17 Feb 1944
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Newspaper
Emmetsburg Democrat
Location
Emmetsburg, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1944
Page
1
Small shop owners adapted quickly to wartime demands amid shortages and manpower losses. By diversifying into sidelines such as local crafts and household goods, they stayed profitable, cut services to large users, and kept 17 of 100 stations open since the war began while supporting the national war mobilization.
A pamphlet from a major firm urges feeding dogs a mix of meats and wholesome scraps to boost appetite and health. It argues great cuts reduce kibble reliance and suggests liver, brains, tripe, eggs, milk, vegetables, and even occasional treats, noting dogs deserve pampering for their role at home and in the army.
A fragmented narration follows a young housewife waking late to order groceries and milk while adjusting a thermostat, then rising again and preparing food. The text shifts to a morning errand, with garbled phrases and stray lines about deliveries, a coat, a wagon, and a shop visit, ending with unclear directions.
A collage of local quips from Emmetsburg to Storm Lake reflects colorful nicknames, postwar plans, taxes, and daily life. Readers debate street inspections, newspaper ambitions, and warm hometown vanity as they note postwar hopes and inflationary worries.
A busy Emmetsburg court week yields guilty verdicts and sentences. G Troutman is jailed for 18 months for breaking into Wilson Feed Store and stealing salt. McAmara pleads to petty larceny after a long trial. Preston guilty of attempted great bodily harm. six months in county jail. Naturalization papers issued to Hans Simonson and Ole Hanson. Teachers association meeting at East Side school hosts papers on synthetic reading. Republicans nominate a city ticket. A wagon runaway injures J Schneider. Local merchants and businesses noted including Dorland buying candy store and Godden Ballard monument works expanding. Spencer discusses telephone exchange as town growth question lingers.
Paul Brown sourced Babe, a black and white springer spaniel, from a South Carolina Kennel after study of dog ads. Babe’s lineage spans 13th century origins with sixty champions across three generations on the dam side and five generations on the sire side, including bench and international titles and dual championships.
The piece describes dogs Babe and Duke as dual and international champions, noting Babe’s youth and Waverly popularity, Duke Ed Scott's cocker with hunting training. It also includes village reminiscences, letters from Dick Campbell, and town updates on residents, businesses, births, marriages, and local events.
The Palo Alto county tournament at Emmetsburg high school gym drew capacity crowds, doubling last year’s attendance. Gate receipts reached 700 dollars, with 750 to 800 fans nightly for Friday and Saturday games. Tournament secretary Dean Hempstead and Superintendent Newell received much credit for the success.
Editor notes a reprint of two letters from George Washington showing his patriotism and leadership during the Revolutionary War. The piece, drawn from a rare biography loaned by Edward Sweaney, references Yorktown looming and Cornwallis marching from the Carolinas. An enemy gunboat reached Mount Vernon as Lam Washington, kinsman and estate manager, sought to save the estate.
The column argues postwar planning hinges on individuals choosing to improve their communities. Bert Childers stresses that governments can draft resolutions and treaties, but real progress requires people to respect others rights and liberties, including drinking choices and voting conscience.
President of Board of Pa Dr A A Thefle Supt of Schools R W Newell Dean of 3 College Don Hempstead ex Harry Lew Emmetsburg area organizations list officers including American Legion Auxiliary president Mirg Alice Pamell and American Association of University Women president Mrs Earl Brown.
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