Branagan & Son Publishing Aimed at Emmetsburg
A 1926 item from Palo Alto County Iowa reprints an English Observer editorial on tax burden and education funding. It argues against expanding school building and teaching staff, cautions about national control of education, and notes taxpayers’ resistance to higher levies amid calls for centralized administration.
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The
Observer
Chester
England
United
National’ Educations’ Department
Local self government defended against distant control
A statement argues that local communities should preserve their rights and manage home affairs without Washington oversight. It warns that the privileges enjoyed rely on vigilance to prevent jeopardy of self rule.
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Washington
Senator Borah Denounces World Court in Chicago Addresses
The article portrays Senator Borah of Idaho opposing the World Court and a proposed League of Nations, arguing against entangling alliances and warning of fiscal burdens. It notes two large Chicago gatherings and urges voters to consider his anti League stance and financial cautions amid wartime memory and international finance critique.
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Borah
Idaho
Chicago
World Court
League of Nations
League
Bok
U. S. Senate
Washington
Wall Street
United States
To Discontinue Congressional Investigations Emphasized
The administration and U S senators contemplate dropping investigations into charges against individuals or corporations. Critics say hearings often fade public interest and yield little real accountability. They urge weighing outcomes carefully before deciding whether to pursue inquests.
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U. S
Congress
Christmas Seal Campaign Report Shows Per Capita Sales
The report lists towns with seal sales and per capita figures for the Christmas Seal drive. Cylinder led in per capita sales and won a Corot picture, Mallard and Graettinger earned prizes, while rural schools and townships contributed funds and prizes were awarded to individuals and groups.
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Cylinder
Mallard
Graettinger
West Bend
Curlew
Ayrshire
Rodman
Ruthven
Emmetsburg
Highland Township
Walnut Township
Rural School Winners Receive First Aid Kits
Rural School No.8 Lost Island awarded second prize a first aid kit to Violet Reichwald tutor tomnahin and Rural School No.2 Fairfield awarded third prize a first aid kit to Francis Slegle teacher as announced by Mrs. H. A. Powers County Chairman.
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Mallard
Graettinger
Great Oak
Loretta McCabe
Schoals
Rural School No
Lost Island
Tomnahin
Violet Reichwald
Rural School
Fairfield
Francis Slegle
H. A. Powers
New Overall Factory Planned in Austin Minnesota
Biz Overall Factory for Austin plans a 125 employee plant with 1k ready by July 1. The Daily Herald of Austin reports the venture, noting the unexpected location in Austin after Mulroney Brothers closed their Fort Dodge factory with over 20,000 workers.
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Austin
Dan McNally
Daily Herald
Minnesota
Chas. McNally
Mulroney Brothers
Fort Dodge
Trinity Church Lent Activities and Services
Trinity Episcopal Church advertises Lent schedule with a February 28 service, Sunday school led by Edith Grier, a 10 am men's class, 11 am morning prayer and sermon, a cottage prayer circle on Thursday at 7:30 pm, Bible study, and Friday choir practice. Joseph Snowden officiates as priest in charge. A separate notice reports the renewal of marriage between Fred Carr and his ex-wife after a five year separation.
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Trinity Episcopal Church
Edith Grier
A. EK. Ryrich
Joseph Snowden
Dooley of Algona Recovers from Southern Trip
J. J. Dooley of Algona visited Emmetsburg Friday evening after returning from southern Minnesota where he managed farm interests. His son Mison starred on the Algona football team last fall and won one of two oratorical contests. Mrs. Dooley’s health is much improved. Dooley takes a warm interest in Emmetsburg and nearby events.
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J. J. Dooley
Algona
Emmetsburg
Minnesota
Mis
Fair Lack Testing Core Ww B Halt Reports Seed Testing
Halt informs reporter he has tested extensive 1822 corn for seed and finds a germination rate between 75 and 85 percent.
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B. Halt
Palo Alto County Church School Holds Successful Emmetsburg Session
The Palo Alto County Church School of Methods finished a three day session at Emmetsburg Methodist church with 120 total registrations from thirteen Sunday schools. Certificates were awarded, and a follow up school was proposed for next year with thanks to organizers and instructors.
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Palo Alto
Emmetsburg
Antone, Johnson
McEwen
Iowa State Council of Religious Education
J. E. Brereton
W. H. Morling
Luella Johnson
Walter Hutton
Henry Zirbel
C. G. Herbrecht
Marion L. Sanderlin
Christ Jesus
Iowa
New Iowa Enterprise Forms With $10,000 Capital
For two youths, the coat is $3 per month per member. Mostly all of the business houses are represented. The organization started with a capital of $10,000. This is a new enterprise in Iowa.
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Iowa
Home Bank Buys School Bonds From Pocahontas District
First National Bank of Fonda purchased 72000 dollars in school bonds issued by the Independent District of Pocahontas with a 4 4 percent rate and a premium of 955 dollars. Bonds will be sold to private parties in 1000 dollar lots, as banks cut deposit rates. The piece warns that private home investors may carry these bonds, noting urban firms’ prior monopoly and urging domestic cash retention.
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First National Bank of Fonda
Pocahontas
Davenport
Local Resident Breaks Ankle in Injury Report
Mrs BR H Fuller breaks an ankle after a fall observed in Rock Rapids Review and Carey's News. Dr Corcoran, a well known local physician, was called to set the limb. The incident occurred a few days ago and involved Mr TM Puller, formerly of the place.
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BR. H. Fuller
Rock Rapids
West Bend priest builds Christ redemption grotto
Rev. P. M. Dobberstein of West Bend Iowa is creating a monumental grotto to Christ's redemption. The project uses stones ores fossils shells and coral from every state. Seven more years and ten more carloads of material are needed to finish this city block sized tribute begun seven years ago.
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J. G. Bennett
Washington, D. C
P. M. Dobberstein
West Bend
Iowa
Union
Christiana
Faden
Adai
Eve
Paradise Laat
Father Dobberstein
Dobberstein
St Peter and Paul's Catholic
Tie
Patience
Jefferson Clearing House Regains Bank Status
The Jefferson clearing house, long without a bank, resumes operations after regaining banking services two months after the lapse. Officials say the move restores normal finances and supports local trade.
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Jefferson Clearing House
Jefferson
Rome
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