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Newspaper
Emmetsburg Democrat
Location
Emmetsburg, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1925
Page
2
Mrs Gene Porter renowned writer and lecturer dies December 13 1934. Her works adapted for the screen include The Girl of the Lambertosy and Michael OHol. The item notes her prominence and legacy in literary circles.
Wallace Reid's dramatic piece Broken Laws comes to the Iowa Theatre on Thursday and Friday with a strong moral thread about law enforcement and social impatience. The program also features a talking film pairing and notes the national Better Homes campaign and a top accordionist appearance, highlighting a busy cinema schedule for the town.
A Christmas note from P. M. Dovberstein thanks friends for helping cover a $1,560 court-ordered payment after a bear exhibit injury in Emmetsburg. He credits Mr. J. A. Spies for mobilizing charitable contributions from many Iowa communities, praises American charity, and pledges to continue. Receipts list donors from West Bend to Curlew and Livermore, plus church notices for Emmetsburg.
Local city council allows Sunday grocery and household item sales, opposing a blue law. Merchants across Fort Dodge participated in the dispute, with Fox Cedes appearing strong for weeks but the council affirming Sunday trading as normal business.
The Rolfe game Sunday ended in a tight 171 to 42 defeat, with Fighting Was Close narrowly losing. The commentator notes the close action and hints at a possible rematch in the future.
A recent game saw Towe lead icva Hawks to a 27 19 win over Suinesota while Spirit Lake area suffered a garage fire damages. The Spirit Lake blaze destroyed the Anderson garage at Lake with the stock and building insured.
An old advertisement promotes Red Pepper Rab as a fast acting remedy for rheumatism. It claims concentrated heat from peppers provides tingling warmth within minutes, easing rheumatic pain and related aches. The copy urges readers to buy genuine Red Pepper Rab from drug stores and use for various pains.
The Mangan Tigers edged Ruthven 18 to 17 in a late rally, turning a near defeat into victory. Johnson led the Tigers with a standout forward display as Ruthven built an early lead through H Myers and strong guard work. A large crowd from Emmet, Clay, and Palo Alto counties witnessed the hard fought contest before Ruthven returns to play Havelock Cubs next Thursday.
Analysts note demand drives home prices up as competing builders seek essential materials. with limited supply and rising costs noted, competition among firms is pushing values higher across the region as they attempt to stimulate product output.
Tames W. Lawhorn traveled from Des Moines to spend Christmas with his parents in Freedom township. He brought them a fine Echophone radio set, and they now enjoy concerts from across the United States. James is a traveling salesman for Twin City Steel Machine in Waupolis.
The meeting at the Mound of Supervisors Room in the courthouse basement is scheduled for Tuesday January 13 at 2 p.m. Attendance is requested and secretary Patton Higgins urges prompt arrival.
The Mitchell National and the Mitchell Trust Company, led by M. J. Patton formerly of Emmetsburg, reported a combined capital of $245,000 despite a prior x2 Safe Back 1 and Giga Bank failure. The states how the institutions weathered severe financial strain with Mr Patton as president.
Mrs Josephine Larson Cornelia Virbrugee Aupa DedSmide and Esther Ericson of Humboldt depart for Mikuni Florida to spend the winter. They will be joined by four other friends. They deposited funds totaling 2400 and 400 in related accounts before leaving for the sunlit escape.
If your nostrils are clogged and your head stuffed from catarrh or a cold, apply Ely's Cream Balm in the nostrils. The antiseptic germ destroying cream penetrates air passages and membranes for instant relief.
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