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Newspaper
Emmetsburg Democrat
Location
Emmetsburg, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1916
Page
1
The mayor and aldermen upheld their administration as Emmetsburg approved retaining the commission form by 430 to 162. Across wards 1 2 3 and 4 support varied, with serenades to leaders after results. Citizens stressed communal best interests despite policy disagreements.
Peter Collins, a noted lecturer and electrician, drew a packed crowd at the K C Hall on Thanksgiving night. Introduced by BE Higgins, he spoke on What Is Wrong with the World, praising fair treatment across religions, and urging harmony between capital and labor. He noted high divorce rates and urged government to unite producers and consumers while highlighting his labor leadership and prior public commissions. His visit to Emmetsburg is recalled fondly, with 39 states hosting him in the past year.
John Mulroney of Ft. Dodge, brother of the late Patrick and Kern Mulroney, died at his home yesterday. His sister Mrs. James P. White survives. He lived in Nevada township decades ago, ran a Fort Dodge mercantile business, and retired last winter as vice-president of a major Ft. Dodge bank after nearly fifty years in banking. His death mourned by many old county friends. Public sale notices follow with dates and locales near Emmetsburg, Fallon, Cylinder, Mallard, Ayrshire, Depew, Graetlinger, and other towns. Spencer visitors praise the city’s growth, streets, and landmarks after a football game visit with local courtesies.
J. HW. Godden moved the recently purchased south side school building onto the quarter block west of J. K. Martins home and plans to convert it into a fine bungalow. Theda Bara appears next Tuesday December 12 in Under Two Plaga with matinee at 3:00 and second show at 4:30 all seats 10 cents.
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