Governor Pinchott Plans Farm Prosperity If Equalized Costs
Governor Pinchott a Progressive Republican attacked farm foreclosures and farm debt rise in a Sedalia Missouri address. He argued agriculture must be on an equal basis with other industries and supported the equalization or debene factor plan as a remedy. He blamed war era policies for farm losses and questioned administration support. The speech aims to influence voters before the 1932 campaign.
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Pinchott
Pennsylvania
Andrew Mellon
Sedalia
Missouri
Teesiay
Finchett
Finchell
Rhea
Iowa Dey Register
Pinehott
Matesty
Seng@e Dirkinsm
Cheapness in Building Municipal Light Systems in Emmetsburg
The Emmetsburg Municipal Light company cut current costs by about 78 000 dollars in 23 months. A 100 000 dollar plant could be completed now using standard em s of 1923 design, with material costs rising sharply. Local officials and citizens are urged to scrutinize the Iowa plan championed by Governor Turner, as it affects many towns statewide.
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Emmetsburg
Aervier
Enyuhing Tte
Ihe
Mareh
Air Conditioned Pullman Cars Now in Use
Air conditioned Pullman cars are now in use on major routes from New York to Washington and on several leading lines including Santa Fe and Missouri Kansas & Texas. Tests show interior air at près 68 to 75 degrees with outside temperatures around 102 to 111, while humidity remains comfortable. Higher interior atmospheric pressure reduces dust ingress, keeping cars fresher for passengers.
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New York
Washington
Amiglo
Santa Fe
Missouri, Kansas & Tezaz
Joes
Roosevelt on Right Track Amid Tax and Unemployment Debate
Amid New York political chatter, Governor Roosevelt backs policy moves but faces strain over the tax bill and unemployment fears. Voters in Gotham weigh winter prospects as commentary swirls around his stance and public sentiment.
Poll results spark bias claim in Democratic race
The Outlink and Independent cite a state poll showing Baker leading Roonevett and Young with smaller scores for Owen D Young and Alfred Smith among Democratic editors in SM states. The survey, not representative, aimed to shape sentiment toward Baker or Young, while Iowa signals interest ahead of a national convention.
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SM States
Baker
Roonevett
Owen D. Young
Alfred 5. Smith
Melvin A. Taylor
Jes. A. Reed
Albert & Ritchie
New York
Iowa
Raady
Sioux City
Pinchott
Pennsylvania
Central West
Emmetsburg light plant saves citizens money and service
The Democrat cites estimates claiming the local plant cut current prices from 18 to 10 cents and saved Emmetsburg residents 50 000 over three years. Officials claim higher savings: 59 400 in 33 months plus further gains totaling 75 000, with potential 156 000 in 66 months. The piece invites readers to estimate benefits and questions municipal ownership.
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Emmetsburg
Iowa Public Service Company
Supreme Court
Mapleton
Let Our Citizens Boost for Emmetsburg Junior College
A local appeal urges residents to support Emmetsburg Junior College as enrollment rises versus state colleges. The notice thanks the students and calls for continued booster efforts to keep funds in the community and foster higher labor readiness among local youth.
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Emmetsburg Junior College
The
Democrat
Emmetsburg
Should Not Take Five Years The Iowa Falls Citizen
The Iowa Falls Citizen argues against relying on cooperative farming alone to meet world conditions. It contends that production cuts and a revival of world trade and economics are needed, estimating ten years or more for improvement. The piece criticizes pessimism and urges fair treatment to raise prices quickly if policymakers act.
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Iowa Falls
Bro. Nichols
Congress
Newton
Iowa
Legge figures reassure farmers amid debt concerns
Alexander Legge says farm investments total 43 billion with mortgage debt at 22 percent, while railroads near bonded limits and other industries heavily indebted. He notes overvalued corporate capital and claims Legge’s actions on the National Farm Board aim to aid agricultural producers rather than help finance inflated capital.
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Alexander Legge
Brookhart
Bost
Legge
National Farm Board
Responsibility for Gur Country's Condit on Governmental Duty
Fragmented text describes duty of government to seek greatest good. References to administrators in power and a judge or leader named Marty Boots. Mentions a prize amount of 6408 and questions about accountability and ethical governance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gur
Naval Officer In Emmetsburg Visits Home After Navy Career
Chief Electrician M W Miller of the U S Navy, with Mrs Miller and their daughter, arrived in Emmetsburg from Philadelphia. Miller served 14 years including World War I service aboard the Housatonic and Concord. He recounts travels from Scotland to Madagascar, Panama Canal tours, and naval service, while praising U S naval strength and offering a cautious view on enlisting conditions today.
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M.W. Miller
U. S. Navy
Miller
Scotland
Norway
United States
Naval School
U. S. S. Housatonic
Iowa
Philadelphia
Concord
Yorktown
England
Ireland
Portugal
Italy
Africa
Algiers
Madagascar
Cape of Good Hope
St. Helens
Napoleon
Cuba
Cienfuegos
Pernambuco
South America
Cape Horn
Panama Canal
Honoluw
Pacific
Democrat
Chear
China
Japan
Great Britain
France
Thompson
Donahue
Hugh Maguire
Ayrshire
Emmetsburg
Mr. Miller
Michael Miller
Great Oak Township
John Jennings
Ruth and Gehrig Lead Yankees in Double Victory
On Labor Day the New York Yankees beat Connie Mack's Athletics in two games. Babe Ruth hit two home runs and Lou Gehrig added one, though Philadelphia remains favored to win the 1931 league title and the national championship.
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New York Yankees
Connie Mack
Babe Ruth
Gehrig
Philadelphia Athletics
Ruthven Social Notes Include Autumn Weddings and Moves
Ruthven and surrounding area reporters note Carroll Shartle’s marriage to Doris Brown on September 2 in Long Island New York and extend best wishes. Little Brown Church ceremony unites Ernie Jondahl and Hazel Kummerfeldt with families nearby. Local moves include families relocating to Macon City and Des Moines, and teaching assignments in Minnesota and North Dakota.
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Carroll Shartle
New York
H. E. Shartle
Carroll
Doris Brown
Long Island
Shartle
Ohio State U
Bhartle
Miss Rubel Returns South to Teach High School
Jake Rubel drove with his daughter Miss Bertha from Cedar Rapids to Alexandria Louisiana where she will begin her third year in the High School. Alexandria has about 24000 residents and she starts September 14. She notes September and October are usually warm in Louisiana.
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Jake Rubel
Cedar Rapids
Miss Bertha
Alexandria
Miss Rubel
Lousiana
Mrs John Smith Ligns Confession In Fraud Plot
Mrs John Smith Ligns confession details a plan with John Smith to defraud insurers after her husband’s car burn in Crawford county last February. She has signed a statement. full confession not released to press. Prosecutorial reach remains to be determined as the scheme failed.
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John. M. Smith
Crawford County
John
Johnny Livingston Continues a Winner in Air Meets
Johnny Livingston remains active in air meets in Illinois Ohio and other states though not a star in stunts. He likely did his best work in Emmetsburg two years ago last June. He is impressive when he makes the proper effort.
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Johnny Livingston
Thinois
Ohio
Emmetsburg
Emmetsburg Loses to Whittemore in 10–3 Baseball Thriller
Emmetsburg baseball fell to Whittemore 10 to 3 after a tight game through eight innings. The decisive ninth inning saw Whittemore score seven runs to pull away, overturning a 3–3 tie.
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Emmetsburg
Whittemore
Gold standard debate draws reader attention across papers
Editorials in the Daily Register and Wallace's Farmer focus on the dishonest coin as the current gold standard dollar. The piece urges county readers to study the monetary issue amid general economic strain and past Democrat coverage over the past year. Emmetsburg visitors Peter Paulson and Graet linger residents are noted, along with Ayrshire mourners for an infant burial at home cemetery.
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Daily Register
Wallace
The
Democrat
Peter Paulson
Graetlinger
Emmetsburg
Hough
Ayrshire
Man Falls From Silo Seven Feet Injured But Okay
Kenneth Peterson plunged about 17 feet from a silo days ago near Ventura. He suffered injuries described as not serious. Hal lives nearby and witnessed the incident.
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Kenneth Peterson
Hal
Ventura
Central Grain of Sheldon Ships 18000 Bushels Wheat
Sheldon Nelson and Arnold lead Central Grain in storing 40000 bushels at Sheldon elevator built in 1880. The facility, once used by Prairie Queen Milling, will hold grain shipped from southwestern markets until prices rise.
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Sheldon
Nelson É& Arnold
Central Grain Corporation
Prairie Queen Milling Company
Steel Flies Into the Eye In West Bend Man Injured
Donald Sweeney of West Bend Iowa was struck in the eye by a small flying piece of steel while chiseling. He was taken to Fort Dodge by his parents and Jake Borman where the steel fragment was removed at Mercy hospital.
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Donald Sweeney
West Bend
Fort Dodge
the Perenta
Jake Borman
Mercy Hospital
Iowa Rivers See Historic Low Levels Across State
Iowa rivers reach record lows as water levels fall sharply nationwide. Local officials report unusually dry conditions and potential impacts on navigation and agriculture. The dramatic decline raises concerns for drought planning and flood control readiness.
Clay County Fair at Spencer Sept 22 to 26 1931 plans renewed
Plans for this year’s Clay County Fair at Spencer were set last December after a fire and downturn. Attractions include a new 4700-seat Grandstand, 14 acres of additional parking, the famous Autogiro flights, five hippodrome attractions, Chicago horse team driving exhibitions, fast harness races with a larger field, and auto races on Saturday with Gus Der challenging his record.
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Clay County
Spencer
Tose
Gus der
Paris Night Show Follies of Life Attracts Big Talent
Paris Night Show Follies of Life opens nightly with top artists from major cities and a graceful ballet. Promoted as the finest outdoor show, it promises color and life and comes direct from the South Dakota State Fair. Plan to see it.
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Paris
South
Dakota
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Chicago
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