Taxpayers Meet At County Seat Again On Taxation
Citizens' League gathered in the county courtroom Tuesday with wide turnout from across the county. Chairman Bleekwenn opened the session as O'Connor served as secretary. Delegates including Harry Fain Anna Donovan P H Donlon J A Spies and Chas Thatcher spoke on state and local expenditures and proposed reforms. Donovan condemned lavish legislative spending while Donlon urged harmony with Governor Turner and broader cuts. Spies warned against dole-like relief and demanded proof of need. Dr Kulp urged laws to let public bodies access notes and publicize them. The meeting plans a December 16 follow up with reports for local papers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frommmersburg
Chas
Bleekwenn
Dn O'Connor
Graettinger
Harry Fain
Anna Donovan
P. H. Donevan
D. A. Spies
Thatcher
Turner
J. A. Spies
Gracttinger
Il Will
Miss Bonovan
Doenlon
All Partieg
Kulp
Chas. Thatcher
West Bend
Jefforte
Onwe Cottington
National Credit Corporation opens Chicago offices for farmers
The National Credit Corporation, organized in Chicago with the Town Farm Bureau through Charles M. Hearst, opened offices and will set up to offer loans on corn. Harry Taird of Des Moines named general manager. Loans expected at seven percent with warehouse receipt as collateral under 1924 plan. Palo Alto County Farm Bureau to provide information and access to the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Credit Corporation
Chicago
Town Farm Bureau
Charles M. Hearst
Harry Taird
Des Moines
Des Moines Corn Storage Credit Corporation
TOR Pisher
Charles FE. Hearst
Town Farm Bureau Federation
Pirm
New Credit Corporation
Furmora
Towa
Sophomore Captain Named By Girls Basketball Team
The High School Times reports Pearl Bonstead was elected captain of the sophomore girl basketball team. Class activities include finishing Silas Marner, six weeks exams, and preparations for the December play It Happened in June. The mixed chorus under Mr Codor began practice, while several grades note weekly projects and geography studies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pearl Bonstead
Silas Marner
Forenson
Avery
Codor
Veterans of Foreign Wars to form Palo Alto Post in Emmetsburg
The Veterans of Foreign Wars plan a Palo Alto Post in Emmetsburg with a meeting on November 21 at the K P hall at 7 30 p m to organize. State officers will speak on establishing the post and eligible men who served abroad are invited as charter members. About 27 have signified intent to join and discharge papers are requested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Veterans OF Foreign Wars
Tatabah County
Indil
Hmmetaburg
Palo Alto
Veterans of Foreign Ways of the
United States
K.P
Emmetsburg
Usalat
Vv. W
Wens Fy
National crops judging team to compete next week
Paolo Alto's state champion judging team heads to the national contest in Chimico on November 29. Members John Williams, Merritt Griffin, and Spencer Torkelson prepare under County Agent Webster, who will accompany them. They will judge corn, oats, potatoes, and wheat with oral reasons in several classes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seta
Shey
Dora Mne Stevens
Hitevade
Dorothy
Chesterville
Arkansas
Iowa
Robert Cappon
Ralph Ragsmussen
TT Chih
Paolo Alto
Chimico
Era Congress
Vo K K. Webster
John Wileliams
Kramersburg
Merritt Griffin
Independence Township
Spencer Torkelson
Vernon Township
Webster
Union
Canada
Alaska
Muscum
Bridger Trapper and Trailblazer in the Far West
The article recalls Jim Bridger and his era as a famed trapper and guide. It notes his fairness with whites and Indians, service to Capt. Bonneville and Sheridan, and his role in exploring and subduing the region. Bridger’s Peak and Bridger Pass are named features. Bridger died at seventy seven in Washington Missouri. It contrasts independent trappers with company men and reflects on the expansion of the fur trade and migration to the Northwest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tridger
Benjamin Bonneville
Gervice
Utah Supreme Court
Sheridan
Brideau
Bridger
Washington Irving
Rocky Mountains
Ulterlay
Californian
Northwest
Clusa
Ness
Oregon Trail
Tim Mountains
Pronch Creales
Hyves
Crot
Bonneville
West
Indiana
Astoria
Rockies
Knights of the Pelt
St. Louis
Fara
Uncle Sam
Great Northwest
The Mountain Trapper and the Westward Fur Trade
The narrative contrasts mountain trappers with southern river trappers, describing their hardy, perilous lives along the Oregon Trail and Rocky Mountains. It notes independent trappers, resident partners, and the evolving dynamics with Indians, trappers, and frontier posts shaping a vast westward migration.
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Citizens’ League
Pears
Armstrong
Armatrong
Mallard
Bart Carney
Robert Carrier
Earl
Edgar G
Jim
George Washington
Ummet Ress
Wistony
Telaye
Frolic
Harold Gilbauigh
Mr. Cader
Thig High Nehaal
Harold G
Mariett Brekke
Burton G
Serotec M
Burton
Mias Everitt
Erwin G
Frosty P
Ralph
Ralph R
Frosty
Storm Lake
Wilseth
Terrily
Ruthven
Gradlinger
Deering
McCormick
Deere
McCormick-Deering
John Deere
Concord
Fairbanks~Morse
H. P
T. Madsen, Prop
Elsenbast
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