Iowa Supreme Court backs Mapleton voters in power case
The Iowa Supreme Court affirming Mapleton’s municipal light and power decision is hailed as a victory over the Iowa Public Service Company. The ruling upholds local rate controls and municipal ownership as a stands against high rates and poor service reported in Emmetsburg and nearby towns.
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Iowa Supreme Court
Mapleton
Democrat
Iowa Public Service Company
Denison
Emmetsburg
Geo. A. Mine
Emmetsbure
Ows
Worthington
Board of Supervisors
Rice
Portance
Inaugurals Bill Aims to Curb Visitor Conduct
A congressman proposes a $25,000 appropriation to ensure orderly behavior of inaugural week visitors in Washington. He notes Congress rejected a $24,000,000 prohibition enforcement bill, and urges visitors to enjoy their week without interference from prohibition bosses.
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Congress
Washington
National
Sae Sun
Estherville May Secure 4A Sugar Beet Factory
Estherville residents view a sugar beet plant as a community boon offering seasonal employment and higher wages. The piece urges local development, domestic sugar production, and support for Fatherland neighbors in their efforts.
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Estherville
Cuba
Pacific
Germany
Chicago Should Have Another World’s Fair
A Chicago world’s fair in 1933 is proposed with a bill to raise 3 million dollars and invite foreign exhibitors tax free. The piece recalls 1893’s success and argues a larger fair would boost western progress and attract widespread support. It contrasts with local debates on municipal utilities and spending, urging focus on home interests.
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Chicago
Tower House of Congress
National Treasury
Washington
Central West
Farmers Creamery plans $20000 plant expansion in Boyden
The Farmers Creamery of Boyden Sioux County reports 1006000 pounds of butter produced last year at 48.5 cents per pound. A dividend of 18450 was paid to stockholders. The firm has 52000 invested in plant and equipment.
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Farmers Creamery Company
Boyden
Sioux County
Highway mileage and plans spark statewide road talk
The Minnesota Times notes 23 000 miles of surfaced highways and estimates show over 60 lines of east west routes and similar north south routes. The piece cautions second day and township roads may be included in estimates.
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Minnesota
Ressell
Worthington
Minnessota
Times
Bro. Retsell
Emmetsburg Firemen Host Successful High School Barn Dance
Firemen held a large barn dance in the High School gym Monday with many guests from surrounding towns. The home orchestra provided music and ticket sales reported 473 attendees, slightly fewer than recent years. The event celebrated the town's firefighters and their service.
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Emmetsburg
Home Prem Cincinnati Dr Franklin Cistloran Visits Family
Dr. Frankin Cistloran arrived home Monday for a week's visit with his parents Mr and Mrs OH O Halloran. Mr O Halloran practices dentistry at Cimclenstt Heme taking special work in dentistry. The winter time somthers Ohbo has been mild.
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Frankin Cistloran
Oh.o' Halloran
Mr. O'Halloran
Cimclenstt Heme
Tim Somthers
Emmetsburg Rates Debate and Local News Letter
A reader letter discusses Emmetsburg’s battle for a municipal electric plant, rates reductions in nearby Iowa City, and a critique of local press for trading editorial content to advertising. It cites Marengo meetings, university attendance, and a profit note for Mount Pleasant utilities.
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Ismaller
Ford
Light Company
University
Towan
City
Ike
Mount Pleasant
Jaws
Estherville Seeks Home Electric Plant Savings and City Upgrades
A city council discussion highlights Estherville’s $35,000 annual net from the electric light and power plant after city services. Advocates argue keeping earnings local saves hundreds of thousands over 20 years and funds a new fire station, street work, and library needs while avoiding tax increases. The piece also notes recent fire at Shadbolt & Middletoon building and praise for Mount Pleasant’s municipal utilities management.
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Iowa Memorial Union Hall
Iowa City
Sherwood Eddy
United States
Erit
Current
Dr. Eddy
Mr. Carmichael
Des Moines
Hawkeye Utilities
Light and Power
Carmichael
Eidy
Harvard Law School
Tr. Eddy
Emmetsburg
Estherville
Iowa Public Service Company
Palo Alto
New York
Philadelphia
New Jersey
Delaware
Spencer
Esthervilla
Algona
Democrat
Mount Pleasant
Branagan
Mrs. Branagan
H. Jackson
Mia Sampson Returns Home After Hospital Stay
Mia Sampson, a patient at the University Hospital in Iowa City, returned home Tuesday of last week after a successful operation. Friends in Graettinger report she is recovering but still weak and hope for continued improvement.
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U. 1
George Sampson
University Hospital
Iowa City
Graettinger
Mia
Sampson
Mack Groves in Mexico and Chatter Club Meeting
Mrs. M J Groves reports she and Mack Groves are in Tiajuana Mexico at the Hotel Agua Caliente for the day. Mr Groves enjoys the races at the local track. The Chatter club met at Mrs Wm McNamara’s home with two bridge tables and awards for high and second high. dessert served by the hostess.
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Mack Groves
Mexico
M. J. Groves
Tiajuana
Mr. Groves
Agua Caliente
Mrs. Groves
Stherville Vindicator
Republican
Chatter Club
Wm. McNamara
Percy Godden
Earl Godden
Ice Harvest Nears Completion Across Regions
Ice harvests nearing finish with thickness around 15 inches reported. Sioux City saw 300 to 400 workers busied since January. Spirit Lakers also increasing ice production in the area.
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Sioux City
Spirit Lakers
Plover Consolidated School Approves Steel Balcony
The board of directors approved a new steel balcony around the Plover gymnasium to add seating for about 300. Estimated cost is $1200 with most labor donated, leaving only one steel worker and some construction costs to be paid. Pocahontas Democrat reports the decision from last Thursday evening meeting.
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W. J. Branagan & Son, Publishers
Supreme Court
Jaqua
Co-Operative
Mutual Fire Insurance Company
Co-Operative Grain Elevator
Mutual Livestock Shipping Association
Humboldt Institution
Bro. Jaqua
Newanawer
Mertis Haedwes
W. F. Crahan
Mary
Billy
Alice
Miss Austin
Fort Dodge
Mra ‘Crahan
Shu Wan
Mac City
Han
Cincinnati
G. H
Jackson
Towa City
Air
W. I. Branagan
Ebastor
The
United Light Company
Iowa City Light & Power Co
Marengo
Iowa Railway and Light Company
Cory
Estherville City Report
Shadbolt & Middleton
Ad Ug
Vermont
Godden Monu
Vermont& Marble
Plover
Financial Statement
Emmetsburg Farmers Co-Operative Creamery Company
J. Stillman
Pres
Wm. Harvey
J.W. Sharp, G. W. LeGore, John Bough
Waldbaum A & P
Grogs
C.T. Hancock
Abe Baac
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