Iowa Prohibition Vote and State Liquor Control Plan
The text reports a June 20, 18383 repeal election showing strong support for repeal in Emmetsburg and Palo Alto County, with wider county and state trends toward liquor control under state supervision. It notes state stores, salaried workers, no advertising, sealed sales, and no on-site consumption, reflecting a shift from bootlegger practices to regulated distribution. The piece also references commerce and chamber activities amid agricultural notes on grain and pasture conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zammersburg
Lawser Ure
Iowa
Berving
Ambiguous text hinting at local improvements and commerce
Fragmentary OCR reads about paving efforts in Estherville and two Chambers of Commerce focusing on improvements this year. Mentions a November situation and plans affecting local business and community leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Rabie Sass
Seaner
Estherville
Chambers of Commerce
Fight Against Indecent Movies Urges Boycott Move
Catholic groups plan united action against indecent motion pictures. They condemn current Hollywood titles as unsuitable for general audiences and especially children, urging a boycott to pressure producers and distributors.
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Ue of Decency
Hollywood
League of Decency
Aim
Old Age Tax Reminder for Iowa Citizens
The notice urges all Iowa citizens to pay the old age tax to County Treasurer Nelson before July 1. The tax is $1.00 per person this year, with employers responsible to ensure payment. Next year and thereafter the amount rises to $2.00 annually.
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Nelson
Iowa
What Causes Drouth and Roosevelt Divorce in News
A Estherville item argues drainage of sloughs and dried lakes increases evaporation and rainfall, linking water bodies to drouth. A Britt column questions Roosevelt children’s divorces, noting public scrutiny and belief marriage should be preserved, criticizing the tendency to seek Reno divorces.
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Estherville Vindicator & Republican
Reno
Roosevelt
Society Suffers Paroled Convicts Raise Alarm in Estherville
Estherville News criticizes parole board practice noting that releasing inmates before sentence end risks public safety. It argues boards misjudge reform and urges closer study of ex-convict records as crime remains a threat to society.
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Estherville
Parole Board
Iowa newspapers back Clyde L. Herring for governor
The Tribune Gazette notes several Republican leaning papers in Iowa have declared against Dan Turner and favor Clyde L. Herring. Mason City Gazette Cedar Rapids Gazette Marshalltown Times Republican Oelwein Register Davenport Times Council Bluffs Nonpareil are among the papers supporting Herring and his ticket.
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Herring
Hampton Tribune-Gazette
Reigan Daily
Dan W. Turner
Clyde L. Herring
Iowa
Mason City -Gazette
Cedar Rapids
Emmetsburg Daily News Yearned Vivid Local Notes
President Zeigler and Bickford announce the Pan niers Elevator completed for inspection. Died Miss Emma Crisman former Palo Alto deputy treasurer at Gilman. Caigman and Miss Kennedy wed in West Bend. Many local movements, marriages, deaths, and civic updates across Palo Alto county unfold in brisk 1914 community snapshot.
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Democrat
A.J. Zeigler
D. Bickford
W. G. Henry
National
G. A. R. Sanitarium
Hot Springs
Emma Crisman
Palo Alto County
Gilman
Iowa
B. Caigman
Mamie Kennedy
West Bend
Herman Clesg
Cle Cady
Cylinder
Minneapolis
Milford Cottington
Jay Cottington
Curlew
Jos. Schuller
Mallard
Jacob Scott
Spirit Lake
Ray Norvell
Vera Rutledge
Mildred Daley
Cedar Falls
Faver McFadden
Dubugque
St. Joseph's College
Frank Brady
Eugene Mulroney
Dougherty
Rockwell
L. Reihsen
Emmetsburg
Knights of Columbus
J. Higgins
Edw. McNally
Higgins
Royal Lumber Company
J. A. Smith Company
Ayrshire
Kahley
Bermadene
E. N. Taylor
Town State College
Grinnell
E. J. McEvoy
Algoma
James Flood
Harpers Ferry
Jos. Flac
B. F. McFarland
Des Alaines
Gle Peterson
Agnes C. Berdin
Joseph J. Paulson
Eva Lillian Dike
Addison
Wells
Mr. Conway
Madeline Coonan
Bernardette Schany
Waterlood
Harry Horton
Wm. Young
Jones
Frank Fordyce
Arnolds Park
Nellie Downs
Spencer
Western Union Telegraph Office
Oscar Sprout
Lewiston
Montana
California
John Jaynt
M. W. Jaynt
W. OF. Reinders
Ws Auto
Milford
Wm. Hegland
Mary Seller
P. M. Dobverstein
John B. Hahn
Mallard Suntay
Heilbrun
Germany
Dan Kelly to Speak on Carroll July Fourth Chiefs Return Town News
Thirty years ago in Carroll on July Fourth Dan Kelly was chosen as the orator of the day. Chas O Connor had just returned from Quincy Illinois on Thursday. Residents cautioned about mischief around Marshal Cullen as local activity heated up. Father Dullard of Whittemore attended St Marys commencement.
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Court House
Mary DeSaltes
Patrick Carroll
Emmetsburg Township
Gera Sterner
Curlew
Charles City
New York
Des Moines
Martin & Kane
Ayrshire
Colorado
Co. CG. Mueller
Chicago
Towa
Estherville
BE. F. Barringer
B.C. Wray
Wesley
McLaughlin Bros
St. Paul
France
Grace
Boston
BE. PF
Geo, Barsdot
Bernie Payton
Harry O'Grady
Rose Martin
Anna Maguire
Winnie O'Grady
P. H Donlon
Joseph Dorweiler
Patrick Eaton
John Moncr
L. Barnes
Edwards, Woods & Company
S. A. Lynch
B. V. Nolans
M. Hester
Edward Ryan
Spencer
Marlow
Hester
Dour
Henry Knorr
Tinos
Kirby
Herman Wols
Minnie Bahls
Mason City
T. B. Walsh
Celia Kelly
J. B. Murphy
J. D. McCarty
Emmetsburg
Aberdeen
M. W. Barnum
St. James Hotel
New York State
M. L. Murphy
Lizzie Redmond
Assumption Church
Shepherd
Hanrahan
Wm. Coolidge
Graettinger
Harry Panmer
Ethelyn Thyle
Dan Kelly
Carroll
Chas. O'Connor
Quincly
Ilinois
Marshal Cullen
Pather Dullard of
Whittemore
St. Mary's
Emmetsburg Fourth of July plans and local notices
Forty years back notes from the Democrat of June 22 1894 recount Emmetsburg Fourth of July events with 21 guns parade Declaration reading by Alexander Peddie oration by Y Strickland races potato moles and a bicycle parade with lanterns at dusk plus fireworks and a dance at Joyce's Hall. The column lists local meetings weddings farming updates road work and town news including a Masonic event in Algota and town residents moving or attending circuses and gatherings.
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Emmetsburg
Alexander Peddie
Hon.y. Strickland
Joyce
Agnes McLaughlin
Mary Coonan
Julia Toole
Robert Laughlin
Joe Joyce
W. D. Ferguson
West Bend
Mary J. Patton
Algota
H. J. Wileson
Paul Schany
Mt. Auburn
Rockford
Mikésh
Spencer
S. H. Lynch
Milford
Mibwaukee
Ellington Township
Fairview
Owen McNulty
Fort Dodge
Jewell
Mallard
Ole Sale
Emmetshwe
R. M. J. McFarland, Sr
West Berd
Ayrshire
F. H. Kahley
John Ang
Tum
Howe and Cushing Circus
J. F. Rowe
Rowe
Justice Mitchell Elevation as Chief Justice in Fort Dodge
Fort Dodge jurist Richard Mitchell has been elected chief justice of the Town supreme court succeeding George Clausen of Clinton. The appointment runs for the half year ending January 1, 188. Mitchell, the court’s youngest member, was elected to the bench in 1932.
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Justice Mitchell
Supreme Court
Richard Mitchell
Fort Dodge
George Clausen
Clinton
Mitchell
Mr. Mitchell
Postoffice Buildings Planned for Several Iowa Towns
New Postoffice reports announce a $64,000 postoffice building will be erected at Algona during the coming year. Additional offices are planned for Cresco Waverly Jones Harlan Storm Lake Clinton Hampton Osage Winterset Sac City and Sheldon in the same period.
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Algona
Cresco
Waverly
Jones
Harlan
Storm Lake
Clinton
Hampton
Osage
Winterset
Sac City
Sheldon
Royal Neighbor Convention Chosen For Emmetsburg 1935
At Estherville last Wednesday the district Royal Neighbor convention selected Emmetsburg to host the 1935 gathering with over 500 attendees from the region present.
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Emmetsburg
Estherville
Residents rally against slot machines in Clay and Dickinson counties
Citizens report average bets of 250 dollars per session with 61 dollars and 75 cents paid back to players, leaving operators with a net profit of 188 dollars and 25 cents. The campaign seeks restrictions on the devices, emphasizing the disparity between投入 and payout.
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Clay
Dickinson County
Olive Branch Extended At County Convention Nominations
Epemeer Reporter notes the post election focus shifts to county convention deliberations. Nominations will be hotly contested as Republicans prepare for the next cycle. A struggle over strategy and turf signals ongoing party realignments and efforts to cultivate cross party accord.
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Glale
Vlale
Tess Faycbh
Turner Wavering Folly Contrasted With Herring Admin
The Decorah Journal notes Dan Turner’s fickle record as governor versus Clyde L. Herring’s businesslike governance. It questions how Weer will back Turner and suggests Herring’s prospects improved by Tyres’ nomination.
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Turenek
Decorah Journal
Dan Turner
Clyde L. Herring
Turner
Herring
Tyres
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