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Newspaper
Emmetsburg Democrat
Location
Emmetsburg, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1925
Page
2
A U S Supreme Court decision struck down Oregon's compulsory education law requiring attendance in public schools, excluding private or parochial options. The ruling analyzed enforcement and practical effects, noting no indication of noncompliance by patrons and emphasizing the act’s impact on private schooling choices.
The Iowa Theatre announces a cool and comfortable night Friday as the ACTIC NNAIR cooling system is installed. Feature schedule includes Garland Cranston's Lady News Reel Our Game comedy Monday followed by Fast Company Family Night. Tuesday and Wednesday showcase The Mine with the Iron Door starring Pat O Malley Dor o MacKail Mary Carr and others plus Third Dimension, a film touted as the day’s greatest invention. Admission 15 and 23 cents.
Norma Talmadee headlines a best drama with June 11 and 12 showings. Prices 10c and 30c. Saturday June 13 features That Deri Quemado with Fred Thomazop and Silver King plus Andy Gump in What’s the Use and a Sports Reel. Matinee at 3:00 pm with 10c and 25c evening prices. Also upcoming Born Rich June 15 Le Bix June 16-17 Gold Heels June 15 Classmates June 22-23 Silent Watcher June 34-25 The Rainbow Trail June 25.
The text asserts there are no extraordinary circumstances requiring extraordinary measures in primary education. It proclaims the child is not solely the creature of the state and that those who nurture and guide him have the right and duty to recognize and prepare him for his social obligations.
Henry Reinders reports Sunday and Monday storms damaged farms across Emmetsburg, Mallard, and area. Barns and sheds toppled, cupolas and fences removed, trees down, poles broken, and several farms including Brownlee Mallard and West Island area sustained losses. Minor损失 reported near Plover.
Yesterday at Algona Mr. Thomas Peterson married Miss Hope Lucile Miller of Rod Man. They will be at home to friends in Rodman after July 1. The bride is daughter of Mr. and Mrs. F. R. Miller. The groom is described as a fine young man. The Democrat lacks full particulars and conveys best wishes for the couple.
An advisory on kidney care urges drinking four quarts of water daily and using Jad Salix to cleanse the kidneys. It warns that rich foods can impair kidney function, causing back pain, headaches, dizziness, and frequent urination. It also promotes a lemon juice and Tiviva blend for kidney flushing and urges regular physician checks.
Judge Frank Powers formerly of Carroll died last Sunday in Los Angeles California after a long life in law and public service. He was elected judge years ago and served in the court for many years. His brother Dr H A Powers received the notice and plans for the burial in California. The community offers sympathy to the Powers family.
James W Fay attended KL Co Jaittory exercises in Windom Minnesota last Sunday. He received a vociferous ovation after delivering a toast on Lest We Fur Father O Connor of Worthington. He was accompanied by Innocent Grady of this city. Grady's brother Dr Grady is grand knight of the council. The class numbered 65 and the event was highly successful. H L Glum returned home from Lima Ohio after driving 778 miles in about 21 hours in an Essex with no tire trouble.
A Sunday dawn blaze destroyed all structures on Bert Ferris’s Spencer area farm, about miles southwest of Spencer, owned by Wm. H. Mincer. Ferris and his wife saved only a few furnishings as Milwaukee Railroad conductor Charles Foot, longtime worker, died at his Sanborn home after a paralytic stroke last fall. burial was Sunday.
A Monday fire at the Ernest Kirby farm one mile south of Rossie in Clay county razed four new structures the fine barn hog house corn crib and granary. The blaze was caused by a gasoline engine explosion.
They Caught Eleven Pike C. W. Meyers of this place and Wau Annie of Remsen were fishing at Spirit Lake Sunday. They landed eleven nice pike.
Pateo Ante Lights la best Storm Mr. mad Mrs. Chas Potts and family, accompanied by Mrs. Farrar and her son Ralph, sauteed to Clear Lake Sunday afternoon. They were two miles east of Cylinder when the storm broke. The dust was so thick motorists in the path of the storm had to put on their tents to avoid running into one another.
The United Gas Improvement Co took over Cherokee Electric and will build a 66 000 volt high tension line from Humboldt to Sioux City, a 120 mile span, at a cost of 750 000. This will be the highest voltage carried in Iowa. Dr. F B Knight of the State University of Iowa will speak at Graettinger tomorrow evening at commencement. The class includes Catherine Foster, Mildred Truesdell, Yolanda Thoreson, Alice Conway, John Bondhus, Ethel Urry, Carl Elsenbast, Emmet Lambe, Effie Oeleon, Mary Murphy, Ora Nichtern, Leo Thompson, Oral Bonsfeld, Wilmer Peterson, Barbara Thoreson, Albert Thompson, Earl Masters, Ivan Keator, Bernice Nyborg, Laura Smith, Lloyd Nane, Carl Spies, Clara Herke, Clifford Tierson, Haskon Thoreson, Anna Lande, Joseph McCarty, and Anna Nolan. A Twin Lake lot sale yielded 170 sales, including 56 front lots, at prices from 210 to 30 each, total 4 195, near the Brownlee fiance tall. Len Stillman of Dolliver celebrated Decoration day in Emmetsburg.
Edwin G F Haag born October 16 1875 in Jefferson County Wisconsin lived in Emmetsburg for years moved to Charles City then Blue Island died last Wednesday his body brought home his funeral at Foys parlors he never married he leaves his mother two sisters five brothers and many friends in the county mourn his loss and sympathy are extended to the family.
This evening at Marys Academy, choirs will perform in St Thomas Hall. The program begins at 8 oclock and aims to please the audience. A highly enjoyable program is promised with good attendance expected as the young performers strive to delight their bearers.
Mrs Gideon Filford Mead formerly of Emmetsburg died at her Whittemore home the first of the week at age 84. The retiring will will be brought to Emmetsburg today for interment at Evergreen cemetery. She is survived by two sons and two daughters.
Earl Blue of St. Paul who boxed in Emmetsburg years ago is identified as Tom Gibbons sparring partner in Atlantic City. Gibbons trains for his bout with Gene who will fight in a day or two. Blue is noted for clever hands and had success in Iowa, training under Mike Gibbons during his visit.
The co operative creamery and elevator firms and the Farr Bureau plan a large picnic at Whittemore on June 28 with Congressman Dickinson delivering the address. Dr. L C Scott was a professional visitor at Fenton Tuesday.
Ayrshire reports no water service since last Saturday due to damaged pumping gear. Repairs expected in a day or two leaving the town vulnerable to fire. The old creamery ruin briefly flamed on Sunday afternoon before the alarm saved it. Vincent Fitzpatrick heard Rock Rapids folks say northwest pastures are so dry cattle are being driven along roads.
Kossuth County plans 270 miles of paved and graveled roads within a short time, a milestone believed to be the best showing for any county in Town. The county notes its large size, being a double county in area.
Peter McGuire in charge of the Gerro Gordo poor farm received a $4,500 check for hogs raised on the property. The sizable payment reflects well on the farm’s productivity and the county’s financial standing.
Whittemore Catholic School held Sunday evening commencement exercises to close a very successful year with large attendance. The event marked the end of the school's term as students celebrated achievements and staff reflected on the year.
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