Debate on alcohol gasoline sparks county discussion
The Palo Alto county town of Emmetsburg holds a public debate at the courthouse hall on June 6 at 8 p.m. featuring Judge F. Lovrein and Representative P. H. DonLon. The discussion centers on whether alcohol gasoline should be mandated in Iowa, with both sides urged to present their case and inform voters about the fuel measure's impact on farmers and prices.
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Palo Alto Tribune
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Iowa
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The Morgan Investigation in Washington and New York
A senate inquiry into the Morgan firm’s finances and affairs runs daily with new discoveries. The piece notes no definite criminal charges yet but cites suspicions over 1931 32 tax avoidance and asserts Wall Street power over finance and policy as a national menace.
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House of Morgan
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Pecora
Senate Investigation Con Committee
Washington
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New York
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Wall Street
Morgan & Co
All We Yokels Must Be Careful at World’s Fair
A warning to Palo Alto county residents attending the Chicago World’s Fair about pickpockets and con men. The piece urges vigilance among visitors amid crowds and emphasizes avoiding pocket thefts while noting Chicago has safety measures. Strong entities include World’s Fair in Chicago and Palo Alto county.
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Palo Alto County
Chicago
Out At Last government ends wheat business
A collection of editorials from several papers debates the end of federal wheat programs. The Livermore Gazette reports 1,200,000 bushels sold in Chicago and a loss estimated around 165 million dollars. Commentary questions presidential power and economic policy amid the new administration era.
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Chicago
Federal Farm Board
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Grain Stabilization Corporation
Sensible take on local beer laws and seating rules
A Town law requires seating capacity for beer service and states food must be served with beer. An attorney general's aide notes steps like standing at the bar and calling salt food to meet rules. The piece mocks evasive readings and questions Sunday sale tickets and delivery.
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Attorney General
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Sioux City Bellhop Guilty on Five Counts
Sioux City bellhop Prenk R. Beddow, a former pastor and recurrent inmate, was found guilty by a federal court on five counts of embezzlement. He faces a potential eight-year sentence in Leavenworth and was linked to a $317,200 scheme as investigators tied him to a wire service payment and related fraud.
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Sioux City
Prenk
R. Beddow
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Ft. Leavensorta
Beddow
Whittemore Editor Dewel Praised in Local Note
Praise for editor Dewel from Whittemore Champion W C vlew el of the Kossuth County Ad Office. The piece lauds newspaper work and experience, calling Dewel a diligent editor shaped by old school training and steadfast service.
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Dewel
Whittemore
W. C. Vlewel
Kossuth County
Acheol
Senator Brockhart Receives Appointment Amid Farm Adjustment Act
The text notes Senator S W Brockhart being appointed to administration duties under the Farm Adjustment Act. It references former Senator Smith W Brock and indicates ongoing political appointments within the agricultural policy sphere.
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Smith W. Brockbert
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Disastrous Barber War Hits Estherville City
The Estherville barber war drives prices down to 5 cents a haircut with many shops offering discounts. Reports describe crowded shops and families seeking cheap cuts as firms compete fiercely. Observers note weary barbers amid a chaotic scene and speculate on further price slashing.
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Estherville
Ketherville
Abductors of Judge to Be Sentenced in Iowa Case
Six Plymouth county farmers pleaded guilty in LeMars district court to assaulting Judge C G C Bradley during a courtroom kidnapping. Named defendants include Sakolovske 19 Crause 29 Hardman 35 Ideker 43 Kaiser 45 and Rosburg 45. Pleas covered assault to do great bodily harm unlawful assembly and interference with justice.
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LeMars
Plymouth County
C. G C. Bredley
John Sakolovske
Lawrence Crause
Theodore Hardman
Walter Ideker
Albert Kaiser
Martin Rosburg
Sakolovske
Crause
Hardman
Tdeker
Kaiser
Rosburg
Bradley
Seven Without Permits Fined at West Bend
West Bend on May 26 the Iowa Railroad Commission found seven operators of motor trucks for hire guilty for operating without permits. E A Frieden A Allen M R Firkins W H Bargman O J Salisbury Louis Schafer Ernest Affolter all faced fines with most reduced or suspended pending good behavior. Justice Wash Haxtis presided over the cases.
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West Bend
Iowa Railroad Commission
E. A. Frieden
A. ©. Allen
M. R. Firkins
Rodman
W. H. Bargman
Rodan
O. J. Salisbury
Louis Schafer
Ernest Affolter
Spencer Man Called to Ft Snelling for Six Months Active Duty
R A Peterson Spencer candy kitchen proprietor and Reserve corps lieutenant is summoned to Ft Snelling for six months active duty with the civilian forest conservation corps at that post.
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Ft. Snelling
R. A. Peterson
Spencer Candy Kitchen
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Civilian Forest Conservation Corps
Eighth Circuit appoints five special masters in railroad receiverships
Attorney D M Kelleher of Fort Dodge is named one of five men designated by the eighth circuit court of appeals to act as special masters in railroad receiverships. The judicial area covers Iowa Oklahoma Missouri Minnesota Nebraska North and South Dakota.
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R.R
D. BM. Kelleher
Fort Dodge
Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals
Iowa
Oklahoma
Missouri
Minnesota
Nebraska
North
South Dakota
Mason City Cement Plant Reopens After Shutdown
The Northwestern States Portland Cement firm led by Hanford MacNider announced the plant will resume operations on June first after a two month shutdown. About 200 workers are expected to return to work.
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Mason City
Northwestern
Graver Girl Wins on 7 Three Scholarships
Miss Bernadine Calhan valedictorian of her class wins three scholarships for achievement. She will attend Chillicothe Business College in Missouri Buena Vista at Storm Lake and Waldorf at Forest City. She is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Geo W Calhan of Gruver.
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Graver
Chillicothe Business College of
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Buena Vista
Storm Lake
Waldorf
Forest City
Calhan
Geo. W. Calhan
Gruver
Pilots Test Flight Of New Fast Transport Ship
John Murray of United Airlines piloted a monster speed transport on a test flight over Estherville. The trip started at Omaha Central station, with stops at Sioux Falls and Slow City en route to Minneapolis. The new ship cruises at about three miles per minute.
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John Murray
United Airlines
Estherville
Omaha
Minneapolis
Sioux Falls
Slow City
Holy Communion Class of 34 at Assumption Church
A group of 34 children celebrated their first holy communion at Assumption Church during a parish mass. The event followed the usual church rites with family present and the youngsters receiving the sacrament.
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Assumption
Farmers Hope Liberal View Of Farm Relief Act Will Ease Debts
Agricultural economist W G Murray of Townbiase College says relief depends on administrators liberal interpretation of normal value and mortgage refinance options. Automatic relief may aid farmers with Federal Land Bank mortgages as rates fall and principal payments defer until 1938. Reforestation picks in Pocahontas county list ten early workers including Homer Hurley Edward Galligan Wm Wiseman Cyril Hynes Eugene Cochran Chas Baker Paul Brewster and Eugene Hosier.
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W. G. Murrey
Townbiase College
Murray
Federal Land Banks
Insurance
Mortake Companies
Federal Land Bank
Homer Hurley
Edward Galligan
Rolfe
Wm. Wiseman
Cyril Hynes
Pocahontas
Edward Harold
Palmer
Eugene Cochran
Chas, Baker
Fonda
Paul Brewster
Eugene Hosier
Laurens
Pocahontas County
Presentation Academy Banquet Held in Whittemore Hall
The Academy junior senior banquet at Presentation Academy Whittemore featured toastmaster Miss Rosella Besch and readings, with Raymond Higgins delivering the class will. Faculty was toasted by Marjorie Elbert, and remarks by Garnet McDonnell Merna Kasthmitter Rev William Welt, plus Father Byland sang two tunes. Graduating class includes William Higgins Garnet McDonnell Marvel Elbert Rosella Muller Guinea vere Kelly Ruth Ann Smith and Raymond Higgins.
Harrington Law Office to Be Headed by Incoming Attorney
At present J D Lowe of Buffalo Center runs the Harrington law office in Algona. Robt Harrington, nearing completion of his law course, will take charge on June 15.
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Rolfe Arrow
Hoover
Roosevelt
Congress
Harrington Law Office
Atty. J.D. Lowe
Buffalo Center
Harrington
Algona
Robt
Wie
Street Signs Painted By City Crew On Main Streets
Street Commissioner Jack Peterson and helpers painted traffic signs using orange paint during the latter part of the week. The new color pleases observers and brightens main streets.
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Jack Peterson
Roosevelt's New Deal advances three months in office headline
Progress under President Roosevelt continues as his Democratic New Deal platform shows action on four of seventeen planks. Budget cuts and veterans’ relief reduce costs while farm legislation and prohibition repeal move forward. Tariff trade talks and national defense economies shape the broader program.
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