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Newspaper
Emmetsburg Democrat
Location
Emmetsburg, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1925
Page
5
Former Wisconsin state senator George Kinne, now with the University of Arizona extension, discusses Casa Grande Arizona as a growing hub. He notes irrigation from the Phoenix area, abundant wells, rising dams, and a warm dry climate supporting fruit crops and future development.
Joe Joyce, back from the Twin Cities and Rochester, says Mrs. E J Higging shows little change, though the attending physician is hopeful. Joyce, en route home to Santa Monica, notes Emmetsburg’s improved appearance since he left thirteen years ago and reflects on his Metro Godwyn MGM tenure.
Last evening John Berg reported to the Democrat office that Isaac Walton League officers in Ruthven are arranging a large picnic at Electric Park on Lost Island early in September. The date is not fixed but likely the first week on Monday or Wednesday with a notable speaker. A picnic dinner and base ball game are planned along with other attractions to mark a memorable community occasion. Details to follow.
The Assumption church picnic held last Saturday attracted a large crowd. A wide variety of victuals and ample refreshments pleased attendees, with Father Murtagh expressing gratitude for public support. Receipts likely totaled 750 to 800 dollars. expenses, substantial, will be deducted from this amount.
A one day poultry school for Dickinson County farmers will be held at Spirit Lake Library. Morning session starts at 10 a.m. covering incubation care of chicks and feeding layers. Afternoon focuses on sanitation disease control and culling with Prof. BE J. Rood of Ames extension services in attendance.
Eight men in five parties robbed a Burt bank early Saturday. The safe was breached with gas after a timed exit, yielding $4000 to $5000 in silver and currency and about $10,000 in Liberty bonds. Cars and a boxcar fortifications helped conceal the heist, with townsfolk startled by the audacious plan before thieves fled around 3 am. Local banker E J Murtagh led the insured institution. authorities expect remote pursuit given miles put between Burt and the crime.
Sunday report recalls Supervisor J A Suss and G C Coolidge in Graettinger narrowly escaping a southbound Rock Island train near Estherville when Suss's car stalled on the tracks. The vehicle was struck, a wreck, but Suss Coolidge and Mrs Celia Hand and son escaped injury. The piece also mentions store alterations, a Burt reunion, a Silver Lake win, and a trip scene including Humboldt and a Montana departure.
Word from Lou Moses and Ed Murray on a northern Minnesota fishing trip states they caught five fish weighing 105 pounds in one hour at Ely. They plan to travel farther north and may fish trout in lower Canada before returning home. Hay fever sufferers should consider trips to cooler northern Minnesota along the Jefferson Highway to Winnipeg for relief. A Whittemore pard program is planned for tomorrow with many county residents likely to attend.
The Palo Alto county 4-H Girls club held an achievement day on Monday August 10 with Misa Florence Packman judging exhibits and demonstrations. Ellington's team won the contest and will represent the county at the Iowa state fair in Des Moines. Over sixty members attended and leaders stayed late to support the event.
Emmetsburg hosts an elimination handicap golf tournament from August 2 to August 30 open to all club members. Scores, par, and the Calkins system determine handicaps with strokes on designated holes. First round is set for August 23 with brackets, prizes for top finishers, and a concurrent ladies event. Henry Selle is reported in serious condition after illness.
Farm event east of the city featured six tractors with multiple plows turning over over 21 acres. Demonstrators included Thacker DeHatty J Case M L Coo nan Hart Parrr International and Twin City. About 70 spectators attended with no formal judging. Future demonstrations and a county contest involving township girls clubs will be held at the Fall Festival. Each team of two will present a subject from over eighty clothing project topics and explain steps in detail. All invited to attend. some information to be available at demonstrations.
Monday our reporter met Bert Schifflet of Eagle Grove who is still in the employ of the Central Iowa Power & Light company. He says sub stations have been built at Rutland Milford and four or five other places. The new line from the west is near Emmetsburg and connections will soon be made. He notes a high power line from Rutland to Sioux City will begin soon. Mr Schifflet was in the company’s employ in this city for years and made many friends.
Mr and Mrs A G Jahn returned from an Ozark country auto trip describing rough roads steep hills and sparse farmlands from St Louis to Arcadia Valley and downriver markets. They noted strong fall trade locally with wholesalers and Chicago purchases while on the trip. A separate report states Iowa killed 1053 cattle in July as part of a bovine tuberculosis eradication campaign with 75,500 cattle tested and 14 percent reactors.
Fairfield township Farm Bureau committees finalize plans for a large picnic at Sharts Grove near Cylinder on August 26. Hon. Francis Johnston will speak, tractor plowing contest starts at 10 a.m., and a ball game Fairfield versus Fern Valley with a $10 purse. Big Bowery dance and De Luxe orchestra follow with hot dishes served.
Portland native and northwest publisher Frank Davey, famed for his political battles and community leadership, was warmly welcomed in Emmetsburg and Estherville during a brief visit. Old friends recalled his early Emmet county influence, newspaper work, government roles, and years in Oregon before planned return to Portland.
Red Cross public health nurse Miss Hila Van Horn will office at the Court House with hours Saturday from 9 a m to 12 m and 1 p m to 5 p m. Weekday calls from 9 a m to 5 p m are to be taken at the office of the County Superintendent of Schools.
Kraft-Beebe, local cluthiers, plans a bargain room in the basement of their Main Street store. The project aims to use the rear basement to offer odds and ends at reduced prices. Work is set to begin within the next couple of weeks.
Dr Phelle was injured last evening while at Livermore. Dr A A Theile strained ligaments of a foot stepping from a Gulyert and has since been confined to his room. Cored Ruehle went to Milwaukee Monday evening for a few weeks with relatives. Mr and Mrs Floyd Mefain and children were authorized to West Bend Sunday.
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