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Newspaper
Emmetsburg Democrat
Location
Emmetsburg, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1919
Page
2
The Town Highway Commission urges caution on using federal aid for graveled roads. Officials argue county funds should finance paved roads and question federal support for building substantial roads. The election next Tuesday will decide the road funding approach and future improvements.
The report notes Johnson leading a band at Buffalo Center and engaging in business. Mrs Johnson and Mr Jnanagan will reside at Butlerto Center. A Mason City Globe Gazette item claims Ed Murray and another man were arrested for carrying eleven quarts of liquor, but Ed denies involvement and defends his character.
Earl Maurice Carboi and Lulu Fern Swigart were married at the M church parsonage by Rev Norman McCay. The bride was supported by her sister Ietha Swigart and the groom by Hensel Swigart. The Swigarts reside southeast of the city and the groom is noted as a promising young man.
Edna Misa Bickford was called to Mandays New Hampshire a few days after a dangerous incident.
Ruthven native Ole Peterson, longtime local citizen, died suddenly last Friday. Funeral services were held Sunday at the Lutheran church with burial in the local cemetery. Peterson was about seventy one years old.
Daniel Kelly president of Paulo Alto County Bar says all towns in Emmetshire will be closed 44 afternoon periods beginning and goathnu ing during the summer months until Saturday August 23 both dates in passive voice.
Minnesota visitors Edgar Paulson and Dick Poidie Jr of Enymets Ss Iowa toured Worthington and reported a strong land boom in northern Iowa. Mrs Andrew Dunphy died at Sioux City and will be buried in Emmetsburg with services announced next issue. Milwaukee track damaged by heavy rain and trains rerouted. Father Veit serves as chaplain on the George Washington after three crossings.
Harold Irvine, hospitalized in Rochester Minnesota for several weeks, shows marked improvement and hopes to return home in a few days. Friends of the Incal community share relief at his recovery and continued convalescence.
A long report lists numerous farm sales across O'Brien and Lyon counties with prices from 155 to 400 per acre. Buyers include J. Sullivan J. Joyce E. Wickens J. Cawan and H. Sample among others. Several properties lie near Graettinger Whittemore Lost Island and Mallard with improvements described as light to substantial. Potatoes show pests early and the crop is advancing well.
Local fragment notes a teen named Mason visiting Mason City and a garment store debate sparked by remarks about an individual or event. The readable text is fragmentary, with unclear names and dates, but emphasizes a notable visit and community reactions.
A fragmented notice from Rochester reports a housing or home patch issue affecting Minniesott and Iowa Irvine workers. The text is garbled but indicates a work shift or transfer problem involving a transport department and city location.
Local items report Denton at Charles Gruy Sumubiy attending a WK initiation. Nott and John Higley depart Colfax to recuperate. Myhre wrestling event at Masonry postponed indefinitely. Milford initiation planned for next Sunday. A large class at Sheldon with Mysteries of the order. Mrs John Gallizer learns her son Thor arrived overseas and is now in We notice. Paul Prehn travels to New York for matinees. Mason City wrestler seeks dates in New York. Demand for extra Democrat copies to share with friends. Marriage licenses issued Reginald Knutson and Florence Sandvig. Charles Birlek and West Bend. HW Beebe selling Hurley farm in Emmetsburg township at $200 per acre. Clarification on details pending. George of Grinnell visits. family connections noted. Russell George recently returned from France. George remains in hardware business at Grinnell.
The notice urges using ice to prevent food spoilage during hot days and to save money by buying coupon blocks. It states residence delivery starts Monday, June 2, and emphasizes keeping food fresh and wholesome for national economy.
Mrs Dutty and Miss Kirby traveled to Siaus City this week after their sister Mrs Dunphy fell ill. WJ McEvoy and family attended Memorial day exercises in Emmetsburg. Thomas Jennings is reported home from France with no serious injuries after serving abroad. Our reporter hopes to visit Mr Tenofigs soon.
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