Sewer tax dispute in Emmetsburg letter to editor
The Emmetsburg Democrat carries a letter criticizing sewer assessments paid by residents including Mayne who defends his payments. The writer argues the sewer is a public necessity, urges consistency in tax obligations, and condemns legal exemptions granted to some waivers by the supreme court. The piece defends public funds for schools and waterworks, urging Mayne to meet his share of construction costs.
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Mayne
Doughty
Dirascibus
The
Democrat
Des Moines
Supreme Court
Emmetsburg
Sensible Move to Boost Iowa Dairy Output
The Iowa State Dairy Association urges farmers to lift milk production and butter yield, claiming a potential 30 million dollar saving by increasing annual per cow output from 157 to 300 pounds. The plan advocates better breeds, housing, feeding, and pasture, noting Denmark England and Jersey Gueingey cows as benchmarks and calling for early, careful attention to these suggestions amid high butter prices.
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State Dairy Association
Towa
Denmark
England
Jersey
Valesbie
Iowa
Governors Praise Ripples Through Federal Politics
Governor Cammins commends President Roosevelt while Roosevelt lauds Senator Allison. The administration shows cautious warmth toward Senator La Follette and Governor Catummins, yet offers only limited encouragement to both, signaling a balanced but restrained stance amid competing interests.
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Cammins
Rsoeevelt
Roosevelt
Allison
Senator la Follette
Catummins
Clawie Porter Seen as Better LA Senate Hope by GOP
Readers are urged by a GOP supporter to back Clawie Porter over A B Cawmins and Wis B Allison in the primary. The writer argues the Republican pick offers a steadier path and predicts a veto against a strong Democratic challenger.
Embarrassed Senator Dolliver Faces Scrutiny In Iowa
A Mason City speech criticizes Senator Dolliver and Senator Allison for delaying railway legislation. The piece accuses them of yielding to rail interests until public pressure and the Corn Belt Meat Producers’ association spurred action. It calls for replacing inactive lawmakers with more aggressive representatives.
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Dolliver
Washington
Iowa
Cummins
Mason City
Sr. D. Drake
Interstate Commerce Commission
Jonathan
Senate
Tillman
Alligon
Congress
Voters Decide on Cannon Gag Fight for Roosevelts Measures
Town delegation to Washington faces a struggle over President Roosevelts relief measures as Speaker Cannon blocks passage. Voters must choose June 2 in primaries between continued party leadership and a stronger candidate like D. P. Conner to represent the district and its 80 million people.
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Vannon
Congress
Roosevelt
Washington
J. P. Conner
Cannon
Hig
Dietrich
Postofice
D. P. Conner
Illustrating Congressional Powers Over Railways
The piece argues Congress should delegate to the national government control of passenger and freight rates and rail supervision. It warns that Congress does little and would hinder railroads by red tape. It opposes states’ expansion of rights and favors keeping power with the national government.
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Congress
Storm Lake Schools Add Manual Training And Domestic Science
The directors have activated practical subjects in the curriculum. American schools are becoming more practical and will better prepare boys and girls for daily life by emphasizing manual training and domestic science over theory.
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Storm Lake
Big Saving From Cooperative Creameries Urged
A Washington letter cites U S Agriculture figures showing co operative creameries pay farmers two to three cents less per pound for butter than large central plants. Emmetsburg creamery produced 231 250 pounds, saving farmers about 5 781 23, with countywide potential savings of 410 000 to 860 000 annually. Cooperation across industries is urged to benefit state and nation.
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Agricultural Department
Washington
Co-Operative
United States
Thera
Emmetsburg
Iowa
Fall Street
Reminiscences of B E Kelly and local affairs
Charles McCormick recalls B E Kelly a trusted friend from City Hall days, describes Kelly as honest and companionable, and notes sympathy for his family. He also mentions lake improvement plans not abandoned, urging public support, and reports Northwestern wages cut for its section men.
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Mr. Branagen
Democrat
B. E. Kelly
Mr. Kelly
City Hall
Hinklay
B. EF. Kelly
Hinkley Flat
J. C. Baker
Or. Hunter
Sam
Branagen
California
Vincent
Bernard
Jennie
Primary reform and Senator Allison in Iowa politics
B. J. Bergeson of Palo Alto County urges Sioux City readers to back progressive reform in the Iowa primary. He accuses Senator Allison of prior industry ties and railroad appeasement, argues Governor Cumming supported reform, and calls for voters to choose change at the June primary, defending the new primary system and independent farmer interests.
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Sioux City
Iowa
The
Tribune
Jones
Larrabee
Chase
Granger
Hose
Fopate
Alfican
Cumming
William B. Alligon
General Assembly
Inwr
Allison Bee
Forcea
Allison
Senate
Hig
Towe
Standrat
Iune
National Congress
Otter
County Supervisor Candidate Seeks Democratic Primary Nomination
At the request of friends T and Monee announces candidacy for county supervisor in the Second district subject to the outcome of the Democratic primaries to be held in one.
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Friends
T An Monee
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MR. Dolliver
Charles McCormick
Northwestern Company
J. Bergeson
Sioux City Daily Tribune
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Farmera
Inwa
Allizon
Boch
Etateemen
B. J. Bergeson
Palo Alto County
BLACK
Daylight Store
Just
F. G. McMahon
Kingsburg
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RP. J. Nally
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