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Emmetsburg Democrat

Location

Emmetsburg, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 24, 1938

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Republican Oratory on Lincoln Birthday Sparks Party Tensions

Republican speakers led by Senator Vandenberg and Gov. Aiken assailed Roosevelt’s presidency while urging reform within party management. The Jackson Day dinners were praised as boosting Democratic funds and enthusiasm, contrasting with GOP fundraising from Liberty League and wealthy donors.

Lincoln Vandenberg John Hamilton Gov Aiken Vermont Bridges New Hampshire Roosevelt Liberty League

TENSION IN EUROPE EXPECTS ANOTHER MAJOR CATASTROPHE

The piece reports Anthony Eden's resignation as foreign secretary of Britain over Mussolini's propaganda and Britain's stance. It notes Hitler's warning of reclaiming colonies, distance from the League of Nations, and a German Italian Japanese alliance while Neville Chamberlain seeks talks for a better understanding with Italy amid Spain tensions.

Europe Anheny Eden Hes Great Britain Italy Mussolini Britain Spain Adolph Hitler Germany Hitler League of Nations Reichstag Japan Anthony Eden House of Commons Neville Chamberlain

Peace sentiment in editors favors restraint in foreign conflicts

A survey by Industrial News Review of 1,673 editors shows a strong push for avoiding armed protection for investments abroad and keeping U S ships from danger zones. Most favor quarantines against belligerents and neutrality while urging evacuation for citizens in danger zones if advised to leave.

Industrial News Review America United States China Uncle Sam Stiles

Iowa Centennial Celebrations Planned Across State

An Iowa Centennial event is planned to foster celebration statewide from rural schools to the Des Moines State Fair. The goal is to promote Iowa to residents and the nation, highlight historic sites, and showcase agricultural industrial progress. The centennial marks Congress creating the Iowa Territory on June 12, 1838 and its effective July 4, 1838 with Robert Lucas as first territorial governor.

Iowa Des Moines Iowa Centennial Committee Congress Robert Lucas Ohio United States

Mallard News Roundup and Local Highlights

A compilation from Mallard Indiana reports rapid recovery of a patient after an operation on Wednesday morning. Local incidents include Shirley Flogstad narrowly missing serious injury after a car incident and several visitors and travelers stopping by Exmmersburg and nearby towns. The Mallard boys hosted Pocahontas teams with the first squad winning 35 to 24 and the second losing 24 to 31.

Shirley Flogstad C. W. Larsen Alma A C. Sands R. P Vanderioep Mary Schwint Exmmersburg Monty Alen Florida Mr. Allen Dr. Beatty Brownlee Mr. Brownier Miami Mallard Boys Pocahontas L. Hunt Watertown Brookings

Farm Bureau plans and committees formed for Emmetsburg event

County home project leaders met at City Hall Emmetsburg to plan Achievement Day on March 30. New committees were named for room, lunch, and awards, with township publicity chairmen urged to publicize locally. The session included talks by district official Mrs. Ehert and a focus on health, cooperation, library service and youth education.

Palo Alto Theo. Hermanson County Home J. Miller C. J. Linnan Booth Township Lee Zeigler Merle McClanahan Highland Township M. W. Brennan Ermetsburg L. A. Kunz Elington Township Herman Norland Fairfield Township Mercedes Voigt Benn Fish Hush Lake J. E. Campley Great Oak Township W. RB. Schroeder County Wilmer Peterson Last Taland Fred Brown Vernon Township Earl Daring Nevada Township John Thompson Grover Sievers Freedom Township Ebner Frink Joe Dunn West Bend Margaret Dunkelberg Emmetsburg W. Brennan J. W. Sharp Merle McGranshaw Margaret Dumkelberg Emetsburg Saran Porter Ellis Town State College, Extension Service Ames Geting Farm Bureau Thich Little Studies Anderson Hermanson Jessie Exhert Farm Bureau Women's Organization

Nevada Women's Club Demonstrates Making Soups

The Nevada township women's club met at Mrs Pred Darrah's home for a soup making demonstration led by Miss Margaret Dunkelberg. Seven members attended. The next training school is planned at Mrs Fart Darting's home on Friday, March 16.

Beme Nevada Women's Club Nevada Township Pred Darrah Margaret Dunkelberg Heme

Land and Loan Firm Reports Te Mile to Bexil Jacoteon

McNamara land and Loan Company officials report a distance of a mile to Bexil Jacoteon from the former property, noting progress and location details.

Wm. McNamara McNamara Land & Loan Company Bexil Jacoteon

Free dom Township Farm Bureau Holds February Meeting

The Free dom township Farm Bureau met at Center School on Tuesday evening February 15 with Thos Goeders in charge. Eugene Goedere Charles Salven and Omer Gjerde reported on 4-H conventions and a playlet Ab was performed by Dorothy Licille Goeders and Betty Knutson. Joe Dirkx spoke on the year's work and County Agent Randall Hoffmann discussed the poultry program and showed two reels. Refreshments were served and a welcome to new neighbors was announced for the next gathering.

Freedom Township Farm Bureau Center School Thos, Goeders Grover Sievers Eugene Goedere Charles Salven Omer Gjerde Dorothy Licille Goeders Betty Knutson Grover ‘Sievers Kentucky Home Horse Project Joe Dirkx Farm Bureau Oil Company Palo Alto Randall Hoffmann Farm Bureau Thos Goeders John Goeders Martin Whitney Henry Knutson Wm. Simonson L. F. Place Harry Henderson Leo Donaven Charles Hansen Ruth Fred Henderson

Freedom Two. Bureau Enjoyed Reception

The Swastika club of Freedom township held its annual reception for outgoing and incoming neighbors at the K P Hall in Emmetsburg on Wednesday evening February 16. About 200 braved a heavy snow to honor the old and welcome the new with a program led by Mrs Halver Larson and Mrs Thos Goeders.

Swastika Club Freedom Township K. P. Hall Emmetsburg Halver Larson Thos, Goeders W. R. Schroeder Dane Burns Freedom Township Boys

Community Event Features Food and Music

After an official order, attendees enjoyed hours of refreshments provided by a committee led by Mr. Joan Gooders and Mrs. Did Rife plus Mrs. Chas Menem and Mr. Allen Adamson. Mrs. John Rife performed on piano and an electric phonograph entertained guests.

Joan Gooders Did Rife Chas. Menem Allen Adamson John Rife

Boys' Club Leaders Hold Training School

A training school for boys club leaders was held at the Farm Bureau office on Wednesday February 18 led by state boys club leader John Quist. The program includes a March baby beef club observation tour, drama work for county fair one act plays, and continued demonstrations with emphasis on judging. A county team will represent at the state fair, district fair in Spencer, and the dairy cattle congress in Waterloo.

Farm Bu Teal John Quist Spencer Waterloo

First Pheasants Released in Iowa Starting 1900

The article traces pheasant introductions in Iowa from 1900 including 2000 birds released by William Benton in Cedar Falls. It notes early plantings across counties, state farms, and large releases through 1920s to 1930s with totals suggesting 100000 to 150000 birds released by 1932.

Iowa William Benton Cedar Falls Greene County Keokuk County Kossuth O'Brien Butler County Spirit Lake Pilot Knob Clive Lansing North

Iowa Wild Birds Restocking History Noted By State

The State records recount wild eggs gathered and birds trapped from 1925 to releases through 1937 across multiple counties including Winnebago Butler Page Cass Green Mahaska Scott and Pottawattamie. Restocking included live birds sent to state farms and distributed to clubs with several mass plantings and experimental releases in 1996.

Winnebago Buller Butler Clive Fish and Game Commission Page County Cass County Green County Pottawottamie Mills Mahaska County Iowa County Scott County

Nelsons Attend Chicago Farm Bureau Convention

Mr and Mrs Olof Nelson of Ruthven join about one hundred Farm Bureau Insurance Service members for the National Convention in Chicago at the Stevens Hotel. The trip aboard the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul line runs four days as honored agents travel at company expense. This marks the first time Nelson receives the honor amid congratulations from friends and visits to Chicago and Illinois.

Farm Bureau Insurance Service Olof Nelson Ruthven State Farm Insurance Companies Chicago Tlinois Towa Farm Bureau Stevens Hotel

Inez Christofferson Visits Walnut Township on Friday

Inez Christofferson, a resident near Graettinger in Walnut township, was a business caller in town this past Friday.

Inez Christofferson Graettinger Walnut Township

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