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Newspaper
Emmetsburg Democrat
Location
Emmetsburg, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1916
Page
2
Emmetsburg Democrat published by WL Branagan lists post office filing as second class matter in Emmetsburg Iowa. Advertising rates are 15 cents per week for Want column words with 5 cents per line for each subsequent line. Yearly subscription priced at $1.50. Published on Wednesday December 33 1916.
President Wilson’s push for peace terms faces path to armistice talks, with German willingness to sacrifice noted. U S backed by neutrals, while Allies pressured to respond. Domestic politics show progressives and party leaders split on 1920 leadership, with electoral totals and rising female voting cited. Postmaster routes and aerial mail plans loom as new era in communications.
George W. Perkins assists in financing Billy Sunday’s revival in New York. A damaged steam heating plant left Assumption Church unable to heat its large building, yet about 500 communicants attended three Christmas Masses led by Father Farrelly aided by Father Veit. Despite freezing conditions, parishioners endured to fulfill their duties, reflecting enduring Christian faith amid hardships.
Miss Clara Larsen second eldest daughter of C C Larsen of this place married Frank T Anderson in Iowa Falls Iowa on Wednesday evening December 13 at 6 pm. The couple will honeymoon on the Chicazo train then visit Geneseo Illinois and Iowa City before making Cedar Rapids their home. The bride, praised as a sensible refined young lady, will not remain in Graettinger, while the groom is described as an exceptionally successful traveling salesman. The Times extends hearty congratulations and best wishes.
Mrs. Charles Saxby of Litchfield endorses Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as a cure for severe colds and pleasant to take after a fair trial. Sold by Bert Hughes at 45-4.
University of Iowa education professor Dr Irving King tested ninety four diverse students to compare rapid and slow reading. Fast readers covered more ground and recalled facts nearly as well as slow readers, with accuracy around mid forties to mid fifties depending on test conditions.
On Wednesday evening a fire broke out in the chimney of the Joe I. Steil building where L. D. Srigges stores furniture while Linderman’s is under repair. The auto fire truck arrived within two minutes, the blaze was controlled quickly, and the loss was described as significant though the structure was saved.
Thursday evening a fire broke out in a store room behind the Shadholt-Middieton Lumber office. Cold windy night aided the blaze but firemen arrived quickly and contained the fire. Interior damage was extensive though walls and roof remained intact. overall loss was not large.
A Thursday fire at Crippen Elevator in Emmetsburg damaged the gis0line engine room but was halted before flames spread. Firefighters rushed to the scene, aided by Mr Kane who used a chemical extinguisher found in the building to prevent a major grain blaze before the brigade arrived.
Henry Clemenson of Graettinger and Olive Hauke of Terri were married at the M E B parsonage in Emmetsburg last Saturday afternoon. Rev. G H VanMetre performed the ceremony. The couple will reside in Graettinger. Congratulations are extended.
Local ad from EL A. and W. Morling promotes farm loans with the lowest rates and easy terms, highlighting accessible financing for farmers seeking favorable repayment options.
Jon D. Kerber discusses the Ames Iowa State College two year agriculture program established in 1910 to train youths lacking full high school prep. The article outlines departments English agronomy soils animal husbandry botany chemistry farm management and rural economics and notes graduate outcomes, with most alumni farming in Iowa and contributing to rural life.
Mr Milton Buffum of Estherville married Miss Myrtle Stone of West Bend at the M E Parsonage Tuesday afternoon with Rev H VanMetre officiating. The bride has long resided near West Bend while the groom teaches music in Estherville. many friends extend best wishes for their happiness.
Ayrshire Chronicle reports C. K. Parsons of the old Frazier preserve was badly hurt last Saturday while walking beside his wagon load of shelled corn. He slipped on ice, fell under the wagon, and a wheel crushed his ankle. Dr Morrison treated him. he will be unable to work for some time.
A town rumor details bootleggers distributing Christmas bottles for a dollar while a stranger named Holdman was arrested after Marshal Brennan intercepted the deal. Sheriff Cullen lodged the man in a boarding house before he left for Illinois. The piece calls for laws to return money to rightful owners amid these events.
Mrs. Wikert, mother of John Wikert of this place, died at her son’s home Monday after a long bronchitis illness. She was 102 years old and peacefully passed away. The funeral was held Tuesday with services at the home by Rev. A R Cuthbert, then at Abbot Crossing. Mr and Mrs John Wikert and family accompanied the remains to their final resting place. James P Jones has been ill for several days.
Mrs J P Cunningham died of heart failure at her Palo Alto county home last Friday. Survived by husband J P Cunningham and seven children, oldest thirteen, youngest two. Funeral and burial were in Dubuque with three older children escorting the body. Gertrude Christian was her maiden name. parents live in Dubuque county. The community mourns the loss of a faithful and industrious wife and mother.
Christmas night brought a frosty morning and unseasonable weather. A high wind and considerable hail occurred in the afternoon followed by thunder and a stormy night. The morning show blanketed by three inches of frozen sleet. Witnesses recall storms of this kind 22 or 23 years ago.
Monday night sleet disrupted lines across the region causing Western Union telegraph service to go silent and Western Electric telephone lines to operate poorly. Officials urged caution as outages affected communication.
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