Farmers Stand Against Railroads In Freight Debate
The essay argues railroads charge farmers too much and fail to guarantee a reasonable return. It warns that bankrupt lines in Iowa, Illinois, and western states threaten rural economies, with abandonment looming unless rates support vital service. The piece insists farmers rely on rail, and lowering rates risks widespread ruin. IT CAN'T BE DID.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fiy
Esch-Cummins
Railroads
Iowa
Wlinois
Northwest
Capper
Supreme Court
Illinois
Wriers
Muscatine County
Peoria
Chicago
Labor policy critique from Industrial News Bureau
The Industrial News Bureau argues labor unions in the east pursue hiring as many workers as possible and lay as few bricks as possible, which it calls industrial sabotage. It asserts railroads improved after government operation ended, handling more tonnage with fewer workers, and urges unions to adopt honest service and efficiency for industrial justice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Industrial News Bureau
Purchasing power of farm products in July 1923
In July 1923 the 1913 price baseline shows corn at 94 percent purchasing power when bought for food, clothing, fuel, or a new extension service. Hogs at 43 percent and beef cattle near unchanged. corn and hogs fluctuated while hogs lagged in building material purchases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Correa
McAdoo Parody Letter Boosts 1924 Campaign
A reader in Sioux Falls forwards a humorous parody praising William G. McAdoo as the Democratic standard bearer for 1924. The verse weaves puns on his name, urging support and hinting at opposition to Ford, framing McAdoo as the obvious choice to “shut out Ford and others.”
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Sioux Falls
W ‘Ork
McAdoo
Press
Register
F. M.mills
McAdone
William McAdoos
McAdoost
McAdied
McAdood
McAdon
Ford
Anita's New Citizens State Bank Closes in Anita Iowa
Anita Iowa Sept 28 The Citizens State Bank of Anita closed its doors this morning. Heavy withdrawals during the past two weeks and anticipated withdrawals related to an impending paying assessments are given as the cause. The bank with $50,000 capital is the successor to Citizens Savings Bank which failed in 1921. Ralph Miller formerly of Estherville was cashier.
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Anita
Iowa
Citizens State Bank of
Citizens Savings Bank
Ralph Miller
Estherville
Presbyterian Church Services and Rally Notice
Rainy Sunday but good attendance at morning and evening services. Solo by Mrs Harris and a trio by Mattison McClure Reide sel. radio messages from foreign and home missions. violin encore by Harold Trone. Youth mission program led by Maybelle Wilson. new members to be received. Rally Day at Sunday School. communion next Sunday. donations for Freedmen barrel Oct 8 9 10.
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Harris
Mattison
McClure
Reidesel
Maybelle Wilson
Harold Trone
Miss Mattison
the Missionary Society
W. W. Wilson
Thos. Nivison
W.A. Beymer
Espeset
J. W. Morse
Heidke
Ingrabee
Rally Day Set by Church of Christ on Oct 7
The Church of Christ plans Rally Day for Sunday Oct 7 hoping for clear weather. All members are urged to attend Bible school at 10, morning worship 11, Christian Endeavor 6 30, evening worship 7 30. Prayer meeting Thursday night at 8 00 choir practice 8 45. Official board meets at 3 on Oct 7.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church
Bible School
Estherville Luth Church Weekly Schedule and Notices
Estherville Lutheran Church announces Sunday services at 10 am and 11 am with Sunday School enrollment over 200 and a 7 30 pm Young People's League service noted for a time change. Weekday events include prayer meetings, Dorcas Society activities, confirmant classes, Willing Workers meeting, and hostess details for a L A and MS gathering on October 11.
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Young People’s League
Frayer
E. E. Erickson
Dorcas
Society
A. S. Anderson
First Church of Christ Scientist Sunday Services and Reading Room
The First Church of Christ Scientist offers services every Sunday at 11 a m with Sunday School at 10 a m The weekly subject for Oct 7 is Unreality A Wednesday evening testimonial meeting is at 8 p m A free public reading room is open Wednesdays and Saturdays from 3 to 6 p m where the Bible and authorized Christian Science literature may be read borrowed or purchased All are welcome to attend services and visit the reading room
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christ, Scientist
Transfer of Estherville minister to Sheldon announced
Rev J W LaGrone, four years Estherville Methodist minister, reports transfer to Sheldon after Sioux City conference. He will preach next Sunday in Estherville before leaving within a week or ten days. services at 10:30, 12 Sunday School, 6:30 Epworth League, 7:30 evening worship with a special choir program.
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Riv
J. W. LaGrone
Methodist Episcopal Church of
Estherville
Sioux City
Sheldon
Mr. LaGrone
R.T. Chipperfield
Epworth League
Notice of Sheriff Sale in Emmet County Iowa
The sheriff of Emmet County Iowa will sell on October 29 1923 the north half of section 16 and the southeast quarter of section 16 township 99 north range 32 west to satisfy a judgment of Annis & Rohling Company versus Gertrude R Mosher and others. Sale at Estherville Court House from 9 am to 4 pm starting 10:05 am. Dated September 19 1923. Thomas Nivison Sheriff.
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District Court
Emmett County
Iowa
Annis & Rohling Company
Gertrude ‘R. Mosher
O. Mosher, Jr
Citizens Savings’ Bank
Cedar Rapids
F. E. Fisher
Emil Benesh
Treasa Benesh
Marion E. Benesh
Richard E. Benesh
Merchants National Bank
Gilbert Gilbertson
Maple Hill Mercantile Company
Clarence Taber
Township
Estherville
Thomas Nivison
Emmet County
Notice of Real Estate Sale on Emmet County Court Judgment
District Court of Emmet County Iowa has levied on the north half of section 22 township 98 north range 32 west to satisfy a $14241 50 debt plus $239 14 costs and accruing costs. The property will be offered for sale to the highest bidder for cash on November 5 1923 in front of the courthouse Essterville Iowa between 9:00 am and 4:00 pm with sale starting at 10:10 am to satisfy the debt. Sheriff of Emmet County Iowa marks the document September 27 1923.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court
Emmet County
Iowa
E. C.weisbrod
H J. Fink
Christine Fink
Estherville
Thomas Nivison
District Court Sale Notice in Emmet County Iowa
In Emmet County District Court on September 4 1923 First National Bank of Dunnell Minnesota sues Paul L Anderson for 1670 75 debt plus 73 25 costs. Real estate Lot 9 Block 5 Incorporated Town Dolliver Iowa seized and offered for cash sale October 29 1923 in Estherville Iowa Court House door between 9 am and 4 pm to satisfy judgment. Sheriff Thomas Nivison 40-2.
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District Court
Eemmet County
Iowa
First National Bank
Dunnell, Minn
Paul L. Anderson
Towit
Dolliver
Estherville
Thomas Nivison
Emmett County
Notice of real estate sale on judgment debt
District Court of Emmet County issues a warrant to sell Lots 12 and 19 in Block 3 of Dolliver Iowa to satisfy a debt of 3899.98 plus costs. Sale to be held October 29 1923 in front of the Court House Estherville Iowa between 9:00 am and 4:00 pm.
Special Execution sale of Armstrong real estate in Emmet county
A special execution issued by the Clerk of the District Court of Emmet County directs sale of Out Lots 87 and 38 in Armstrong Iowa plus adjacent East Half of the Northeast Quarter and related parcels in Section 15 Township 99 Range 31. The sale is to satisfy a judgment from September 17, 1923, in favor of Provident Trust Company against Alfred A. Pettit et al, for 149.72 plus costs, with sale set for October 29, 1923, at the ville Iowa between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. and bidding at 10:30 a.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District ‘Court
Emmet
Provident Trust Company
Hugo .Ryden
Alfred A. Pettit
Armstrong
Iowa
Section
Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railway Company
Court House
Estherville
Thomas Nivison
Emmet County
Notice of Turtle Lake Bridge Construction Bids
Estherville Iowa call for sealed bids by October 10 1923 to build two bridge abutments and a spillway at Turtle Lake outlet. Plans at the county office. Bid security five percent. bonds required. county may waive defects and reject all bids. Site near Dolliver three miles from C and N W Ry. Plans from County Auditor J J Klopp and County Engineer.
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Estherville
Iowa
Turtle Lake
District Court
Board of Supervisors
Township
Lincoln Township
Dolliver
Gee Ag
J.J. Klopp
Pepper Being Published Again This Year at Local High School
The Pepper, the high school paper, resumes publication this year with editors Eunice Klocow and Dorothy Gruwell leading as editors and associate editors. Staff includes Hannah Nelson, Louis Wasserman, Charles Wilson, reporters Lola Hale, Janet Bradley Leif Dahl, John Morse, typists Orville Archibald Frances Lough, and department heads Francis Shadle. The City Meat Market advertises Gold Brand Butter from Ceylon Creamery, praised for top honors at the Martin County Fair. Card of thanks from families expresses gratitude for sympathy and floral offerings at their father’s funeral.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the. Pepper
Vindicator and Republican
Eunice Klocow
Dorothy Gruwell
Hannah Nelson
Louis Wasserman
Charles Wilson
Lloyd Roberts
Ceylon Creamery
Martin County Fair
W. R
Omaha Capital Move Marks Nebraska History
The text notes Omaha served as Nebraska's capital from 1854 to 1887 before statehood, when the capital moved to Lincoln. It references the territorial period and the transition of seat of government as Nebraska shifted from Omaha to Lincoln.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha
Nebraska
Lincoln
Largest of Forest Nurseries in Saratoga NY
The world's largest forest nursery holds about 12,000,000 baby trees and is located at Saratoga New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saratoga, N.Y
Widow Marries Before Funeral in Jackson News
In Jackson Ohio a widow wed just before her first husband’s funeral. She wins the roving cup in Jig Time. Watertown Standard notes the event. Elsewhere a claim on nerve and blood flow is made by an osteopathy advocate. Chris Gronstal joins a Traynor bank, with brother Joe also employed there.
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Jackson, O
Watertown Standard
Chris Gronstal
Traynor
Joe
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