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Newspaper
Emmetsburg Democrat
Location
Emmetsburg, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1900
Page
4
The advertisement extols Royal Baking Powder as enhancing flavor and healthfulness in biscuits, bread, and cakes. It warns imitation powders contain alum, which is described as unwholesome, and cites Royal Baking Powder Company at 100 William Street, New York.
Over the County Graettinger locals report: Halver Fostensen visits North Dakota. Mrs E S George returns from Milford. Miss Coakley visits Ermetsburg friends. John Graettinger and Bertha Dalen buy bicycles. Mrs Stamp and Mrs G O Coolidge visit from Strawberry Dink. Gray entries cover sales, church, and town events with plans for the Fourth and local moves.
At a Monday meeting Leachers were named to head celebrations with C. 3. George E. J. Mitchell and others forming a committee. Emmetsburg juvenile band hired for entertainment. Funds raised promising, programs to be issued next week. Odd Fellows excursion diverted by engine delay. Estherville band performed. Canton and Granges guests enjoyed cigars and music.
Osgood items report brewing business changes and excitement over plans in the air. The town notes remarks about a broom being taken down, a steer lost to lightning, an excursion to Sibley, and visits by families including the Giddings and McEvoys. Postmaster Bauman plans to move the postal office to the railroad station as depot repairs proceed. Local social events include a housewarming by Mr. and Mrs. Ferguson and several visits to Bradley, Ruthven, and Iowa.
A new resident appears to be back to business. A trio of men scour the country for old iron but Carnegie limits purchases. Supervisor Wells advances a Gile drain at section 36 southeast to drain water as the first step in road making. Numerous local visitors pass through Emmetsburg, including Mr. and Mrs. Blunt, Mrs. Hastings, Miss Nora Anthony, Mrs. Phoenix, Miss Minnie, Mrs. Morris and Ada, and the Dinsmores returning from Dakota. Several trips span Emmetsburg, Spencer, Everly, Keokuk, Morningside College, Spirit Lake, Des Moines, Newton, and Marshalltown with relatives and friends observed.
The courthouse notice details the June 6 ceremony at the Cylinder Methodist church for Br. Charlie W. Harris and Miss Otie C. Hovis officiated by Rev. Clegg. Decorations in pink and white, attendants, and a reception at the bride’s sister Mrs. Hero’s home followed. The couple plan a country farm home near Cylinder and are noted as admired locals. Also recounted is a near-fatal accident Wednesday when Wil Gephart escaped serious injury after a mule cultivator’s tines tightened around his neck, requiring quick aid from Will Oliver.
Grain-O, a grain-based beverage, is advertised as a health builder that aids digestion and fortifies nerves without being a stimulant. Sold by grocers for about one fourth the price of coffee at 15 and 25 cents per package. Also offers real estate listings and farm or city loan opportunities with low rates.
On Saturday June, between Bisirgowrie and Gracttinger, a black jacket with velvet collar was lost. Please return to H Knoblauch's store in Emmetsburg or to my place one half mile north of Blairgowrie, 24 Gro Gnesty. Also seeking information for young men and women about a business college in Mankato Minn and mentioning a Rocky Mountain Tea substitute by Madison Medicine Co. 35e.
Dr R E Kidder, a dentist in Emmetsburg, Iowa, conducted a medical and dental operation described as careful and satisfactory, noting all procedures were performed with diligence and professional care.
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