Food Stamp Plan to Be Tried in Des Moines
Plans to test a food stamp program for distributing surplus agricultural goods to the needy may begin in Des Moines within months after trials in Dayton Rochester and Seattle. Eligible WPA old age blind and mother’s pension recipients would buy orange stamps for staples and receive blue stamps for surplus items redeemable at banks via the Treasury.
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Des Moines
Dayton
Ohio
Rochester
New York
Seattle
Treasury Department
Behind the scenes of a party shift in a congressional bid
The piece notes rare returns to power for a congressman, with party leaders and federal officers like United States district attorneys and marshals playing prominent roles. It suggests a new party organization free of congressman obligations could elevate another candidate’s appeal.
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Congress
Roosevelt
United States
What Other Editors Say What Other Editors Say Debts Threaten Democracy
Laurens Sun reviews Harper's piece by Roy Helton arguing debt threatens democracy. Historical parallels to Italy Germany and Russia are cited to warn that rising debt leads to more political control and potential dictatorship. He urges belt tightening to preserve liberty. Sioux County Index advocates community cooperation for a strong town and region.
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Laurens Sun
Harper’s
Roy Helton
Italy
Mr. Helton
Hitler
Germany
Russia
Sioux County
Hometown Weekly News Chronicle Of Farm Life And Ads
The paper presents crops and local events in a simple weekly format. It recounts births illnesses and bracing memories of small town days through familiar ads and notices.
Funeral services for Lund Pieratt in Laurens
Lund Pieratt age 53 farmer died after a several days illness at Lutheran hospital Fort Dodge on Sunday. Funeral services were held at 1 30 from his home and 2 30 at the Christian church in Laurens with burial at that place. He is survived by a wife and three children. Havelock Ladies Aid met at the Methodist church with gifts exchanged for June July August birthdays. Several residents visited relatives and former residents over the weekend. I O O F lodge held a regular meeting with 11 members and three guests present. Various local visits and travels are noted, including Laurens residents visiting Skein relatives and friends and minor home improvements.
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Lund Pieratt
Farmer
Lutheran
Fort’ Dodge
Christian Church
Laurens
Methodist
Ladies’ ‘Aid Society
Havelock Ladies’ Aid Society
Fred
Hauswirth
A. R. Gaskill
Jay Williams
Charles Phillips
W. A. Bachman
Mamie Daugherty
Alice Quade
C. S. Barth
Howard Resseguie
Will Smith
William Gist
Charles
Hollywood
Cal
George
Giles Gist
Gladys Reimer
Storm Lake
Roger
George Gist
Gilmore City
Havelock I. O. O. F. Lodge
Guy Butts
Preston Chapin
Arthur Bottom
Success Lodge
Wesley
Giles Gist and Son
West Bend
Will E. White
White
Iowa City
Leota Angulum
of Mallard
Teddy Hersom
Bancroft
Meritt Brazier
Mary Seymour
Shelby Glenn
Spencer
Fred Fairchild
Ralph Hawn
Lois
Warren
Ralph
Jefferson
Lawrence Buck
Leroy Miller
Rolfe
Melvin Buck
Eldon Buck
Geraldine
Iowa
Anne Chilar
Pocahontas
Henry Buck
G. A. Grover
Marion
Gowrie
Charles Gurney
Mary Cullen Johnson
Slifer
Kenneth Kennedy
Janice
Fort Dodge
W. E. Mick
Harry Greene
Will Obrecht
Paul Porter
Central States Electric Company
Logan Farm
Bert Bass
Roy E. Jennings
Gerry
Jenning
Jensen
Rutland
Fred’ Jurgens
Clara ‘Keerles
Hunt
the Ledges State Park
Boone
Ernie Stover
G. A. Speer
Cap Shorts
Cylinder
Richard Forbes
Small
Sioux City
Mr. Forbes
Forbes
Sheldon
Rodman
Charles Graver
Emmetsburg
H. D
Williard Morrison
Richard
A. L. Rheinhart
Villa Grove
Ill
Will Fowler
Morrison
Fowler
George Sylviey
Fred Meier
Lutheran Hospital
Stahly
Pete Smith
Elmer Sandvig
Jimmie
Mary Jane
H. D. Grover
Sandvig
Sioux Rapids
L. Pieratt
Pieratt
Velma Clayton
Mollie Crawford
C. A. Hunt
Mallard
W. B. McTaggart
Mary Shriner
Delhart
Texas
Josephine Graham
Dodge City
Kansas
G. S. Shriner
John Fokken
Sunshine Club
Clara Keerles
James Grove
Plover
Lester Goodchild
Roland Keerbs
J. Keerbs
Laura Oleson
John Cowan
Jim Snow
Sidney Moore
Geo. Sylviey
Floyd
Des Moines
Joe Wilson
Hattie Wilson
Fred Jurgens
Clara Kerbs
Henry “Buck
Wiwack
Will
Hilton
Pella
Ray E. ‘Grover
Everett Anderson
U. S. Navy
Joe Sennett
Og A Loryl
van Horsen
Dale Stover
J. T. Hendrick
Methodist Hospital
C. S. Hersom
Mason
J. D. Wolcott
Joan Armstrong
Wolcott
Spirit Lake
F. E. Heathman
Heathman
Havelock
A. M. Kaiser
East Moline
Til
Axel Carlson
James
Johnson
Pomeroy
Hannah Folkerts
Palmer
W. Heidi
My Home Town Newspaper Keeps The Faithful Informed
A reflective note from a reader praising local journalism as a compass through daily life and a nod to faith guiding moral clarity in reporting. The voice frames Pollock's Newspaper News as a trusted source for community events and viewpoints.
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Pollock
Emmetsburg area notes lively with visits and events
Dale Stover hosts guests from Rolfe and Pocahontas at gatherings. Families travel to Laurens route changes. Mr and Mrs Forbes new music supervisor, Hills visit, and numerous picnics at Ledges Park and Emmetsburg. church and club events mark a busy week among Gravers Speers and Jurgens families.
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Dale Stover
Milt Hilton
Henry’ Graver
Marlene Biker
Rolfe
Graver
Elmer ‘San ‘Arthur. Nowack
Up and Coming 4-H Club Picnic at Medium Lake
The Up and Coming 4-H Club gathered at Medium Lake in Emmetsburg on Wednesday July 19 for a picnic hosted by Marvella Ralle and her mother. Members brought covered dishes and enjoyed roller skating and swimming before lunch. The next meeting is set for August 9 at Marcella Stoulil’s home.
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Medium Lake
Emmetsburg
Marvella Ralle
Marcella Stoulil
Rooster Disrupts Seismograph Survey in Union County
A seismograph crew surveying Union County reported a Rhode Island red rooster crossing the road caused wavering lines on the charts. One crew member was tasked with keeping heavy-footed poultry away during testing.
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Union County
Rhode Island
State fair to host large 4 H exhibit and poultry show
Officials announce the state fair will feature a massive 4 H exhibition with about 6000 animals and over 6000 birds in a poultry show. The fair includes farm projects with classes for every type and a new 4 H live stock learning program, on nearly eight acres of exhibit space.
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Ecade
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