Newspaper Backfire in County Nominating Fight
A historic upstart political campaign by the Reporter newspaper aimed to derail renomination of all Cyn House officers except the auditor. The late effective issue, mailed after others, drew countywide indignation as candidates and residents faced a costly, divisive effort. Incumbents won by broad margins.905
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AASL
Maubeth
Friedsedt
Warner Hecs
Cyn House
Amite Brisgeer
Manguam Hevsy
Trinster Mayne
Estherville Receives New Municipal Swimming Pool
A late issue of The Grinettinger Times outlines plans for a new municipal swimming pool in Estherville and notes the pool funding comes from the town’s electric surplus profits. The report mentions support from Ames Webster City and others and discusses public ownership and propaganda concerns.
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Esther Ames
Webster City
Numer
Governor Smith and Tammanr Swall Politics Analysis
The narrative links Governor Smith with Tammanr Swall politics and recalls Smith’s past clashes with Hearst and hostile forces in New York. It describes Smith as quick to grasp issues, practical, determined, and capable of solving problems, aiming for effective governance if named.
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Smith
Tammanr
Xo Jeader
New York
Wilandolph Hearst
Tion
Empire State
Houston
National tax burden projected at 32 000 000 000 says Senator King
Senator King of Utah estimates the next year national stove and local tax bill will reach 12.uhuse444, about 17 percent of the capacity of the American people. He warns the current pace is unsustainable and unsafe for the nation’s finances.
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King
Utah
They Are Poor Sweefers and Local Political Turmoil
Postmaster Mayne and the Warners failed to tidy the Court House amid ongoing cleanup work. Many party members remain ungrateful for their efforts. The Marshalltown Times-Republican urges Town farmers to stay home and grow their crops rather than travel to Kansas City to intimidate supporters of Mevon and Toov er who seek to nominate a presidential candidate.
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Mayne
Warners
Marshalltown Times-Republican
Kansas City
Mevon and
Toover
Poland farming reforms cited as model for central west
The article praises Poland’s postwar agrarian reforms and cooperative farming, noting two farming types and strong estate management. It highlights improvements in land use, road rebuilding, and markets for sugar beets and other crops, urging US cooperation and lessons for central states.
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Central West
Dia Agricul
Poland
Java
Germany
British Isles
Cillers of the Sul
Telpine Gand Iu
Emmettsburg urged to paint roof sign for pilots in flight
Dr. F B McTigne proposes a large flat roof sign on Hotel Kermore to help pilots locate Emmettsburg. Citizens urged to back the plan as aviation gains momentum and towns prepare for air routes and landings. The Community Club would lead, while political talk links Hoover and Iowa campaigns.
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F. B. McTigne
Hotel Kermore
Emametsburg
Emmietsburg
Smoothing the Way for Reconciliation in Iowa Nomination Talks
Sparse notes indicate Iowa voters discuss Secretary Hoover as a likely nominee and potential reconciliation path. Authorities express confidence he could carry Iowa and shape the administration’s direction amid evolving political expectations.
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Mber
Oil Administration
Iowa
Hoover
Strang
Fn Aping
Topic on Agriculture Fight and Delegation Leadership
Editor Brother Wolfe urges a strong agricultural delegation push in Kansas City amid calls to resist industrial overruns. Hoover gains disputed southern delegations while pressure grows to remove unnecessary officials and refresh leadership.
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Wolfe
Primghar Bell
Friends of Agriculture
Bra
Kansas City
Bowman leads in Pocahontas county primary race
In Pocahontas county primaries Senator Bowman topped Governor Hammill with 121 to 113 for Hammill. Skromme finished third at 52 and Anderson fourth at 236. Roy A. Johnson ran unopposed for auditor, Johns Carlson defeated J H Wilson for treasurer. Harris won a third term. Abe De Vaul led county judge race with 1741 to 7387 for Harris. Sheriff race had four candidates. Chas Sepuics won with 1648, Bulder (G G Bul ler) from Rolfe placed next, H C West and O S Omandson also listed.
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Pocahobtas County
Bowman
Hammil
Skromme
Anderson
Roy A. Johnson
Johns Carlson
J. H. Wilson
W. W. Harris
Abe de Vaul
Gilmore City
G. G. Buller
Rolfe
Tol. H.C. West
Ed Mere dith of Deg Moines in critical condition
Late reports say Ed Mere dith of Des Moines remains in a very zealous condition. Close friends had stated four weeks ago that he would not likely to recover.
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Ed Meredith
Deg Moines
Licely
MANY FARMS CHANGE HANDS AND AWARDS AT ST THOMAS
The report details farm transfers around O'Brien county including John Link buying two farms for 187.50 per acre and HK Hinman selling an eighty acre parcel. It notes 238 regional sales in ten months averaging 186.42 per acre with Bakerquare near town selling at 245.28 per acre. Also recounts St Ellen Academy honors with diplomas and Knights of Columbus and Ancient Order of Hibernians awards to local students and residents.
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Knights of Columbus
Order of Hibernians
William Mulry
Esther Clark
Margaret Dunigan
Emma Murphy
Dorothy Hayes
Alice Conway
Gertrude Conlon
O'Brien
John Link
Robert Miller Mace
Aough
Hinman
Nelson Clark
Chris Meier
Pomeroy
Summer Session Opens at Le Wars Teachers College
The Town State Teachers' college began its 22nd annual summer session at Le Wars. Courses for teachers and for freshmen to juniors in college are offered. N U Ringstrom of Davenport High School leads the program with instructors including Prof. Thalman of Cornell University and Anna Cleaves of Pratt Institute.
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State Teachers’ College
le Wars
N. UW. Ringstrom
Davenport High School
Prof. Thalman
Cornell University
Anna Cleaves
Pratt Art Institute of Brooklyn
New York
Notable rise of J C Bennett son in Reed Utility career
The item notes supervision of about 30 plants by Hugh Bennett at Reed Utility, serving in the bis department across northwest Iowa and southern Minnesota. He travels to other states for adjustments and is described as a capable, well paid employe who began in Emmetsburg. His age is given as 49 and his father is 76. Mrs J C Bennett accompanied him home.
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J. C. Bennett
Hugh
Reed Utility Company
Bis
Iowa
Minnesota
Emmetsburg
Emmersburg
District Epworth League meeting and purchases noted
The Algona district Epworth League will meet at this place on June 1 and 14 with 200 to 300 youths expected and an elaborate program planned. Ruthven publisher Burs Sutherland Courier owner Lyons of Paullina recently bought the Sutherland Courier and took possession Monday. Lyons had previously published several papers. A Worthington real estate firm with 150000 capital plans to buy land offered for sale below fair value. Busy Bee Club of Great Oak township schedules a June 14 meeting at Mrs. Pat Bradigan’s home featuring millinery work in two regions.
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The
Epworth League of the
Algona District
Ruthven
Burs Sutherland Courier
W J. "Lyons
Paullina
Ruthven Free Press
Sutherland Courier
Lyons
Mitford Mail
George News
Paulina Times
Jacob van Zwel
Boyden
Democrat
Sutherland
Times
Messer. Ressell
Worthington
Minnesota
Busy Bee
Busy Bee Club
Great Oak Township
Pat Bradigan
Fewer Civil War Veterans Remain in Polk County Memorial
The Algona Upper Des Moines Republican notes dwindling Civil War veterans with six living in North County. Algona honors four veterans D. A. Hageard Colonel R K H Spen Lemuel Stockwell and C C Chubb but none could attend the memorial service.
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Algona Upper den Moaines
Finaa
Korth County
Algona
D. A. Hageard
R K H. Spen
Lemuel Stockwell
C.C. Chubb
Robbery at Sheldon Creamery Reveals Bootleg Link
Last week Laurens reported a creamery robbery. The Sheldon plant was entered and 3400 worth of butter taken after prying a window. Fifty tubs in the ice box were touched. At Clarion Ole Sigman and Clarence Spurling faced trouble delivering booze when sheriff Johnson intervened. Sigman, alleged bootlegging king, had his car seized for sale.
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Laurens
Sheldon
Clarion
Ole Sigman
Clarence Spurling
Fort Dodge
Clarion Saturady
Sherriff Johnson
Sigman
Iowa State Teachers college graduates large class of 440
State Teachers College at Cedar Falls reports a 440 member class with nearly all securing teaching positions in Iowa and nearby states. A Sheldon water purifying plant costing 3923 has been installed, now used in several Iowa towns. Reports say northern Iowa railroads have few gas motor cars, with some to be used in Nebraska.
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State Teachers’ College
Iowa State Teachers College
Ceedar Falls
Iowa
Sheldon
Towa
Northern Iowa
Nebraska
Chevrolet
Alta School Man Promoted To Schaller Superintendent
Leonard Peterson of Alta has been chosen as superintendent of public schools at Schaller. He held this position for several years at Rockham and Fangs Farmen in the Dakotas. Mrs. Alice Currans plans a trip to Havre Montana with sister Mrs. W A Hughes in early summer.
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Alta
Leonard Peterson
Chasen
Schaller
Rockham Fangs Farmen
Dakota
Alice Currans
Havre
Montana
Sioux City Market Shows Large Gains Through May
Sioux City market totals for January to May show 4,000,000 animals marketed with receipts of 95,700 dollars and overall valuation near 7,993,442 dollars. May alone processed 316,685 animals, driven by truck deliveries accounting for about half the supplies and boosting numbers over the prior year.
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Sioux City
Hess
Rock Islands Great Record for Rail Safety
Rock Island safety workers tout an air of pride over a company record with only two passenger fatalities since 1919. The line carried 7,163,496,511 passengers an average of one mile each, with one death in 1924 and one in 1933. Automobile fatalities in 1924 far exceeded train deaths nationwide.
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Rock Island
Gravel paving planned on Highway 18 Emmetsburg to Ruthven
Iowa Highway commissioners plan resurfacing with 250 extra yards of gravel per mile on Highway 18 from Emmetsburg to Ruthven. Material will be mined at Ruthven pits and near the Des Moines river and between the river and the Clay county line. Heavy traffic necessitates frequent maintenance of the travel coat.
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Iowa Highway Commissioners
Emmetsburg
Ruthven
Des Moines
Mchway
Clay County
Luther League Holds Rp Conference at Royal
The Lutheran League of the Sions City district held a successful conference in Royal, Clay county, during the past week. Attendance was large. Mumps trouble several communities, but no county cases reported. Summer favors the ailment.
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Lutheran League of the
Sions
Royal
Clay County
Calves Scarce in Wisconsin
Frank Barker the county agent visited Wisconsin buying Jersey Brown Swiss Holstein and Guernsey calves for youths unable to purchase. He reported high prices and strong demand with buyers from Boston New York and Illinois. A good Wisconsin cow brings about 250 dollars. The calves will be brought to Algona this week.
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Frank Barker
Kayseth
Jersey
Guernsey
Barker
Boston
New York
Illinois
Wisconsin
Algona
Hartley light man to Nebraska moves to Broken Bow
Fred Raasch, longtime manager of Hartley municipal electric plant, will relocate to Broken Bow Nebraska to take a similar post. Remsen remains a target for completion by Saturday as five miles of paving on Primary road No 6 are reported, with 1500 feet laid daily by the crew.
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Hartley
Nebraska
Fred Raasch
Broken Bow
Lnter
Yadir
Remsen
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