Patronage era debate delays federal jobs in Congress
The piece discusses Democratic patronage politics and delays in distributing federal jobs, criticizing the administration and Postmaster General Farley for keeping patronage away from Congress to push legislation. It notes disillusionment among Democrats, lists affected districts, and highlights implications for the party’s control and rewards.
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Congress
Washington
My. Roosevelt
Farley
Capitol
Chicago
Minneapolis
Meautine
F.id. R
Globe Gazette
Parallel justice at odds in Kossuth County
In ten days two court actions by the same judge draw scrutiny. A man who pleaded guilty to embezzlement is released on parole after due process, while three youths under 25, two of them Mexican and illiterate, receive one to five year sentences to Anamosa's men's reformatory. The Upper Des Moines questions whether state law permits such parallel outcomes and warns that laws and legal machinery may need fixing.
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Kossuth County
Anamosa
Des Moines
Hunters Visit From Minneapolis Ties To Local Estate
Mr and Mrs Marl Hunter and son with Paul Clement of Mason City spent Monday and Tuesday here tied to the estate of Mrs Alta V Clement, mother of Mrs Hunter. The Hunters travel auditor for Phillips 66 Oil Co at Minneapolis was back from a week’s vacation and attended to business and family matters. Pupils in two rooms enjoyed picnics last week with one held Tuesday and the other Thursday.
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Minneapolis
Marl Hunter
Paul Clement
Mason City
Alta V. Clement
Local notes reveal crop plans and community moves
Farmers announce a corn replanting on reset land while W.8 cosgrove recovers from illness. Several locals leave for summer vacation, resignations and moves surface among teachers and business leaders. The legislature allocates two million for a governor’s mansion and Allison Memorial funding. A Tacoma marriage joins Nattie Doege and Newton Muzzy as they plan to reside in Washington. The Titonia Indians schedule a major game against Woden as local teams and amateurs prep for season play.
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Cosgrove
Join Zwiefel
Buono
Otto Walle
Minnesota
Otto
Ruth Simpson
Leake
Titanica
Frank Reynolds
Tron River
Wis
Vitonkailen
Iowa
Allison
Des Moines
Nattie Doege
Wm. Doege
Newton Muzzy
Tacoma
Wash
Ramsey Township
Albert Schiltz
Myron Haskins
Klemme
Anton Pannkuk
Little One
Pannkuk
Thirty Years Ago The Woden Watchman Sold
Editor Moore sells the Woden Watchman as roads flood and barge teams haul pigs to town. Notes on residents include Mrs. G F Stone ill, J Q Lewis named postmaster, Hall’s hardware sale, June 15 possession, infant death, windstorm damage near Rolfe, baby girls born, and a sheriff candidate from Forest City.
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F. R. Amesbury
Wesley
Hall
Claus DeBoer
Lewis
Woden
C. A. Moore
Glen Teibsamen
Dixon
Ill
J. WY. Wisher
W. F. Callies
Crookston
Minn
Thomas & Griese
EB. EH
Paine of Hurt
Dan Gallagher
Rolfe
Iowa
Here
M. Elwell
Cap Weigands
H. ‘Hopkis
Geo. Meyer
Meyer
Mra. Warner Smith
W. T. Janssen
Geo. L. Thomas
J. H. Queal Lumber Co
Forest City
Winnebago County
Lee O. Wolfe
Carrie Elizabeth
Z. J. Budlong
Geo. B. Hall
North Dakota
St. Paul
Henry Mayer
W. T. Hall
A. W. Young
Kanawha
G. N. Graham
J. H. Graham
Burt
Port Huron
Hich
Chicago
Wisconsin
California
Local Socials Highlight Birthday and Club Gatherings
Mrs Rasmus Peterson hosted a Monday coffee for Mrs J D Breen with guests including Mirg Rasmus Peterson and Mrs Thomas Turgeson of Wesley. Mrs A Hoon led a Thursday luncheon, Miss Lone Pannhuk and Roy Budlong guests, Henry Stecker Sr celebrated his 75th birthday with family and neighbors, George Bonacker hosted a Thursday bridge club, and Women's Club notes call for Who's Who in Iowa Music with a study on Musical Composers of Iowa led by Mrs C A Hoon.
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Rasmus “Peterson
J. D. Breen
Mirg
Rasmus Peterson
Mra. Thomas Turgeson
Wesley, Ne
A. Hoon
High Store
Mra
Lee O. Wolfe
H. A. French
Ann Lone Pannhuk
Roy Budlong
Henry Stecker Sr
Bruno Stecker
Fred Stecker
Faulkert Stecker
Marleta
Henry Harms
John IK
Harms
Albert
Boyd Pannhuk
Fannie
Alice
Elko Stecker
Fred Wentz
Women's Club
Who's Who In
Iowa Music
Musical Composers of
Iowa
C. A. Hoon
Direct From Grower To You Burley Tobacco Ad
A vintage Kentucky tobacco advertisement touts Old Kentucky Burley Tobacco as the finest crop from rich soil. It promises creamy mellow leaves with old fashioned aging flavor and aroma and claims a uniquely satisfying smoke unlike any other.
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Kentucky
Old Kentucky Burley Tobacco Offer from Frankfort Ky
An advertisement from the Independent Tobacco Growers Association in Frankfort Kentucky promotes Old Kentucky Burley tobacco. It touts chemical free, hand prepared tobacco and direct-from-grower pricing with a 60 percent plus saving, offering five pounds for $1 and trials by mail order plus sample one pound post paid.
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Kentucky
USA
Burley Tobacco
Burley
Post
Independent Tobacco Growers Association
McClure Bldg
Frankfort, Ky
Diner Party At Schweppa Home With Prize Winners
Mrs H C Schweppa and Mr Art Schweppe hosted a six o clock dinner Thursday at the Schweppa residence. Guests included Mr and Mrs Ted Dunmire and others. Dinmire and Krantz couples tied for high and low scores, with Mrs Beed winning the travel prize. Mrs Miller Nelson to host Fidac party for Auxiliary Friday afternoon. Mrs William Welhougen entertained the Dorcas Class with seven members present for a work afternoon.
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George Bonacker
JH. C. Schweppe
V. Pendédy
R. L. ‘Krantz
R. G. Ball
Jd. F. Fisher
H. c. Schweppa
Art Schweppe
H.C. Schweppa
Ted Dunmire
C. A. ‘Hoon
J. B. Largon
R. L. Krantz
C. V. Pender
Krantz
Beed
Miller Nelson
William Welhougen
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Titonka
de’ Martuties
Titotka
Thornpehit
Canada Post
Towa Press Associatie
Towa
Kossuth
American Legion and Auxiliary
Boy Scouts
Girl Scouts
Girls Reserve
Farm Bureau
Fair Association
L. W
Gooditch
Silvertown
Goodrich
Goodrich Safety
Titonia Indians
Belknap
Pitchar
Bartlett
Arta
N. WW. Bartlett
Parks
Elders
Sam Schneider
Jay Dudlong
J. F. Fisher
Laam Vo Ho Amateurs
Moore
Woden Watchman
G. F. Stone
Society NO
Kentucky Burley Tobacco
Callies Est
Titonka, Iowa
Merle Kerr
The
American Legion
Ty Leroy
Scotch Highlanders
Harrisburg
Penn
Lone Rock
Cedar Falls Woolen Mills
Cedar Falls, Iowa
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