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Newspaper
Emmetsburg Democrat
Location
Emmetsburg, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1929
Page
2
Fragmented OCR reads like a local newspaper update with names such as Breragan and Som and references to a business manager, entries, and a town, suggesting a small town paper item about staff or publication details. The legible bits imply circulated notices or production notes rather than full events.
Fragmented OCR passage mentions Hoover era, world powers, open markers, and references to Congress. Lacks coherent events, dates, or identifiable names beyond broad terms. The readable content is too garbled to extract a clear news item, person, place, or outcome.
The new British prime minister Rai Donald plans to visit the United States within a short time to confer with President Hoover on matters affecting Britain and the United States. The Canadian prime minister is likely to attend. The article notes U.S. concerns about joining the League of Nations or similar organizations.
A long passage praises Mgr. Wedenald as a representative of the laboring class and a champion of reforms. It states his courage and perseverance have earned admiration from fair minded Americans and calls for reforms in Britain to ensure victory in wartime. The American public is urged to support his vision and efforts.
A garbled preview hints at predictions and enforcement challenges amid chaotic conditions. The fragment mentions notable figures and a testing scenario, implying assessments of stability and response capabilities under pressure.
National officers of Farm Bureau Farmers Union and other groups met at Des Moines and opposed the Hoover administration relief bill. They previously supported the McNary Haugen equalization fee and urged conventions to adopt it. The Des Moines conference avoided further splits, with many leaders backing Hoover and Coolidge era farm policy.
Skow secures land for WE Eagle operation near Broadway south of the Milwaukee track and plans a Shell plant on the west side of the street. Tree improvements will enhance the area. Local potatoes, peas, and bears are in blossom despite cool weather and heavy rain.
Leo Kollazsch and Miss Mar O'Brien wed in the Catholic church at Whittemore on Monday. The bride, oldest child of Mr and Mrs Jas J, is a Whittemore native and Prepa Academy graduate. The groom is the son of Mr and Mrs Peter Kol ech, longtime Afr pioneers who farm north of Whittemore. Palo Alto friends offer hearty congratulations.
Announcement from Curlew Iowa reports Miss Irene Shellman eldest daughter of Mrs. Fred Shellman formerly of Curlew married Mr Cable of Minet North Dakota. The wedding took place June 3 and friends extend wishes for health happiness and prosperity.
Prescription 888 Peptonized Laxative was once just a doctor’s remedy. It earned repeated refills, then clinical testing suggested its constipation and indigestion benefits. The ad touts marvelous laxative effects and digestive properties aiding natural secretions for digestion.
During Tuesday night wind storm the silo on the Mrs Patrick Dugan farm in Great Oak township fell onto the large barn causing damage to both structures. Mrs Dugan held insurance with County Mutual but loss amount is undetermined. A W Pearson and daughter Louise of Curlew visited Emmetsburg this afternoon.
Mrs John Drummy returned from Missouri with daughter Mrs W P McNally to Ryan Delaware county for the first mass of nephew Father Clarence B Drummy, ordained at St Paul Seminary. Over 40 priests and about 106 relatives attended. Brother Father William Drummy marked 25 years since ordination.
John J Lugeland died Monday evening after a lengthy battle with infection and gangrene. Funeral services were held Thursday at 2:30 p.m. at the home and 2:00 p.m. at Bethany Lutheran Church with Rev. Mo Thompson. He leaves a wife, two brothers Rev A J Lugeland of Norris MN and a brother in Norway, four sons John Kanab, Lewis Emmetsburg, Andrew and Oscar, and two daughters Mrs Thomas of Cylinder and Mrs J B Parrish, with numerous grandchildren. He had lived on a homestead for 44 years and was born in 1875.
Bernard P. Schroeder and Margery Thayer were married yesterday at the Little Brown Church in the Vale with Rev. Marion J. Sanders officiating. The bride, daughter of Mr and Mrs W A Thayer, graduated from Ames High in 1928 and taught in local schools. The groom, son of Mr and Mrs W R Schroeder, served in World War I and farmed with his father. The couple hosted a dinner at Sunset Inn then left for a trip to Brack Wills and will reside on the groom’s farm north of town.
Mrs. E. E. Wilhite, her son Donald and daughter Ruth moved to 190 Town. Ruth stayed for the summer court test. Wm. McMackin is making improvements to his residence west of the Higgins home where Carl Berger lives after purchasing the property from John Hughes.
The Whittemore couple Mrs. E. A. Huskamp and Mr. and Mrs. Huskamp hosted the marriage of their daughter Miss Hildegarde Huskamp to Wesley W. Witter of Des Moines on Tuesday morning at the Huskamps home northwest of Fenton. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Witter. The bride, educated at Presentation Academy, has worked as a stenographer in Des Moines. The groom formerly lived in Fenton with a minister father and has worked in Des Moines. They will reside in Des Moines.
Lone Hock defeated Lone Rock in a hard fought baseball game by a 7 to blank score. The teams were evenly matched. Vincent Joynt, visiting home from Vinton, spent his vacation with his parents Mr and Mrs T P Joynt. Miss Marcella Bradley traveled to Estherville yesterday to seek treatment at Coleman hospital.
The article notes several Emmetsburg youths considering joining the U S Navy but not yet enlisting, with advice to weigh the decision carefully. It also reports weekend visits by Herbert Doyle and sister Mary, and Francis Geelan near Ruthven, plus Mrs Peter Hoolaner and daughter Violet visiting Arapah Park.
The notice advises callers to speak slowly and clearly when reporting news items to the paper. It emphasizes taking time to record details and asking questions to ensure accuracy. Readers are urged to slow down and be precise when communicating news over the phone.
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