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Newspaper

Emmetsburg Democrat

Location

Emmetsburg, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 02, 1920

Page

2

Figures That Should Appeal to All American Citizens

The religious education department of the World movement notes 14,617,000 children in Protestant Sunday schools and 17,000 in Catholic Sunday schools, with 26,691,000 receiving no religious instruction. It argues lack of training inflates crime costs, urging adherence to religious training to mold citizens. It also urges investing in Liberty bonds, asserting full government redemption and timely interest, and advises holding Uncle Sam’s notes to support national credit.

Interwitiren World Movement Rally Sunda Amerines Sam

Newspaper Ad Prices Rise Amid Rate Debate

A National Editorial Association committee urges higher ad rates in weekly papers with 460 plus circulation and for the 3 to 1,000 subscriber region. The piece notes outsized costs, ballooning prices, and calls for restraint in ad pricing while criticizing leniency toward patrons. The text also mentions a Sioux City trial over a 1916 drowning caused by a car crash, with Wakefield seeking damages and allegations of driver negligence.

National Editorial Association

City hearing on paving assessment objections held

Mayor and council hosted a Thursday evening hearing for south town residents unhappy with paving assessments. Speakers urged fairness and avoiding litigation, noting costs fall on appellants and city if lawsuits fail. Several residents spoke while analysts reassured fairness and tried to resolve disputes without court action.

Saunders Wneilig Geneity Hugarion Eur Chizer

Memorial Day Observance and Local Visits Across Curlew

Crowds gathered outdoors Sunday for Memorial Day ceremonies with a parade to the cemetery to decorate Civil War graves. Curlew residents attended from Fast Island, and visiting families from Whittemore, Texas, and Kazam City were noted among attendees and locals.

Local News Briefs and Community Notes

Hunsinger home Friday evening in honor of Mrs Hunsinger birthday. Mr Beagle moved his household goods to town and will work on the Wild Rouse farm. Alfred Lyon and Oliver Johnson bought a Cleveland touring car from J A Whitmer and returned from Chicago with two Cleveland cars. The Misses Faston attended the movies at Emmetsburg Saturday night. Miss Mabel Gustafson operated on at Des Moines Thursday and her mother is with her. German citizens hope for her speedy recovery. Werson Anderson, who won the Mallard scholarship and completed four years of high school in three, will attend summer school at Morningside and go to the State University next year.

Hunsinger Gurmany Yverson Anderson Mallard Morningside State University

West Bend Notes Rally Local Politics and Social News

A Sunday morning two car collision on Miln Street leaves Mrs. W. E. White with a bruised arm and minor damage to both vehicles. West Bend hosts many notices including Banwart's Republican bid for supervisor of the first district and plans for a vigorous campaign. Community reports cover farm issues, wire worms, memorial services, and local travel, with arrivals and departures at area homes and schools, plus school events and local visits.

Mathird W. E. White Miln Street

Local Social Notes and a Divorce Petition

Miss June Miller of West Bend visited Graettinger friends. Mrs John Jackman returned from Excelsior Springs. John Robbins and family visited Mayor Cameron. Alfred J Larson sues for divorce from Thea Larson alleging brutality and seeks custody of their 1% year old son Verne Larson. McGorrisk advertises a lake shore auction in Arnolds Park as part of McGorrisk's second addition.

June Miller West Bend Graetting John Jackman Excelsior Springs John Robbins Livermore Cameron Allen McGorrisk Lake Shore Jets Ff Arnolds Park

Early Corn Planting Report As Fields Show Promise

Farmers begin cultivating corn with several starting last week. Ground conditions are excellent and generals prospects are encouraging for the season.

Candidate Announcements for Supervisor and Sheriff

I announce candidacy for the First District supervisor in the Republican primary to be held June 7. Win R Bannart also seeks the sheriff nomination in Palo Alto County subject to Democratic primary on June 7. F B Sheffield endorses or files for the same date.

Win R. Bannart Palo Alto County Sheffield

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