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Newspaper
Emmetsburg Democrat
Location
Emmetsburg, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1920
Page
1
Bert Mormon broke a leg Saturday morning when his horse slipped over a manhole cover near the home of Peter Vriend. Neighbors rushed to aid him and transported him to his residence.
Ex soldiers who served in the war with Spaly or in the Philippine Insurrection are urged to provide their names and locations for pension claim processing. Walter Buchanan and others from Abide Camp Army Route 2 Lowisa Virginia are asked to advise fully on legal eligibility and potential pension issues.
A new song titled towa Proud Towa appears with music by Fred Lagan and lyrics praising a mother from Osakaloosa. The Missouri audience enjoyed the performance as the author gained popularity amid the spectacle.
The note recalls a past local production titled Progress in Em metsburg. It mentions a large turnout of residents, highlights a clever musician, and describes the music of Jows, Proud Iowa as simple and waltzlike, akin to a long sung church hymn.
The state board of agriculture held a Thursday meeting to plan next year's work and set August 24 to September 2 as the 1921 state fair dates. A. R. Corey of Deg Mosses was re elected secretary and WW. Morrow was named measurer of the board.
John Dowley recalls forty one years ago similar weather to today when he first came to Emmetshire. Farmers plowed nearly every month through winter, reflecting on the unusual climate pattern of the era.
The Democrat weekly reaches 18 500 readers and is a strong advertising channel. It boasts a broad countywide circulation, with many subscribers and high value for advertisers compared with smaller papers. Rates are presented as very favorable to those seeking to reach the public through this publication.
Mayme Mae McMullen seven years old, daughter of Clyde and Mrs McMullen, died Wednesday after a brief illness eight miles northwest of Emmiesburg. Funeral services were conducted at the residence by Rev Norman McCay, with burial at Manso. She was born August 22, 1915 in Marcus fa. The McMullen family receives widespread sympathy from county friends.
We understood that Mr. Zitterell of Webster City who helped start the firm with Mr. Sullivan and laid the first paving has practically retired from contracting. His name remains in the firm’s title though his role has diminished. Mr. Mills, father of Mrs. I. C. Tormey, now handles most financial responsibility for the firm.
William Kirby, longtime resident of Brunetsburg, now at Terris, will spend winter with a sister at Mitchell 3 D. His health has been poor for years. Subscriptions urged for the Democrat header to January 1. print prices rise postwar though other costs stay high. Tax reports from Washington reveal 1918 returns being processed, delaying citizen refunds. Gilmore Portland Cement plans to enlarge capacity from 1500 to 4000 barrels daily. MM Nicholson of Port Dodge president, O M Olson director. City warns young men home for winter to behave, roughnecks not tolerated. Ayrshire Shipping Association formed. Theo Miller president. directors YT A Hoben, Fred Antoine, L A Hill, J E Dannewitz. Omro Cottington named manager. operations to begin December 11. Major Philpott reassigned to New Orleans with army, family moving. Local character lost to Northwest. J P Conway husked over 1060 acres of corn. prices cited as high. Considerable plowing done. thermometer not yet near 90. December previously had a long cold spell.
Edward McNally reports it is difficult to secure real estate loans as cash remains scarce. He notes many applications sent by his firms without ready funds. This reflects a common complaint across lenders and borrowers.
Mr and Mrs Bert Ryan are occupying their new home a short distance west of the city. The residence is described as strictly modern with distinctive features and is noted as the couple’s new address and dwelling.
The text wishes Ryan well after locating in the vicinity and notes a capitalist thrust toward thriftiness. It congratulates them on a beautiful new home and extends wishes for health and happiness for many years.
The reporters invite readers to contribute noteworthy items of public interest. Citizens urged to share events happenings or information that may merit coverage.
The Daily Register reports about 280000 attendees at conventions in Des Moines over the past year. It highlights strong hotel capacity and favorable conditions for large gatherings, suggesting ongoing growth in the convention sector.
A garbled note reports paving delays and price shifts with cement priced at 244 per barrel in June and a confusing claim that some contracts or costs equal 2 76. It hints Lang Bud and rock terms as factors, suggesting bids or bids for street paving face questions and reevaluation.
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