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Newspaper
Emmetsburg Democrat
Location
Emmetsburg, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1917
Page
4
Local dispatches report Blue Laws severely enforced on Sunday. John Eckinsd listed among soldiers to France with Pershing’s unit. Fort Dodge notes wage and service strain in wartime. A death near Wapids follows a badger hole cave in. Car accident near Sioux Falls kills J Holutions and injures Paul Thetm. Also reports on milk production, minister Morse’s temporary Ringsted posting, and Webb Webb brawl with injuries.
William Sehclerman plans a 2500 dollar granary on his farm two miles east of town. John Mosbach purchased acres on the Whitemore Farm in a deal noted in the dispatch. Last Thursday afternoon a crossing mishap near Murray elevator involved young women who failed to lift a derailed trolley and narrowly blocked a freight train before the crew halted the car.
Specialists from the United States Department of Agriculture explain that the fat around a chicken’s gizzard and other organs is highly valued in French kitchens for cakes and puff pastry. In New York and other big cities this fat can fetch up to $1.10 per pound, creating a small trade of collectors and dress pantry sellers delivering it to customers.
Volkening, 69, died Tuesday morning from injuries suffered Monday afternoon while plowing for Minu Behrends in a field south of town. He struck by the harness and wheel, breaking bones and suffering severe head lacerations and internal injuries. Drs Guthrie Lagat and West attended. amputation was considered but not performed due to his weakened state. the accident occurred as Howland and Behrends also plowed in the same field.
Josiah Perkins and wife bring prize pumpkin to the shir while old minds and widow with four husbands attend. Jack Clifford ET E Sherry wudeville Lean and Amy retire banker appear with rural village acts. Davey rhythm and Hawaiian girls headline backed by Goddesses of Liberty chorus and Yokohorea girls. Carolyn Elinor Staley directs this glamorous promo with rehearsals under way. Committees form as city girls join the grand Southeast show.
Mr. Siong, back from Sweden, cites Humboldt Republican about travelers in Denmark describing German deserters who fled famine and discontent. Families subsisted on little food as Germany faces reduced value, with cries for peace and relief.
A local talent musical comedy titled The Vatoriol Cunaty will be staged at the Lowes Theatre in Galette City with a cast including Uncle and Wednung dep Reike Vivte. The show features acts of singing and comedy, with exhibits tied to the fair.
James Clarke in his annual address to the territorial legislature discusses war obligations. He cites that within thirty years the country becomes reluctant to engage in war, to repel invasions, enforce treaty compliance, and defend commerce. He notes doubt that natives will unite, yet states Iowa has shown willingness to contribute more than its share of men to national defense.
Ierald Mr and Mrs F Q Sutter formerly of Cylinder have moved to Spencer. Mr Satter has taken a position at the News Herald office after business in Ellsworth and Webster City. Delayed by the war department Stewart Saunders postponed departure for France by about one week after June 16 due to registration duties.
The ward has been duly appointed and qualified executor of the estate of Bien Donahue of Fereascit Palo Alto county. All debts against the estate must be filed with the Clerk of the District Court as provided by law for notice by May 3, 1410. McCarty and MeyCarty are attorneys for the estate.
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