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Emmetsburg Democrat

Location

Emmetsburg, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 16, 1940

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Fragmented Text Screams of a Paper's Democratic Duty

The fragment discusses press identity and public trust in journalism, noting readers’ reliance on newspapers to reflect civic participation and government accountability. It references federal funds, responsibility of citizens, and calls for fair reporting amid unclear origins and garbled names.

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POLIMICS AND DEBT IN CONGRESS DISCUSSION

Congress debates debt and taxation amid a tightening budget. The nation faces a forecast heavy deficit as the debt climbs toward 45 billion dollars with projections of 325 million more over ten years. Critics warn of political danger and a culture of dependency eroding American independence.

Ooomse Exon Tcams Individues Treasury

The Not So Harmless Match and Free Speech Debate

Fragmented essay warns about fire hazards from matches and the dangers of misused fire control knowledge. It argues for fire prevention, personal responsibility, and civic duty, noting that careless handling causes vast losses while careful handling saves lives and property. It critiques free speech debates affecting science and education.

Tobacco profits fuel Uncle Sam’s finances say officials

A Bureau of Internal Revenue report shows tobacco taxes last year generated over 50 million dollars in sales. Tobacco companies and their executives received substantial sums while farmers earned far less. the total income from tobacco growers, taxes included, formed a large share of agricultural revenue, highlighting disputes about tax distribution and agricultural policy.

Uncle Sam Bureau of TraGss Tobecca Command Ad- Gideon George W. S Lincell & Meer Io Companies Sali Amis Deres Srcoréine Henry A. Wallase

Allies Buying Board Shapes War Time Purchases

The Anglo-French Purchasing Board coordinates prewar and wartime buying by governments and manufacturers. Allies seek to curb price competition while ensuring U S collaboration. Major demand remains aircraft with Britain placing large orders and overall Allied purchases potentially reaching vast sums.

Allie Sisterisis France Britain Britam Wall Street Journal Allied Eaply Morgenthau Treasury, War and Navy Departments Europe

Candidate for Public Office Cited with Odd Claim

A reader note quotes a candidate who allegedly bows to friends and supporters and becomes a candidate for public office. The fragment references a self-expressed mindset and a not fully clear sequence of events within a local political context.

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Question Box on Depletion Types for Crops in 1930 Program

Farmers ask how crops are classified for depletion under the 1930 program. Answers cover soybeans used as hay or green manure as non-depleting, but grain or seed harvests as depleting. flax non-depleting when sown with alfalfa. Hubam clover and flax combinations as depleting. oats pastured or green manured as non-depleting. oats cut green for hay as non-depleting when used as a nurse crop with legumes or perennial grasses sown properly.

Community events and church notices in Cylinder February 13 1940

St John s Lutheran Church announces worship services Sunday school and Lenten services led by Rev A K Gaard with a council meeting and choir rehearsal. Amateur Hour at Cylinder school auditorium features two dozen acts with prizes and praise for performers including Herman Hanson Bonita Gard Harley Rooker Cleo Howard John Goeders and Marie Salven. Cylinder high school basketball teams win and Ayrshire teams visit Cylinder gym in a Friday triple header with girls 40 28 and boys 20 26 final scores.

Cynder ST. John's Lutheran Church A. EK. Gaard Lutheran Welfare Society Armstrong Cylinder Community Club Cylinder School Junior Farm Bureau Herman Hanson Major Bowes Harley Rooker Bonita Gard Cleo Howard John Goeders Mosely John Hansen Marie Salven Miss Kramer Helen Graff Ayrshire

Cylinder team edges Ayrshire 19 to 14 in clash

The Cylinder squad won a 19 to 14 game as the Ayrshire high school band accompanied the teams to the venue and performed between rests to loud acclaim. The report also notes local social updates including Navy enlistment for Allen Nelson and multiple family visits and hospital news from Algona and nearby towns.

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Birthday tribute and social gatherings span local area

Mrs B M Gild Seths birthday observed with a social evening and luncheon hosted. Mr and Mrs Truman Thompson were dinner guests at Berkland home near Ringsted. Miss Helena Gaard of Bricelyn arrived for an indefinite visit with Rev A K Gaard family. Mrs Norman Thompson attended a quilting bee at Si lity’s home in Emmetsburg. Mrs Harlan Gaard of Fenton called in Cylinder. Mrs John Brakke left for Fort Dodge to assist ill mother Julia Brakke. Roy Lee and children of Algona dined with Norris Wright family. Mrs Norris Wright attended a Gaard meeting at Rev A Gaard’s home.

Marvin Jacobson L. E. Stevens Algona Jacobson Virgil Nelson Ft. Dodge Walter Barnes Will Hansen Havelock Odne Siokka Mrs. Truman Thompson Ms. and Mrs. of Berkland Ringsted Helena Gaard Bricelyn Minn A. K. Gaard Norman Thompson Our Lady Emmetsburg Harlan Gaard Fenton John Brakke Fort Dodge Brakke Julia Brakke Roy Lee Norris Wright A &. Gaard

Shirley Resh Dies Near Graettinger at 13

Shirley Resh age 13 daughter of Mr and Mrs Harry Resh northeast of Graettinger died this morning after a ten day illness affecting the heart She was an eighth grade pupil at the country school near her home Funeral services will be held Saturday at Wallingford Lutheran Church with Rev Peder Nordsleiten officiating She is mourned by her parents three brothers Hal Emmett Harold Jr and sister Ramona and many friends.

Shirley Resh Harry Resh Graettinger Wallingford Lutheran Church Peder Nordsleiten Shirley

President ed leader names and church notices

Fragmentary OCR lists officials and clergy across multiple churches and orders. Mentions include Newell Dean of College, Mary’s Sister, Arthur Schut Bethany South, Rev M C Thompson St Pauls Evangelical South, W E Wagner St Thomas Catholic, KL McNerney, and Schrock in Waco. Supplies unclear.

T. Sionodist Arthur F. Schut Bethany South M. C.thompson St Paul's Evangelical Sonth W. E. Wagner St Thomas Catholic KL McNerney Catholic Schrock Waco Ee

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