27 Feb 1936
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Newspaper
Emmetsburg Democrat
Location
Emmetsburg, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1936
Page
1
The long cold snap and multi day storm crippled transport, halted markets and church services, and left families short of coal and food in Palo Alto County. Farmers, relief dependents, and livestock suffered as roads were impassable and communication failed, while publishers faced delayed editions and snags in mail delivery.
Father Coughlin on a radio address attacks the sound money movement and calls for returning coinage power to Congress. He says money is a receipt and that the Federal Reserve money is counterfeit, urging Congress to reclaim control from private bankers.
Algona Advance surveys mixed signals from the supreme court on AAA control. Editors warn against direct federal regulation of farming while noting a possible path via conditional federal funds to states. They suggest allowing states to operate under conditions, citing paved roads as a model, despite concerns about federal bureaucracy.
The Hampton Chronicle quotes Tom Purcell criticizing candidates Ray Murray and John Mitchel while praising Bhaw and Naglestad, and notes Alex Miller as a capable secretary of state nominee. The piece questions which Republicans will nominate and whether Democratic papers will find merit in any Republican candidate.
A misread placid analysis notes mixed views on political persuasion in the United States. The text argues that average citizens show varied interest in campaign messaging and electoral outcomes while stressing the need for balanced legitimate governance and fair public discourse.
An OCR damaged note outlines a hurried political scene with references to a Republican candidate and campaign activity. It hints at rapid messaging, public calls, and a tense weather of public perception as parties maneuver and names surface amid unclear details.
A fragmented report describes a truck driven by a son injuring Terri and another man. The text mentions a crash near a tee, a driver named Ji Lewis, and a sequence of events with unclear details. The damaged OCR yields multiple names and places, with uncertainty about exact identities and locations.
Deans Pendarvis of Emmetsburg owner of the Deane Penn Hatchery reports, citing the Iowa Poultry Improvement Association, that 1938 chick production will be drastically reduced due to a century cold winter. Egg production on Town farms is down, hatchability is poor, and deliveries are limited, likely delaying normal chick supply through April with late chicks and higher prices anticipated next fall.
Three Pocahontas veterans filed for bonus bonds at the local office Thursday. Individual adjusted compensation certificates ranged from 237 to 1582 dollars. Applications continue to be received at the Adjutant E. R. Donohoe office.
Attendees at Lewis Wening funeral include Clifford and family from Alia, Oscar Sprout and children of Cherokee, G D Moody of Ayrshire, George Drayman and Edwin of Emmetsburg, Harold Drayman of Emmetsburg, Henry Hahn of Spencer, Don Abbott of Plover, A G Garmichael of Pocahontas, Barbara Broadwell and Emmetsburg visitors, Frank Broadwell of Plover, Edwin Zeidler of Fort Dodge, plus other relatives. Mrs. Pat Brennan arriving from home to George Gehrt home for care, pneumonia uncertain but improving. several local callers and visitors noted, and news of a Baldwin from Waterloo and a Bands visit from Ruthven. An eight pound addition noted.
A 1909 Emmetsburg photograph captures Main Street cleared after a heavy winter scene with workers F W Gilchrist Bert Hughes Dr R E Kidder and Ed Foy identified in the foreground and Richard Earle Beebe Otto Elbert Jean Laughlin in the background. The piece notes lighter snow that winter and includes local notices about births visits and visitors from Ayrshire Laurens Rolfe West Bend Spencer and Webster City.
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