Prohibitionists Face Deliberations in Two-Party Blocs
A 1927 commentary questions whether prohibition forces can sustain leverage in the coming 1928 elections. It notes divisions within the Republican and Democratic camps, mentions Senator Borah and William G. McAdoo, and discusses the influence of eastern industrial centers versus rural states, with President Coolidge urged to stay silent.
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Mellon
Butler
Columbia University
White House
Timpaso
Borah
Idaho
Borsk
Washington
Mr. Borah
William G. McAdoo
McAdoo
al Smith
Wm. G. McAdoo
Democratic Party
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Coolidge
President Coolidge Faces McNary Haugen Bill Dilemma
The piece argues the McNary-Haugen farm bill, backed by Congress to aid farm industries, will reach the president for signing. It notes Coolidge’s past opposition and unclear current stance while lawmakers push passage despite political risks.
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Coolidge
Congress
Senate
House
H E
President Coolidge and farm relief in the nation’s schedule
The national debate centers on Coolidge’s stance on agricultural relief and protectionist policy. Proponents argue his veto could wreck Republican unity at the next convention, while backers in farming regions press for action. Critics cite eastern manufacturing interests and long-held protectionism as barriers to reform.
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New England
East
Coolidge
Coolidee
Longworths and the Presidency Speaker in 1920s politics
The Longworths press for encouragement from friends as Mr. Longworth eyes the presidency. Mrs Longworth is a Roosevelt daughter, and Longworth, influential in Republican circles, watches Governor Lowden and Coolidge support amid third term talk. Rival candidates may enter. Longworth’s moves will shape the Cincinnati race dynamics.
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Ines
Roosevelt
Ohio
Republic
Goolidie
Lowden
Coolidge
Stand Patters Are Orphans Consolidation in Des Moines
The Des Moines Evening Tribune and Daily Capital merge into the Daily Register and Tribune, creating Iowa’s largest circulation daily. The new Cap ital City paper inherits the Register’s farming support and editorial stance while facing shifts in political backing and internal alignment with Senator Brookhart and Democratic currents.
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Des Moines Evening Tribune
Daily Capital
Daily Register
Tribune
Towa
Beneft
Ingham
Iowa
Tate Young
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Young
Brookhart
Register-Tribune-Capital Cublication
Shipping Association elects officers at annual meeting
Ruthven Feb 15 Special The annual Shipping Association meeting Friday at Electric Theatre re-elected old directors Ed Bowles tavah Smith Chas Christensen Harold Holmgren and Bert Aldrich A fine program featured readings by Mrs Peter Hetmaanson and songs by the local sextette Several out of town speakers addressed welfare matters of the organization. meeting described as very successful
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Sexvette
Amesman Aims to Turn Corn Stalks Into Paper
An Ames gentleman asserts corn stalks can be converted into paper and seeks a reaper design that cuts and gathers stalks without damage, aiming to enable efficient supply for pulp and paper making.
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Ames
Grafe Couple Surprised by Friends in Curlew Ja
The G J Grafe family were surprised Friday evening by many friends and neighbors. They are leaving farming to move to Mallard where On Henry will farm the home place. Most corn left in fields has been husked in recent weeks as winter snow arrived early and conditions grew cold for field work.
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Curlew
G. J. Grate
Why We Had Cold Snap
A snow storm last Wednesday visited Montana Colorado Idaho North Dakota South Dakota Nebraska and Kansas. It caused a drop in temperature in the region but our locality did not receive any snow.
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Montana
Colorado
Idaho
North Daota
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Nebraska
Kansas
County Tourney Set for Ayrshire with Broad Field of Teams
The Fifth Annual county high school basketball tourney is planned for Ayrshire Friday and Saturday. Emmetsburg enters both boys and girls teams while Mallard and West Bend head strong boys contenders. Ayrshire, Ruthven, Graettinger, Rodman, Cylinder and others vie for titles as officials anticipate record crowds and close battles in a showcase Northwest Iowa showpiece.
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Board of Control
Emmetsburg High School
Emmetsburg
Bailey
Mallard
West Bend
Benders
Silver Lake School
Ruthven
Graettinger
Rodman and
Cylinder High
Had to Leave Out News Items Due to Space
The Democrat explains that several important items could not be published this week due to space constraints and time limits. The note cites delays in receiving material and the impossibility of compiling a full week’s work in just a few hours.
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Democrat
County considers official car for sheriff duties
Webster county supervisors weigh purchasing an official car for the sheriff. They argue the sheriff should not be required to use a personal vehicle and pay for gas and oil when performing official duties for the public.
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Webster County
Firemen Ball Aims To Set Record At High School
The annual firemen's ball is set for Monday evening February 28 in the High School gym. Organizers hope the event becomes a record breaker and urge community support to help achieve this goal.
Havelock Lady Hospitalized After Surgery
Mrs. A. M. Hayr ey of Havelock was taken to Mercy hospital in Fort Dodge last Wednesday for a surgical operation.
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Havelock
A.M. Hayrey
Mercy Hospital
Fort Dodge
Jubbs Junior Palo Alto County 1027 Basketball Tourney Preview
The 1027 basketball tournament will be held at Ayrshire on February 18 and 19. Expectations are high for a large crowd and exciting matchups. J. We N will cover the tournament for the Democrat and provide all tournament and all county selections for both boys and girls divisions next issue. Ruth’s value to the Yankees and his place among greats is discussed in a local exchange comparing him with Cobb and Speaker.
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Boxing Scandals and Local Efforts Spur Action
Phil Rosenberg and Bushy Graham are suspended by the New York Commission over an unjust financial arrangement in a title match. The piece notes praise for the New York Commission and discusses upcoming bouts in New York Friday night and a series of eliminations toward Gene Tunney's crown. It also covers junior welterweight Spug Meyers’s upset in Chicago, Callahan’s Crown concerns, Berlentach’s retirement to lumber, and calls for boxing reform in Iowa including a proposed boxing bill and a boxing law to curb unregulated bouts. The article urges improved tennis court maintenance in Harrison Park and reports the firemen’s annual ball on February 28, urging local support.
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Phil Rosenberg
Bushy Graham
New York Commission
Roselberg
Joe Ryan
Sioux City Journal
Jack Delaney
Jim Maloney
Boston
New York
Gene Tunney
Joe
Delaney
Maloney
Spug” Meyers
Chicago
Mushy Calihan
Pacific Coast Flash
Bongo Meyers
Billy Petrolle
Fargo
North Dakota
Meyers-Callahan
Callahan
Why Company Lost Seven Cars of Stock
Henry Miller attended the Live Stock Shippers Association annual meeting in Ayrshire. He was amazed by the large amount of business done at the gathering, noting the stock car loss context as part of the report.
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Henry Miller
Ayrshire
Live Stock Shippers’ Association
Weather Varied Across Towns With Highs Near 104
Emmetsburg and Buenos Aires reported temperatures last week with Buenos Aires in Argentina reaching 98 to 104 degrees in the shade while the local low fell to five below. The report notes yard accommodations at M. and St. L. were limited and seven tons of livestock had to be turned away due to capacity.
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