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Newspaper
Emmetsburg Democrat
Location
Emmetsburg, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1928
Page
8
The Bancroft Register reports a large paying material truck overturned Monday morning after the wind and a turn table caused it to slip. The driver escaped injury by jumping clear, but the four ton load and vehicle remain in a ditch early this week.
Northwest Iowa farmers hold a protest meeting at Pt. Dodge opposing Herbert Hoover for president. They draft strong resolutions against Coolidge veto of the McNary-Haugen bill and discuss a planned farmer caravan to the Kansas City convention. Speakers include Gov. McMuffin of Nebraska and Major Franz Lund of Webster City.
H A Holmgren of Highland township raises ten acres of potatoes this year including Bliss Triumph Irish Cobblers and Rural New Yorkers. He buys seed annually from North Dakota and Minnesota directly from producers. Last year his harvest covered his travel expenses through western Canada to Southern California. He is described as a methodical farmer.
Clay County supervisors authorize contracts to gravel 43.5 miles of township roads benefiting farmers across many sections. Kossuth supervisors also plan work on township highways, expanding road improvements in nearby areas.
Ward from Sioux City reports that starting July 1 all packing companies require hogs from accredited counties to be tattooed before shipment for easy identification on the killing floor. County Agent F Eagles notes tattooing is simple and inexpensive using a small instrument.
The May cigarette tax collection reached 99741 dollars, the largest monthly revenue since the cigarette stamp act took effect. Treasurer ER E Johnson announced the sum is about 17000 dollars above the average month. Mrs Bert France visited Austin Minnesota relatives last week.
Four Emmetsburg youths will graduate from Creighton University at today’s commencement. Frank H. O Halloran Eugene C McMahon Thomas J Bean and Florence Brodigan earn degrees including Doctor of Dental Surgery Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Law. Commencement address by Dr John A Lapp and baccalaureate sermon by Rev Benedict J Rodman. A record class of 279 will graduate.
In Woodbury County May records show 6 marriages and 49 divorces. Ages ranged from 15 to 65 with several 16 to 18 year olds. Nineteen separated couples were parents. 30 youngsters from unhappy homes. Eleven divorces went to men. Also notes pheasants defend eggs against large snakes, often prevailing.
A report states John Sprank was treated after a broken blood vessel and transported to Hinchester Minnesota for care. Humboldt resident Lewis Yocum and Algona resident Albert Blanchard were bound over to the grand jury for driving while intoxicated with bonds set at $1,000 each.
E M Hallet moves paving gear toward Cylinder with grading from Cylinder to Koseuth line partly finished. Forms for paving are set and shoulders will be raised after paving to align with the track. Geo Bruett injured when an iron rod pierced his foot during pump repairs. A Spencer water softening plant expansion will add 12000 gallons capacity for trains. Memorial Day sentiments note cemetery upkeep concerns at Spencer and Emmetsburg.
Curlew Iowa June 5 Ed Wilcox of Kansas City formerly of this place came to Curlew to visit friends He was called to Belle Plaine by the death of his brother Ed Wilcox a former Hush Lake township resident Local relatives extend sympathy to the Wilcox family
In Curlew on June 6 Loyd Seagren and Pauline Thompson were married by Rev Pharoah and left for Terry Montana to begin a life together They plan to make Weir their home and were warmly congratulated by their friends The town shared in the celebration with the couple and many neighbors offered well wishes.
General Motors offers 86 models across Chevrolet Pontiac Oldsmobile Oakland Buick LaSalle and Cadillac with factory prices from 495 to 5500. The cars span multiple price classes reflecting quality and selection for buyers seeking value and satisfaction.
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