Emmretsburg Hemocrat Publisher and Contact Info
Local newspaper entry lists publisher W. T. Bramnagan and office details. The note references a Palo Alto center and a Friday issuance date in April.
18 Aug 1939
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Newspaper
Emmetsburg Democrat
Location
Emmetsburg, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1939
Page
1
Local newspaper entry lists publisher W. T. Bramnagan and office details. The note references a Palo Alto center and a Friday issuance date in April.
A garbled OCR text discusses economic concerns in 1930s times, mentioning the New Deal, General Motors profits, and warnings of economic collapse. It references political figures, press opinions, and calls for leadership changes, with scattered mentions of steel, mining, and manufacturing sectors.
A dramatic shift ends the 1911 U S Japanese commerce and most favored nation treaty. Six months notice required before termination, with possible complete trade shutdown if Congress acts. Officials warn the move could intensify global power struggles and affect relations with Nippon.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions citizens, streets and towns with scattered words like streets, people, and residents. It hints at a local setting with possible references to selection or event but contains many garbled phrases.
Mr and Mrs Douglas celebrated their silver wedding anniversary at home with friends and relatives attending. Guests included Steve Paisley and Earl Hudson families from Emmetsburg and near Relfe, plus several Douglas relatives. A beer parlor sale changed hands to Afr and Mrs Ray Johnston of Mason City with the Johnston family moving into the Carl Sweely home. The day also featured church activities, baptisms, revival plans, and a lightning strike causing damage to a filling station.
Fragmented, low-clarity text discusses federal appointments and political optimism. It references government efficiency, self-serving officials, and a critique of political conventions. The piece criticizes claims of "the science of good government" and suggests job losses looming for Americans.
The article discusses the expansion of a marketing cooperation for farmers in Iowa and the boost from state and college support. It notes higher seller percentages benefiting producers, wider markets, and ongoing annual aid with quotas increasing funding to multiple junior colleges and institutions across the state.
The report lists numerous Sunday and weekend social calls in and around West Bend, Rodman, Cylinder, and nearby towns. Names include Debolt, Urquhart, Lawman, Jolson, Wickman, Jensen, Hatch, Pringle, Smith, Carter, Barber, Muzzy, Mackebon, Sweely, McClelland, Firkins, Ballenbach, Marti, Rede, Rutgers, Lillegard, Wyatt, and Shriver as residents visiting hosts or attending church and events. Several trips to Minnesota and Iowa towns are mentioned along with birthdays and homecomings.
Benny Bell died at his Blue Earth home aged 68 after retiring from farming in 1925 He left a wife and three sons George Walter and Frank all residents of Blue Earth The funeral drew many local relatives including W De Kucker Gladys Schneider Levi Frieden Anna Wilson Raymond Wilson Anna Harris and others from nearby areas.
John Lande and Irene Schmidt huber exchanged marriage vows at the Lutheran church in Emmons Minnesota at high noon on Saturday August 5 The bride is well known as a former third grade teacher in the local public school Neighbors and friends extend best wishes for a long and happy married life In Emmetsburg visitors spent Sunday with Rodman residents Allen Wirtz and grandson Al Wirtz Jr returned home after the visit Frem materials note a gravel haul by Glenn Debolt for Bauck Construction Co of Emmetsburg and other local visits by Mrs Hugh Duffy and Mrs Firkins and Gerald to West Bend and nearby households More local names appear in the short social items
Mike Wigen aged 83 died last Monday in Pocahontas. Funeral services were held in Laurens Wednesday afternoon with many Ayrshire attendees including Mr. and Mrs. George Wigen and others. At Gruyttinger Legion meeting officers were elected: Jans Swensen commander Alf yat McCombs vice commander Karl Nielsen adjutant A H Henning sen historian Frank Herke sergeant at arms and Dr Olene Jacobson chaplain.
State liquor commission plans to shift class designations for Sheldon and LeMars stores from B to C while elevating Cherokee from C to B. Changes depend on sales volume with an aim to keep Sheldon at class B, and are reported in gaily newspaper notices.
The Estherville A and P Grocery renovated its interior and added a serve self option. Shoppers use wheeled carts to pick items, choosing between self service and traditional clerk service. Kareobs article mentions outdoor cooking with bacon skewers.
Directory lists Emmetsburg churches with pastors and denominations and outlines local organizations including Chamber of Commerce, Woman's Club, Business Women's Club, Rotary, Veterans of Foreign Wars, American Legion, American Legion Auxiliary and University Women group leaders and officers.
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