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Emmetsburg Democrat

Location

Emmetsburg, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 19, 1931

Page

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Agricultural control urged to free farmers from industry power

A long voice argues that eastern industrialists control farmer markets, inflating costs and tariffs. It calls for McNary Haugen style relief, nationwide farming independence, and a shift to agricultural marketing systems to restore farmer wealth and labor absorption.

Democrat AmtTiew Etsssim Congress Counry America Ames Agricultural College Iowa Ames Griculture

Overlooked Shortages Idaho Auditor’s Case Cited

A Clay county audit trace shows A W Chamberlain former auditor died last November. State inspectors reviewed years of account shortfalls totaling about 13 000 dollars while enforcers earned roughly 700 a year for examining the books. The piece notes shortages dating back to 1923 with amounts listed across several years.

A. W. Chamberlain Clay County Paul Loomis Hsilowss Frank S. Shaw Iotowine Fang

Rock Island Railroad Protects Bird Habitats in Spring and Summer

Rock Island railroad section foremen will avoid disturbing quail nests and other birds while clearing rights of way this spring and summer. They will spare sumac bushes and seeds that provide essential bird food, following guidance from Missouri Game and Fish Commissioner John S. Ross.

Rock Island John 5S. Ross Game and Fish Department State of Missouri

Kinseth Former West Bend Doctor Dies in Bode

Dr. F. L. Kinseth of Bode formerly of West Bend died at his father’s home in Bode after illness. He left practice two years earlier due to ill health and spent time in Oakdale sanitarium. Funeral in Bode, burial at Iowa Falls. Survived by wife, father, a brother and sister.

Dr. Kinseth West Bend Bode F. L. Kinseth Oakdale Iowa Falls

LeMars Embezzler Sentenced for Court Funds Theft

d. A. Sickler, former clerk of court at LeMars, pled guilty to embezzling $14,000 of court funds and was sentenced to ten years in the penitentiary. He also received a $400 fine. Iowa embezzlers in court houses are becoming rather numerous.

D. A. Sickler LeMars Iowa

Representative Donlon Seeks Order in House

Representative Donlon urged strict order in the House after noting disorder during debates. He said his years as a country schoolteacher taught him that order governs successful endeavors and called out lack of courtesy to the presiding officer and speakers.

Donlon Jarmmagan Towa

Injured firefighter hurt in Ft. Dodge incident Saturday

A firefighter fell from a fire truck at Ft. Dodge on Saturday noon while on duty, fracturing his leg arm and right collarbone. He was transported to Mercy Hospital.

Ft. Dodge Mercy Hospital

Rierson Family News Reflects Illness and Loss

Thee H Rierson, once injured in town, recovered after weeks in hospital. His wife Mrs Rierson died recently, leaving seven sons and a daughter. The Riersons have ties to Lost Island Ruthven and Des Moines, with two younger children in Des Moines planned for college before misfortune altered plans.

H. Rierson Albert Garthven Democrat Rierson Freeman & Johnson

Hodges Urges Persistent Advertising To Stabilize Markets

Gilbert T. Hodges of the Advertising Federation of America told a Madison audience that people cannot quit buying without harming markets essential to jobs. He cited past declines where advertising cuts followed, urging ongoing ad expenditure to speed up recovery and create a lucrative market for proactive businessmen.

Gilbert T. Hodges Wisconsin Publishers’ Association Advertising Club of Madison Hodges University of Wisconsin Law School Advertising Federation of America The New York Sun Easi Sr

Local notes and social roundup from Cylinder Iowa

Cylinder Iowa social column reports bereavement in Council Bluffs for Mrs Frederickson's mother. Community members Harlo Johnson, Winifred Slagle, and others are mentioned visiting or returning home. Red Cross volunteers active, Woman's club farewell honors several locals, and a 110 year old Clare resident Anna Doyle is gravely ill. Frid ay World Day of Prayer noted and county spelling contest planned with Buena Vista county entries guided by The Storm Lake Register.

Cylinder L. D. Frederickson Council Bluffs Milwaukee Cedar Falls Farley Geo. Olson Ventura FR. A. Gard Inez Geo Kliegl Suhday Peter O'Leary Emmetsburg Emma Gard Frank Wright Estherville Genevieve Sands Mallard Justin Thompson Clarice Rananise Des Moines Margaret Freeman Elmer Ellis The Red Cross Woman Anna Doyle Clare Mercy Hospital Ft. Dodge

Heals Pimples In 7 Days or Less

An antiseptic dispensed by pharmacists at a low cost promises rapid skin relief. The product is described as easy to use and effective for unsightly spots, with claimed advantages over other treatments and broad availability.

Greg Ford

Burns the Booze Runner Caught After Spencer Raid

Bernard J. Burns, known as a booze runner, was arrested in Davenport on February 6 on liquor transportation charges. He had earlier been seized in Spencer in 1925 and 1929, fined 1213 dollars plus 500 for illegal possession, and sentenced to three months in jail after an appeal upheld by the Iowa Supreme Court. Bond forfeiture brought total fines to over 2300 dollars in Clay County. Officials cite his Spencer record to press new charges.

Bernard J. Burns Emmettsburg Spencer South Dakota Spencer News Davenport Scott County Burns Fred E. Erickson Supreme Court High Court C. W. Haldwin District Court Clay County Scott Country

Desires to Go Abroad May Have to Stay Home

Chas Bleckmenn of Fairville, admitted to citizenship at West Union Fay ette county nearly 50 years ago, cannot locate his naturalization papers after records were sent to Washington. He sought travel to Germany and Europe but may be forced to remain in the United States due to red tape. At 72 he would enjoy a trip but not permanent residence if possible.

Chas. Bleckwenn Iun Fairville Germany West Union Fayette County Washington Bleckwenn Omaha Blackwean

Whittemore Tops Fenton in Two High School Games

Whittemore High School basketball teams defeated Fenton in two games on the Whittemore floor Friday evening. The boys’ game finished 15 to 1 in favor of Whittemore and the athletic contest also favored Whittemore.

Whittemore High School Fenton Whittemore

Hersom and Sundermeyer Cars Collide in Mallard

In Mallard Virginia on Monday near the W P Reinders home the cars of Lester Hersom and Mr Sundermeyer collided. No injuries were reported though both vehicles were badly damaged.

Hersom Sundermeyer Mallard Mr. Sundermey Lester Hersom W. P. Reinders

Mallard West Bend Hostess Clubs Named For May Meeting

The County Federation sets February 21 meeting and announces May 9 gatherings with Mallard and West Bend as hostess clubs. Also noted is a marriage in Algona as R E Gheley wed Mary E Burke in a Catholic ceremony led by Rev B Murphy.

Women's Clubs County Federation Mallard and West Bend Algona R. E. Gheley Mary E. Burke B. Murphy Father Davern Boston

U and I Club Honors the Montags Farewell Party

The U and I Club of West Bend hosted a farewell at Ed Ellsart’s home for Mr. and Mrs. Sam Montag as they prepare to move to a farm near Cylinder. Hosts reported a most enjoyable evening with all attendees in good spirits.

The U and I Club West Bend Mrs. Montag Ed Ellsart Sam Montag Cylinder

Mallard Varsity Teams Host Plover in County Showdown

Coach Hockey announces Mallard will host the Plover boys and girls in the H. B. gym Saturday night February 22. Pocahontas county champion Player boys meet Palo Alto champs, with Mallard known for county winning players. Community pride noted.

Hockey Mallard Pocahontas Palo Alto

Layton Combs Buys West Bend Theatre

Layton Combs of Whynetown Indiana buys the Orpheum theatre in West Bend and has taken possession. He is the brother of Mrs Lea Battimore a West Bend resident, and well wishes are offered for his new undertaking.

West Bend Layton Combs Whynetown Indiana Orpheum Theatre Lea Battimore Combs

Ruthven Area Social Notes Highlight Local Visits

Ruthven residents hosted and visited relatives over the weekend with trips to Fort Dodge Graettinger and Emmetsburg. New daughter welcomed for Elmer Myers on February 10. Mrs Gilbert Myers recovering at home from surgery.

Emmetsburg Mr. Miller Charles City Earl Wilcox Qraettinger John Casey Lou Bradley Ft. Dodge Casey Bradley Chas. Metz Gilbert Myers

West Bend Finds Big Win In Red Cross Benefit

West Bend Independent basketball team routed Mallard Bears 86 to 25 in Mallard on Feb 17. It was the third meeting with West Bend leading 2 to 1. Curlew Independents beat Havelock Independents 63 to 25 the same night. Proceeds go to the drouth relief fund.

Mallard, Ya West Bend Independent Mallard Bears West Bend Mallard Curlew Independents Havelock Independents Red Grass Drouth Relief Fund

Fred Larrabee Champions Iowa Dairying Interests in Washington

Fred Larrabee the Ft. Dodge cattleman accompanied Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mark Thornburg to Washington where they testified in a hearing on butter substitutes. Congress debates the Brigham bill taxing colored substitutes. the Internal Revenue Service allows yellow oil tax free under current statutes. Larrabee and Iowa farmers back the Brigham bill.

Fred Larrabee Ft. Dodge

Woman Reports 14 Pound Weight Loss From Kruschen Salts

An ad copy states a woman lost 14 pounds using Kruschen Salts, claiming increased energy and reduced fatigue. It promotes a 4 week bottle for 5 cents at Crowe Drug Store and urges daily intake with dietary guidelines.

Kruschen

Kinkade Leases Farm To Wayne Miller Of Rodman

H Kinkade leases farm near West Bend to Wayne Miller of Rodman after selling his Brunsville cafe pool hall and dance hall. Kinkade widow and sister died in Colorado years ago and their son died shortly before his move. Also notes Mrs. Young in University hospital Town City after operation.

T. H. Kinkade Wayne Miller Rodman F. H. Kinkade Brunsville Democrat West Bend Mr. Kinkade Canon City Colorado Hie

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