Brookhart Strongest Republican Figure in Iowa Politics
On June 9 1926 the piece lauds Colonel Brookhart as the strongest Republican in Iowa. It contrasts him with Senator Cummins, notes public support within the party, and criticizes eastern influence and lack of local representation. It argues Brookhart’s decisive victory stemmed from independent stance and mobilized party followers against Coolidge policies. It also criticizes eleven Iowa congressmen as merely time servers while advocating vigorous state leadership.
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Coolidge
Senate
Cummins
Poaymatters
Railroads
Insurance Combine
Des Moines
Des Moines Register & Tribune
Laws
Iowa
U. S
Colonel Brookhart
Federal Reserve Banks
Change
Butler
Dickinson
Haugen
Basswood
Hard-fought battles loom in Senate and House races
The speaker warns that battles ahead will be tougher than open foes. Trimmers in each contest seek to hold power by encouraging their factions without aiming to elect capable representatives. Voters must act, push for change, and stay engaged instead of waiting for results.
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Senate
Bere
Effert
Hermanson Elected President of Local Creamery Co op
Theo Hermanson of the Ruthven creamery was chosen president at a June 3 meeting of co operative creameries in Pocahontas Palo Alto Emmet and Clay counties held in Emmetsburg. C C Bonnicksen Ringsted creamery named vice president and Oscar Craven Graettinger creamery named secretary treasurer.
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Co-Operative
Pocahontas
Palo Alto
Emmet
Clay Counties
Emmetsburg
Theo. Hermanson
Ruthven Creamery
C. C. Bonnick- Sen
Ringsted Rreamarring
Oscar Craven
Graetlinger Creamery
Ruth- Well Creamery
W. Burg
Wallingford Creamery
M. Anderson
Lost Island Creamery
Wen
Miss Samuelson Defeats Miss Francis for renomination
The public should note Miss Samuelson’s nomination win over Miss Francis, with Olson opposing. Critics charge Francis with mismanagement of school funds and wrongdoing via a large legislative committee. Teachers and taxpayers are urged to support better schools, strict economy, and public accountability.
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Olson
Thess Francis
Sammelson
Emocrat
Pos
Counting Straggling Cummins Votes Postmaster at Brookhart Meetings
The article notes Marne, once a bitter foe of Cummins, now counts stray Cummins votes in primary returns. It recounts past editorials and personal rebuffs, including a rejected handshake at the Wavarly hotel. It ends with a forecast that Mayne would greet Brookhart if elected, as postmaster approvals require Senate consent.
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Brookhart
Cummins
Mr. Cummins
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Mayne
Wavarly
Senate
Porter Brookhart Campaign Clash In Iowa Senate Race
Claude Porter the Democratic nominee is campaigning in Iowa against Colonel Brookhart. Porter is scholarly and well informed on public matters and plans to visit Palo Alto county on his speaking tour. Citizens hope he speaks at the county fair as Brookhart already has drawn large crowds.
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Claude Potter
Iowa
Colonel Brookhart
Senator Cummins
Porter
Palo Alto County
Brookhart
Burlington Savings sues in Plymouth County over forged mortgage
The Burlington Savings Bank of Burlington Wisconsin filed suit in Plymouth County District Court against Mr and Mrs Clarence Hans and others. The petition cites a 1916 mortgage of a Plymouth County farm for 20000 dollars and a 1923 assignment to C F Buebole and J L Foss later filed as satisfied. The bank alleges forgery of the assignment and seeks 8000 dollars in principal plus about 1000 dollars in taxes and expenses.
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Burlington Savings Tank
Burlington, WI
Plymouth County District Court
Clarence Hans
C. L. Voss
Denison
Plymouth County
Recorder’s Office
C.F. Buebole
JL. Foss
Jefferson Votes on Community Bend for Power Plant
Jefferson residents face a July 1 vote on a proposition to bend the community toward constructing a $172.00 high and power plant amid complaints that current rates are too high. The measure focuses on funding and location impacts, with local officials urging support to curb rising prices.
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Jefferson
May marriages and divorces in Sioux City reported
During May there were 64 marriages and 44 divorces in Sioux City as the season showed a tight race.
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Sioux City
Will Not Stand for Any Nonsense
John Laubenthal of Whittemore visited Emmetsburg on Friday after missing copies of his Democrat. A thirty year subscriber, he says he had five shares of Redman bank stock but no money on deposit.
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John Laubenthal
Whittemore
Emmetsburg
Democrat
Redman Bank
Ruthven Residents Plan Sweden Trip and Police Appointments
Hathven Iowa June 8 special report says Mr and Mrs Olaf Nelson and daughters Ruth and Lilly depart for a three month Sweden visit leaving June 10 New York. Also Aliss Juanita Welty daughter of RH A Welty Ruthven and former Ruthven schools head is named police woman in Washington DC after teaching in New Hampshire. Mrs Brennan of Ruthven visits Emmetsburg.
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Olaf Nelson
Sai
New York
Hathven
Ruth
Lilly
Sweden
Ants Invading Dwellings And Remedies
Ants invade dwellings in summer with large colonies from ant hills. Remedies include borax and sugar, powdered sodium fluoride, carbon disulphide, and calcium cyanide to destroy nests. Also reports on Mrs Roy Ryan’s illness improvement and cool nights with frost damage mainly in Rhode Island and Connecticut.
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Roy Ryan
New England States
Rhode Island
Connecticut
Uncle Tom Show Draws Small Town Audience
The Uncle Tom show played in Emmetsburg Thursday evening before a fair crowd. An eight piece band performed lively music that appealed to children, with Tom typically drawing a good turnout.
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Uncle Tom
Emmetsburg
Vale of Bull Snakes On Farm Value Debate
An Ames authority states bull snakes are worth from 1 to 12 dollars each on the average farm due to their efficiency in killing gophers rats and other pests. The Alena business and professional men oppose the kitten ball craze and prefer active golf handling.
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Vale of Bull Snakes
Ames
Alena
Anna
Cooperative creamery meeting outlines September program
County Agent Fred Clark discussed adopting business methods for co operative institutions and creamery accounting while C A Gawimile spoke on uniform accounting customs. Round table discussions encouraged district meetings to promote cooperation among member creameries and strengthen organization.
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Mittee
Fred ¥. Clark
C. A. Gawimile
Extension Department
Sisters of the Good Shepherd Seek Aid in Emmetabure
Contributed item notes Sisters of the Good Shepherd from Sioux City visiting Emmetabure. They solicit assistance for their home aiding ward girls, admitting contestants regardless of color race or creed, relying on charitable support from city and nearby districts.
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Sisters of the Good Shepherd of
Sioux City
Fair hall and cattle barn planned for Buena Vista county fair
Alt Buena Vista county report says plans adopt a new sixteen sided industrial and exposition hall to replace the burned building. It will be seventy nine feet diameter with a central display belt and a 69 by 96 foot cattle barn. Both buildings to be ready for the August fair.
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Alt
Buena Vista County
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