Lange's bid for governor meets Dubuque visitor
Otto Lange of Dubuque, a Republican candidate for governor, visited the office. The longtime state senator discussed his opposition to a state income tax and his stance against chain stores, noting past Bill Lange and electric utility politics. He claimed to have helped open dialogue on statewide issues and criticized municipal control over lighting and heating while warning of utility trusts.
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Otto Lange
Dubuque
Lange
Senate
Brown
Mayne Drove
Ony
Geners
Kelly
Ed Smith
Des Momez
Smith
Dickinson appeals for Iowa GOP loyalty to Hoover policies
Congressman Dickinson, seeking a U.S. Senate seat, urges Iowa Republicans to back President Hoover and his Coolidge Hoover program. He notes his tariff vote and past stance on the equalization fee, accusing critics of political manipulation and praising voters while faulting wire pullers and postmasters.
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Dickinson
U. S
Iowa
Hoover
Coolidge
House
U.S. Senate
Coolidge Hoover
Smoking and Drinking Harm Youth Says Iowa Psychologist
Dr. Wait W. Tuttle of the University of Iowa, after testing, states abstainers from cigarettes are far superior to smokers in 93.5 chances in 109. Early smoking and liquor use undermine both body and mind. Employers view smoking and drinking unfavorably when hiring young men seeking positions.
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Wait W. Tuttle
University of Iowa
Iowa Faces Tax Shift Despite Opposition
Dr J W Reynolds on the state board of assessment and review says 1980 moneys and credits will rise by over 40 million dollars, with reports from 73 cities already showing a gain of 28,065,619. The piece notes long-standing opposition led by Sun Ed Smith and Otto Lang against a levy on net incomes and references 1896 debates on income tax.
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J. W. Reynolds
State Board of Assessment and Review
Iowa
Sun
Ed Smith
Otto Lang
Turner Appears Far In The Lead In Gubernatorial Race
The Turner backers claim he will win the governor nomination by a large margin, based on reports from across the state and this county. Ed South is backed by powerful financial interests, while Smith shifts positions on income tax and public utilities. The piece warns voters not to be fooled by political performers and recalls past campaign tactics.
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Dan Turner
Ed South
Turner
Mr. Smith
Smith
Hoover
Siith
Hammill
Towa
Morrow as Presidential Candidate for New Jersey Seat
Dwight Morrow emerges as a potential Republican nominee with support in eastern states. He advocates state control of liquor and traffic, opposes Prohibition, and is described as a Wall Street man likely to back strong New Jersey and major GOP states. Lindbergh’s name is noted as not harming his bid.
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Dwight Morrow
New Jersey
Literary Digest
Mr. Morrow
Morrow
Herbert Hoover
Col. Lindbergh
Turner Fails To Beat Lindbergh Speed Record
Captain Roscoe Turner attempted to beat Lindbergh’s transcontinental flight record but ran out of gas and landed at Curtiss Field New York. The commentator notes Lindbergh remains ahead and that future flyers will likely outpace current speeds as weather and temp shifts pose challenges for American airmen.
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Roscoe Turner
Lindbergh
Curtiss Field
New York
Britain to Press India Concessions for Peace
Press reports say British representatives plan to meet leaders of India's legislative body soon to discuss concessions aimed at restoring peace in India. The article asserts Britain has imposed a harsher government on Indians than it did on the Irish or in South Africa and argues Gandhi and his followers deserve moral support from the civilized world.
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India
Great Britain
Erin
South Africa
Ghendi
Dairy Farmers Sell Many Unprofitable Cows for Beef
Towa dairy farmers are selling many cows for beef this year and buying fewer to take their places. Reports from the Towa Testing associations show April disposal of 476 unprofitable cows and only 125 bought to add to herds. Reduced butter prices contribute to the shift.
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Towa
Urging Hoover to Use His Fists and His Big Stick
The Sioux City Journal urges President Hoover to throw off restraint and confront opponents in the U.S. Senate with force. It argues his early fight proved costly and accuses him of lacking courage and leadership. The piece suggests many senators would welcome more testing with him.
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Hoover
Hos
Sioux City Journal
U. S. Senate
U.S
Lack of Trackage and Fees Burden Sioux City Railways
The Dairy Tribune decries inadequate facilities to handle passenger and freight traffic in Sioux City. It estimates railways such as the Milwaukee and Northwestern lose about $800,000 per year due to these shortcomings, roughly five percent of $10,000,000. Railways face tight finances while striving to maintain service and dividends.
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The
Dairy Tribune
Sioux City
Milwaukee
Northwestern
Found Fifty Dollar Bill Returned to Finder in Everly
The Hartley Sentinel reports Les ter Hoppe of Everly found a $50 bill on the road near Everly a year ago and turned it into the county. By law it was advertised and held for a year, but no claimant appeared. Laster Hoppe and his father suspect a liquor dealer dropped the money, while Hoppe previously found only a single bill.
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Hartley Sentinel
Lester Hoppe
Everly
Laster
Hiquor
Leser
Les
Drerry High
Havelick Pioneer Alexander Thompson Dies
Alexander Thompson, who lived between Plover and Havelock, died recently. He settled in the section 41 years ago. He is survived by wife Mrs. Thompson, daughters Mrs. Mabel J. Campney and Mrs. Alta Mae Froh of Havelock, and son Robert J. Thompson of Morris, Minnesota. Descts, Gracttinger has already taken stoma to diverce Labor Day. A fret Claes program is severed.
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Alexander Thompson
Plover
Havelock
Secion
Thompson
Mabel J. Campney
Alta Mae Froh
Robert J. Thompson
Morris, Min
Gracttinger
Stoma
Absent Voter's Ballot Cast by Laurens Woman
Mrs D W Larimer of Laurens cast an absent voter's ballot before departing for France to visit her son's grave. The voyage from New York occurred Tuesday of last week as she sought to support Senator Gil Christ in his campaign.
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D. W Larimer
Laurens
France
Gilchrist
Congreatman
New York
Telephone Firms oppose Kuhl Electric power line franchise
Attorneys J. M. Berry and telephone company reps from Plover Havelock Mallard West Bend and Curlew asked the Iowa state railroad commission in Des Moines on Tuesday to block a franchise for Kuhl Construction of Port Dodge to build eighty miles of power lines through northern Pocahontas and southern Palo Alto counties. They protested due to lines paralleling existing telephone routes and questions about alignment with county engineer orders. The commission reserved a decision after hearing the objections.
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Pocahontas Democrat
J. M. Berry
Plover
Havelock, Mallard
West Bend
Curlew
State Railroad Commission
Des Moines
Kuhl Construction Company
Port Dodge
Pocahontas County
Palo Alto
Central States Electric Company
Kual Construction Company
Railroad Commission
Kuhl Construction
Democrat
Mrs Lester Deblot Reports Spring Flower Sale in Emmetsburg
Mrs Lester Deblot of Rodman, visiting Emmetsburg Saturday, reported a large sale of artificial flowers during the spring months. She serves many patrons with good value and prompt service.
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Lester Deblot
Rodman
Emmetsburs
Air gliding derided by Detroit designer Stout
Wi B Stout of Detroit and vice president of Stout Metal Airplane decries gliding as useless and wasteful. He predicts by 1935 small low priced planes with about 30 hp motors will cost around 1500 dollars and be common, but teaching people to fly remains the core problem as pilots need only four or five hours of instruction.
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Wi. B. Stout
Detroit
Stout Metal Airplane Company
United States
Stout
A Pocahontas Lady Surplies in California
Mrs. Whet Draper wife of Pocahontas superintendent suicided in Van Nuys California last Friday. She lived with her mother Mrs. Garland and had attempted suicide twice before. She leaves her husband and daughter Virginia. Draper will become superintendent at Jefferson next year. Ed McEwen reports 19 of his brood sow sons care for 161 pigs. Bromleys move from Fenton to Lakeview with Bromley securing a job there. Iowa Conservation board plans two dams across Silver Lake to aid fishing and access north of Su peth.
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Whet Draper
Pocahontas
van Nuys
Southern California
Mary Garland
Virginia
Draper
Jefferson
Ed McEwen
Vernon Township
Bromley
Fenton
Lakeview
Bud
Silver Lake
W. E.G. Saunders
Iowa Conservation Board
Supeth
Culverts Bid Awarded In Kossuth County Work
Fred Halstead of this city won the bid for 11 culverts on primary roads from Swea City to Lakota at the Town Highway Commission meeting held Tuesday last week. He will execute the project for 2900 dollars and already held several county contracts a year ago.
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Town Highway Commission
Thesday
Fred Halstead
Swea Clty
Lakota
Friday Club Elects Officers
Friday club members enjoyed a luncheon at the home of Mrs. A J Swanton. In the officer election Mrs Mattie Wood was named president, Mrs Kathryn Batley vice president, Mrs F X Cretzmeier secretary, and Mrs Catherine McNamara treasurer.
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A. J. Swanton
Mattie Wood
Kathryn Batley
F. X. Cretzmeyer
Catherine McNamara
Pocahontas Graduates in Large Rural Ceremony
Pocahontas county rural schools held their annual graduating exercises on Monday afternoon. A class of 73 graduated as the state superintendent Agnes Samuelson delivered the address, drawing an unusually large crowd to Pocahontas.
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Pocahontas County
Pocahontas
Mise Agnes Samuelson
Community Picnic at Fenton Friday Delights Families
A community picnic is planned in Fenton this Friday with families expected to bring sandwiches pies covered dishes and various other foods. Attendees will assemble at the designated park area and share in a communal meal and neighborly fellowship.
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Fenton
Chevrolet Offers Modern Coachwork and Free Owner Service
Chevrolet lists features like adjustable driver's seat non glare windshield and twin beam headlamps while promising no extra cost for operation. The new Owner Service Policy covers free replacement of parts and labor within the standard warranty terms.
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Chevrolet
Chevvrolet
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