Brookhart Outlines Brookhart’s Three Reform Aims
In a Forest City Summit excerpt Brookhart visits Winnebago County urging quick action. He backs an immediate special Congress session to reform the farm board letting the government buy export surplus to fix local prices. He argues public works would spur two thirds of job creation and supports treasury notes backed by U.S. credit for later wage support.
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Brookhart
Congress
Farm Board
Hoover
Treasury
United States
Shipping Board
Railroads
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
Forest City Summit
P. T. A. Notes Meeting of Kossuth County Units
The Mitonka P T A entertained P T A units of Kossuth County at Mrs Roy Budlong's home Tuesday afternoon with 25 guests including district president Mrs Ethel Collester district secretary and state membership chair Mrs Hurd and county superintendent Mr Shirley from Algona The meeting stressed the value of the gathering and discussed forming a county council Units will act at their next meeting A tea and social hour followed the discussions
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Tmitonka
Parent-Teacher Association
Unita
Kossuth
Mra
Roy Budlong
Ethel Collester
Hurd
Spencer
Shirley
Algona
Booming Grounds Reported for Prairie Chickens in Iowa
A Terrill area farm owned by John Frank shows 22 prairie chickens on the grounds this year. Iowa has seen heavy losses of local poultry to prairie chickens, making a booming grounds sight unusual within the state.
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Dickinnon Co
John Prank
Terrill
Mr. Frank
Iowa
In Memoriam Syrus DeBruyn and Baby Hugene
Family notes the one year anniversary of Syrus DeBruyn who died in an accident on October 19 1931 and their baby Hugene born May 126 1992. The message speaks of a broken circle and hope of reunion, with verses honoring the departed and signing from Mahglle DeBiuya and others.
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Wind
Syrus DeBruyn
Hugene
Notice to Cut Weeds Along Roadside Winter Preparations
A notice requests parties to cut all weeds along roadsides to prevent blocked roads in winter. Supervisor Olut Pundemark, 43-2, signs the directive.
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Olut Pundemark
Obituary for 81 Year Old Early settler Lester Ash
Lester W. Ash, 81, an early settler, died at his home Sunday night following a year long illness of heart trouble and dropsy. Funeral services were held at two o'clock Wednesday afternoon at the Methodist church. Obituary to appear next week. Weslay Corres.
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Lester Ash
Lester W. Ash
Methodist Church
Weslay Corres
Large Cottonwood Trees Noted at Brown's Lake Shore
In Woodbury county several large cottonwood trees near Brown's Lake are claimed to be the largest in the state. Wm. Felton of Sioux City, vice president of the state division of the Izaak Walton League, cataloging Woodbury county trees, measured one at 22 feet above ground and 23% feet in circumference at that point.
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Brown's Lake
Woodbury County
Wm. Felton
Sioux City
Izaak Walton League of America
Absent Voters Ballot Rules Declared by Iowa AG
The Iowa attorney general rules only the county auditor or appointed deputies may deliver absent ballot to qualified voters. Voters outside Algona who cannot reach the polls on election day may apply to the county auditor for an absent ballot, with applications due by November 3, 1932 to receive the ballot in time.
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Attorney ‘General of
Iowa
Algona
Red Cross Receives Material for Kossuth Chapter
A shipment of yard goods under wear stockings and overalls is sent to the Kossuth county Red Cross to aid those in need. The program aims to help people help themselves during economic hardship with blue shirting and other items arriving soon. Mrs Lee O Wolfe oversees clothing while Howard Wrench handles Red Cross flour.
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Red Cross
Kossuth
Titonka
Lee O. Wolfe
Howard Wrench
Sincerity and Family Trust Question Personal Logic
A reflection on sincerity asks how family views a person who asserts one standard publicly yet acts against it when urged by others. The piece ponders trust and consistency within close relationships amid repeated bold statements. An abrupt shift notes that in Iowa many states rely on lumber imported from outside and areas once wasting are planted with trees.
Lutheran Reformation Festival at Local Church
The Lutheran Church notes a Reformation festival to be celebrated next Sunday with the offering for the Church Building Fund. Luther League meets in the basement that evening led by Harman Fritz. Sunday School begins at 10 a.m. A short talk on Reformation work will be given, with religious instruction next Saturday from 8 to 12 o'clock and a service at 19 a By.
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Luther League
Harman Fritz
Doan News Highlights Local Social and Visits
Doan News outlines numerous visits and family connections across Algona and nearby towns. Christina Albee began work for Mrs. George Hansen. Junior Larson visited Britt, and Walter Anderson hosted Clarence Andersons from Blue Earth. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Wm Larsen, Mrs. J. D. Andrews with the Howard Andrews family, and the Brunswolds at Lake Mills. Events include Mrs. Loyal Young and Keith, plus the Hoovers and Lizers at gatherings. Hanne kinship aiding Mrs. Hoover’s care. Mrs. Howard Andrews bought a 429 Model A Ford to commute to school in Buffalo Township district No. 8. The Christensens hosted dinner with many relatives. Wikibur Christensen’s birthday. Wes Willing Workers 4-H braided rug project under way. Dean Ladies Aldmat planning a fall bazaar for November 16. Elsie and Carol Jain hosted a Halloween party. Virginia, Joyea, Geraldene Anderson attended. Musings note Mrs. Pater C. Hansen’s sadness over Mrs. Baker’s death in Iowa City. funeral held in Algona after diabetes treatment in Marshalltown.
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Phil BufMngton
Christina Albee
George Hansen
Junior Larson
Britt
P. Larson
Clarence‘ Andersons
Bluearth
Minn
Walter Andersons
Wm. Larsen
Titonka
H. P. Christensen
Amos Bonacker and Sons
Cliff Hoover
Hanne
Algona
Howard Andrews
District No
Buffalo Township
Tom Young
Wanda Rose
Jack Worsley
Andrew Hansen
Bernard
Clarence Christensen
Wikibur
Clarence Christensens
H. Christensen
Margaret
Warne Teeters
Franz Teter
Rudolph Larsons
Rosa Buffingtons
Edmund Larsons
J. P. Larson
Harvey
Lydia Jensen
Mabel
Florence Christensen
Elsie
Carol Jain
Hallowe
Virginia, Joyea
Geraldene ‘Anderson
Darlene Hansen
Laura Wean
Hua Lee Smith
Pater C. Hansen
Baker
Iowa City
Reformed Church News Notes Weather and Catechetical Plans
The church reports good attendance despite bad roads thanks to county gravel road improvements. Catechetical Instruction for youth is planned with two classes beginning in November, one for beginners and one for confirmands. Baptism will be administered first Sunday in November. parents and adults should inform the pastor in advance. The teachers' meeting is postponed to November, and a hymn board donated by Roelf Janssen is praised for aiding hymn planning.
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Ourl
School of Religious Education
Roelf Janssen
Titonka
Preacher Ralph Baker Appointed at Prairie Center and Woden
Ralph Baker son of former Britt citizen Roscoe Baker has been appointed to all Methodist pulpits in Prairie Center and Woden. He preached his first sermon last Sunday. Baker comes from a family of preachers with uncles in the field and has studied at Britt School Britt Junior College and Morningside. Previously he did religious work among the poor in Sioux City. His mother is daughter of Mrs J W Whitney and Ralph Whitney is his brother. Local relatives Grandma Whitney and friends applaud and send best wishes.
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Ralph Baker
Roscoe Biker
Methodist Church
Prairie Cent ‘Ter
Woden
Ralph
Britt School
Britt Junior College
Morningside
Sioux City
J. W. Whitney
Ralph Whitney
Grandma Whitney
Britt
Hoover Era Letter Allegedly Confirms Fall Connection
A March 12 1923 letterhead from the Commerce Department signed by Herbert Hoover allegedly praises Albert B Fall and hints at his resignation from the Interior Department. The document referenced involves Teapot Dome leasing and aftermath, with Ninety third party coverage noting Norris cited the letter in a Des Moines Register transcription.
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Senator Norris
East
Des Moines Sunday Register
la Follette
Senate
Teapot Dome
Methodist Church Notes In Spite of Rainy Muddy Roads
Despite rain and muddy roads last Sunday, the Methodist Church was filled with every available seat taken. A strong Sunday evening turnout accompanied a promising start to the church year. Plans for a robust program include Sunday School at 10, Morning Worship at 11, Epworth League at 7:15, and Evening Services at 7:45. The church extends a hearty welcome to all not cared for by another church.
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Epworth League
Muskrat Season Closed by Iowa Fish and Game Commission
The Iowa Fish and Game Commission has closed the muskrat season for 1982-33 due to severe population declines from drought. The action covers northern and southern Iowa, aiming to protect seed stock and allow numbers to rebound for future trappers and fur buyers.
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Iowa Fish and Game Commission
Iowa
Fish and Game Commission
Schultz Family Writes From California
Schultz family from Sebastopol California sends a note home dated October 20 1932. They describe apple picking with prices per ton and corn for a seed house. Evelyn attends Sebastopol High School with 150 students in her class. Lyle works for U S Rubber in San Francisco and spent Labor Day with them.
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Sebastopol
Calif
Lee O
Wolfe
Titania
Evelyn
Lyle
U. S. Rubber Company
San Francisco
Labor Day
D. A. Shultz
Quail Population Rises in Local Counties
A regional increase in quail is reported in Quail Adair Guthrie and Audubon counties. Deputy warden C O White of Harlan says twelve coveys were flushed along Middle River, with coveys of six to fourteen birds. Farmers note more quail than in years past and pheasants also rising.
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Adair
Guthrie
Audubon
C. O. White
Harlan
Middle River
White
Partridge Count Recorded on O Brien County Farm
Henry Schallau on a 220 acre farm in O Brien county reports detecting three Hungarian Partridges within the Hungarian Partridges Conservancy area. The find is noted as part of local wildlife observations on the property.
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Atuas
Henry Schallau
Cintive’ Hianagerent
O'Brien County
Beware of Tasting Raw Pork Warns Dr Scott
Dr C J Scott, secretary of the Iowa Veterinary Medical Association, warns housewives to take care with home killed pork to prevent trichinosis. He notes the disease comes from undercooked pork and that properly cooked pork is safe. He urges thorough cooking of all pork products and explains how hogs become infested, while stressing the danger remains low but present as home processing rises.
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C. J. Scott
Lowa
Scott
Iowa
Armistice Day Flight By Iowa Legion Aims Nine Stops
A unique celebration on Armistice Day November 11 will send a lairplane flying the Stars and Stripes and Iowa American Legion and Auxiliary colors from Des Moines at dawn to land in one city in each of Iowa's nine Congressional districts before dusk. Aboard are Commander W Hall Vice Commander G Yates Adjutant R J Baird and Pilot C Gatschet. At each stop district leaders will receive 1983 membership cards and Commander Hall will speak briefly while Vice Commander Yates photographs the event. The host city post and unit will hold ceremonies.
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Iowa American ‘Legion and Auxiliary
Aly
Des Moines
W. Warl Hall
George Yates
R. J. Baird
Charles Gatschet
Hall
Yates
Legion Auxiliary Plans September Radio Party and Drive
Miss Mathilda Falk, unit president, announces no Executive Board meeting this month due to the Legion home not yet ready. The regular radio party will be held Friday Oct. 28 at 2 pm at the Dattton home with Franck Petersen chairing and a short music program planned. Lunch will be served and all invited. A work meeting follows with sewing urged as clothing requests are piling up. Donations of men’s, women’s, and children’s garments are requested and may be left at the homes of Carrie Bonacker, Camilla Cooper, Pearl Ricklafy, or Mathilda Falk. Mrs. Carte Bonacker notes low supplies and thanks donors Bertha Dirksen, Nettle Pannkuk, and others. Membership aims to reach quota before Nov. 1 as Irene Peterson and assistants enroll new members. County chairman Lauella Schenck plans a report to district conference. A joint Legion Posts and Auxiliary meeting is set for Tue. Nov. 1 at the Warden Hotel in Fort Dodge with 9:30 registration and talks from state department leaders. The regular business meeting will be at the Denton home on Nov. 1 unless the Legion Hall opens earlier.
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Mathilda Falk
Legion
Dattton
Franck Petersen
Music Department
Carte Bonacker
Welfare Department
Carrie Bonacker
Camilla ‘Cooper
Pearl Ricklafy
Ilst
Irene Petarsen
Tour
Lauella Schenck
Mattie Beenken
Beenken
Eighth -District
Warden Hotel
Fort Dodge
State Department
Auxiliary
Clara Cooney
Myrtoni Skelley
Legionaires
Denton
Legion Hall
Herald endorses Norman Thomas as foundation for new political philosophy
Swea City Herald expresses clear editorial support for Norman Thomas, the socialist candidate, arguing that the time has come to lay the foundation of a new political philosophy to better protect the common man under a failing capitalistic system. The writer declines voting for Roosevelt or Hoover, citing the need for broader reforms.
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Herald
Thomas
Roosevelt
Hoover
Norman Thomas
Swea City Herald
Know the Law Before You Hunt Federal Waterlaw Rules
The Federal Migratory Waterfowl Regulations and Town game laws prohibit hunting game between sunset and half an hour before sunrise. Sunrise and sunset times can be obtained from the deputy game warden or the Des Moines fish and game department.
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Fish and ‘Game Department
Des Moines
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Senator
P. T. A. Notes
Lutheran Church Notes
Doan News
Reformed Church News
Fall
Three Rivers
N. M
Doheny
Department of Commerce
Washington, D. C
Albert B. Fall
Herbert Hoover
Department of Interior
Schultz
California
Topi
Boys At Work
Legion Auxiliary Notes
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