and cash. County-wide youth programs, demonstrations, camps, and state fair entries are summarized alongside farm tours, cornhusking, milk program data, and soil tests. Details cover project work, tours, county fair activities, and staff reports on office and field work plus insurance discussions.
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