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Newspaper
Emmetsburg Democrat
Location
Emmetsburg, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1920
Page
2
A terse note referencing an examination for the title Poetmaster of White. The fragmentary text mentions parts of process, locations, and participants, though much is garbled. It hints at official oversight and possible exam steps rather than narrative outcomes.
Twenty four lots were sold at public auction in Whittemore on Tuesday. Buyers included Carmeaily with two, Mrs Car mod y with one, S B Carry with one, and Mark Boyle with one. Miss Joan Fleming drew a free lot. Most buyers plan Wilding homes soon.
J and Peterson the Ringsted banker toured Emmetsburg with Peter Manson as his plans advance for a new building. The one story structure will house officials and be up to date as a smoking lounge. G C Smith sold his barber shop to Joe Hand who has worked with him over a year and plans to boost patronage.
Population figures trace Mt Dodge and Ft Dodge growth from 1880 to 1915 with counts 4,071 at 1880 and 19,323 for Ft Dodge, 15.04 percent rise noted in the period, though the report includes garbled notes and unclear terms.
Gunmen disrupted a gathering of young men shouting prank words near Town Falls and stole about $1,600 in cash from a pitcher and others. No injuries reported as police investigate the incident.
Fragmentary notes mention a tour event named Was a Liar TeaiEnS held at Postiilie. Names such as Monona Hamp Taber and clubs or teams appear, but text is garbled with unclear roles. No clear outcomes or dates can be determined from the readable lines.
A garbled clipping references crossings and workers in Minnesota. It notes a car being involved near Ft. Dodge on August 1 and mentions a son of Colonel Hyatt under arrest in Ft. Dodge for stealing.
Carl Quist, longtime orchestra conductor at Pe. Dodge for 22 years, will move to Portland to pursue a new position. He leaves his current post as he begins a relocation to Oregon.
The district Luther League convened in Emmetsburg over Friday to Sunday with broad attendance. Delegates and visitors from far areas filled streets with automobiles, and programs were well arranged though a full report was not ready in time for this issue.
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