Butler Opens Eyes of Ft. Dodgers in Power Deals
Fort Dodge officials sold current to the electric light company at a cost far above taxpayers’ burden, paying seven times the price to keep the power flow, while urging residents to follow suit. The piece accuses local commissioners of profiting and warns voters to demand change in the coming election.
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Electric Light Company
Ong
Ft. Dodge
Fort Dodge
Curtis
Ars Sts
No Steps Toward Reapportion in Congress Yet
This brief notes repeated congressional district reorganization efforts over the past two months, with no action taken. It mentions Iowa as a likely example and hints at political tensions among farmers and allies about the stakes and public stance on reapportionment.
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Aike Lowa
Davenport and Dubuque on Legislative Safety Values
A Democratic news item notes Davenport and Dubuque lawmakers discuss safety valves in the legislature. It cites Lag as chair of the senate committee on public utilities and a Davenport member chairing the house committee. It asserts the issue will not find favorable expression this session. Governor Hamillt has avoided public views on the utility issue.
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Lag
Debunce
Senate
Davenport
Dubuque
Alming
Hamroilt
Chicago plans on gate receipts at world's fair
Chicago plans on gate receipts for the world exposition, estimating total receipts around 90 million dollars. Samuel Insull, chair of the finance committee, is cited as making the estimate, with public utility leaders backing the plan and seeking broad support to fund infrastructure and celebrations.
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Chicago
Samuel Insall
Qe Commuittee
Suance
Lasel
Administration Fails to Pass Defining Bill in House
In a large vote the administration backed measure was defeated in the House by about two to one. Northern Democrats mostly opposed while some Republicans broke ranks. The debate centered on enforcing prohibition and appointing more judges with calls for harsher penalties and broader enforcement under a firm cabinet influence.
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Demas
Siraing
Jnst
Veisene
Gariy
mMaté
Ana
Melon
At Justice
Decemer
Trangt
Huerly
al Smith
Exin
Davenport to pay private firm higher water rates
Davenport city officials struck a five year water deal with a private company at rates described as high and questionable. The plan valued at 2.35 million dollars involves dividends and annual interest on a mortgage, provoking local criticism about private control of essential utilities and rising costs. Residents in Emmetsburg and neighboring towns express concern over monopolies on water and other utilities.
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Wea
Davenport
Gonirset
Gar Reper
Emmetsburs
Anies
Ordinatys
Exmmersburg
Fare Not To Be Seated In Pennsylvania Politicking
A fragmented report notes the current congress adjourning without seating a controversial Pennsylvania figure amid claims of a corrupt record. Indirect references say he has been ill in Florida and failed to apply for admission, with ties to Herbert Hoover supporters and limited help from Insull of Illinois.
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Pennsylvania
Florida
Herbert Hover
Kansas City
Insull
Illinois
Retirement of administration and salt creek scandal
The piece argues the oil administration ignores Senator Walsh of Montana on Salt Creek oil scandal. It claims Calvin Coolidge era used more lubricating material than ever, enabling leaders to navigate crises without friction. It predicts Coolidge will be remembered as weak in history.
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Senator Walsh
Montana
Salt Creek
Calvin Coolidge
Coolidee
Patterson as Socialist Target in Iowa Senate Battle
The defeat of Senator Patterson's Income bill in the upper house was anticipated as entrenched spatial interests resist measures favoring the masses. Critics brand him socialist. supporters say he acts with sincerity and courage, while capitalists dismiss his redistricting plan as a threat to elites. Patterson will be judged by record, not innuendo.
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Patterson
Iowa Senate
Patiormen
Light election at Sumner Wis to vote March on Cory proposal
The Sumner council suspended rules and passed an ordinance for electric service with a March 2 election date. Central States Power and Light proposes a new contract and circulated petitions for a March 9 election. local business leaders visited Embarg to study the town’s situation as Cory supporters push for town crew work and rate changes.
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Sumner
Tank Council
Municipal Adies Company
J. R Payton
Central States Power and Light Company
Central States Power & Light Company
Ffty
Central States
John Reed Yompany
Laurens
Havelock
Cory
Embarg
Local Hospital Operates on Miss Meyers
Miss Margaret Meyers daughter of Mr and Mrs John Meyers of Nevada township underwent a surgical operation in the local hospital Tuesday. Mr and Mrs B J Nolan of Truth Ven were Emmetsburg visitors Friday evening.
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Margaret
John Meyers
Nevada Township
B. J. Nolan
Truthven
Emmetsburg
Car Upside Down After Shocking Spill Near Spencer
A car tipped onto its front end with tail lights raised as it moved toward Spencer on a Wednesday evening. H M Helgen and W G Middleton, plus two Emmetsburg teachers, used snow shovels to free the driver and a young man. The vehicle owned by Elmer Thoreson sustained only slight damage and the occupants escaped unharmed.
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Spencer
H. M. Helgen
W. G. Middleton
Emmetsburg
Elmer Thoreson
December Pigs FE G and Low Wheeler claim a lasting record
The Siddley Tribune reports that FE G and Low Wheeler saved 166 of 170 December pigs, a remarkable feat likely to endure for years. They moved 20 pig houses into a barn. The Community club banquet at Laurens drew a large crowd despite bad roads preventing Dr. F B McTigue from attending. Mrs Stell and baby visited relatives, and Mr Eisle and his wife endured pneumonia and injuries respectively.
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FE. G
Low Wheeler
Siddley Tribune
Laurens
F. B. McTigue
Wm. Stell
Baby
Steil
James P. Jennings
Jackcian
Marion Junction
South Dakota
Damages Awarded in Nelson Estate Case In Algona
In district court near Algona a verdict of 25 000 damages was returned for the plaintiff in the action of IVE 15000 damages in the cage of Frank Nelson as administrator of the estate of Alfred Nelson against Roy and Henry Thilges The case arose from a fatal accident where Nelson was struck by the Thilges car while driving an implement along a public highway near the R Schoby farm The Algona Advance reports the trial and verdict details.
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Frank Nelson
Alfred Nelson
Roy
Henry Thilges
Instoak
Nelson
Thilges
R. Schoby
Algona
Hofford Resigns to Enter Iowa Contractor Supply Business
R W Hofford assistant district engineer for the state highway commission at Storm Lake district resigns last Friday to take effect March 1. He will move to Des Moines to enter the business of selling contractor equipment and road machinery across 20 southern and southeastern Iowa counties. Hofford served nine years with the town highway commission and five years as assistant district engineer. Mr and Mrs Hofford have two sons.
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T Hat RR
L. Hufford
State Highway Commission
Storm
Aly Nicholson's Son Dies in Arcadia Florida Home
Wm Nicholson formerly of Graver and son of the late Alf Nicholson known to Palo Alto pioneers died at his home in Arcadia Florida in February. He leaves a wife and daughter Maxine aged 11. They left Graver four or five years ago. Miss Aenes and Helen Collins boarded for Minneapolis Monday to visit their sister Mrs Frank Barerus who is critically ill.
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Wm. Nicholson
Graver
Alf Nicholson
Palo Alto
Arcadia
Florida
Maxine
Aenes
Helen Collins
Minneapolis
Frank Barerus
Frank Keenan Actor Dies in Hollywood at 70
Frank Keenan, a renowned American actor, died in Hollywood, California at age seventy. The Dubuque native began on stage in Lawrence, Massachusetts at age 22 and starred in Rin Van Winkle, Hearts of Oak, The Capital, and A Poor Relation.
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Frank Keenan
United States
Hollywood
California
Dubuque
Iowa
Lawrence
Massachusetts
First Congregational Church Lent Services and Activities
The First Congregational Church announces a Lent program with sermons on Lost and Pharisees themes, Sunday worship at 11, Sunday school at 10, Pastor's training, and special music. League of Youth meets 6 00 p m led by Tessie Berkler. Women's Missionary Society hosts. socials chaired by several members. leadership classes Thursdays 7 30 p m at the church. Special Lent evening vesper services at five o clock each Sunday in March.
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L. W. Barker
AR. McDonald
League of Youth
Tessie Berkler
J. W. Woodbridge
Women’s Missionary Society
Beth Aon Peddie
Gul
Friends of Fren
TD. M. Palmer
Olive Noble
Blimey HiMs
Mary Ruberg
W. H. Clark
Penny Warnke
Wid Richardson
Cornal Warcome
Miss Rhoda Kelley Visits Fort Dodge Sister
Miss Rhoda Kelley visits her sister Miss Angela in Fort Dodge. Call No 66 at the Democrat office for a good job of printing with reasonable prices.
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Rhoda Kelley
Angela
Fort Dodge
Democrat
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