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Newspaper
Emmetsburg Democrat
Location
Emmetsburg, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1925
Page
7
West Bend Union State Bank reports total footings of 1 161 43.81. Multiple citizens travel for business and social events. Reports on health, weather, and local farm activity accompany notices of forthcoming religious observances and community gatherings.
The state convention of the Knights of Columbus will be held at Dubuque on May 25 and 26. An executive committee meeting decided the dates and discussed plans for Catholic student centers at three state educational institutions with recommendations to be presented at the convention.
Emmetsburg Iowa council met January 5 1925 with Mayor Middleton presiding. Members Shaw Jeppesen Jean Kreemsp and Hagan absent for session. Previous minutes approved. Safety devices at railway crossings referred to street commissioner. Lighting at electraliers set for January February and March with 2 p m sessions. Clerk directed to pay ten dollars to Iowa League of Municipalities for legislative dues. Treasurer's report read and filed. Claims approved and ordered paid.
G B Carter of Rodman hiking to San Diego California visits Marcus this week. L T Jackson of Toulon Illinois active in Florida real estate. Miss Mina Jones marries Geo Bonstetter in Lewistown Montana. West Bend Band benefit set at Orpheum, January 21 with 25 cent admission.
Charles M Borman of Livermore and Anna Marie Harman of near Rodman united in marriage at St Peter and Pauls church West Bend on January 7 with Father P M Dobberstein officiating. The couple, a large crowd attended, reception at the bride’s parents home and a wedding dance by Joyland Serenaders.
Papadakes Bros. of the city install a new set of fixtures for their ice cream and delicatessen shop. The costly improvements promise to make the store one of the finest in Northern Town. More details await.
An old remedy touts red pepper rub for chest tightness and congestion. The ad claims penetrating heat from red peppers eases colds, rheumatism, backache, and sore muscles and recommends Rowler Pepper Rub from drug stores.
The January meeting of the Community club will be at the High School on Wednesday evening January 21. Miss Price of domestic science directs dinner at 6 20 sharp. A strong musical program and short snappy toasts are planned with a big surprise. Tickets cost 0e for members and their ladies.
The late Henry C. Wallace left an estate of 166000 dollars plus 49610 in life insurance with debts totaling about 126000 dollars. The preliminary administrator’s report was filed in district court today under the state inheritance tax law.
George Wiegand announces two closing out sales at the BM L Brown place located 60 miles northeast of Emmetsburg on Tuesday January 27. He advertises a good line of stock and an especially large line of machinery. Bills and ads will appear in next week's Democrat.
Yesterday the Huron public school building in Huron South Dakota was burned to the ground. The loss was estimated at 50 000 dollars with 400 pupils inside at the time all escaped unharmed. The structure dated from 1904.
A study shows Palo Alto County gains about 220000 dollars yearly from soil fertility created as a byproduct of dairying. Data from many farms report 7.4 tons of manure per cow and a $2.60 fertilizing value per ton, totaling roughly twenty dollars per cow. With 11000 dairy cattle in the county, the added soil value nears the stated figure. The Institute notes that better feeding raises milk and feed efficiency, citing Minnesota research and a trial where four cows improved production by about 40 percent under improved rations.
Mrs George Pugsiey of Cylinder reports several residents are having their houses wired for electric lights. The Central West Gas and Electric Company is installing a plant at Cylinder.
An old ad touts Ely's Cream Balm as quick relief for head colds and catarrh. It claims the antiseptic cream penetrates air passages, reduces swelling in the nose and throat, clears clogged nostrils, stops hawking, and lets people breathe freely within moments. It cites widespread endorsement and a fifty year history.
Iowa figures from producers via the Iowa Committee on Public Utility Information show 8 200 000 New Lamps and 3 250 000 electric light balls sold last year. The data aim to illustrate statewide electric infrastructure though do not cover lamps in automobiles.
Stockholders of the Farmers' Grain company at Grachtinger receive an 8 percent dividend declared at the recent annual meeting.
A heavy fog blanketed the area Saturday night making the air notably cool and visibility poor for those on the move. Citizens described the conditions as chilly and tiresome as travel slowed and street scenes grew dim.
Paul Moline died Monday at age 83 from uremia after a contested case over property taken by relatives. A judge’s ruling that he must sue in Illinois preceded his death, and a nephew who visited him allegedly acquired control of much of his estate.
Joe Schwint of Mullard was in the city last Monday to look after business interests and meet local contacts.
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