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Newspaper
Emmetsburg Democrat
Location
Emmetsburg, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1924
Page
7
The itemized column lists residents traveling for visits, work shifts, and school plans from Iowa City to Des Moines, plus a heavy rain and a Sunday wind storm causing damage near Devonport and Moline. It notes postponed travel, marriages, and appointments, with several locals and visitors in Emmetsburg and surrounding towns.
Mr L L Soper and the children express gratitude to friends and neighbors for assistance during illness and the loss of their wife and mother. They also thank for the flowers received.
A district meeting of Ford dealers and salesmen was held at K C hall with about seventy five attendees. O H Perkins named district manager. his home is Des Moines. Mr Costello of Scotts Business Ads Inc Chicago spoke on business problems to boost sales. meeting considered a success.
About fifteen hundred Iowa bankers gathered for the state convention in Mason City. Mr. Van Alstery urged factory construction to enable sugar production from corn. The day included prayers, a boxing bout, and a fast baseball game where Silver Lake beat Buffalo Center 4 to 1, Paulson striking out fourteen in his first appearance this season.
After receiving their diplomas, members of St Marys Academy class of 192 were entertained for several hours at Mr and Mrs Dennis Carroll residence in Emmetsburg township. Miss Katherine Carroll a graduate attended with aunts Mrs Beck of Washington state and Mrs Doctor Corcoran of Jock Rapids contributing generously to the hosting. Miss Carroll plans a four course at a college.
Ed Andersons of Ruthger visited town Monday and praised Milwaukee depot expansion while noting twelve to thirteen years of no dividends for the line. Chris and Lena Hanson of Graetlinger wed in town earlier this week. Curley Taylor, linked to a Torrillan car theft during a Klansmen event, was captured after weeks. The day carried long flag-decorated streets and marked the 12th anniversary of national flag adoption.
The Iowa Theatre announces that after July 2 the 10 percent federal tax on theatre ads will be abolished. Management pledges improved entertainment and upgraded theatre amenities without changing admission prices. A.J. Swanton, Manager, notes gratitude to the American public for repeal considerations.
A week after a cow near Ruthven was killed by lightning, two trees were struck nearby within fifteen rods of the Shepherds home. The couple narrowly avoided injury as neighbors report both incidents occurred on consecutive Saturdays. West Bend defeated Par Inabmvitle 6 to 3 at Lizard Lake. Whittemore lost 5 to 1.
The Congregational church ladies will host a fifty cent dinner in the church lecture room on Wednesday June 25 at 12 o clock. Everyone is invited. Sister Mary Evangelita arrived from Chicago to visit her parents Mr and Mrs Chas Duhigs. Hunt's eight piece novelty orchestra plays at Hand's Park on Sunday afternoon and evening June 22. John Fordyce drove to Des Moines today to bring home a car.
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