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Newspaper
Emmetsburg Democrat
Location
Emmetsburg, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1925
Page
8
Laurens Sun voices frustration with park layouts that force picnickers to haul baskets long distances for shade. It notes Lost Island’s fenced timber blocks auto access, arguing a simple westward fence could allow car access and protect new trees, urging public use now rather than wait a decade.
Eve Cookinham of the Ayrshire Chronicle traveled to Emmetsburg to sample the Iowa Theatre's ventilating and ending plant installed by Mr Swanton. He praised the system as ideal for patrons and expects rising attendance to offset the expense. Saturday's crowd surprised with a full house despite local celebrations.
John Burke formerly of the Fenton neighborhood died Tuesday of last week at M. EB. hospital Des Moines following a surgical operation. He was 70, survived by his wife, and moved from Fenton to Eagle Grove 14 years ago. Old Palo Alto neighbors will regret his passing. his remains were interred at Eagle Grove.
Sioux City readers learn the $1,000,000 railroad bridge over the Missouri River, used by the CB&Q and Minneapolis & Omaha, was advertised for sale for $62,000 in interest and taxes. The owning company paid $87,000. sale postponed to allow court action on an injunction petition.
No defense day programs were held at Algona Spencer or Storm Lake on July 4. A $30,000 poultry plant is planned for Storm Lake. The facility will cover about 120 acres and create jobs, boosting local industry.
Charles Gusland, after finger amputation from blood poisoning, cannot yet return to daily labor as a ball carrier though improving and hopeful to regain strength soon. This marks over two decades since illness interrupted his work. Henry Holder of near Pocahontas drove to Empetsburg with brother Tony, who then traveled to Ionia to visit relatives. Holder family were longtime Fredericksburg area residents. The writer enjoyed a pleasant call from Mr. Wolder while awaiting his train.
M G Thornburg Iowa secretary of agriculture explains warehousing aims to let farmers hold crops until prices justify selling. Historical price spreads cover expenses, and with a high corn yield and smaller pig crop in fall 1925, the warehousing law may again aid farmers, similar to 1924.
A large crowd at Algona’s Saturday celebration supports plans for a new east facing amphitheatre across the track. Lucile Belmont performed balloon ascensions, vaudeville acts and aerial feats, with Whittemore’s team defeating St. Joe 11 to 5 in the afternoon. Fireworks by Duffield Co. were praised as the best yet, while Rotary Kiwanis and Legion aided operations. Algona band provided music and dancing continued in Floral Hall.
Rev. N. A. Madsen, formerly pastor at St. Olaf's Lutheran church in Bade for six years, has accepted a call to become pastor of the Lutheran church at Prineston, Minnesota. The change takes effect this week.
A. Branagan reports from Colman South Dakota that both corn and small grain are yielding well with an encouraging general outlook for the region.
Warm weather in England forecasts 84 on the thermometer in Boylant. John Ball is described as uncomfortable. The piece mentions "Baldy" Wetzel of Teck Agate Belly showing at Storm Lake last week and notes his strong company. He was in Emmetsburg last summer.
Charles W. Lambe son of F. Lambe East of town and Miss Margaret Halstead of Fenella Ontario united in marriage in Chicago on Wednesday June 20. Rev J J Ames performed the ceremony. The couple left for Lake Geteva Wisconsin for their honeymoon and will reside at Oak Park Wingis upon return. Lambe a well regarded local youth with education at St Thomas college and Oak Park club experience. Halstead daughter of Mrs William Halstead from Fenella Ontario Canada.
Thursday W Bowman of Spencer visited to service a Mergenthaler Linotype that broke down and halted presses. Bowman, a helpful neighbor, has aided the paper in prior years and is recovering health after a winter illness, living in his car and tourist camps, hoping to regain strength.
A Burt man sentenced to five years at Fort Madison two years ago was paroled last week and returned to Burt. He pleaded guilty to stealing six automobile tires and six tubes from J. H. Graham of Burt at the time of his arrest.
T. and Marshal Oasis Press reports that Fred Davis of Sioux City faces an official probe by the U.S. marshal for the northern district of Iowa. The inquiry centers on actions during Davis's appointment under the Harding administration.
A feature on the life of William “Honest” Fill Newton from Quenemo Kansas who built a grand circus empire. It details his education, honest business practices, love of wild animals, and the 1935 merger of his trained animal show with the Orange Bros Greater Three Ring Circus to form a traveling spectacle.
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