Editor Urges Rethinking Philippine Rule to Aid Iowa Farmers
A 1930 Iowa editorial urges Congress to end island possessions, arguing foreign investors harm dairy and butter markets. It cites Senator Gilchrist and urges candidates to express support for self-government for the Philippines only if it serves American producers and farmers.
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Iowa
Philippine Islands
Damegraz
National Party
Congress
Orient
Far East
Philippines
Neighbring
Washington
Correction issued for county creamery production figures
The Democrat corrects a press error crediting Lost Island township with a second plant. Lost Island, Fallon operations show $81 181.48 in receipts. Other creameries' figures are stated as correct and credited to local interests.
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Democrat
Lost Island Township
Iowa tax commissioners face scrutiny over Fort Dodge discovery
Officials in Fort Dodge review undervalued assessments as taxpayers claim injustice. The Iowa tax commission and local authorities face questions about valuation practices and potential bias against homeowners.
Five Power Naval Parley Look Like London Failure
The London conference shows little progress as U S delegates face criticism from administration leaders. Secretary Simpson is accused of sacrificing American interests for Great Britain while Britain seeks naval parity. The piece urges strong defensive fleets and warns against European entanglements, noting U S trade share and the risk to farmers and workers if defensive capacity wanes.
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London
Great Britain
Senate
House
Simpson
United States
France
Italy
Mayol
Mallard Creamery Butter Production Record Noted
The article praises Mallard creameries for near record butter output and compares Emmetsburg and Palo Alto County with neighboring counties Estherville Humboldt and Pocahontas. It notes a shift from cow milking to cream production and calls for continued improvement amid rising butter consumption.
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Mallard
Mallard Creamers
Emmetsburge
Palo Alto
Estherville
Humtboldt
Humbold
Emmet
Clay
Pocahontas
Emmetsburg
Suits for Damages for Injuries in Falling on Icy Sidewalks
In several Iowa cities actions for damages due to injuries from icy sidewalks have begun. Accidents are hard to avoid when sidewalks and ground are covered with sleet. The note urges placing sand in fall to reduce risk, and stresses precaution.
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Iowa
Spirit of Agricultural Co operation in the Midwest
The text urges extending cooperation in agricultural production and pel ling across Iowa Minnesota and Wisconsin. It stresses a united membership to act swiftly and notes the bond among farmers extends to other activities. Emphasis on keeping the co operation plan moving and pursuing helpful legislation.
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Iowa
Minnesota
Wisconsin
West Bend Local Social Notes and Contacts
West Bend area residents and relatives figure in a weekend of visits and travel. Several locals, including Mr and Mrs Frank Lockwood and Mrs Geo Emerson, plan trips to Fort Dodge, Marshalltown and Chicago to see family. Hospital visits and illness are noted along with bridge club gatherings and minor business trips.
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West Bend
Pet
Roy Forsemtze
Couguer
Bigin
Ptr Cis
Tives
John Mersch
Fort Dodge Hospital
Frye
Weat Bend
H. Bliss
W. Alborn
Frider
Algona
Frank Lockwood
Oklahoma City
Due Parm! Nop Bridge Club
P. 0. Dorweller
Dr. Givens
Fort Dodge
Gesina Schutter
Mise Margaret Herne
Dee Moines
Elsie Wing
Independence
Lidh Falk
Chicago
Ford Montag
Mardin Duffy
Whittemore
Geo. Emerson
Marshalltown
Garthwaite
Bert Shellmeyer
Nick Tamey
Algonairs
B. F. McFarland
Mrs. Hall
Texas
Ted Schmalen
Christine Schmalen
Community Tribute For C H Humphrey Of Fenton
C H Humphrey of near Fenton reports the death of his wife on December 29. The couple moved to eastern Independence township 29 years ago after living in Banton county and Palo Alto. They married 53 years ago. Mrs. Humphrey was cultured with strong business sense and kept up with current events. They have three sons who achieved success. Mr. Humphrey, 78, remains in fair health and plans to stay on his farm for almost 30 years.
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C. H. Humphrey
Fenton
Eximetaburg
Humphrey
West Bend Coach Claims Strong West Bend Team
West Bend coach Leen A. Johnston defends the team by contrasting local county records with claims that Emmetsburg and Mallard are the county’s outstanding squads. He notes West Bend defeated every county rival except Mallard while Emmetsburg beat Mallard and West Bend last year and this year reversed a previous loss to West Bend.
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Palo Alto
West Bend
Emmetsburg
Mallard
Hunnetsburg
Landscape course attracts full registration in Iowa
Interest in a home landscape course on April 2 and 3 filled its 60 enrollment quota, aimed at rural suburban and city homeowners seeking property improvements. Nearby reports note about 100000 gathered for plentes in southern California with a good time reported. Lutherans in Iowa hold a Carroll district meeting addressing Valparaiso University fundraising drive.
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California
Towa
Carroll
Lutheran Pastors of
Iowa
Valparaiso University
Inspectors visit St Marys and St Ellens Academies
Sister Mary Mona and a companion from Chicago were in Emmetsburg this past week inspecting St Marys and St Ellens Academies. They returned home Friday evening.
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Mary Mona
Chicago
Emmetsburg
St. Ellen’s
St. Mary's
NONE DISPUTE WEATHERMAN
A weather report is presented as ultimate truth with implied authority and public acceptance. The passage argues weather forecasts must be accepted without complaint, imagining the meteorologist as immune to human flaws.
County teams not seen as top in West Bend area
West Bend residents say Emmetsburg and Mallard are not the county’s two standout teams this year. C Kenneth Miller of West Bend Iowa notes the local view.
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Lard
Emmetsburg
West Bend
Mallard
C. Kenneth Miller
Iowa
Couple celebrates 38th wedding anniversary at Rodman
Mr. and Mrs. M. Harber of Rodman marked 38 years since their February 2 wedding at Maren Ullners. They have seven children and are regarded as substantial, highly deserving residents of the county.
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Des Moines
M. Harber
Rodman
Maren- 80
Ullners
Barber
County
Came o City Bride United in Assumption Church
In a Tuesday 8 o'clock ceremony at Assumption church Frank Truss of Howard SD and Clara Philomine Lewis of this city wed Rev. J G Murtagh officiating. Attendants were Agnes Lewis and Albert Huss. A wedding breakfast followed at the bride’s parents home. The couple will reside on the groom’s farm near Howard.
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Frank Truss
Howard
South Dakota
Clara Philomine Lewis
Assumption Church
J. G. Murtagh
Agnes Lewis
Bfr
Albert Huss
Mar
Huss
Andrew Huss
Ben Cattell
Forest City Plans 75th Anniversary Celebration
Forest City marks 75 years with a three day celebration on August 17 18 and 19. Officials say the event will be conducted on an elaborate scale with many activities and attendees anticipated.
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Forest City
Spent January Funds Reported by Towa Highway Commission
January expenditures totaled 1 791 for maintenance and construction. The report shows 64 764 000 spent to date from the primary road bond fund. Prentice moves south of Mrs Hanlans farm facing hogs poultry and cattle valuation work. He secured 20 acres and alfalfa on the property. Frank Barrick moved onto nearby Geo B McCarty property.
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Towa Highway Commission
Prentice
First Methodist Episcopal Church Service Schedule and Obituary
The notice lists Sunday services and activities at First Methodist Episcopal Church including Sunday school at 10am and morning worship at 11am with Epworth League at 6 30pm. Evening worship follows at 7 30pm with mid week Thursday 7 30pm and Friday 2 30pm host. The church mourns the death of Rev J E Brereton and names Marion Sundertin as pastor.
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Atty
C. EB. Frederick
Dastor
J. E. Brereton
Marlon L. Sundertin
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