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Newspaper
Emmetsburg Democrat
Location
Emmetsburg, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1923
Page
1
Attorney General Ben J. Gibson issues strong opinions to county officials on deadlines and compliance with the 400k federal assembly enactments. The guidance addresses how the law impacts contracts and expenditures before July 4 1923.
County boards in Cass, Jasper, and Jefferson wrestle with the Tuck law 1923 amendment allowing pre July 4 1923 contracts and expenditures to be funded by warrants or funding bonds despite depleted or unsettled tax collections. Lawyers Gibson and Schulz advise on exemptions, good faith contracting, and collectible revenue definitions as counties plan bridge work courthouse repairs and salaries.
The note describes long distance use to Cleveland, Ohio with a 20 minute call costing £ 6 and a 45 minute handling time. After 8:30 PM charges fall to 50 percent of day rate, after midnight to 25 percent. An Atlant ic Coast phoner typically takes 40 minutes to reach the Pacific coast.
The June 3 ceremony at St Marys convent in Mallard presented Knights of Columbus gold medals for Christian doctrine to numerous eighth grade students and a department prize for high scholarship to several, with Clarence Ruppert and Veronica Weinholzer among winners. Eighth grade graduates include Donald Johnson Isabella Weinholzer Edwin Kunz and others.
Emmetsburg council convened June 4 1928 with Mayor Saunders presiding. Members Thornburg Jeppesen Baker Freeman Hagan present. Godden absent. Minutes approved. Band Committee report continued. Treasurer’s report filed. May resignation accepted. Papadakes Bros approved for cigarette sales. W G Middleton named mayor pro tem to fill unexpired term. Thornburg resigns. claims approved: utility lights printing police supplies road work street labor and dog disposal. water fund noted.
Estherville gears up for a mammoth Extheryile Homecoming with crowds expected to attend. Armstrong and Sher-Dukie will clash Wednesday, two games slated Thursday, as local organizations promote the celebration in this week's Democrat. The Ku Klux Klan seeks a prominent parade position, but approval remains undecided.
In Iowa towns like Fairfield and Traer consolidation cuts two papers to one. Boone County Pioneer sale to Daily X News-Republican effective June 1 will reduce Boone to a single paper. Estherville, Emmetsburg, Tama, Belle Plaine, and Traer see similar pressure as publishers argue one paper serves a city better and improves living.
Lake Okoboji Iowa hosts the tenth annual Methodist Camp Meeting from August 2 to 12. Bishops Charles Wesley Burns and Mead will preach on Sundays August 3 and 12, with Dean James A Beebe of Boston also expected to speak. Tent and cottage space available through Miss Emma Koch Spirit Lake or Rev C L Fillebrown Ruthven for details. Martin Ausl and was a Royal visitor last Friday.
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