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Newspaper
Emmetsburg Democrat
Location
Emmetsburg, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1920
Page
7
Irvin Martini visited Fonda for an overnight stay with friends. Various residents from Whittemore, Cylinder, Des Moines, Pocahontas, and Ruthven were noted in visits or travel to Emmetsburg. The column lists dozens of brief social calls, trips, transfers, and small happenings among local families and nearby towns.
Farmer Firkins estimates costs for oats and corn with figures showing land values, seed, labor, threshing, hauling, taxes, and interest at 54 percent on land costs. He notes conservative oats costs and discusses uncounted losses from poor drainage and other farm risks while reporting a snow event east of Garner and south of Livermore. The week ends with the death of Mrs. Brown and relatives drowned in the Des Moines river, prompting a West Bend trip.
A Minneapolis woman told J B Bennett that Geo McManus, creator of Bringing Up Father, is a son of Petey McManus from Emmetsburg. He was born there, left for the Black Hills as a youth, and later moved into newspaper work. He is regarded as a top humor cartoonist of his era.
Karl Caddock of Walnut Loch defeats George Hun of Chicago in a stout two fall match at Port Dodge. Caddock uses a double Wing lock in the first fall and a headlock and body hold in the second as Hun struggles to counter. Referee Louis Winnehell of the UTA M. G. A. officiates.
Last night Jack Dempsey knocked out Bi Brennan of Chicago in New York in the twelfth round. The knockout blow was a vicious jab over the heart. Brennan was in fair condition at the close. Dempsey led in nine rounds, Brennan pressed in the second and ninth and Dempsey tired late. It was a hard fight. Also: Sarsfield Deneen and partner secure 400 acres near Okmulgee Oklahoma to drill for oil in a promising prospect amid established oil country.
Sherm Stover 40 years old, restrained from a sanatorium, leaped from a Northwestern freight train between Fagle Grove and Rolfe as his wife was taking him home. He was struck and killed around 9 PM. Reports say his long illness and taciturn mood raise fears he may go without food before seeking aid. George Gipp Dies at Notre Dame Fame blends with All American recognition as he succumbs to pneumonia, shocking fans.
This Week we understand Mr Sarsfield Deneen will wed Miss Brakewill who lives in Oklahoma. They plan to visit Emmets Lugton for their wedding trip next week with details to follow. Also noted are the Golden Wedding anniversary of Britt Brit and the fiftieth wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs J C Johanson.
A young Emmetsburg man told a West girl he loved her and asked if it was the best story she had heard. She replied she had heard it before and better. He grew anxious to change the subject.
Ruthven Odd Fellows held a splendid banquet Tuesday evening in Redman hall drawing a large attendance and praised as one of the year’s most delightful events. Graettinger High School and Bachelors club battled on Monday with Graettinger winning 26 to 28.
Webster City December reports Ray Tortune, 19, arrested as a suspected agent in a string of thefts totaling about $5,000. Goods allegedly stolen from multiple towns including Williams, Playstad, Batburg, Woolstock. Tortune claims he only stored items at his home for others and denies knowledge of the thefts. He remains in custody awaiting identification. authorities expect more details.
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