Municipal power fight hinges on Sumner vote
The Tripoli Leader notes a nationwide shift toward towns owning light plants. It reports Sumner’s ongoing municipal power fight, three elections since 1929, and the possibility of building and operating a town plant. It highlights public utilities’ practices and the broader trend of municipal energy ownership in Iowa.
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Chain Store Gang
Sumner
Central States Power & Light Corporation
State of
Iowa
Sousa memorials surpass stone in lasting fame
Marble monuments matter little for a man of enduring memory. John Philip Sousa, noted composer and conductor, died at 78. His marches will endure in American memory beyond any statue, as he might echo Horace on a monument more lasting than brass.
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John Philip Sousa
United States
Horace
Drive to put unemployment dollars to work gains speed
The Citizens Reconstruction organization drives unemployment dollars into circulation. In Chicago a woman deposited 45,000 in cash and bought 30,000 in U S treasury certificates while placing 15,000 on deposit. Similar cases appear in other cities as the Federal Reserve Board notes a deposit increase after months. Hoarded money harms the economy. quicker circulation aids business and employment recovery.
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Citizens Reconstruction Organization
Chicago
United States Treasury
Federal Reserve Board
Gasoline bootleggers target Iowa tax profits
A recent analysis notes Iowa loses vast motor fuel tax revenue as gasoline is imported from outside the state and sold without tax. Dealers in this racket often handle unbranded, inferior fuel, a problem mirrored in other states with higher taxes.
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Iowa
Alarm at rising kidnapper activity urged nationwide
It is high time the country were tor ely aroused to the menace of the rapidly increasing activities of kidnapers and that every step that is possible be taken to curb and discourage them.
Faith in the future amid 1931 economic gloom
An Iowa Press editorial urges faith in a return to normalcy, praising modern progress and arguing against reverting to preindustrial hardships. It stresses that belief sustains the nation, and calls for reliance on modern comforts and innovations to lift the economy and current adversity.
SOME FOOL LAWS IN LIVERMORE GAZETTE
A Livermore Gazette column criticizes fish and game law penalties as absurd. It cites a $10 fine for killing a skunk out of season and a ten month jail term for possession of muskrats, arguing the laws penalize taxpayers and misapply rewards or exemptions. The piece calls for sane reform by Iowa lawmakers.
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Iowa
Iowa Highway Commission Takes $76,000 Cut
The Iowa Highway Commission reduces annual expenditures by about 76000, cutting salaries from 1000 to 9000 for top staff, halving staff from last year, and trimming maintenance by 571000. The move supports broad public demand for lower costs and taxes across government.
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Iowa Highway Commission
Fred R. White
White
Commission
The
Highway Commission
Elimination of the Peddler in Pella Press
Towns in the state move to curb itinerant peddlers as merchants complain of lost taxes and unfair competition. Pella has not acted yet but is urged to stop the practice to protect local business and revenue.
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Pella Press
Pella
Federal farm loan bill urged by Robinson
Growing Iowa farm credit discontent spurs a bill by Congressman T. J. B. Robinson proposing a federal loan system at three to four percent with government guaranteed bonds. Loans would go to bona fide farmers and bonds would not be left to speculators.
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Hampton Chronicle
Iowa
T. J. B. Robinson
Robinson
Congressman Robinson
Louis Cook Builds Political Fences Against Brookhart
Louis Cook, Iowa tax assessment and board of review chairman, is shaping a favorable impression as he operates in state circles. Brookhart, still serving in Washington, appears undisturbed and continues his battle rhetoric toward Wall Street.
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Algona
Louis Cook
Board of Review
Brookhart
Washington
Wall Street
Roosevelt Strength Grows From New Hampshire Victory
Washington dispatch notes New Hampshire primary shows Roosevelt as leading Democratic contender while Smith fades. Hoover unopposed. eight delegates from NH among 1154 total. Analysts see potential psychological boost for Roosevelt, with rumors Smith plans to trade NH delegates for Roosevelt support in Chicago.
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New Hampshire
Hoover
Roosevelt
Smith
Granite State
Kansas
al Smith
New York
Chicago
Washington
South
James A. Farley
Georgia
Minnesota
Congregational Church Notes Pre Easter Services Planned
Morning worship at 11 with sermon on The Resurrection. Bible school at 10. Y P S C E at 7 45 led by Ruth Husband on How Can I Show My Crowd That I Am a Christian. Ladies Aid Thursday at 2. Choir rehearsal 7 45 Thursday. Pre Easter services March 23 25 7 45 each night. Rev Robert Davies of New Hampshire to speak March 24. Easter cantata Our Risen Lord and King en titled to be repeated next Sunday night.
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E. Forrest Byers
Ruth Husband
H. J. Hankner
N. Ambrose
Robert Davies
New Hampton
Lord
King
Palm Sunday Services At St John’s Lutheran Church
St John s Lutheran conducts Palm Sunday services in German at 9 00 am with Sunday school at 10 00 am and English services at 10 45 am Everyone is invited to worship under the motto A Changeless Christ for a Changing World The Ladies Aid meets at Mrs August Schellhorn s home Thursday afternoon followed by junior choir practice at 6 30 pm and senior choir rehearsal at 7 30 pm.
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E. A. Hanff
Palm
Ladies’ Aid
August Schellhorn
St Peters Ev Church Lenten Services and Holy Week
St Peter s Evangelical Church lists Lenten services with evening prayers at 7 30 and 7 80. Palm Sunday Sunday School at 2 30 and Divine service at 10 30. German and English confirmations. Silent Week services. preparatory service for holy communion. Good Friday services at 10 o clock. note on Holy Communion and a call to worship amid world depressions and distrust.
Notice of Probate for Minnie Krueger Will in Bremer County
The Clerk of Bremer County District Court Iowa announces a written instrument claiming to be Minnie Krueger late of the county. The probate has been set for April 11, 1932 at 10 a.m. at the courthouse in Waverly. Any person may appear and show cause why the will should not be admitted to probate.
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District Court
Bremer County
Iowa
Minnie Krueger
Waverly
J. H. Schwake
Notice of Town Election Tripoli 1932
The Incorporated Town of Tripoli announces municipal election day Monday March 28 1932 at the town hall. Officials to be elected include mayor treasurer assessor and five councilmen all serving two years. Polls open 8 a m close 7 p m. GC Ie McCumber Mayor.
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Tripoli
Ie McCumber
Birch bark bite art once common among Chippewa women
A historical practice describes Indian Chippewa women biting folded birch bark to create geometric leaf and flower patterns. The decorated sheets are preserved as artifacts and now on display at the National Museum in Washington.
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National Museum At
Washington
Schwem Announces Candidacy for Second District Supervisor
G Schwem announces intention to run for supervisor in the second district on the Republican ticket subject to June primaries. He asks voters for support and notes the date and party affiliation.
Eckles State Senate Candidate for 39th District
R B Eckles seeks Republican nomination for State Senator in the 39th district comprising Butler and Bremer counties. Primary election set for June 6 in Aplington, Iowa.
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Butler
Bremer
R. B. Eckles
Aplington
Iowa
Nomination Notice for Bremer County Attorney Post
Fred Rewoldt Jr announces his candidacy for nomination on the Democratic ticket for Bremer County Attorney subject to Democratic voters at the June 6, 1932 primary election. He seeks support from party voters and outlines his pursuit of the office.
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Bremer County
Fred Rewoldt, Jr
Stine announces candidacy for 39th district Senate seat
H. W. Stine of Clarksville Iowa declares his candidacy for the Republican nomination for state senator in the 39th district comprising Bremer and Butler counties. He submits his bid for June 1932 primary election.
Bremer County Attorney Nominee Harry Hagemann
Bremer county announces the candidate for County Attorney is Harry Hagemann subject to the Democratic voters declaration at the June 6 1932 primary election. The notice lists the official role and election context for the Bremer County position.
Ramsey Announces Senate Candidacy in 39th District
John M. Ramsey of Clarksville Iowa announces candidacy for state senator in the 39th district comprising Bremer and Butler counties. He seeks the Republican nomination at the June 1932 primary election and asserts voter will.
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Bremer
Butler
John M. Ramsey
Clarksville
Iowa
Ernest Buls Seeks Democratic Nominating Vote for Supervisor
The candidate Ernest Buls declares his bid for the office of supervisor in the second district subject to the approval of Democratic voters at the June primaries. The filing emphasizes party backing and district focus.
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Ernest Buls
John Griese
Democratic Campaign Note From John Griese
In 10th District material the Democratic voters are urged to support at the June primaries. The message asks for backing and notes the author is John Griese.
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