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Newspaper
Emmetsburg Democrat
Location
Emmetsburg, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1920
Page
2
SMMETSBURG DEMOCRAT S reports a sharp rise in crime over recent months with government data showing population growth since 1850 and crime escalating eighteenfold in sixty years. The piece laments robberies of banks stores and valuables, urges moral education and domestic guidance to curb delinquency.
The piece urges governments to provide early practical relief for 2,500,000 starving European children and suffering Indians in famine regions. It calls Britain to support Indian needs, notes abundant U.S. food, and asks settlers to share resources, while warning about financial burdens and personal job security.
The piece argues for genuine self determination amid Greece's 98 percent vote for restoring King Constantine, while critiquing American support for self determination after World War I. It comments on Taft and Wilson era civil service issues, French obligations to the U.S., postoffice matters, aviation industry growth, and looming tax needs for new penitentiaries, with Harding’s mounting challenges and farmer concerns over crop prices.
A local column critiques Speaker Gillette opposing larger House membership and endorses census based district changes. It notes widespread college crowding, looming immigration pressures, and cites leaders’ sons elected to state legislatures. Local notes mention residents and visitors, including social visits and a new baby at Streit residence.
English service in Emmetsburg Sunday at 8 p m with Luther League at 7 p m. Prayer meeting Thursday at Mrs Gylling home 7 40 p m. Sunday school and Bible class at 10 a m. Welcome to Pastor C Munson and Mrs Mabel Proust arrived from Sioux City to visit friends.
In Graettinger Graettinger Dec 13 1920 Rock Island improvements near the stock yards but the depot remains dark after nightfall. Various local visits and exchanges noted including Mrs Dan Yaherg, Fern Pogutin, J A Suss, Mr and Mrs Arthur Bergum, Mrs M J Laughlin, and others. Church notes invite attendance plus Christmas program and gifts to American White Cross urged.
In Ole County farmers replace coal with burning corn to cut fuel costs as weather stays mild easing heating needs. Some farmers seek fuel alternatives while others doubt profitability, fearing barons may still push prices higher and profits depend on widespread adoption.
Mr C Hoff Chaun d G Worning of Blington township and Miss Alma Morey of West Bend were married today at the bride’s home. Both are well known with many friends.
Dr J W Woodbridge reports births in Cylinder territory. Dec 4 a daughter to Mr and Mrs Gowans. Dec 8 a son to Mr and Mrs Streit. Dec 9 a son to Mr and Mrs Heddinger. The paper hopes for continued encouraging reports from the doctor.
In a week where numerous Husker workers moved through Chicago and Des Moines, Mallard Wing of Mallard, Iowa hosted a basketball clash. Mallard High defeated West Bend High School 18 to 10, with Mulroney Feamt Brohn shining as the star in a team effort marked by strong floor play and teamwork.
Emmetsburg’s Alan Gowans earns a spot on the first all Iowa college football squad, with recognition from The Daily Register. The article notes Gowans’s Cornell College connection and ongoing consideration for honors. Sugar prices slip to 8.25 dollars per hundred, aiding bakers in sweetening cakes and pies.
Des Moines Capital laments rising newsprint costs driven by profiteering. Major mills like Great Northern, International Paper, and Spanish River have raised prices to 120, 140, and higher per ton, with Des Moines Capital estimating 1921 at about 140 per ton. The piece questions government inaction and the squeeze on small weeklies.
Strangler Lewis toppled Stecher in New York on Monday night. Caddock defeated Jim Londas in San Francisco as Butach scored a fall. Caddock won the first in ten minutes and Londas the second in one hour four minutes.
The City National, Commercial Livings, and City Prant merge into a single City and Commercial Bank. A M Shanke to serve as president with Ralph B Palmer as cashier. Graettinger lost a Friday night game at Spirit Lake by a decisive margin. exact score not learned.
The county Sunday school conven tion meets Friday morning in the back room of the M E Church. A good program is provided and all are welcome.
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