23 Feb 1933
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Newspaper
Emmetsburg Democrat
Location
Emmetsburg, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1933
Page
1
Classified notice states second class mail matter at Palo Fe County post office under Toews designation. Annual rate set at $200.
The senate and house voted to repeal the Eighteenth Amendment, reflecting the November 4 mandate. The paper urges Iowa to act promptly via a properly convened convention to decide state wet or dry status, asserting state rights and citizen voice.
A historical editorial cautions readers against populist monetary rhetoric. It argues money is a medium of exchange with intrinsic value tied to gold and labor and criticizes inflation fears. The piece defends standardization of money and praises economists like Henry Wallace urging an Honest Dollar.
Former vice president Charles G. Dawes testifies before the senate banking committee admitting a loan to the Insull interests by his Chicago bank and noting collateral held by the Reconstruction Finance Corporation for a large federal loan. The remarks prompt commentary on reform and public trust.
The article reflects on ten years of prohibition efforts showing extreme positions on wets and drys. It condemns harsh labels and blunt laws and calls for moderate reform and a focus on true temperance rather than coercive regulation. It suggests November 4 brought drastic action and a fresh start toward real temperance.
Livermore Gazette readers grow weary of recurring stories about prominent individuals in crisis. Editorials urge Congress to act and curb sensational coverage before more dramatic, dangerous incidents occur.
The piece argues that drys in Congress led by Borah and Brookhart should accept the likely repeal or modification in the next session. It urges them to record their opposition rather than prolong a losing fight, noting Democrats will soon hold power and push through prohibition changes.
The Estherville editorial cites a 320 acre farm where taxes rose from 90.10 in 1903 to 467.58 in 1933, a 5.29 fold increase. It notes grain prices then and now, and argues urgent steps to curb spending to help farmers and small homeowners weather the ongoing tax strain.
Tom Pullen of Estherville was arrested Monday on assault and battery charges. Police say Pullen entered the home of Mrs. Myron Van Valkenburg and allegedly struck her while her husband was away.
J Ray Piles once Fort Dodge Iowa chairman of the Democratic state central committee and former gubernatorial candidate was reported Thursday as seriously considered by President elect Roosevelt for appointment to his cabinet as secretary of the interior. He practices law in Los Angeles California.
Editor reports a new local thief in Bancroft who milked cows in C. B. Hanson’s barn on four occasions leaving a few drops. The issue has been addressed and Hanson’s barn is now padlocked.
BE. R. Ayre of Bode died Tuesday evening when his car missed a turn on Highway No. 46 eight miles southeast of Denison. The vehicle jumped 20 feet into a ditch, overturned, and caught fire. Identified by his teeth, Ayre was a representative for Alemite Lubricating Company of Des Moines.
Miss Helen Richter of West Bend and Mgr. Joseph Seifried of Pocahontas were married Tuesday morning at Sts. Peter and Paul church with Father Dobberstein officiating. Attendants were Miss Leona Richter and Edmond Seifried. The bride wore a wreath veil with pink carnation and lily bouquet. bridesmaid wore blue silk crepe.
A Monday night blaze in the heating room of Algona's telephone exchange endangering Sorensen Grocery stock and fixtures. About 250 gallons of fuel oil in a rusted tank leaked onto the basement floor and reached the burner, causing $3,000 in building and grocery damages and $500 to telephone equipment.
West Bend Journal reports editor Frank Keech is back on the job after a hospital stay in Rochester lasting several days. Mrs. Boyd, who filled in during his absence, has returned to Pocahontas at week’s end.
A community choral club is organized in Estherville. Rev Mathie's committee list includes Harry Adams Mrs Stockrdsle Miss McGlure and Romaine Collins. The club welcomes all singers and will be run as a community organization. An Easter Cantata The Crucifixion was chosen for the first production with Miss Ehlers directing.
Messrs Cook and Rousseau Bay Spencer purchase the Spencer Ice Company and will operate it as the Spencer Pure Ice Company. They will also carry a line of commercial and domestic refrigerators.
Halvor Hanson of Bode celebrated his 94th birthday Sunday. He is a native of Norway. Mr and Mrs Henson observed their 67th wedding anniversary December 15, 1932.
Estherville, ween of Peace Thos. Nevison, of Estherville has been named justice of peace to fill out the unexpired term of the late Dr. W. F. Gallaway who died a week or two ago. Nevison was Emmet county sheriff for 12 years from 1914 to 1926.
Spencer Iowa residents identify Giuseppe Zangara, the Miami attacker, in old photos. He lived in Spencer two years ago and worked on a highway paving job between Spencer and Sheldon. Locals recall him as quarrelsome, often expressing hatred of the wealthy, and nicknamed Gus by fellow workers.
F W Gilchrist, a well known figure in Clumber, returns to work after a long illness and operation. Nir Gilchrist says he feels fine and can put in a full day. E E O'Comnor of Graettinger asks at the office Thursday to settle for his Democrat.
Sioux City judge J W Kindig elected president of the Morningside College board of trustees for 1934 replacing B A Morling. C W Briton named vice president with W Belling as second VP and A B Gehring as secretary treasurer. Budget set at 16000 dollars, up 5601 from last year. W H Muhleman named to fill G M Ruff vacancy. John N Hughes to replace Morling. Former Gov John Hammill named to fill P M Pelletier vacancy. Dr Robie E O Brian re elected president.
At a Saturday meeting in Algona representatives of 26 rural telephone lines signed a notice to Northwestern Bell to discontinue service on their lines February 28 unless the annual exchange rate is reduced from six to four dollars. The Algona Community Club cooperation has been asked by the group.
L. W. Doolittle, 58, a longtime tailor in the Gle Hansen shop at Spencer, passed away last Wednesday after about five weeks of illness from pneumonia. He had been employed in the Hansen shop for nearly two decades and was well known in the community.
Mrs Frank Miles wife of Editor Frank Miles of the Iowa Legionnaire travels to the Holy Cross tuberculosis sanitarium near Deming New Mexico for treatment.
W. P. Kerwick returned from Des Moines where he attended the state convention of hardware dealers. Headquarters were at the Savery hotel. The event featured many manufacturing displays and an enthusiastic tone, with caution about advancing current lines and no immediate upturn expected.
Two women walked along a slipery street near the court house when one stepped off the sidewalk. Snow concealed a dangerous patch of ice and the second woman fell hard, turning her head as she slid away. The incident was witnessed and noted by the Estherville Enterprise.
Mrs. Birdie Sheplar McArdie, known in area police courts, was picked up at Arnolds Park for drawing a $25 false check on Hawkeye Cafe Estherville. The 1931 offense led to a 30 day Rockwell City sentence suspended for costs. Costs now around $60. nonpayment risks a 30 day Rockwell City term.
The U S department of Agriculture reports Iowa packers slaughtered 4 514 974 hogs in 1932 the highest on record. Domestic buyers outside Iowa took 3 646 092 head and 5 276 409 were sent to public markets. Early 1933 shows a rise of 10 600 head for Iowa packers versus January last year.
The Rev. J. L. Coleman, who served three years as pastor of the Algona Presbyterian church, has accepted a call to Bloomfield.
W. J. McCarty of this city was taken to the local hospital Monday for medical treatment. He recovered quickly and returned to his home in a couple of days.
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