Iowa’s Herring Acts to Halt Farm Foreclosures
The Iowa governor has issued a proclamation halting farm mortgage foreclosures amid a debate over farmers versus lenders. The New York Life Insurance Company suspended wage foreclosure notices as the legislature considers relief measures. The piece praises Governor Herring’s decisive stance, urging Congress to act while noting renewed public trust in state leadership.
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Herring
Iowa
United States
New York Life Insurance Company
Tows
New York Life
Crouch
Des Sanines
Senator Thos Walsh New Attorney General Likely
The Montana Senator Thos Walsh is repeatedly named for the Attorney General post after President-elect Roosevelt reportedly offered him the position. The editor praises Walsh as an ideal choice, citing his legislative skill and legal mind.
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Thos. Walsh
Montana
Mir. Walsh
Rovecvelt
Walsh
Teapot Dome
New Democratic
Drake Estate Fraud Alert Prompting Deportation Talk
The January 12 issue reproduces a postal department order denying mailing privileges to individuals accused of using the U S mails to defraud. The Democrat published the stated reasons, noting the Drake Estate swindle has duped Americans for two centuries and persists in midwest communities with promises of outsized returns. Oscar Hartedll, once in Iowa then London, is said to be headed back to the U S for possible arrest and prosecution.
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United States Postal Department
U.S
Democrat
Chicago Herald and Examiner
Oscar Hartedll
London
England
United States
Drake
Towa
Middlewest
Ireland's DeValera Likely to Shape Free State Policy
Editorial view discusses Eamon de Valera after Ireland's recent election, suggesting he will resist paying British annuities, push tariff protection, and seek to unite Ulster with Ireland. It forecasts a possible declaration of independence and notes Ireland's enduring national identity despite external pressures. The piece also mocks various social trends and comments on the Soldiers Bonus debate.
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Ireland
DeValera
de Valera
Ulster
de Valeria
England
County Provides Work For Winter Aid Program
Able-bodied men who relied on county aid this winter are now employed by the county to cut wood at the river for a dollar a day. Wages are charged to their aid credits so they can buy wood and groceries. Previously workers turned over half the harvest to the county and kept the rest for themselves.
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Raife
Spencer City Grants 30 Percent Rebate on Light Use
City council voted to return a 30 percent rebate to Spencer light users due to a surplus of over 961000 in the city treasurer’s hands. The rebate, termed a Gouation, applies to customers of the electric light plant.
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Spencer
Two Hour Inaugural Parade Planned to Honor Roosevelt
Washington plan outlines a two hour inaugural parade with about 1000 marchers led by Gen. John J. Pershing as grand marshal. Units from army navy coast guard and marines form the first division. governors, National Guard, reserves follow. final line includes patriotic civic and political groups. The Washington auditorium will host the inaugural ball with family invitations and a horseshoe box arrangement. A guard of honor and elaborate ceremonies will greet state delegations and seat governors and staffs on the ball stage.
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Sions
John J. Pershing
Coast Guard
National Guard
Washington Auditorium
Solitiers
Future Reference Note on a Lightning Kill in 1833
A horse owned by Julius Jensen of Crystal township Han cock county was killed by lightning on the night of January 21 1833, as reported by the Garner Leader. C K MaSen, secretary of the Hancock County Farmers Mutual Wire and Lightning Insurance Association, is the first agent to write a check for payment of injured property destroyed by lightning in January in the state. The animal was a two to three year old gelding.
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Julius Jensen
Crystal Township
Hancock County
Garner
C. K. MaSen
Hancock Coumty Farmers’ Mutual Wire
Tax rate debate dominates Iowa House session
Lawmakers clash over mileage reimbursements for county officers with amendments setting seven and eight cents per mile for sheriffs, deputies, and others. Other notes include repeal of the five day marriage license law, a hearing on teacher minimum wage, and discussion of a proposed county budget commission.
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House
Senate
Ditto
Osceola
Donlon
Palo Alto
Augustine
Ringold
Herring Secures Loans for Iowa Counties
Herring channels loan funds to Iowa counties including Black Hawk at 95 000 Des Moines 10 008 and Clay 7 400 under broader provisions to aid county finance and state support.
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County
Black Hawk
Des Moines
Clay
Iowa
Feders
Ringsted Couple Celebrate Fiftieth Anniversary
Ringsted residents gathered at the Opera House last Thursday to honor Mr. and Mrs. P. C. Peterson on their 50th wedding anniversary. The couple, married in Clinton fifty years ago, have spent most of their married life in Ringsted. Attending children included Chris Peterson and family of Armstrong, Henry Lowenberg and family of Helfer, Earl Peterson and family of Fairmont, Nel s Flint and family, and Robert Peterson of Ringsted. The Ringsted youngsters provided a program and a community lunch followed.
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Ringsted
P. ¢. Peterson
Néls Flint
Robert Peterson
Celebrate Birthday of Robert Burns Celebration at Hotel Bradford Storm Lake
The Scottish community held the annual birthday celebration for Robert Burns at Hotel Bradford in Storm Lake on Friday. Dinner was served at 6:30 p.m. A Scottish program followed with music poetry and speaking.
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Robert Burns
Hotel Bradford
Storm Lake
Farmer Arrested for Stealing Calf Near Coalliver
George Blow, living near Coalliver, was arrested last Friday morning by Sheriff Fredericksen of Estherville on larceny charges. He allegedly stole and butchered a Guernsey calf on December 13 belonging to neighbor Henry Zuklainen, with calf parts found near the Blow farm.
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George Blow
Coalliver
Fredericksen
Estherville
Henry Zuklainen
Businesslike invitation to a formal committee meeting
A formal letter requests a limited delegation from your association to meet for a business session with no social frills. The writer asks Chairman Jenson to arrange a level, square discussion and states no dinner should be prepared. He hopes to attend later to hear the addresses.
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Soliary
Tam
Jenson
Dread Disease Strikes Crystal Lake Families and Schools Closed
An unusual hemorrhagic disease, called black influenza, caused four deaths in the Oakla Martin family in Hancock county. Crystal Lake schools close and public gatherings halt for 30 days. The baby died first, followed by Roscoe a 3 year old, then the mother, then Hazel the 12 year old. Henrietta 14 was ill but recovering. The report notes the broader health concern and states details on symptoms and color changes in the lungs and skin.
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Hancock County
Oakla Martin
Crystal Lake
Roscoe
Grim Reaper
Hazel
Henrietta
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