High Taxes Loom as Debt Burden Deepens
The Webster Reporter and Farmer warns of rising taxes as state and national debts press onward. The Watertown Public Opinion notes minimal economy in state government, with new boards added and ongoing expenditures expanding despite calls for consolidation and efficiency.
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Webster
Farmer
South Dakota
Congress
Card of Webster
Watertown
Solons
Department of Justice
Assembly
Europe Again Dances Amid Machine Gun Diversions
Viennese society circles enjoy a risible fad as young fascists introduce shooting galleries at balls in the former Imperial Palace. Ladies in gowns reportedly desert the dance floor to shoot cardboard enemy soldiers while the Strauss waltz house laughs at the spectacle. The humor masks a flirtation with danger as the city debates moral limits and spectacle.
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Europe
Vienna
Imperial Palace
The Red Death Allusion in War Era Fears
A reflective column compares looming war in Europe to Poe’s The Masque of the Red Death, warning that famine, revolution, and a decaying society would follow if conflict escalates. It laments educated elites who flirt with danger while warning of a gathering calamity and the creeping threat to Vienna.
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Europe
Edgar Allen Poe
Vienna
Hope in Alaska colonization plan for Matanuska valley settlers
The federal government plans a spring sample migration transporting 200 families and 400 single men to the Matanuska valley beyond Anchorage as an experimental effort to tap Alaska agricultural potential. Colonists will come from drought states, chosen from unproductive land retirement, with fertile soil expected to sustain new farms. Alaska’s potential riches, including sald deposits, are cited as justification for the project.
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Alaska
Matanuska
Anchorage
Public interest grows as David Copperfield tests film taste
A press comment argues the David Copperfield movie may shape American theatrical taste more than the production itself. It notes censorship, box office influence, and potential for high quality films to prevail over sensational fare, suggesting the industry faces a choice between grand themes and financial pressures.
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Watertown
David Copperfield
Will B. Hays
Fms
Barretts
Wimpole Steel
Copperfield
America
Inflation and Faxes Sioux City Journal Perspective
A Sioux City Journal column debates inflation risks under Roosevelt, noting divisions among Congress and government. Richberg vows no inflation, while others doubt guarantees. The piece links inflation, dollar devaluation, AAA actions, and rising living costs to political aims and the 1938 election climate.
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Sioux
City Journal
Congress
Donald Richberg
NRA
Roosevelt
Motac Na* ‘Ture
Wallace
Drauth
AAA
Tory
Moui
Uncle Sam
Farley
Hitace
Washington
Mystery of Millicent Graves and the secret meeting
Millicent Graves agrees to work overtime as her employer George Drimgold urges a confession about a long hidden murder. She dines with a tall, commanding stranger Happ Jarvis who insists on hearing her full story and hints at protecting her while offering help if she reveals the truth.
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Millicent Graves
George Drimgold
Millicent
Drimgold
Drimgeld
Mhe Hotel
Ghe
Abe
Happ—Jarvis
Happ
Eth
Millicent in a Chase to Unmask Purse Thief
A crime tale follows Millicent as she teams with a mysterious man to track a purse switcher. They plan to change their looks, gather money, and pursue the suspect through a tense street pursuit ending when Millicent orders the taxi to stop and turn back.
Ten Years Ago Today In Huron
Ten years ago in Huron with three avowed mayoral candidates including a Dr G Medbury hinted at as a contender. A Saturday party at the Luda apartments honored Miss Saruh Ramer on her birthday anniversary. Bridge winners were Miss Ramer and Martin Miext Gus Ferber and Mrs L J Bennett helped serve a two course luncheon. Miss Ramer received a handkerchief shower. A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs J J Mowrie March 25 1925 at the Huron Clinic George Olsen a high school senior and Tiger business manager underwent an appendectomy at the Huron Clinic Saturday. Mrs Carl Holoworth and son Charles left for Sioux City to join Mr Holoworth later Burne. Miss Lucille Tormey left for Abergeen to visit her parents. Miss Frances Campbell of Sioux Falls arrived for a stay with the Howard Kenner home. In honor of her son Marty tenth birthday Mrs KL Greenquist hosted Playmates at a theater party Saturday afternoon at the Lounge. Afterward the boys visited the Greenquist home for a two course luncheon and a pink and white ten candle cake. Monster Harry received many gifts.
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G. Medbury
Luda
Saruh Ramer
Miss Ramer
Martin Miext
Gus Ferber
L. J. Bennett
Ludtka
J. J. Mowrie
Huron Clinic
George Olsen
Huron Tiger
Huron
Carl Holeworth
San Charles
Sioux City
Holoworth
Burne
Lucille Tormey
Lat Abergeen
Frances Campbell
Sioux Falla
Lin
Howard Kenner
Marty
KL Greenquist
Greenquist
Kingsbury County Named
Kingsbury county faces two claims against the county by residents. Dr. N. K. Hopkins of Arlington seeks payment for professional services in an operation. Former sheriff W. F. Swart of Lake Preston claims 1,194.10 for mileage not received due to legislative rate reductions during his term. Other officers also present salary claims under similar reductions.
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Kingsbury County
Desmet
Funeral Mass Held for Mrs P A Haifey at St Josephs
A funeral mass was celebrated for Mrs P A Haifey at St Josephs Cathedral in Sioux Falls yesterday. Mrs Haifey, formerly of Sioux Falls, died Monday evening at the home of her daughter Mrs John Corcoran in Mitchell.
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Sioux Falls
Mar
AL Haifey
St. Joseph’s Cathedral
Hailey
Sion Falls
John Corcoran
Mitchell
Hall elected president of local golf club for year
Dr J A Hall was chosen president of the Head Golf Club Desme for the coming year with Merle EB Sasse named secretary and Melvin Freeze as treasurer. The move sets a new slate for club leadership and ongoing golf activities in the community.
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Heads Golf Club
Desme
Mas
J. A. Hall
Merle EB
Sasse
Melvin Freeze
Signs of Spring in Alpena Sparks Farm Work
In Alpena on March 5, farmers began sowing wheat as signs of spring appear. Early sprouts and newly seen emergence indicate an uptick in field activity and anticipation of growing season.
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Audit Bureau of Circulation
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King & Pradden
New York
Chicago
Denver
San Francisco
Lusk-Mitchell
George Clark
Kendrake
Yorke
Anc Waddenky
Carroll
Inc
Billy
Mgl Street
Acme
Miss Flanson
Ngard Hin
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