Hoover calls for consolidating federal agencies to curb waste
June 30 1885 opinion piece argues that Washington's federal apparatus suffers duplication across 200 bureaus boards and councils. It suggests grouping agencies by function elevating state control and reducing Washington staff while facing party resistance from centralists and lobbyists.
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Hoover
Washington
Congress
Ar. Hoover
House
Senate
Chetry
Obituary and notes on Thomas R Marshall and era events
The item remembers Thomas R. Marshall, vice president under Wilson, praising his public service and honesty. It reflects on Prohibition era ambivalence, political shifting, and wartime headlines. Content shifts to a miner death by lightning in Missouri, sports feats, and World War I era commentary including Dempsey and Kaiser Wilhelm.
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Thomas BR. Marshall
Thomas R. Marshall
Woodrow Wilson
Chantry
Marshal
Othe
Not Looking For Easy Ways In School Examinations
During May exams, students at a certain institution were offered easier questions if desired while most tackled the tougher algebra geometry and trigonometry tasks. Three fourths attempted the hard problems and showed fair results. The piece urges teachers to inspire effort, stressing perseverance, industry, and the belief that nothing is impossible without hard work.
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Kiten
iLew
Seroonl
No Cause for Jealousy Between Church and Theater
Otis Skinner, a noted star, argues churches unfairly envy theaters and seek censure. Theatregoers and clergymen disagree, noting the church’s lofty mission and its broad influence. Some ministers erode aims, yet fine stage work is appreciated by reputable people who value entertainment and its purpose.
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Otis Skinner
Myr
Skinner
Murder rate rankings among American cities discussed
An article notes Jacksonville's large size and claims it rivals Memphis as a world leading murder city. It cites per thousand rates with Jacksonville at 58.8, Chicago 17.6, New York 6.4, and Boston 5.1, concluding New Yorkers may avoid Tennessee or Florida winters.
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Jacksonville
Memphis
Tennessee
Chicago
Windy
New York
Boston
South
Florida
Iowa Farm Bureau backs statewide Fourth of July event
Farm communities in over thirty counties finalize plans for a state wide and nation wide Fourth of July celebration sponsored by the Iowa and American Farm Bureau Federations. Palo Alto plans a county picnic in June and organizers expect about ninety percent of counties to participate.
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Iowa
American Farm Bureau Federations
Palo Alto
Palo Alto county summer school list reads like a county roster
Palo Alto county will send many young folks to summer schools during the school vacation months. The list includes Emmetsburg names Coletta O'Brien Emmetsburg Cedar Falls Iris Ware Ringsted Isle Ware Ringsted Clea Wallace Emmetsburg Jessie Jennings West Bend Edna Gustafson Curlew Frances Slagle Ouilder Kathleen McMahon Emmetsburg Jannette Hand Ruth Donaldson Curlew Catherine Crowley Nelie Crowley Des Moines University Lilian Millea Graettinger Alela Vedder Farmersburg Wayne Nebraska Esther Simpson Graettinger Minnesota University Supervisors W Hartman Cylinder Geo A White Graettinger Ernest Emmans Rodman Simpson College Supt J R Intan Ruthven instructor Iowa University Supt Walters Scott Curlew
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Palo Alto County
Sheldon
Bernice McDonald
Emmetsburg
Coletta
O'Brien
Cedar Falls
Iris Ware
Ringsted
Isle* Ware
Clea Wallace
Emmettburg
Jessie Jennings
West Bend
Edna Gustafson
Curlew
Frances Slagle
Oylinder
Kathleen McMahon
Jannette Hand
Ruth Donaldson
Iowa University
Walters Scott
Lieht Heavyweight Title Changes Hands Saturday
Paul Berlenbach of New York defeated Mike McTigue in a fifteen round bout to win the world light heavyweight title. McTigue declined to press for a decision, costing him a potential win on points. Berlenbach, a hard hitter, lacks polished science and ringcraft, and may not hold the title long amid a strong era including Jimmy Slattery and Jack Delaney.
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Paul Berlenbach
New York
Mike McTigue
McTigue
Berlenbach
Jimmy Slattery
Jack Delaney
Bowden Residence Story and Memorial Day Address Recap
The Bowden residence, moved within town from a former pool hall, was purchased by John D. Hall and A D Gallup and converted into a long double home. Parts of the building found new sites on the Bowden and Hughes properties. Edson delivered the Memorial Day address at Sutherland after a speech in Storm Lake.
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Ine Bowden
Old Town
John D. Hall
D. Gallup
W. J. Bowden
Harry Hughes
Edson
Sutherland
Edison
Storm Lake
Local students return home for summer break
Donald Joynt of Trinity College Sioux City spends his summer at home with his parents. Harold Powers returns from Town City after attending the state university. Mrs Adrian Mrs Wessar and Mrs R F McNally travel to Spencer Tuesday for a convention. A Claxton comes home from Minneapolis Tuesday and buys an artificial leg during the trip.
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Donald Joynt
Trinity College
Sioux City
Harold Powers
Town City
The
State University
Adrian
Wessar
R.F. McNally
Spencer Tues
Jey
A. Claxton
Minneapolis
Ettr
Community Church Vacation School Opens This Monday
The Episcopal Methodist and Congregational churches unite for a four week community vacation school in Emmetshure. For four weeks from 9 30 am to 11 30 am sessions run with story music play and crafts. Open to children aged four to fourteen with a one dollar registration fee. registration at Congregational church Friday 1 to 11. committees led by Rev William B Kline and staff of teachers chosen to bring religious education into daily life.
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Theey
Emmetshure
Episcopal
Te Methodlat
Congregational
Congregational Church
Community Council of Religious 'Education
William B. Kline
Antone Johnson
D. Jal. Palmer
William Dick-Peddie, Sr
R. D. Acheson
W. H. Morting
E.G. Swanton
A. J. Burt
D. A. Palmer
HD. Acheson
W.R. Schroeder
William Kline
J. N. Brisbois
E. B. Soper
J EB. Brereton
Sis. D. Johnson
A. R. McDonald
B. G. Saunders
Harry Paftner
Rer
France
M. C. Grier
Dwight G. McCarty
William Dick. Pedilie, Jr
King Family Plans Yellowstone Tour via Northwest Route
Mr. and Mrs. W. King and family left by car for Long View Washington this forenoon. They will visit St. James Minnesota, Brownton to meet Mr. and Mrs. E. Stoyke, then take Yellowstone trails from that location. They plan a tour of Yellowstone National Park and a mountain crossing, with wishes for a safe trip from The Democrat.
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W. King
Long View
Washington
St. James
Minnesota
Brownton
E. ©. Stoyke
Twin Cities
Yellowstone
Yellowstone Natonal Park
LeMars Hit By Windstorm And Heavy Rain
After two days of strong winds a windstorm and heavy rain struck LeMars at 3 o clock Sunday afternoon. Windows broken and trees toppled as streets flooded briefly. A smoky dust cloud appeared shortly before the storm from the south. No hail was observed.
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LeMars
Eighth Grade Commencement Slated for June 13
The eighth grade graduation will be held in the city on June 13 with about 150 graduates from county schools. Ceremony starts at 10 08 at City Park in connection with the Farm Bureau Picnic.
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Farm Bureau Bicnic
Home Ownership Claims Stir Spencer and Nearby Towns
The Reporter asserts half of Spencer residents own homes and suggests many Exa metsburg households are sole owners. Local builders and loggers advocate thrift and frugality to spur local economy, urging economical living among residents.
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Spencer
Exametsburg
State Trap Shoot Held at Fort Dodge
A state trap shoot will be held at Fort Dodge on June 7 8 and 9 drawing many of the state s leading marksmen to compete for top honors.
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Port Hodge
Fort Dodge
Iowa Corn Outlook After Winter Drought And May Heat
The Weather and Crop Bureau notes Iowa faced a dry January to March with record drought, but April and May brought a bit more rain and higher temperatures. A late May southwest wind warmed soils. much corn weakened by frost on May 23 should reshoot, with replanting likely for only 5 to 10 percent of acreage. Last year 13 percent was replanted. Early season stands looked good, beds prepared well, and cultivation started in central and southern counties with minimal weed growth.
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Iowa
Failure of Milwaukee Road on Panama Canal Traffic
The Milwaukee line disputes canal responsibility for its financial failure. J A Ford, general manager, notes 1924 total Panama traffic 5 217 636 tons versus 487 754 000 revenue tons via western roads. Even if Panama closed, western roads would gain under 1 percent. In 1924, 2 420 207 tons via Panama were tied to north Pacific ports, splitting traffic among four major systems would raise Milwaukee Road gross by about 1.3 percent.
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Panama Canal
J. A. Ford
Intermediate Rate Association
Punaimu Canal
Pacific Coast
Canadian Pacific
Milwaukee Road
Sumner Quarton Transfer From Reval to Coblenz
Sumner son of Judge Quarton of Algona has been moved from Reval Russia to Coblenz Germany. Coblenz sits at the Moselle and Rhine confluence with a storied military history, once home to Charlemagne's sons and Rhendish kings, known for strong fortifications and strategic value. Population about 56,000.
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Quarton
Algona
Reval
Russia
Coblenz
Germany
Sons of Charlamagne
Moselle
Rhine
Humboldt County Teacher Earns Pension After 41 Years
The Humboldt community notes Miss Janet Slacker taught in the county for forty one years and now deserves a pension for her dedicated service as a longtime educator.
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Humboldt
Janet Slaclelr
Shey
Nurses at Mercy Hospital Dedicate New Home in Mason City
The fine new fifty thousand dollar nurses home at Mercy Hospital in Mason City was dedicated on Thursday evening with Archbishop Keane of Dubuque officiating. It accommodates seventy nurses, adds twenty beds, and reflects class A status with approval by the American College of Physicians and Surgeons. Ten sisters oversee operations. a four dollar X-ray machine was installed. The town plans for the state convention June 8 and 10. 213 branch organizations total 1941 members, with strong Emmetsburg representation anticipated.
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Nurses of Mercy Hospital
Mason City
Keane of
Dubuque
American College of Physicians and Surgeons
E. 0. Broaten
Commercial Bank
Town
H. G
Emmetsburg
Judge sentences Blackie Smith for hold up of students
Last week Judge Davidson gave Blackie Smith a three month jail term for holding up a few high school students. His sentence will be shortened if he makes a better record. Farmers near Forest City and Hampton oppose Hungarian pheasants while Bancroft residents favor punishing those who kill them.
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Davidson
Blackie” Smith
Lake Park
Forest City
Hampton
Bancroft
Sacred Heart School Pupils Stage Fine Ayrshire Program
Pupils of Sacred Heart Catholic school Ayrshire presented three short plays last evening. The children showed good training and pleased the many in attendance. The school notes a very successful year.
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Sacred Heart Catholic School
Ayrshire
Oil prices rise in Watertown stations two firms lead
In Watertown South Dakota Standard Oil and White Eagle gas stations raised prices to 23 cents a gallon today, a two cent increase. The state price remained at 19 and a half cents while other outlets held at 21 cents.
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Watertown
South Daota
Standard Oil
White Eagle
Auctioneers Meet in Fort Dodge at Wahkonsa Hotel
The Iowa auctioneers are holding a state meeting today at Fort Dodge with headquarters at the Wahkonsa hotel. Their gathering brings together members from across the state to discuss trade practices and industry concerns.
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Towa
Fort Dodge
Iowa
Wahkonsa Hotel
Big Seizure of Liquor at Ames
Ames officers seized 300 gallons of pure alcohol a few days ago. The liquor is valued at $6000 and represents a substantial enforcement action in the area. The case highlights local law enforcement efforts against illegal alcohol holdings.
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Ames
Des Moines Bids For National Osteopathic Convention
Des Moines seeks the national osteopathic convention with a large delegates count promised. Also noted is a State High School Band Contest at the Iowa State Fair offering prizes of 300, 200, 100, 50, and 50 dollars to top bands.
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Des Moines
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