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Newspaper
Emmetsburg Democrat
Location
Emmetsburg, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1924
Page
8
Eye care notice by E. E. Ballheim offering fitting glasses for headaches dizziness blurred vision and eye strain. Encourages referrals and notes a visit date for consultation.
The clipping notes Ola Brown’s ship ownership details and Miss Muss presence in the city with a trimmer named Enterpr and mentions Mrr Handler dying at Caras Ravey home. It also reports Red Ball Transportation Co seeking authority to operate a motor bus route linking Garner Forest City Thompson Buffalo Center Swea City Armstrong Estherville Spirit Lake and Arnold's Park. The Es therville cheering event is scheduled for the 19th.
Clarence Baker, arrested Monday on charges of stealing a quarter of beef and a sack of potatoes from an Illinois Central box car, appeared before Judge James Deland in district court this week.
The Citizen's Bank of Sexton turns over assets to Titowka Wesley St Benedict and others to cover deposits as the Sexton business falters. Spencer banks shorten hours for summer. some extended Saturday hours. Storm Lake pilots recall 1874 edition costs and editorial rivalries surface in county papers. Hikers Gladys DeBeer and companions walk from Omaha to Spirit Lake, accepting auto rides and hotel stays during their two hour rest plan. The State Bank St Bede has closed.
The writer compares spring progress across Kansas and Oklahoma with Iowa, noting corn stages vary by region. In Wichita area corn is farther along than in Iowa, Oklahoma cherries bloom earlier, and travel time from trip is 267 hours, equating to weeks on the ground.
Reverend O R A Tollefson attended the Lutheran district convention at Lake Mills and reported about 9000 attendees. The church capacity was strained by the crowd. The district covers Iowa Oklahoma and Texas with two Minnesota districts. Rev Matson of Bode criticized the Ku Klux Klan during his address. The convention was described as highly successful.
The Has An extension summer school near Estherville started last Wednesday and runs for 12 weeks with 200 enrolled and an expected 25 to 30 more. Directed by Professor Fred D. Cram, the faculty includes G Reinertsen from Jackson Minnesota and M Davis from Town City, among others.
Anderson of Hstherville captured the state singles traps title at Mason City. He hit 97 of 100 targets in the final block of the 200 target event at 46 yards and finished with a 195 of 200 to win the championship.
Aude Luke of Hampton and teammates Anderson Luke and Blg Hoon tied on the first 10 targets with 98s. Luke led with 192 while Anderson scored 194, edging Ltuon who broke a tie by Saturday's end.
The Daily Register notes a gasoline war in Des Moines with prices dropping sharply. Reported delivery to Agu 1 is 12%4e¢ per gallon, stirring speculation that retail rates are too high as motorists watch the city’s outcome.
An agency formed to support a new creamery in Nosxoth Luverne selects L Rarion William Wolf Pred Wulf Edward Youngwirth and A A Schipull to spearhead the project. It plans to raise at least 15000 dollars to build and equip a suitable plant. A census reports over 3400 cows in the Luvertie district.
The Sunday baseball game between Armstrong and Silver Lake was postponed due to threatening weather. Silver Lake fields a strong team this season and managers promise exciting summer games with a tough schedule for local fans. No More School Bonds for Lone Rock as 76 to 7 votes reject a 325000 bond issue. another election will be held in July to reconsider funding for a public school addition in Lone Rock Kossuth County.
Local golfers canceled a Sunday match due to rain making play impossible at the Sheldon course. Several rounds were attempted but few good scores emerged amid overcast skies and wind. A heavy weekend rain fell in the county with thermometers around 48 degrees Saturday evening and minimal property damage.
Readers urge prompt reporting of breaking events not recycled by other papers. They insist on timely, original coverage and disdain delays or filler items.
Advice urges flushing kidneys when back pain appears using safe salts and water. Recommends four ounces of salts daily, one tablespoon in water before breakfast, citing grape and juice acids as base. Claims benefits include reduced kidney strain, bladder relief, and healthier urinary tract.
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