Mason City Tops Emmetsburg In Thrilling 20 19 Victory
Mason City Mohawks edged Emmetsburg 20 to 19 in a tight high school game. Peterson led Emmetsburg with 11 of his team’s points while Sykes and Nance fueled Mason City late as the comeback tightened in the final minutes.
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Vegea
Wagon City
Mason City
Tame
Nance
Emetsburg Wateis
Laie
Emmetshure
Hkuimedyburg
Griveley
Manon City
Kell
Peterson
Wnlmersburg
Sykes
Fina Ual
Mohawks
Nanes
Snell
Forrance
Mohawka
Chuck
Emuetsburg
Wnlll
Kohl
Cretameyer
Lane
Petergan
Gretemeyer
Slater
Emmersburg
Magon City
Tigket
Emmetsburg
Linthe Mohawks
EU Sykes
Bulman
Cretzmeyer
Opus
Jatinson
Crippen Station Cash Box Taken In Early Morning Theft
A theft occurred near Crippen Station on Christmas morning as two men stopped a car at Lyle Willis station two miles west of town. They took a cash box from Willis and fled in their car with about 18 dollars and a bottle or box. Local police were notified but details remain unclear.
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Sitinge
Lyle Willia
Mr. Wils
Wille
Mr. Willis
Fata
Streddera
Christmas Day In Emmetsburg
Christmas in Emmetsburg enjoyed by residents as mild weather and bright programs marked the holiday. Churches were full, radio broadcasts featured Christmas selections, and visitors noted a pleasant noon temperature around four above. Ed McNally traveled to Toledo, Ohio, to spend the holiday with his sons Ray and Maurice, reported as having a fine time in the city.
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Bloetaburs
Toledo
Ohio
Ed McNally
Ray
Maurice
Toluwlo
The Aviator at Iowa Theatre This City After Christmas
The Iowa Theatre will host The Aviator, a musical comedy, beginning Sunday December 29 with 2:00 p.m. showtimes and Vitaphone acts. Wednesday to Friday feature So This is College with Elliott Nugent and Sally Starr. A New Year matinee is set for January 1 at 2:30 p.m. The Careless Age with Douglas Fairbanks Jr, Loretta Young, and Carmel Myers plays January 4.
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Iowa
Town Theatre
College
Elliott Nugent
Sally Starr
Dougls Fairbanks, Jr
Loretta Young
Carmel Myers
Travelogue Letters From a Western Road Trip
A long letter details a cross country journey from Decorah to California and back, covering Oklahoma, Texas, New Mexico, Arizona, and California. The writer notes rapid travel, few stops, sunlit days, visits to the Grand Canyon and Crystal Lake summit, and plans to continue toward Oregon and San Diego. The entry references Louis Elbert’s brother and mentions destinations like Bethany Missouri, St. Joseph, Kansas City, Tulsa, Amarillo, Gallup, Flagstaff, Williams, Needles, Needles? California, and Los Angeles.
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Mr. Branagan
Decorah
Lou
Bethany
Missouri
St. Joseph
Kansas City
State of Kansas
Pulsa
Oklahomia
Oklahoma City
Texasa
Oklahoma
Texas
Amarillo
New Mexico
Que
Grand Canyon
Aivell
Williams
Needsex
California
Los Angeles
San Diego
Oregon
Agit P. S
Louis Elbert
Jacksonsha
Jehy Piety
Chyatal Bader
Cali
San Francisco
Nevada
Truog to Succeed Dorweiler as Second District Supervisor
January 1 announces T. C. Truog will take over the second district supervisor post from Joseph Dorweiler. Dorweiler praised as capable and trustworthy, Truog described as an old county settler and sincere gentleman ready to serve constituents with high quality service.
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T. C. Truog
Joseph Dorweiler
Dorweiler
Iowa
Truog
Our
Evansburg Hotel Company pays dividend and debentures
Part of Dobe reports the Emmetsburg Hotel Company voting a five percent dividend on its stock and paying $1,000 per mile in debtedness on its holdings including the Kermoye property.
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Dobe
Emmetsburg Hotel Company
Kermoye
Christmas program highlights from European concerts
Citizens enjoyed Christmas programs from Europe with impressions of Iceland Germany and England. The writer heard the Holland/Molland program and noted Amsterdam speakers as clear as in Emmetsburg. The vocal selection by the lady also came in unusually clear.
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Ifeland
Germany
England
Amsterdam
I Emmetsburg
Gave Assistance To Needy Fellow Had Car Stolen
Rev Joseph Snow of Harrisburg formerly of this place had his car stolen after helping a stranger and paying for meals. The young man traveled with him then took the car while the pastor rested. Snow hopes another car is provided soon.
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Joseph Snowden
Harrisburg
MA i Government Aviation
Himaalf
Mme
Antone Johnson Named District Manager in Covell Bluffs
Antone RL Johnson, long serving as field assistant in the Fort Dodge district for the Vvallable Life Insurance association, is appointed district manager at Covell Bluffs effective January. His career includes school leadership work in Iowa and a track record of community progress efforts. The Johnsons are regarded as capable and esteemed by the Council Bluffs community.
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Antone RL Johnson
Fort Dodge
Johnson
Bern
Bailey
Pinsuramee
Thie Place
My. Waller
Galifornia
Mr. Johnson
Eve Lyon Baverne
Kassau
Epunlys
Thuettingay
Ipalan
Varig
Dove
Sinsel
Mra. Johnson
Council
Baby beef club enrollment in Palo Alto County
Twenty boys feed thirty calves are enrolled in the baby beef club in Palo Alto County. Most calves began feeding on December 1. Records will be kept until the Palo Alto fair. County Agent Webster offers help to locate calves and start feeding for timely finish.
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Webster
Palo Alto
Shank
Farm Bureau
Clark Mead Suffers Broken Leg in Street Crash
Clark Mead was struck by a car driven by Tom Rutledge while crossing South Broadway during Christmas shopping. His badly fractured leg bones were set at Palo Alto hospital and he will be laid up for some time.
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Clark Mead
South Broadway
Tom Rutledge
Mr. Rutledge
Mr. Mead
Palo Alto
Weather looks mild for holidays with scattered storms
The text notes several days of ideal spring like weather for the holiday period with temperatures around 40 to 48 degrees and a chance of a storm Thursday night. It expresses hope that January and February and March will remain pleasant.
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Mercury
Poday
Mothers of fallen soldiers seek travel to France
A list from Palo Alto to Kossuth details nine mothers entitled to visit graves of sons who died in service. The article notes some mothers may not qualify for the government granted privilege after their sons’ remains were brought home at public expense.
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France
Palo Alto
David Lorimer
Laurend
Louie A. Bowers
Trolfe
Dlekingon
Floral Company With Loyal Patronage Noted Locally
W P Heinders and son Henry visited Emmetsburg on Tuesday and recalled a Louisville trip as a highlight. The piece praises a Florist firm for high class service and loyal customers while wishing business success and continued relations with the Democrat.
Red Ball Bus Lines Begin Regular East and West Runs
The Red Ball Transportation company started daily round trips through Emmetsburg with two departures each way. Outbound services leave at 8:00 AM and 2:00 PM, returning at 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM. Routes include Chicago Waterloo Fort Dodge Des Moines Sioux City and the Twin Cities among others.
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Red Ball Transportation Com
Biny
Emmetsburg
Democrat. Co
Dusser
Chicago
Waterloo
Fort Dage
Des Moines
Sioux City
Twin Cities
Diesel Engine Installed at Storm Lake Plant by Fairbanks
The Iowa Public Service Company has installed a large diesel engine in a new $100,000 Storm Lake plant. The engine, supplied and sold by Fairbanks-Morse, surprises Emmetabire residents who had heard opposition to Fairbanks-Morse engines for city projects. The Star Lake report notes reliability of the Diesels and recalls prior concerns.
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Iowa Public Service Company
Storm Lake
Fairbanks-Morsa Company
Peoper
Emmetabiire
Star Lake Folly
Democrat
Fairbanks
Priests Ordained at Des Maines Cathedral
Catholic ordinations marked a Sunday ceremony at St Ambrose Des Maines where priests completed studies and prepared for missionary work. Jean Laughlin, once treated in Rochester Minnesota, continues to gain strength after a period of heavy work and strain.
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Des Maines
St. Ambrose
Dean Laughlin
Jean Laughlin
Rochester
Minnesota
Martin Jensen Lights Up Home
Martin Jensen, living north of Crippen, is linked to a home lighting project and electric tights in his residence. A local figure named Cov aeleltians provides statements while nearby residents comment on Mr. leaeei, a gentleman who misses work. a partial report mentions Te vialts Geek and Ti tind at various resorts.
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Matetin
Crippen
Tewthven
Leaeei
Holiday Trade Good Says Asst Postmaster
Assistant postmaster Mr. Wilhite reports holiday business in Immetsburg greater than last year with a shorter matting season but still taxing office staff. Most local merchants report satisfactory sales. Lee Hupp requests a Democrat address change to 4848 Winthrop Avenue, Chicago. he has been with Remington Cash Register since September and is doing well.
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Wilhite
Immetsburg
Lee Hupp
Winthrop Avenue
Chicago
Remington
Cash Register Company
Well Bred Horses Sell At High Prices Amid Surging Demand
Well bred horses remain costly with many foreign buyers pushing prices higher. Observers report no decline in value as sales continue at notable figures. the local scene still heavily favors equestrian markets.
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M. FP
Coonan
Saiya
Estherville Papers Restore Rate To Two Dollars
The Estherville newspapers reverse a recent cut and return to a $2 subscription price. Officials argue a quality paper cannot be published cheaply and that daily press costs have risen, justifying the higher rate.
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Estherville
Goml County
Pay Poll Taxes in Cash in County Districts
County districts must accept cash for poll taxes due to recent changes in highway laws. The shift requires taxpayers to pay in cash, with the new rule becoming effective immediately.
Christmas oranges from Henry Simonsen delight California parents
Henry Simonsen sent four dozen California oranges to his parents Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Simonsen for Christmas. The fruit was praised for its juiciness and flavor. Mr. Simonsen met Mr. Mitchell in California, a Palo Alto resident. Dec 28 holiday sale notice appears later in the Democrat. Laughtin of Chicago has visited his mother Mrs. J. T. Laughtin.
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Henry Simonsen
California
Andrew Simonsen
Mr. Simonsen
Mitchell
Kentleman
Alex Paddles
Palo Alto
Los Angeles
Long Beach
Doe Laughtin
Chicago
J. T. Laughtia
Snow Plow Demonstration At County Supervisors Meeting
County officials traveled west to view a demonstration of highway equipment as crews report deeper drifts during a recent storm. An Oshkorh snow plow, weighing around six tons and capable of 96 horsepower, arrived to help with secondary roads amid lighter snow in the area.
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Oshkorh
Mr. Milter
Rory
Lake
Fred McCarty
Wing
Nissinek
Tony
Minnesota
Tie
Wisconsin
Eyerly
White House Fire Damages Executive Rooms in Washington
Report of a disastrous fire in the White House reached New York by radio after discovery. Total loss estimated at 160000 dollars due to defective wiring. Hoover executive rooms gutted but papers safe. rebuilding already underway and winter disruptions expected.
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White House
Washington
Democrat
New York
Hoover
National
County Fathers Vote to Levy 15600 in Increased Taxes
Budget director Anderson of Iowa authorizes tax levies exceeding 1 million dollars across 51 of 99 counties to cover deficits carried for one to two years. In the tenth congressional district Palo Altos 16600 Winnebago 10025 Webster 60000 Humbold 20000 Hamilton 18000 Boone 10280. Anderson cites road financing and road network readjustments as main levy drivers plus bridge funds deficits and falling valuations.
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Anderson
Iowa
Palo Altos
Winnebago
Webster
Humbold
Hamilton
Boone
Smith Regrets Decline in West County Cattle
Ayrshire visitor B D Smith tells the Democrat there has been a steady decline in cattle numbers on farms in the west part of the county. He argues cows condemned under the IT. R. law should be promptly replaced by healthy stock and says authorities have fallen down on this matter. All agree cattle numbers should be increased.
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B.D. Smith
Ayrshire
The
Democrat
Laurens Man Sentenced for Stolen Oats Case
Owen Hopking of Laureng aged 21 was sentenced to five years in the penitentiary at Annmoss for stealing two loads of oats from Manthér Roy Hopkins. Because of his age and first offense he was paravid to Custody at Laurens, per court records.
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Owen Hopking
Laureng
O'Brien Murphy Nuptials Highlight Local Ceremony
A detailed account of the O'Brien Murphy wedding, noting the officiant Very Rev J G Murt, a breakfast at the bride’s mother home, and the couple’s departure for Des Moines. The bride, daughter of Mrs Patrick O'Brien, is praised for devotion and teaching work at St Marys Academy and Ines High. Mr Murphy of Graetinger is commended for diligence and future potential.
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Ming Colgttn O'Brien
Agrephy
Graetuin
J. G. Murt Fash
Des Moines
Oscily
Patrick O'Brien
St. Mary’s Academy
Ines High
Aid Mes
Mol
Murphy
Graetinger
Hingele
Tite
Murphe
Plover Defeats Emmetsburg in Local High School Game
In a Thursday matchup at the city gym the Plover team beat Emmetsburg 35 to 28. Peterson led Emmetsburg with nine field goals while peers supported him. Plover seconds defeated Emmetsburg seconds 20 to teamed play showed strong shooting and defense for both squads.
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Plover
Emetsburg High
Viviiors
Peterson
Emmetsburg
Piererais
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G. &. Gilmore
Mason City Globe Gazette
Crippen Station
OWA
Pacific
Roland Jackson
John Diehl
Nellie Bly
Europe
Ilinois
Antone Johnson
Sittle
Mrs. J
EB Leonard Gan
Wilbur Arnett
Willan Avett
Oda
Parnietabwe
Boralep
Tela
Arnett
Hidda West
Ares
Valin Ely Ian
Iris
W. P. Heinders
Sont Henry
Emielsburg
W. P
Louisville
Kentucky
Reinders
RED Ball Bus Line
Murphi Moon
Liurens
Paulo Atlo Hospital
Mr. Moon
Rock Island
Argent
Public Ice Company
Martin Jensen
Mr. Jensen
Emnetsburg
Phil
Andrew Simonson
Rex
Tienry
Robert Mulroney
Col E
Smith
Laurens
Dad
Solenmived
Assonption
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