01 Feb 1911
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Newspaper
Emmetsburg Democrat
Location
Emmetsburg, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1911
Page
1
C E Mincer of Hamburg Iowa predicts a repeat of last year’s fruit losses with peaches already killed and apples at high risk. He notes warm falls cause buds to form early and a late frost could wipe out blooms, signaling a bleak outlook for Iowa and neighboring states.
Edwardsville Illinois January 28 John Burton of Alton faces trial on a murder charge for strangling two men Leo Wentz and Louis Weibracht his companions last August Burton a wrestler and the only surviving witness says he acted in self defense claiming he held Wentz head between his knees and Weibracht head under his arm to choke them both Burton also notes a tea event at Home bakery next Saturday to raise funds for two new organs for Assumption church with a 15 cent charge
A census telegram shows Emmetsburg's 1910 population at 2 323, down from 2 552 in 1905 and 2 361 in 1900, amid reports locals did little to aid enumeration. The piece notes broader state population loss and lists a domestic science short course at City Hall February 7–9 hosted by the Women’s Civic Improvement Association.
At the Armory on Friday Emmetsburg high boys club outscored Estherville 55 to 12 and the Emmetsburg girls triumphed 19 to 6 amid strong turnout. Mrs. Morling, mother of E A and W H Morling, died at her daughter’s home and funeral is set for tomorrow at 3:60 o clock with full details next week.
Local items list visits and arrivals from Ruthven Ayrshire Graettinger and Emmetsburg. Mentions new school building completion by March 1 and a number of sales and notices including bonds for Mallard and a sheriff sale in Palo Alto County. Also includes personal notices, medical updates, and routine business ads.
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