18 Feb 1914
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Newspaper
Emmetsburg Democrat
Location
Emmetsburg, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1914
Page
1
Property available for rent totals 43 acres suitable for pasture or tillage. Located in the northeast city area, west of F H Dickey's and north of Mr Beckman's. Tiling and improvements can be done soon if needed. Contact Sea W H Mar ling or Goe J Consigney Jr at 732 Rampart St Los Angeles Cal. 6-2
Three well located residence lots with shade and fruit trees, cement walks, sold at reasonable figures if taken soon. Enquire Mrs J Reade Clarke Emmetsburg. Also seven room house and barn northwest of High School, inquire Jens Rasmussen. Piano offered by Olney Music Co St Joseph MO, buy now pay later terms. Public Auction Feb 20 1914 2 pm at McCarty McCarty Emmetsburg Iowa for Lots 3 and 6 Burnham's addition known as Grout property. administrator W J Brown of Olive Grout estate.
State circular to county superintendents explains a 35th General Assembly change for city and town independent districts. Candidates for school treasurer or director must file nominating petitions signed by at least ten voters seven days before election. Rural districts unaffected. Officials urged to notify newspapers and instruct officers promptly.
H L Wildep of Graettinger attended the short course in merchandising at the University of Minnesota. He spoke on Retail Brand Order Competition and shared pointers drawn from extensive retail experience. The course, aimed at practical guidance for state merchants, covers salesmanship costs, pricing, mail orders, window dressing, stock control and building goodwill. It lasts one week.
Trinity Church marks Quinquagesima Sunday with Holy Eucharist Morning Prayer and sermon on The Twofold Mission of Citizenship at 10 20, Vespers and sermon at 7 30. Ash Wednesday February 25 offers 7 30 Eucharist and 10 a m Lenten service. Grand Army of the Republic plans to attend the 10 20 morning service.
Iowa joins Wisconsin and New York atop butter output with 524 creameries and nearly 400 farmers cooperative plants. In 1912 Iowa produced 94,953,183 pounds of butter, selling for 228,285,249 dollars, up 5,214,610 pounds from the prior year. Cream handled totaled 285,197,255 pounds from 834,295 cows. In state trade, 82,236,628 pounds went to other states at 33.92 cents per pound, 1.5 cents higher than the average.
Fort Dodge topped Sioux City 36 to 11 in a Saturday night basketball game played at Fe Dodge. The win marks a long awaited Park Town setback to the Plasteropolis after many years.
New York Feb 18 changes to base ball rules include forbidding coaches from stopping runners with physical force and allowing coachers to verbally encourage players. Pitchers may stand on the mound. infield fly rule aligned with American League interpretation. A jail breakout at Clarion Friday night involved Jack Lee and Peter Roebeck escaping after sawn bars. Sheriff Leonard hurt chasing them and a posse hunted through the night.
The co operative grain dealers of Iowa held a successful convention in Waterloo with delegates including J G Brennan of this place. Ira B McVicar of Eagle Grove was elected president and W J Ryan of Colo became secretary. Directors named include RR Klay Rock Valley B Hathaway Kingsley G M Dwyer Gullett Grove H Lawrence Rowell C H McManus Dougherty OL D Mac Vicker Eagles Grove G F Coughlin Fort Dodge and 5S Camerer Boane. The next gathering will be at Mazon City.
Farmers around Clear Lake plan to switch from sugar beets to cucumber cultivation, arguing labor costs are lower for similar returns. A pickle factory is a prospective industry for the town, signaling agricultural diversification.
A blizzard blew through Sunday with high winds but little snow and mild air. Trains did not experience delays.
Two women discuss Harmony Hair Beautifier and Harmony Shampoo as a quick, oil-free hair care pair. The ad touts gloss, soft curls, and lasting style, with a money-back guarantee. Sold at Rexall Stores, in Emmeteburg by Bert Hughes.
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