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Newspaper
Emmetsburg Democrat
Location
Emmetsburg, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1930
Page
1
The new high tariff bi is criticized nationwide with opposition from Republicans and Democrats alike. President Hoover and Secretary Mellon back it, while Canadians and European nations oppose it. The measure aims to aid rural interests but is seen as worsening commercial morale under the current administration.
Samuel Insull of Chicago faced exposure when he attempted to remove Fredrick Sackett, the Kentucky ambassador, from a World Power conference program in Berlin. Sackett spoke, revealing that U S consumers pay fifteen times the real cost of electricity, signaling a rising public utility issue in the upcoming campaign.
The article argues Congressman Dickinson will take the Chautauqua platform in the coming seasons. It notes lecture circuits seek brainy speakers as drawing cards to boost receipts, criticizing the field as now fully commercialized while implying Dickinson’s need for money.
The article notes that AL must keep smiling despite not commenting on Heflin Simmons or Bishop Cannon. Smith stands firm with a clean record while the other three men face long explanations for past misfortunes and embarrassments from the last presidential campaign.
Representatives from the United States and other nations discussed broader standardization to govern what people make eat wear and use in war. Critics warned excessive standardization erodes individuality and taste, risking socialist control over daily life while acknowledging potential societal benefits from prudent limits.
A historic note laments Dubuque ranking seventh among Iowa cities, once second to Des Moines, due to lack of advertising and promotion. The piece argues that cities boosting continuous, prudent advertising rise, while residents decide to act, shaping a community’s fate and retail patronage.
Friends of aviation note the recent air tour of Tow a featured 60 planes at Hemmersburg field and several hundred takeoffs and landings over five hours with no injuries or accidents. The cross country voyage covered perhaps 100000 miles across 12 fields, highlighting varied passengers and a strong safety record. Travel by air is expected to improve with better planes.
A Democrat observer noted Dwight Morrow as a likely New Jersey senatorial candidate and potential future president. He cited Republican views ranking Hoover as a flat tire, hindered by indecision and weak leadership, predicting the next big political problem.
Mark Sullivan, veteran newspaper correspondent, keeps Governor Roosevelt of New York in the limelight as a potential Democratic candidate for 1932. Roosevelt, like Al Smith, is praised for prudence, ability, and courage, with a hopeful future anticipated.
There has recently been a drop in money in circulation as federal reserve bank notes are called in and cancelled. Prices are steadily falling. This mirrors what occurred in 1896 and suggests that financial leaders in Europe and America influenced current conditions.
The Democrat was the first northern Iowa paper to announce Lindbergh crossing the Atlantic on May 22, 1827. News of this historic feat spread quickly by phone and through Algona Estherville and Spencer papers. exact photographs of Lindbergh’s greeting by Ambassador Herrick and Paris police guarding the Spirit of St. Louis appeared in the Democrat early May 25. Subsequent dispatches confirmed the accuracy despite initial doubt.
A Washington report states Senator Brookhart has spent months touring Chautauquas giving lectures that draw as much as 3H per appearance. It predicts he will grow wealthy like W. J. Bryan at his death, while critics charge he neglects Congress. The piece notes rivals plotting to derail his tariff and coinage stances ahead of a reelection bid.
Meat packers say current renditions yield far less profit than in prior years. The Joan Morrell Co. with plants at Ottumwa and Sioux Falls reports six months ending May profits of 907,802 vs 1,918.61 in 1929. Admirals Byrd and Lindy receive public praise though Byrd shows no vanity while Lindy grows in popular esteem.
Mr and Mrs Charles Taylor visited from Pomeroy to see a serial program and commented on the Brageter road from Fort Dodge to Manson as rough and poor for business. Mrs P J Haafman and daughter visited Livermore. the Hastie barn near Livermore burned recently and Mr Hastie died weeks earlier. Jesse Judd enjoyed a visit from Charles Hite of Vieton. Mr and Mrs W B Bradley from Shelby travelled to Busseyburg for Mrs funeral.
President Hoover signed the omnibus bill authorizing construction of a Missouri River bridge between Omaha and Council Bluffs and a second bridge at South Omaha. Both bridges will open as toll facilities until costs are paid. Also reported a serious car collision north of Mallard involving J L Williams of Havelock and Ruthven party. both cars damaged, no serious injuries.
Miss Anna Rutledge presents clippings on Houston’s growth from 135 276 in 1920 to 290 811 currently an increase of 110 percent. The celebration saw participation from all business hours professions and 50 plus civic organizations. Other notes mention Miss Rutledge’s mother delaying a trip to Emmetsburg and 1898 veterans’ gathering in Dubuque with Ed Grewell visiting Emmetsburg en route to Spencer due to his father’s illness.
A Sunday gathering at Harrison Park in the city drew about 200 attendees from several stations. Quaker Oats executives from Chicago attended. A Li Lewis noted as company president. Activities included kittenball and other races, with praise for the town’s appearance.
Miss Geraldine Bradigan and Miss Ruth Sylvester, nurses in Mason City, were Emmersburg visitors recently. Mr and Mrs Ed Carpenter of this city hosted Clayton Carpenter and family, with Clayton a son of the Carpenters. Geo Doerr, Jr. a Walgren druggist, visited his Chicago family and returned home. Mrs Doerr and children plan to visit relatives locally. Mr Glen Hoobler and family vacationed in Minnesota, with Laton of Spencer covering the local express office in Hoobler’s absence. Mary Regina Burt returned from Mount Carroll Illinois where she attended Frances Shimer college. she will spend summer with her parents Attorney and Mrs A J Burt.
J. P. Dehn of Walnut township, a longtime Democrat subscriber for 45 years, sent in his annual subscription Friday, paying through August 1. He is probably 90, a staunch friend and supporter, still in fairly good health, and regarded as a fine old gentleman of the county.
John J. Sullivan of Graettinger and family visited Emmetsburg to inspect the aviation field and learn about local locations. They returned pleased with what they saw and consider bringing a glider to Graettinger. Mrs Yeutter returns from California after her sister Dora Engledow’s death.
Miss Selma and Miss Manie Thoreson daughters of Mr and Mrs Ole Thoreson of Lost Island township sailed a week ago Tuesday toward Europe. Miss McNew stopped in Chicago. The Thoresons will be away about two months with Miss McNew not accompanying fully.
The 1930 Y M C A camp on West Okoboi opened Tuesday with the Girl Reserves hosting the first meeting. The session will run ten days and four additional camps will be held this season. Numerous improvements have been made to buildings and grounds. Mrs P T Burk of Milford is the local manager.
In a recent Democrat remittance, S J Guerdet of Crookston Minnesota asserts prosperity is near and the "noble experiment" is the same here as elsewhere. He sends best wishes to Emmetsburg friends highlighting local optimism.
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