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Emmetsburg Democrat

Location

Emmetsburg, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1932

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Platform and Vice Presidency Big Problems in Chicago

The Chicago Republican convention faces major hurdles in adopting a platform and selecting a vice presidential candidate. Wet forces push for a pro prohibition plank with Ding Darling aiding the effort, while Lippmann doubts a November win and party insiders maneuver to secure key posts and support.

Chicago Republican Nations Ding” Darling The Daily Register al Smith

Propaganda on Monetary Policy and Gold Standards

A Tribune excerpt condemns profligate money printing and Wall Street driven inflation talk. It argues Treasury control, gold reserves near 5.5 billion dollars, and warns publishers against inflating currency through presses and propaganda.

Algona Advance on the Turner and Long Vote

The Algona Advance reviews the Murphy Field senatorial contest noting Governor Turner removed Long from office yet Long still gathered 112,304 votes while Turner led his party ticket. It questions voter literacy and loyalty to friends who evade accountability amid the state’s political dynamics.

Algona Windie Murphy-Field Long Turner Towa Unis

Algona Advance Warns of Louis Murphy Strength in Senate Fight

The Algona Advance cautions that Louis Murphy may gain strength next spring and use three years to run against Dickinson. It notes Brookhart’s combative nature could seize the moment, and urges party leaders to heed warnings to avoid disaster.

Dickinson Brookhart

Those Who Favor Delays in Meeting Present Emergency

Editorial writers and economic columns urge delaying currency stabilization to await international conferences. The piece argues the American public cannot endure months or years of inaction while experts debate. It stresses immediate decisive action as essential amid high unemployment and tax pressures for farmers and workers.

Spein East

Opportunities for 1932 Graduates and Growing Inequities

The piece laments scarce immediate livelihoods for the 1932 graduates amid rising college and university degrees. It argues higher education improves odds in careers, yet questions hold under current conditions while criticizing wealth distribution, exports, and greed in America. It notes the nation as a major producer but with excess capacity and calls for honest, courageous reform.

No More Gold Standard for Great Britain

A London press report states Neville Chamberlain told parliament it is not desirable for Great Britain to return to the gold standard while current conditions continue. Britain went off the gold standard on September 20 under Philip Snowden, and the pound has slipped to about 3.58 dollars as Britain trades with silver-standard nations amid ongoing currency debates in the United States and at the Chicago convention.

Tribune Wall Street Secretary of the Treasury Federal Reserve United States London Neville Chamberlain Parliament Great Britain England Philip Snowden Hoover Mills Chicago West Bend Congress Secretary of Treasury Winston Churchill U.S. A Fischer Yale Mellons Raskobs

Tribune Times weighs Brookhart independence and 1908 primaries

The Ames Tribune Times suggests Senator Brookhart may run as an independent if defeated in the fall and likely challenge L. J. Dickinson in the 1908 primaries. With Harry Field out, the Chicago convention keynoter could join the unemployment ranks.

Ames Tribune-Times Brookhart Mays L. J. Dickinson Harry Field Tribune Times Chicago Greas

Gold Standard Responsible For Financial Ills

A West Bend editorial argues the gold standard harms the economy. It asserts years of gold and silver as principal money distort prices, inflates debt, and hurts common people. The piece cites Churchill and Fischer, denounces greed, and calls for lawmakers to curb finance and empower the average citizen. 3B, F, McFarland.

Interurban Line Freight Rates Slashed Fort Dodge to Des Moines

Reductions in freight charges were enacted on the Fort Dodge to Des Moines interurban line. Effective Monday, shipments of merchandise see about a 50 percent cut for second class rates, from 45 to 21.5 cents, and third class from 36 to 15 cents, with similar cuts on other segments.

Fort Dodge Des Moines

Fort Dodge Boys Sent To Reform School

Four Fort Dodge youths aged 16 to 18 were committed to the Boys Training School at Eldora after arrest for stealing cars. Carl Porter 18 Edward Porter 17 Walter Carr 17 and Wray Car 16, all of Fort Dodge, were taken to the institution on Thursday.

Carl Porter Edward Porter Walter Carr Wray’Car Fort Dodge Eldora

Miss Goranson Goes to Wyoming Summer School

Miss Hazel Goranson of this place left for Laramie Wyoming to attend summer school. She taught in Garner schools during the past term.

Miss Goranson Wyoming Hazel Goranson Laramie Garner

Schemer Nabbed By Algona Sheriff

Ted A. Birchfield, 29, of Des Moines, bound over to Kossuth county grand jury on a charge of issuing a $400 check without funds. Check cashed in March as payment for a new auto. Birchfield faced another similar charge in Grundy county.

Ted A. Birchfield Des Moines Kossuth County Grand Jury L. A. Winkel Birchfield Grundy County

Child Burned to Death Near Hayfield Hancock Co

Leo Brockman six year old child died in a house fire near Hayfield in Hancock County on Friday night. The Daniel Genesveld family also slept in the home but all survived except the child. The parents were unsure who stayed with which parent during the blaze.

Hayfield Hancock Co Leo Brockman Andries’ H. Brockman Hayfeld Hancock County Daniel Genesveld Leo

Prohibition Institute in Emmetsburg Sunday

An all-county Prohibition Institute for Palo Alto county will be held at the local Methodist Episcopal church on Sunday June 19 with sessions at 2 0 p m Law enforcement speaker B E Ewing and A Piper and A W Smith as discussion leaders Music by South Vernon chorus 3 30 p m Temperance Education speaker Miss Alice J Boyer with Dr H L Brereton and music by the Junior choir of Congregational church 7 30 p m Lutheran choir with speaker B E Ewing Dramatic trial Prohibition by local church youths led by Mildred Beatty Ruth Swanton Mary Fordyce and others This gathering invites all Palo Alto people.

Prohibition Institute Palo Alto B. E. Ewing A. Piper A. W. Smith South Vernon Alice J. Boyer H. L. Brereton Congrégational Church Mildred Beatty Ruth Swanton Mary Fordyce Geralden Damstrom Eleanor Carlson Ruth Rands Elma Nelson Mabel Voster Edgar Fordyce Harold Zahradt Carl Johnson Frank Miles Gordon McCarty Lowell Bauck David Means Donald Dannewitz Alien Campbell Lowe

Mitchell County approves $800000 highway paving bonds

Mitchell county voted by a large majority to issue eight hundred thousand dollars in bonds for highway paving. Osage serves as the county seat and was part of the approval. The measure reflects strong support for improving roads in the region.

Mitchell County Osage Couny

Upcoming Marriage Announced for Miss Frances Duhigg

The forthcoming marriage of Miss Frances Duhigg to Eugene McMahon of Algona was announced at a bridge tea hosted by Mrs. Charles Duhigg Jr. on Monday. Guests received flowers with cards naming June 30 as the wedding date, with out of town visitors including Mrs. Wade Sullivan and Mrs. William del Valle.

Frances Duhigg Eugene McMahon Algona Charles Duhigg Wade Sullivan William del Valle

Miss Anna Zita Cullen Weds Joseph Renier in Richmond

A Whiitemore report notes Miss Anna Zita Cullen and Joseph M. Renier married June 2 at St. Augustine's Catholic Church Richmond by Rev. Edward Schrauder. Attendants include Renier's brother and Blanch Cullen of New York. The bride, a Presen tation Academy graduate, worked in local printing offices. the groom runs a coal and lumber yard in Lincoln Park. They will reside there after a wedding trip with Emmetsburg friends.

Whiitemore Joseph M. Renier Lincoln Park Michigan J. 3. Cullen Renier Anne Zita Cullen St. Augustine's Catholic Church Richmond Edward Schrauder Renie O. Renier Blanch Cullen New York Presentation Academy Carry Richmond Review Catholic University of America Washington, D.C

Boy Severely Injured From Barn Loft Fall

Kenneth Ryerson, 12, son of Mr and Mrs Jess Ryerson, fell from a barn hay track in his grandfather A J Sib jvel's barn Saturday. He sustained a broken right leg below the hip both arms broken at wrists shoulders bruised and facial and forehead injuries. He is reported to be progressing satisfactorily.

Feil Kenneth Jess ‘Ryerson A. J. Sib Jvel

Bruce Led Closest Competitor by 231 Votes in Primary

Bro Bruce of the Rolfe Arrow led the Poeshontas Republican primaries with 1567 votes. His closest challenger James received 1336, while Peterson polled 612 and Sroufe of Rolfe had 299 votes.

Bro. Bruce James Mr. Peterson Sroufe Rolfe

Mason City Cement Factory to Open

The Lehigh Cement plant at Mason City will begin operations July 1. It was closed February 1. The force of workingmen will, of course, be greatly reduced.

Lehigh Mason City

Studied Tree Leaves To Have Athletic Night

Freedom township 4-H boys met at John Canham's home Tuesday for a leaf study. The next meeting is Wednesday evening July 13 at Fred Darrah's home. This will be athletic night.

Freedom Township John Canham Fred Darrah

Mason City Delegates Attend National Republican Convention

R F Clough of Mason City and J A Welson of Decorah represent the fourth district at the Republican National Convention in Chicago this week. Mason City visitors include B C Way Harvey Bryant James E Blythe and W J Holahan. W Earl Hall editor of the Daily Globe Gazette covers the convention daily.

R. F. Clough Mason City J. A. Welson Decorah Chicago B.C. Way Harvey Bryant James E. Blythe W. J. Holahan W. Earl Hall Daily Globe Gazette

Kiwanis International President to Speak on WOC-WHO

William Harris of Los Angeles will address Kiwanis members on WOC-WHO June 27 at 8 45 p m The message will be part of The Fellowship Fifteen Minutes during All-Kiwanis night while Kiwanis convention gathers in Detroit Also noted are visits by Mr and Mrs William del Valle their son and Miss del Valle of Panama to Mrs Saunders at her home for a few weeks

Kiwanis, Rotary Lions Whatnot Kiwanis Clubs William ©. Harris Los Angeles California Central Broadcasting Company Woc-Who Detroit Fellowship William del Valle Miss del Valle Panama

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