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Newspaper
Emmetsburg Democrat
Location
Emmetsburg, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1922
Page
8
In December a business sale closed when J. Frank Wray proprietor of the New Wilson hotel sold his interests to Edward A. Boss owner of the Oelwein hotel who also operates hotels at Boone Storm Lake Estherville Algona Independence Sac City Eldora and Clarinda. Boss keeps 8. A. Morris as manager who with his wife has arrived in Webster City.
Mr. Boss will not relocate to Webster City. Mr. Wray shipped his horses and furniture to San Francisco Del during the coming week. Ames is well represented at the International Livestock Show in Chicago with some of the state's finest herds on display.
Friends learn Harry Burke formerly of Whittemore married Ida Putnam at Sanborn last Wednesday with Father Dalloff officiating. The couple will live on a Hartley area farm. Burke noted as upright and popular, bride described as worthy. The Democrat joins well wishers in congratulating the couple.
A campaign to pass a bill taxing gasoline at a per gallon rate to fund highway improvements gains momentum for the upcoming Iowa legislature but meets strong opposition. Lawmakers are expected to debate the proposal during the next session as activity picks up.
Ed Kruse, a truck driver, was buried under a overturned cement truck and forty five sacks of cement after a ditch collision. The motor ran and smoke filled the cab as farmers nearby alerted help. Kruse survived over an hour trapped, but one vent punctured a lung and he remains seriously ill.
Miss Tat a Killcox night operator for Northwestern Bell in Williams receives a silver medal and $250 cash from the National War Modal Committee for prompt and intelligent service after the June 7 1921 bank robbery in Webster City Iowa Ten Bell System employees are honored in the second annual telephony medals program recognizing exceptional public service.
Cedar Rapids defeated Mason City 38 to 1 on Thanksgiving day. It notes Cedar Rapids has logged 28 games in Iowa this period with seven crossings of the goal line. Emmetsburg’s strong schedule is mentioned in comparison, with Cedar Rapids described as strong and Emmetsburg having two good teams.
The Humboldt County agent reports 20 percent of hogs infected with tuberculosis, likely spreading from cattle. He estimates the loss could reach about 5 million dollars yearly, based on 160 train loads of forty cars each. He urges neglecting farmers to improve hog housing and husbandry.
The state provides special aid to local fair associations, with 95 county and district fairs active. New groups formed in Grooklyn LeMars Schleswig. About 667 fairs reported profit this season, total state attendance reached 1 500 000. Alexander Peddie cites and handles farm loans totaling 1 000 000, traveling across northwest Iowa for a leading Waterloo firm.
A clipped local item notes that former Emmetsburg High School teacher Edwards Strat Clarion remains active with Wright County connections. Earl F. Ehlers near Trimpton narrowly escaped a crossing incident on the Hock Is Jamil track. Muskrats and skunks are widespread in fall, with muskrat houses reportedly weak suggesting a mild open winter.
Humboldt's town team beat Fort Dodge 6 to 0 at noon on the home grounds. Sykes starred for Humboldt, playing with Trembolit and previously on Fort Dodge's team.
Algona residents urge Milwaukee Road to construct a new train depot at Algona. The current foundation dates back seven years, with the idea gaining momentum as the town seeks better rail facilities.
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