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Newspaper
Emmetsburg Democrat
Location
Emmetsburg, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1925
Page
1
The Emmetsburg Democrat lists W L Branagan & Son as publishers with W El Branagan and W T RRar sgan in a row of imprints. The text notes storage or position at Benz ware Town, Iowa, stamped as second class matter.
Weeks urges New York to back a St Lawrence Erie canal deepening plan arguing it offers a safer cheaper route with greater throughput than Quebec or Montreal. Proponents claim fewer obstacles, faster vessel movements, and stronger American trade, though critics note many locks and rocks slow progress.
The Daily Journal notes leachers attended a large district association meeting in Sioux City and spent about 150000 on hotels meals and incidentals. The Storm Lake Pilot-Tribune criticized public school workers who travel and spend tax funds away from home urging loyalty to home communities and community spirit.
Eloyd George argues Germany has stabilized its currency as gold reserves rise from 1.089 billion to over 3.3 billion marks and export gold sales grow. He notes France’s peasantry’ s industry and questions about taxes to cover wartime debt while criticizing political figures and British obligations amid international tensions.
Idaho Senator Borah condemns centralized federal control in a Chicago address, warning that bureaus from Washington erode local rights and threaten democracy. He argues popular rule depends on communities managing their own affairs free from bureaucratic overreach.
Fragmentary passage argues that power rests with a few hundred, warning against self overment. It insists local self-government trains citizens for republican obligations, shaping initiative, responsibility, and patriotism. Strong commonwealths require capable, self-reliant people engaged in local and state affairs.
St Paul report says H H Budke a former Des Moines millionaire manufacturer was held by Estherville police at officials request on charges of passing worthless checks. Budke, arrested with two others, claimed A H Simons is helping run corn and pea cannery ventures in Minnesota and described ties to Belway Steel Post of Des Moines which failed in 1929. Mrs Wortham associated with Budke.
Mr and Mrs Charles Dubigg and their son John drove to Wichita Kansas last week to visit their daughter a Sister in an academy at that place The trip was long We presume Mr Dubigg sized up the real estate situation while passing through Nebraska and northern Kansas Wichita is about half way across the state near the southern line It is a place of 75 000
Margaret Krahmer won first in written and overall at Emmet contest with Fre da Clausen taking oval honors. Ruth Wicks of Jack Creek won first in oral, written and overall in rural competition. In Venison, I and D E Voss seek venue change for fair trial in Crawford county. Kiwanis to plant Memorial Trees for WWI fallen. Iowa State finals set for next Saturday at University of Iowa.
A fiery collision left Neate and Ridings dead and others injured near Fulion by the Tavita area. Fire and emergency crews responded to the crash, with authorities detailing the fatalities and injuries and opening an investigation into the incident.
Batrick Eaton reports cooler than usual winter in Texas with light rains aiding crops across Oklahoma Kansas and Missouri. Western Kansas wheat expected large yield. San Antonio growing rapidly with a nearby army post and Kelly aviation field. Excelsior Springs host of meetings with Albert Fife visiting. Eaton’s health improved. C B Wells the Marathon banker indicted for banking law violations refuses to return from California to stand trial. Buena Vista sheriff seeks guaranteed expenses.
Iowa veterans buying homes on monthly payment plans may claim the same tax exemptions as owners. Attorney General Ben J. Gibson noted exemptions vary by era: Civil War $3,000, Spanish American $1,800, World War $500, applicable to those responsible for taxes. Also noted are Dorothy Green of Rolfe winning state oratorical honors and her expected national contest in Colorado.
Morris Graham delivered 82 rat tails to his office last week amid the Des Moines Register rat contest. The statewide effort, supported by multiple groups, aimed to curb the rat population and benefit the community, with Graham contributing a substantial though not prize-winning number.
Earl Caddock former world wrestling champion played a key role in fighting a large Avoca fire on Monday. He rushed a chemical wagon from Walnut eight miles in ten minutes and assisted with a fire hose for hours.
Miss Gertrude Fleming, a Clay county educator, was badly injured Sunday when her car left the road and fell into a ditch near Webb. She has resigned from her teaching position at Webb consolidated schools due to injuries.
G W Kinsman, once of this city, is building his fifth off station at Worthington Minnesota. He opened a station there seven years ago, then sold out four years later, after living south of town for several years.
Fiemer i M Helgen tells our reporter that coal estate prices are beginning to stiffen. Some who were eager to sell two or three months ago have taken their hands off the market. The general indications are quite encouraging.
A brief note indicates the Tay railway was a business event in Walliveford on Sunday.
A Wednesday evening dance at the K.C. hall drew a very large crowd with 150 couples in attendance. The Cyto orchestra provided music and divitors were present from many towns, with all reporting a good time.
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