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Newspaper
Emmetsburg Democrat
Location
Emmetsburg, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1933
Page
1
The nation embraces the new administration led by a decisive president. Public confidence rises as Congress and the executive branch pursue coordinated action, with emphasis on federal expense reductions and unified leadership. The public -- regardless of party -- expresses gratitude and hope for steady progress.
Democrats in northern Iowa celebrate the appointment of Hos Ches B Murragh of Algona as Town director of the budget by Governor Herring for a six year term. A longtime banker and former state legislator, he is acclaimed as a leading Democrat and district committeeman in the Eighth district.
A confined note lists hog prices at 335 per cwt for No 4 yellow corn 3 cents per bushel oats 9 cents. Eggs bought by merchants 5 cents cash 6 cents trade, retail at 0 cents per dozen. Quotations from Decker Sons Quaker Oats Celis Hard Sons. Passages reference Hoover and Roosevelt era. What will prices be in a year and four tests?
A Livermore editor proposes a rapid strategy for the Gazette amid confusing reports about hosiery company loans. The item hints at a disruptive shift in editorial approach and demands from stakeholders, with mixed reactions across the staff.
The piece laments censorship and strict orders while critiquing regional comparisons. It mentions Brooknart versus Fiki, questions about right trail, and hints at silence pervading the state. The editor ponders life beyond sunshine amid Florida hurricanes and California quakes, concluding Iowa may not be such a bad place.
Editors praise banks for extended financial service while noting a shift toward more conservative practices. The piece contrasts with earlier criticisms of new banks and laments clerical jobs in a carded post office era as automation and political shifts threaten postmasters and clerk positions.
Des Moines telegraph column notes a March visit by THE WEEK AT HOME to Ruthven Graettinger Emmetsburg and Mason City areas. Delegates from Spies Nelson and Twetten attend the Iowa State Creameries conference. plant details include 430000 cost, 11 acres, and annual milk handling growth. Gov Herring announces nine appointments awaiting senate approval.
Roscoe Fatty Arbuckle, once a top screen star, spent Sunday in Dubuque for a three day stay with his wife’s brother Hubert Dukes. He aids the emergency mill fund and plans New York City work after vaudeville tour with Addie McPhail.
A Highland Township letter urges farmers to merge county farm organizations into a state committee to ensure fair county representation, backing cooperative elevators creameries and shipping groups. It stresses unity, practical progress, and聯系 with leaders to build a stronger agricultural front locally and statewide.
Storm Lake observers applaud President Roosevelt for taking war powers to avert financial disaster. The public debate notes a dictator-like authority could restore order, contrasting with Herbert Hoover who lacked congressional unity and autocratic backing.
Spencer Reporter argues against claims of a unified plan from Democrats and argues the Roosevelt administration faced bank closures and a missed assassination event. The Spencer News-Herald comments that Roosevelt received breaks and a bank holiday occurred before his inauguration, shaping early actions.
A Reconstruction Finance Corporation loan to the St Louis railroad is designated to cover various obligations including vouchers incurred by the receiver, principal and interest on equipment trust obligations, and taxes owed to Minnesota, Iowa, Illinois, and South Dakota. The piece also mentions Oscar Hartree of Drake Estate fame and local commentary by Spencer criticizing alleged misappropriation and court actions.
The Sac City Sun reports a new post office site purchased in Sac City for 8000 dollars. The building will stand at the southeast corner of Sixth and Audubon streets with construction starting around July first.
The remaining assets of the First National Bank of Britt were disposed of to Receiver Seluy Russell at a public sale held at the Court House in Gar iney last Friday. The total assets included 270 000 in bills receivable over drafts and judgments with 320 acres of unincumbered land at Laramie Wyoming. C L Roe of the Conservative Bond and Mortgage Company of Sioux City was the winning bidder with an offer of 705 dollars.
On the Adams ranch near Odebolt fifteen tractors have been stored away and 180 horses and mules are now bought to replace the machinery. A motion picture from the Adams ranch, sponsored by International Harvester, once toured nearby towns featuring tractor use.
The Carroll Roller Mills, a city landmark built in 1875 by Henry Bennihover, burned Sunday morning with an estimated loss of 70000. Part of the brick wall collapsed. most of the mill was uninsured. Fourty finished products survived, but all grain and machinery were lost.
Wm Roberts, service officer, explains the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States founded in 1899 by fourteen overseas veterans. It is a distinct, nonpartisan organization with posts nationwide, including Alaska and overseas posts, hosting Palo Alto Post 2295 in Emmetsburg Iowa. The VFW runs a national home for widows and orphans and promotes “One Flag One Country One Language.”
Harry White of Vinton joins the board of control and M. D. Cooney of Dubuque sits on the parole board. Louis Rufflewig of Davenport replaces Foster on the assessment and review board. W. L. Beir Ting of Des Moines succeeds D. Co. Steelsmith as health commissioner. Three new state board of education members: Henry Shull of Sioux City S J Galvin of Sheffield and Jennie Good Corlett of Oskaloosa. Behring and Shull are Republicans. Two fish and game appointees James B. McLaughlin of Preston and G J Gottsch of Shenandoah already confirmed. Bates named banking superintendent earlier. All except education board members and fish and game commissioners receive salaries. education members get per diem and expenses. fish and game get only expenses. Death of Senator O P Meyers of Renton noted. governor calls special election to fill vacancy. Heav y week ahead on tax measures. Ir rasive Schadstier see bane oe.
The Decorah Journal reports Congressman Fred Biermann appointed Ray E. Douglas of Postville Allamakee County as his private secretary in Washington D C. Douglas serves on the Fourth Town district state central committee.
City Clerk Earl Sands tours Humboldt’s new water plant near the Des Moines river, noting a treasury surplus of about 20,000 after 6,000 remains owed and a final cost near the 20,131 contract bid. The facility over the river source uses a modern five hour purification process, with daily output of about 316,000 gallons and potential 50 percent more in emergencies, powered economy and high efficiency.
The business and professional men and farmers of Fenton organized a community club. John Dempsey is president, O H Graham vice president, S E Straley secretary treasurer. Seventeen members enrolled. Membership committee includes J A Schwartz A H Krause H E Reimers. A committee will visit neighboring towns for information on club work.
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