16 Nov 1933
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Newspaper
Emmetsburg Democrat
Location
Emmetsburg, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 16, 1933
Page
1
The Des Moines gathering centers on farm policy and government control of agricultural supply. Wallace argues for federal oversight to aid farmers, warning that free markets cannot sustain farming without a stabilizing system.
Fragmentary note mentions Arm Saturday November 117 in Emmet and banks closed to observe a season. The legible portion lacks coherent details on events, programs, or participants and cannot confirm a clear news item.
Fragmented reads refer to NRA criticism and political tensions. Mentions Dade Caety and Farm Holiday Association members. describes solicitors showing sympathy through memberships. The text is garbled with uncertain names and relationships.
The piece critiques modern Texas Rules wrestling with harsh humor as promoters court crowd appeal and profits. It notes fans enjoy the show while traditional outlets reject the trend, arguing the sport’s evolution hinges on audience demand and money.
The notice outlines postmasters in surrounding towns and a planned energetic campaign for Christmas business. It mentions Feeney Toquerta and a push to make home counts and Isias shopping center northern hubs, with Spencer's boosters driving engagement.
The text discusses newspaper advertising practices, commodity prices, and the temperance stance. It notes spikes in corn and hog prices since Hoover, mentions Mads as a businessman, and cites calls for a temperance campaign funded by dis tillery advertising. The Spencer News-Herald advocates a temperance drive and opposition to proven alcohol promotion.
Readers weigh mail delivery versus doorstep circulars and newspaper inserts as they consider how ads reach them. The debate asks whether home mailing of ads or per-door circulars and local newspaper inserts better drive trading and attention for buyers.
The readable text hints at a disjointed political scene with references to Independent and Republican groups, a government theme, and a sequence of actions about advertising, a mimingraph machine, and paper handling. Names and clear events are unclear due to garbled OCR.
Supt. I H W Schmitt spoke at Kiwanis about Education Week noting ninth graders at Sac City high schools show reading abilities ranging from college-level to that of a third grader. The talk stressed varied student progress and the value of reading testing in public schools.
In editorial chatter the piece notes shifting views on rocking the boat with a jab at party figures. It recalls a year ago when Republicans supported drastic action while now the stance varies with leadership.
Representative Donlon recounts a 1933 Des Moines trip with Rep Wager and Sen Hitchie to view a university football game, visit the state hospital, and tour Des Moines landmarks. He recalls early city churches, St Ambrose cathedral, and notable new buildings, hotels, and parks in a reflective hometown essay.
Whittemore merchants sponsor a corn contest with a $200 purse for Fern Wall, Pals Croat, Warfield and nearby townships. Entries must be submitted by Friday night November 17. Special awards for freak carni ale. Coffee and sandwiches to be served all day.
In Luverne township School district No 7 a pet crow named J E Beaman keeps the students amused with tricks during gatherings. During a county visit by Superintendent Shirley the bird perched on the back of his car before returning to its owner.
The government announces new post offices in Winterset Sac City Independence Keldon and Osage with costs 56300 42800 37800 34200 and 44000 dollars respectively.
Pocahontas Bar Association members ask district judges not to issue decrees in mortgage foreclosures unless plaintiffs waive deferency judgment and receiver rights. A resolution aims to bar chattel mortgage provisions on crops rents and profits for a year after redemption and to withhold decrees in farm and townhouse cases unless continuance under the Emergency debtors relief act is filed.
Lyon county grand jury indicts A. R. Rasmussen of Western Bridge Supply and Lumber Omaha for restraint of trade. Rasmussen allegedly offered Farmers' Elevator of George $150 to stop bidding for county material. The George elevator accepted to expose alleged crooked tactics. Rasmussen posted $4,000 bond for November court appearance.
Livermore Gazette reports Des Moines endorses state liquor control with a minority urging no advertising. The minority cites advertising as profit driven and opposite to control goals. They warn newspapers and billboards would lose revenue while ads shift to magazines and radio.
Local boys using sling shots and airguns damaged two church windows at the Ruthven Methodist church and broke several exterior light bulbs. The incident will be discussed at the next church board meeting to seek methods to stop the practice and punish the offenders.
Storm Lake has applied to the state public works administration for approval of a 40000 dollar waterworks improvement project. A municipal election will be held soon on a 30000 dollar bond issue. The government plans to provide 18000 dollars toward construction costs.
Estherville residents announce decoration plans for Christmas using 1300 light bulbs and 2500 feet of green rope. Eight arches will span Sixth Street, seven on Lincoln Street, and three on Seventh Street, with the Court House library city hall and fountain at the square also trimmed and lit.
The Graettinger Times notes the R. W. Vasey family from Bricelyn Minnesota has settled in Graettinger. Vasey will assume duties as the new Rock Island agent replacing B. H. Rorsewell who moves to Dow.
Citizens of Spencer Milford Hartley Sanborn Sheldon Primghar and Sibley join to raise a total cost of 85,000 for Gull Point West Okoboji park grounds with 6,000 from the state and the remainder from local towns.
The highway reroute completes an underpass on South Ninth street in Hersher ville, directing traffic from First and Lincoln to Ninth Street underpass then Lincoln to Sixth and north on Sixth. The change provides a more direct route through town.
Herbert Whoma, a farmer near Pacahontas, suffered a badly wrenched shoulder and arm injuries last week after his arm was caught in the power takeoff while he attempted to remove husks from a cornpicker.
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