Supervisors Award City Light Plant Favorable Civic Action
The county board unanimously approved awarding electrical patronage to the Emmetsburg Municipal Light Plant, arguing it curbs high charges and fosters local cooperation. They warn of enormous interest costs from municipal debt and oppose the Delaware New York electric trusts, urging residents to back local ownership and defend home utilities.
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Court House
Emmetsburg
Betn
Thuy
Palo Alto
County Recorder's
Light and Power Trust
Cooper Reach Mallard
Curlew
Arrsh Ger
Cylinder
Rodman Ec
Emmoteburs
Whittemore
West Bend
Worthington
Iowa Public Service Company
New York-Delaware Electric Octopus
Delaware-New York Trust
ckThin- Bestand
Electic Light
BEF Center
Crashing Defeat Shocks Prohibition Enforcers and Pacifists
A brief report notes a sweeping setback for prohibition enforcement advocates and pacifist factions amid recent political currents. It cites Democratic southern stance on a constitutional amendment, while stressing national defense and restraint in international debt and naval buildup.
Momentous Weeks for Iowa Beef and Pork Producers
A lengthy Iowa opinion piece warns farmers and processors of propaganda in livestock markets. It urges vigilance over concentration yards, urges producer unity, and cautions that upcoming months could shape the state’s dominant meat industry. Leaders are urged to act with coordination and caution.
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Central West
Chicago
Decker
Brooklyn Frm
Town Falls
Sibley, Spencer, Carroll
Daily
Kawle Espe
Iowa Mutual Five
Iowa
Drives for Aviation Fields at Fort Dodge
A drive to raise 8000 dollars aims to establish an aviation field at Fort Dodge on a sound financial basis. The piece notes many such drives will occur statewide this year as aviation becomes established and urges communities to participate.
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Fort Dodge
Baemneisburg
High Liners Urge Municipal Burial Departments
The Hawkeye Utilities in Des Moines urges a municipal burial department to save funeral costs, noting Europe’s examples. The public notice hints savings will help households cover high light and power bills, while denying it seeks favor with undertakers.
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Hawkeye Utilities
Des Moines
Municipa
Europe
Des Moine
Des Moines Utilities
No State Money for Politicians to Attend Hoover Inauguration
A Des Moines movement sought 10000 for state funds to cover expenses of administration politicians named to attend Herbert Hoover's inauguration. The legislature rejected the proposal, arguing burdens are heavy and politicians should pay their own way as private spectators.
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Des Moines
Herbert Hoover
Music and church notices across First Methodist and First Congregational
The article lists Sunday services at First Methodist Episcopal including morning worship at 11 and evening service at 7 30 with special music and sermons by the pastor. It notes Epworth League activities and a church membership drive on February 12 plus preparatory and adult joining options. First Congregational presents Sunday school at 10 am worship at 11 with a race relations themed sermon and a Valentine party for youth.
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First Methodist Episcopal Church
Christianiy
Sandey School
Davidson
Steela
Epworth League
Esther Dryden
Sisterhool
Marion J. Sunderiin
First Congregational Church
L. W. Barker
A. R. McDonald
Linroin
League of Youth
Emmetsburg Boy Guy Usher Finds Stage Fame in Des Moines
Dorothy Day reports James Guy Usher, once a bright Emmetsburg youth, rose from Colorado rail work to a theater career with Nat Goodwin and stages in Denver. Now with Clemant-Walsh at Des Moines President Theatre, he plans to renew local ties as Miss Marjorie Mambeau joins for a guest week, signaling a standout season for the company.
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Dorothy Day
President Theatre
Des Moines
James Guy Usher
Clemant-Walsh Players
Usher
Emmetsburge
Colorado
President
Guy
Httle
Kansas
Setory
James Guy Ush
Nat Goodwin
Portland
Oregon
Mr. Usher
Denver
Emminburg
William ©. Walsh
Clement- Walsh
Leaver
Capital
Texas
Evalyn Walker
Marjorie Mambeau
Clemant-Walsh
Whittemore man recalls hunting moose and deer in Canada
George Munch of Whittemore, a traveling salesman for a large wholesale house, says he and Gene Kepler of Estherville shot two moose and two deer in southern Canada northwest of the Hibbing iron mines. His father was among Emmetsburg’s early merchants near the current telephone building.
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George Munch
Whittemore
Gene Kepler
Estherville
Canada
Hibbing
Hind 165 Accidents In January Month in Sioux Falls
Sioux Falls saw 165 auto accidents in January with ten injuries and one fatality. Minnesota becomes a big jack rabbit shipper as Jimmers send large numbers westward amid deep snow. The Daily Journal notes 1928 Sioux City hit a high dollar property sale involving Iowa Public Service.
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Sioux Falls
Minnesota
Sioux City
The
Daily Journal
Sioux City Gas & Electric Company
Sioux City Service Company
Iowa Public Service Organization
Community Activities Schedule Highlights
Hamilton and Miss Glee Sewell join Mr Jamean Ausland and Mr Allen at Campb for the annual Grinvelon conference February 11 to 15. Leaderwhip training will wait until Thursday night. Pabpuahys a Bandy school orchestra plans practice Sunday afternoon in church parlors.
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Palo Alto County
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TWA
Hoover
Jessie Herkler
Young Ladies‘ Guild
Della Darling
Ladies’ Aid Society
Women's Missionary Society
George Baker
Lexson
ALMA
Allan Bailey
J.E. Brereton
Lewin Stoehmer
Anna Spohn
Themes Young
Emmet Coot
A. J. Swanton
Charman of Music
Iowa ‘Theatre
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Ming Rath
Shabe's
Ford
Ford Motor Company
Geo. Munch
Gene
Rock
Hutchinson
Excelsior Springs
Missouri
J Hutchinson
Hutchinson Ice Cream Company
Hutchinson Ice Cream Plant
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Maytag
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