01 Feb 1934
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Newspaper
Emmetsburg Democrat
Location
Emmetsburg, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1934
Page
1
The president and supporters in both houses argue that general welfare supersedes vested monetary interests. They believe inflation will benefit the American people and that time will prove President Roosevelt’s position is correct.
Lt Governor Nels Kraschel and Des Moines banker Carle Beh were indicted for intent to defraud the government by altering a Public Works Administration grant application. Beh faces a separate forgery charge. Trial is set in Des Moines federal court around May 1 with local interest high.
A fragmentary editorial voice questions congressional fear of President Roosevelt's methods as 1930s politics loom. It notes the 360 to 40 majority for the president on a policy and predicts vigilance ahead of November elections. Gossip about a new Democratic chair and central western support appears amid era-typical party tensions.
A call to repurpose the new Emmetsburg High School auditorium for broader community events. residents argue the 566 seat, modern hall should host gatherings and meetings, easing reliance on limited venues. proposals mention federal aid potential and temporary government support but emphasize using existing facilities now.
Editors observe Republicans asserting control and praising Rooseyell while denouncing Wilson era policy. They note Democratic waitings and Republican vigilance, questioning where the party should go from here as the leader maneuvers amid currency shifts and debt concerns.
Spencer News-Sterald argues for local printing, noting three Spencer offices employ about sixteen families, pay taxes, and support local organizations. It says outsourcing printing hurts local revenue, reduces employment, and lowers purchasing power for printers in Spencer. It urges businesses to buy printing locally to boost loyalty and economy.
Waverly Joudal warns that the federal 30-hour week on new projects may spread labor but risks fostering a mindset of underwork when times improve. He cautions against workers seeking maximum pay for minimal effort and stresses keeping sustained productivity in federal programs.
Estherville News notes a growing conflict over graft as government spending prompts scrutiny. The piece argues that pursuing graft charges is proper to avoid wider criticism, contending that exposing wrongdoing now prevents a flood of future backlash.
Alvena Advance reports Dan W. Turner faces strong urging to seek the governor’s office. The piece notes Turner would risk defeat despite Hening’s poor record and mass support for the previous victory.
A Swea City Herald report contrasts Heyworks Broun’s divorce with his wife to Rudy Vallee’s publicized life, noting good breeding and brains lessen the sting in Broun’s case while Walter’s accounts border on lurid sensationalism.
A speaker urges that birth control talk belongs not to expected experts but to prospective parents. The remark casts doubt on the value of a few so-called learned people leading the discussion and emphasizes practical, family-level considerations.
Editor Democrit: readers should be told why letters from Des Moines were omitted. The exchange shows a two sided view on livestock marketing and Old Age Pension bills. Charley and I declare a truce for now and press for action on pensions. The piece notes figures like Miss Perkins and Mary Norton, plus local figures Mr. O’Neill and Mr. Godfrey, and mentions Farm Bureau visits and Palo Alto county ties to the State College and Ames.
A full page advertisement from February 4 1914 in the Democrat the Hub recounts local farm moves sales and family notes. It mentions Janes Grady planning to live on a farm in late February and move west in summer while Geo Joviffe, Mrs Henry Hughes and others relocate properties and visit relatives. It notes farm sales and subscriptions, rainfall and weather, local business updates, and community events across Emmetsburg Graettinger Ruthven and surrounding towns.
Palo Alto County board sets 1894 salaries: county auditor 1200 dollars plus 260 for clerk hire, district court clerk and fees up to 1100 and 400 clerk hire, sheriff 400 plus fees by law, treasurer 1380 plus 300 clerk hire. Also notes Miss Lizzie Jones ill, S L Clark visits Emmetsburg, Lantry becomes Algona bank cashier, Wilson mill fire, Mr Bierce opens candy house, Valentine social at Mrs Rosewell's on Feb 14.
Harold Steil of Mankato with Minesoli is noted. January 14 marks a local family record as Aor Steil is a son of Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Sle of this city. Will Carney and his son Joseph are making substantial repairs on a home south of town, adding new shingles and other improvements.
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