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Emmetsburg Democrat

Location

Emmetsburg, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 01, 1933

Page

6

Baer vs Schmeling Topples two Maxes in heavy title bid

The piece argues Max Baer will beat Max Schmeling to earn a shot at Sharkey or Camera. It contrasts Baer’s flashy, restless style with Schmeling’s cool, methodical approach and notes Baer’s heavier frame and numerous managers.

Maxes Baer Philip Martin Lem Max Bach Max Schmeling Jung Philip S California Uhlan Rhine Philip Schmieling Jack Sharkey Rings Schmeling Germany Amierlen Ragr Haer Johnny Risko Cleveland Baker Boy Risko Johnny Max Goofy

High Medicinal Whisky Prices Spark Debate in Pocahontas County

Rolfe Arrow argues prohibition caused excesses and a repeal would reflect both sides’ faults. He calculates a pint of medicinal whisky at $6.20 including prescription, travel, and the dram, suggesting steep costs under prohibition.

Pocahontas County Rolfe Arrow Rolfe Pocahontas

Algona Hotel to Add Tap Room and Dining Lobby Entry

The Algona hotel splits cloak room from dining area, installing a small bar for 25 plus in the lobby. A new opening to the dining room allows service of top beer. Top beer sold well last week with 48 gallons on Saturday and nine 16 gallon kegs sold the prior week. Aluminum colored steel kegs described as bottle shaped were introduced.

Algona Hotel Yin

Former Bede Resident Dies in Chicago

Herman and Oscar Gullixson of Bede report the death of their brother Rev. George Gullixson in Chicago. Rev. Gullixson formerly lived in Bede and the family were among the first settlers in that community.

Bede Chicago Herman Oscar Gullixson George Gullixson Gullixson

Full Pardon Granted to Embezzler William Gaskill

William Gaskill, paroled from a five year sentence in Anamosa for embezzling from the Algona Gamble Store, has received a full pardon from Governor Herring. Canitation has been made to the Gamble store by his parents.

Wm. Gaskill Anamosa Algona Gamble Gov. Herring

Escape and Recapture at Clay County Jail

Donald Howard escaped from the Clay county jail early Monday morning and was recaptured in Sioux City. He had been held on a forgery charge in Spencer a few days earlier. Howard's wife lives in Sioux City.

Clay Co Donald Howard Spencer Clay County Sioux City Jall Howard

Humboldt Couple Celebrates Golden Wedding Anniversary

Humboldt residents Mr and Mrs W J Brown marked fifty years of marriage on Saturday. The couple wed fifty years ago May 27 in Rutland Iowa. Brown spent years in Humboldt in business connected with his son in law Harry Mundheink.

Humboldt W. J. Brown Brown Rutland Iowa Mr. Brown Harry Mundheink

Former Wesley Girl Chosen as Beauty Parade Escort

Ruth Mary Kunz of Madison Wisconsin formerly of Wesley named one of 51 beautiful girls picked as escorts at the court of honor at the opening of the World's Fair in Chicago.

Wesley Ruth Mary Kunz Madison Wisconsin Court of Honor Chicago

Edw O Neal to Address Farm Bureaus in Sioux City

Four special Farm Bureau meetings set in Sioux City on Thursday June 8. Edw A O Neal president of the American Farm Bureau Federation will address the gathering.

Edw. O'Neal Sioux City A. O'Neal American Farm Bureau Federation

Dickens Trucker Arrests Over Permits Proceed

Two Dickens truckers Harry Jackson and Joe Whalen are serving ten day jail terms for operating motor trucks for hire without state permits. Each man was fined $25 and costs.

Dickens Harry Jackson Joe Whalen

Spencer Reporter Adopts International News Wire Service

The Spencer Reporter becomes an early weekly in the state to use International News and King Feature services, joining International Illustrated News for broader coverage. The move positions the paper as a modern, multicontent publication.

Spencer Reporter International News International Illustrated News King Peature

McTigue Family in Wreck Near Humboldt

D E McTigue of Fort Dodge formerly Emmetsburg and family were in a highway crash on primary No 10 west of Humboldt. A Humboldtdriver unknown towed by bumped theirs causing the car to go into a ditch. Mrs McTigue suffered cuts. others shaken but not seriously hurt. They returned to Fort Dodge the same day.

McTigue Humboldt Ft. Dodge Emmetsburg

Poultry Rearing: Separate Cockerels From Pullets at 6 to 8 Weeks

After chicks reach six to eight weeks, separate cockerels from pullets. If sold as broilers or fryers, keep them on the same mash until they reach 24 4 to 3 pounds. Pullets then receive a mash plus two scratch grains such as cracked corn, cracked wheat and hulled oats, or two parts cracked corn and one part hulled oats. Feeding levels depend on growth, per R L Cochran of Iowa State College.

R. L. Cochran Towa State College

Sibley Boy Entering National Music Contest

Ted Seward a trombonist from Sibley High School will enter the national music contest in Evanston Illinois in June. The event draws top junior musicians from across the country and Seward seeks strong showing in the solo competition.

Sibley Ted Seward Sibley High School Evanston Mllinois

Spencer City Council Plans 16 New Street Electroliers

The Spencer city council will add 16 new electroliers to the present street lighting system. Four lights will be placed per block across two blocks two blocks east of Main, with eight lights per side for the two blocks. The project includes new tops and lighting upgrades on Main Street.

Spencer City Main

Dickens Teacher Weds Miss Nellie Ruth Thompson

Nellie Ruth Thompson of Dickens has announced her marriage to Leonard E. Theil of Everly. The ceremony occurred in Sioux Falls on April 8. Mrs Thell has taught in Dickens schools for several years. Mr Thell runs a restaurant in Everly.

Dickens Nellie Ruth Thompson Leonard E. Theil Everly Sioux Falls Thell

Thor Bank Declares Eight Percent Dividend to Depositors

Thor Savings bank issues an eight percent dividend to depositors this week marking the second payout since the institution closed in October. The dividend follows previous distributions and reflects the bank's financial status after reopening moves in the period.

Thor Bank Thor Savings Bank

Three Palo Alto Civil War Vets Remembered in Journal

The article profiles Ed Ryan, Frank Jones, and Mr. Dannewitz, veterans from Palo Alto area towns. It recounts Ryan’s early life in Ireland and service with the Third Georgia Cavalry, Jones’s Wisconsin infantry service, and Dannewitz’s Illinois service with the 127th Illinois and later Army postings. It notes postwar relocations, family details, and their long lives as community figures.

Palo Alto Ryan, Jones Dannewitz Mr. Ryan Tipperary Ireland Portage Wisconsin Atlanta Georgia Eortage John Pres. Lincoln Confederacy Ed Ryan Libby Bull Run Cavalry New Orleans St. Louis Omaha Ryan Wells-Fargo, Company Charles City Emmetsbore Patrick Nolan Riverdale Emmetsburg Peter Frank Jones Jones Springfield Massachusetts Clinton Wisconsin Infantry Wisconsin 49Th Volunteers Missouri Kansas Texas Alex Thompson Cylinder

Pardon sought for Spencer man serving New Jersey prison

Relatives and friends seek a pardon for Harvey L. Selhaver, a former Spencer resident now in a New Jersey penitentiary for the murder of his 16 year old sweetheart, Sarah Elizabeth Johnson. He pleaded guilty after working near Kingston, committed in August 1924. He later surrendered in 1929 and is a World War veteran.

Spencer Young Harvey L. Selhaver New Jersey Selhaver Sarah Elizabeth Johnson Kingston Selhauer

Hints for Handling Strawberries in Fresh Use and Canning

Gentle handling keeps shape color and flavor. Don’t wash until near serving, use a colander, handle under running water softly. For whole berries avoid sugar until last minute. for sauce crush some berries cook them then mix with fresh. Ball and seal jars for five minutes in boiling water. Store in a dark cool dry place.

Storm Lake Golf Club Celebrates 17th Anniversary

The Storm Lake Pilot-Tribune reports Storm Lake Golf Club marked its 17th anniversary with a club breakfast Sunday and an 18 hole round. A cake decorated the table. the course once had six holes including a winded front over the clubhouse. Noted early members Weis Gilbert Metcalf and Chapman highlighted history.

Storm Lake

Registration Rule Won't Hinder Emmetsburg Vote

The new registration law for the June 20 special election on ratification or repeal of the eighteenth amendment does not apply to Emmetsburg. Only towns with 8,000 or more residents must register to vote, so Emmetsburg residents may vote without prior registration.

Emmetsburg

Sweet Show Opens Season in Storm Lake This Week

The Geo. Sweet Shows return to Storm Lake for their annual run on Tuesday and Wednesday night. Mrs. Sweet again appears in the cast. Attorney H. W. Miller of Algona delivered the Whittemore high school graduation address last Friday evening.

Storm Lake Atty. H. W. Miller Algona Whittemore High School

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