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Emmetsburg Democrat

Location

Emmetsburg, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 13, 1916

Page

2

Western Electric to Overhaul Spencer Exchange Next Year

The Western Electric Telephone company plans a $60 000 overhaul of Spencer exchange next year to improve service to Ermetsburg and Estherville. The First National Bank promotes a Christmas Banking Club offering small weekly deposits with final sums of $127 50 for fifty weeks, highlighting easy savings for all ages. The bank claims the plan teaches saving habits and builds permanent accounts, projecting rapid wealth for participants.

Spencer Spencer Western Electric Telephone Company Ermetsburg Esther- Ville Wiel First National Bank

Will Oppose Assessments In Joint Drainage District No 22

A dispute over assessments for property in Joint Drainage District No 22 arises in a southwestern county near the Clay line. Critics charge the Clay county engineer’s preliminary report is flawed, with improvements costing about 279 per SWaomp acre here and 105 per acre in Clay. The Miss Lizzie Collines property totals nearly 6300 in assessments, prompting a second commission to re assess and correct figures.

Clay County Clay Lizzie Collines

Funeral notice for Mrs Louise Johnson and Belle Gullixson

Mrs Louise Johnson attends funeral of her sister Mrs Belle Gullixson who died after paralysis as a longtime resident. Also notes a bazaar at Assumption church and a program at KC hall with refreshments and art items for sale.

Louise Johnson Belle Belle Gullixson Gullixson Abe Johnson Assumption Church KC Hall Prida

Overland Trip Delights 1250 Delegates to Ford Plant Visit

Fourteen from Pato Alto and 1,250 delegates from the state enjoyed a Grand Trip to Toledo Ohio aboard an Overland special from Ft Dodge. The group toured the Ford plant covering 103 acres with 18 000 employees and 420 miles of nearby track. They were hosted with free transportation meals and berths and stopped at Netroit to inspect the Henry Ford plant.

Pato Alto Will Donovan Chris Schroeder Ft. Dodge Toledo Ohio Des Moines Mr. Archer 7. H. Anderson Ruthven Brownlee Bros Mallard Mr. Reed West Head Liard Richardson Cylinder Chris Jen-sen Graettinger Netroit Henry Ford

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