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Newspaper
Emmetsburg Democrat
Location
Emmetsburg, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1914
Page
2
The piece proclaims Iowa as a leading state in farm machinery, hogs, corn, and banking. It extols literacy, education abroad, and fiscal strength, arguing Iowa is a billion dollar state with vast prosperity and potential. It invites readers to explain what a billion dollars means.
The agricultural department at Washington recommends salt on each dandelion root after mowing to kill the weed. Salt is said to be the best remedy. cutting tops alone is ineffective. Apply a thimbleful on roots in early spring before seeding. community effort is urged due to windborne seeds. Recommend reseeding thin lawns and avoid iron sulphite and similar solutions.
West Bend Journal warns farmers about out of town salesmen promising wholesale prices and tailor made suits for 349 with a coupon. They urge caution and note lack of verification of the Estherville wholesale house. The piece hints at possible blue sky sales tactics and advises investigation before joining.
Report from Rock Rapids patrons demanding improved telephone service as the Western Electric exchange shows delays and unreliability. An official warned against central energy, suggesting the town’s size makes it impractical and that competition with the local system may be avoided.
Judge J H Macomber of Omaha visited Emmetsburg on Sunday and Monday recounting his 1880s circuit service. He praised old friends and noted Ida Grove roots and later Omaha practice. Curlew pupils earned diplomas after an eight grade May exam, with eighth graders under Grace Foster in Des Moines.
A veterinary surgeon challenges belief on pig immunity saying pigs from immune cows gain immunity for three weeks without vaccination. They require a virus vaccination then to wean, and later both virus and stream to secure life immunity. A Spencer graduate contemplates acting, father quips that the world is a stage.
Last Thursday set a town record as the warmest May day with a government thermometer reading 94.7 in the shade in Sioux City. Fishing reports note good conditions on local lakes and rivers with pike abundance higher than usual, and catches ranging from 0 to 400 pike daily in Spirit Lake.
Former Emmetsburg residents Michael and Matt Steil report their No 3 L Murrell oil well on a Wagoner farm in Oklahoma shows strong production. May 27 Muskogee Daily Phoenix notes a 31 inch air show in a 250 barrel tank by noon Tuesday, 74 barrels in about 24 hours, no gas detected, oil being pumped out, 703 feet total depth with 29 feet sand at bottom.
The Pilot Outdoor Lighting Plant promises bright clean acetylene light for homes old or new, with decorative copper or brass fixtures. It eliminates oil lamp chores, enables safer kitchens and barns, and offers instant ignitors and permanent iron piping for easy, secure country lighting.
A Kossuth County Testing association report highlights dairy yields by cows of multiple breeds. It lists milk produced, fat percentage, and butter fat for cows owned by A Gillingham, L N Thorpe, Haag Brothers, J E McWhorter, H C Adams, RB McCorkle, Charles Harness, and others. The article argues testing dairy output helps identify cows that do not repay feed costs.
Attorney General Cosson of Des Moines State Game Warden Hinshaw Senator Francis of Spirit Lake and Deputy Game Warden Pullen visited Swan Lake on Tuesday to review the area and form an informed opinion on draining a portion of the lake, according to Estherville Vindicator and Republican.
J. B. Martin visited Ringsted neighborhood and reports the gas vein found northwest of the area in March remains strong. Gas heated a temporary crew tent and filers use it for cooking. Local farmers refuse to lease land for wells, delaying development.
Notice states an instrument purporting to be the last will of James Hickey deceased was produced opened and read. The court fixed Monday October 12 1914 as the day for bearing proof in relation thereto with official seal affixed dated May 21 2914 and signed T F Rutledge Clerk District Court.
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