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Newspaper
Emmetsburg Democrat
Location
Emmetsburg, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1925
Page
2
Ben A. Webster state commander of the American Legion mailed 632 letters to Iowa post commanders urging a 22 percent membership gain for 1925. W Earl Hall commented, noting past success and urging collective effort, with emphasis on active outreach and state department support.
County Agent Clark notes that after Chicago railroad officials proposed a 25 to 40 percent rate hike, the American Farm Bureau Federation filed an injunction. The interstate commerce commission upheld the injunction, blocking the rate increase, illustrating Farm Bureau services. Also reports 150 high school athletic teams to compete in state winter tournaments with Spirit Lake hosting a district event. A subscriber, J. Brown, renews after 35 years of loyalty.
The Eatherville Democrat reports Mrs O G Gaard of Ruthven was summoned to Ruthven by her ill daughter Dr Bertha Gaard. Bertha Gaard underwent appendectomy at Coleman hospital last Thursday. Her condition was serious but improving. Her brothers Harold and C Guard of Fort Dudee and sister Miss Agnes Guard of Sioux Falls remain at Asrhorville.
John Ammon of Hammond Nebraska writes Jan 15 praising the Emmonsburg Democrat and a four year gift subscription from his sister Mrs Fullinweiden. He recalls heavy snow on Dec 4 and mentions local lakes stocked with fish, an unusually thick ice season, and memories of the US 81 era. He declares Republican affiliation yet compliments the paper’s quality.
Mrs Wallace Reidings production of photodrama Broken Laws had an advance showing at the Iowa Theatre last week. The film follows Human Wreckage and exposes narcotics and law violations through two ordinary homes. It aims to educate while entertaining, urging better citizenship. Ray Baird of Spencer spent Sunday in Emmetsburg.
Mrs. Louisa Kunz of Mallard died Wednesday evening after a brief illness. She lived nearly fifty years in the county and was highly regarded for kindness and hospitality. Survived by her husband August Kunz, three sons Leonard Charles Manuel, four daughters and thirty grandchildren. services held at Catholic church Mallard, Rev J J Meppel officiating. Burial in St Mary’s cemetery.
Harry M Snodgrass former Missouri prisoner and radio entertainer received a two year vaudeville contract at $600 per night after his release. He was previously convicted in St Louis eighteen months earlier for complicity in a robbery. St Johns Lutheran Church announces English services next Sunday at 10 80 a m with Sunday school and Luther League meeting in the evening. A special business meeting of the congregation will be held next Tuesday at 1 p m with voting members urged to attend.
Humboldt Iowa January 2 ministers from multiple denominations met with Superintendent Jakway to make Bible part of the High School course. About 1000 pupils signed up for weekly lessons to be held in churches with ministers teaching and exams earning school credits. Also a note on whiskey donations to Fort Dodge hospitals potentially raising patient numbers.
Fred Weise of Mangon shipped twenty steers to the Chicago market. The heard averaged 1912 pounds, weighed on Saturday. The steers were on feed for fifteen months, with each steer priced at four dollars per pound.
An ad claims a simple mixture with laxative Adlerika cures gas and tiredness from indigestion. It says magnesium and glycerine help gas, with a quick acting result for constipation, often within an hour, credited to Bert Mughet, Drast.
George W. LeGore and D E Bradingan arranged to advertise a Community Farm Sale in next week's paper. The sale will be held on Monday February 2 two miles south and 1 3 4 miles east of Angelburg starting after a free lunch at 11 30. A large line of stock machinery and household goods will be offered to the public with further notices in next week's Democrat.
Cet team defeats Emmetsburg with stronger finishing by experienced players amid solid team play on both sides. Emmetsburg seizes breaks but fails to convert, while Graettinger boys and Bethven girls visit Emmetsburg Friday night for a double bill. Preliminary junior high game starts at 7:80 shows lineups including Spencer Allen Jensen Greenlee Miner Wilson Jensvold and subs Kibbie Fordyce Atkinson Raymond Helgen Jensvold.
A late list shows donations to the Father Dobberstein Judgment Fund from multiple donors in Iowa. Notable contributions include John OBrien Sr. of Emmetsburg five dollars and A. J. Shaw of Pocahontas one hundred dollars, among others, with a running total and final figures indicating a grand total to date of about 382.70 dollars.
Harrison, son of Mr. and Mrs. Alex Peddie, 18, elected assistant bill clerk in the Iowa house and earned praise at Governor Hammill’s inauguration. A hog vaccination school will be held in Laurens and Plover next week with no fee for attendees and $5 for those seeking vaccination permits. Charles G. Kaskey, Manson merchant and fourteen year Manson Fair secretary, died recently after a stroke, noted as a county booster.
The report notes four petitions for parole and that Fisher was a passenger to Des Moines Monday evening. It states he prevented Dan Sibrel’s clemency application before the state board of parole and was accompanied by Mrs. Sibrel. Teachers examination and uniform county exams are scheduled January 28, 28 and 30 at the Court House.
A vintage ad claims Elyse Cream Basin clears stuffed noses by applying antiseptic cream into nostrils. It promises quick relief from nas ity catarrh and head congestion, claiming the air passages soothe swollen membranes and restore clear breathing.
Wood Bros of Nebraska report acquiring 7 000 acres in Iowa over the past year and argue Iowa offers the safest, most profitable farm land investment. They credit Iowa’s climate, location, and resources, urging farmers to capitalize on locally perceived opportunity. A Mason City group calling itself the Citizens Protective Association has formed to oppose vaccination and has hired an attorney.
A wave of religious services began at the Laverne Presbyterian church in Livermore Kossuth County Sunday with Rev C Memmott delivering the opening sermon. Rev A E Koe nig of Fork Dodge Presbytery then assumed leadership guiding nightly meetings through the week, skipping Saturdays, as long as attendance holds.
A fragmentary local item notes a dynamic Detroit scene with urban bravado and a mention of Gin bottle return. The text is garbled but suggests a cultural backdrop around drink and city life amid river views and street imagery.
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