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Newspaper
Emmetsburg Democrat
Location
Emmetsburg, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1933
Page
1
Palo Alto County's leading newspaper announces a subscription price of 2.00 per year and specifies Thursday issuance dated June 1933. The notice highlights annual cost and publication day for readers.
A Palo Alto editorial urges repeal of the Eighteenth Amendment as June ballots near. It cites states voting for repeal, argues prohibition costly and failing, notes enforcement woes, and predicts Iowa will cast a repeal vote on June 20. The piece contrasts temperance with prohibition and endorses teaching over legislation. It closes with praise for Wm. Muldoon and a promotion for local advertising in Emmetburg Democrat.
A printed sample ballot explains how to vote on repealing the Eighteenth Amendment. Voters are urged to place a cross in the first column to support repeal or in the second column to oppose repeal, with write-ins allowed in the third column.
Critics accuse the Des Moines Register of acting as a publicity agent for a campaign to label Iowa farm protests as communist influenced. They cite a Des Moines power bloc dating from 1925 shaping government and deny farmer leadership in recent northwest Iowa unrest.
Smith W. Brookhart former senator from Town, defeated in GOP primaries by Henry Field last year, appointed as special assistant to George Peek, administrator of the Farm Relief Act. The move is seen as a reward for his Democratic loyalty and independent candidacy that aided Louis Murphy’s election and Roosevelt’s campaign. critics warn of party favored Iowa Republicans.
The Humboldt Republican argues Democrats must rethink their stance to regain power. It warns that if the party maintains inflationary policies and loose government spending, Republicans could stay competitive, while it suggests Roosevelt should avoid wasteful spending for Democrats to stay in office.
Jefferson Herald notes Boone News-Republican that Governor Herring took a day off in Davenport for a rest while remaining diligent, reporting daily office starts at 7 am and reflecting on accomplishments with satisfaction. The piece hints at Democratic shelving concerns before the next election, amid intra party tension.
Estherville News reports the repeal league leading the prohibitionists in standings as June 20 approaches for the Iowa wets referendum. Candidates seek advance voter commitments, a new tactic that could overturn dry support or provoke drys to switch to wet out of spite.
The Nobles County Times editorial doubts the Morgan crowd’s integrity yet condemns any single group’s excessive power. It states many believe Morgan bankers are reputable, but warns the issue remains unsettled and should be left to Pecora.
The Algona Advance notes scarce bootlegging chatter since beer's return and wonders if racketeers are anticipating a crackdown. The piece speculates whether hard liquor will trigger a tougher reaction, asking which threat is worse.
Fragmentary OCR describes a Wednesday morning incident where a man was thrown from a suspect’s location. No evidence of a struggle or misdeeds is clear, and no other items were found on the person. The details are unclear and partially unreadable.
A fragmented report describes an engine being taken to the Jackson roundhouse and a body found near a track segment. It notes political influence by U.S. Senator Louis R wghy of Dubuge and endorsements from local Democratic leaders in a contest for a job, with unclear details.
The News-Herald urges readers that advertising funds papers. subscription prices must rise from 1 to 2 dollars as ads sustain cost. It cites Chadron Nebraska as a warning of newsless papers when advertisers and subscribers desert the model. The piece urges readers to support journalism through paying or patronizing ads.
The Times reports that Graettinger Creamery will pay patrons with a total of 15000 dollars. Secretary F L Lambe is noted as conceived during May. The Graettinger and nearby Lost Island creameries produce State Brand butter in the region.
A discussion of alcohol blended with gasoline as a farm relief measure. Proponents claim blends can cut costs and improve mileage, while opponents warn of higher wholesale prices, needed infra changes, and uncertain savings. The piece notes price gaps, grain use, and calls for impartial evaluation before legislation.
Palmer Frettem, creamery operator at Graettinger, won first with 95 points at the district butter makers’ convention in Algona, receiving two gold wrist watches. Hull operators took second and third with 94.25 and 84.50. In Whittemore, St Michael’s church announced the forthcoming marriage of Miss Mary Gappa of Whittemore to Mr Marcus McCusker of Des Moines.
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