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Newspaper
Emmetsburg Democrat
Location
Emmetsburg, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1931
Page
8
The letter from Joe O'Neill of Plainview Minnesota reports Norbert O'Neill, son of the writer, broke his right arm a week ago in a cattle barn incident with a large bull. He faces six to seven weeks of recovery.
A lively farce about a woman who becomes a lawyer from a stenographer. The story centers on a poor, struggling attorney with a whirlwind of laughter from start to finish. Performances in Emmetsburg on June 25, 26, 27.
Iowa farmers form Farm Bureau Service Company under Chapter 384 to buy and distribute oil machinery equipment and supplies for agricultural production. Principal office listed as Emmetsburg Palo Alto County with a 20 year term and a capital stock mix of 1100 preferred shares and 1800 common shares. Dividends capped at 8 percent with a 10 percent annual reserve fund until 50 percent of paid capital is saved.
Mayor Mary H. Johnson of Humboldt gave her $50 salary to the Humboldt fire company. She has supported the organization for several years.
News note reports Algona attorney J W Sullivan severely ill for weeks and hopes are raised for his quick recovery. He is described as a fine dependable gentleman of the state.
Masons announced they will hold their 1932 convention in Sioux City after a successful Clinton meeting. Emmetsburg did not send representatives to Clinton, while C. G. Palmeter of Clear Lake was named state treasurer.
Carroll Hospital dedicates a $200000 addition to St. Anthony's with Bishop Heelan officiating. Other items note Mason City's May losses totaling $38000 and property losses of $110000, plus travel, stock, and corporate matters including new incorporators and officer appointments in Iowa.
Miss Alice Knowles nearly 80 and her niece Miss Ning Courson escaped serious harm when their car overturned near Webster City while en route to Fort Dodge. Courson lost control on gravel causing the crash. the vehicle was wrecked and glass shattered though the women were not cut. A bystander helped pry the jammed doors open to extract them.
Pocahontas will celebrate with a lively Fourth of July featuring red lemonade and other refreshments and amusements. The event aims to entertain residents with a spirited community gathering. Louis LeMaster was injured in a Saturday night car accident north of Estherville. a passenger escaped unharmed and he is able to be about. The car sustained considerable damage. Mr and Mrs Omro Cattington of Ayrstire attended the Farm Bureau Picnic in town Thursday.
Mrs. A. Solomon of New Bern reports losing 47 pounds in 3 months using Kruschen Salts, dropping from 217 to 170. She feels stronger, younger, and relieved of long standing pains, and praises the product while recommending it. A 4 week bottle costs 85 cents at Crowe Drug Co. Take half a teaspoon in hot water each morning before breakfast, with diet adjustments.
The Independence township Women's club met at Mrs. Ernest Votteler's home on Wednesday June 10. A home management project lesson on a step saving kitchen was discussed and delegates presented the lesson. Members are invited to fallow up meetings to learn more about the home project work. A luncheon was served. The next meeting will be at Mrs. A J Kennedy's home on Wednesday July 8.
Miss Edith Bowles of the local Farm Bureau office attended the Spencer conference for Farm Bureau office assistants. The Thursday event was sponsored by Fred Clark and Mr Nutty of the Iowa Extension Service and drew nine counties represented at the meeting.
Waida J. Sinclair and Roy C. Sloniker of Gridley were arrested Saturday night by Emmet county officials on maintaining liquor nuisance charges. Sinclair allegedly threw bottles from an upstairs window as officials closed in, while Sloniker smashed several bottles in their presence. They remain jailed.
Senator Patterson speaks at Ringsted Farmers picnic today and S. S. Beech of Hutchinson assists with a cooperative shipping address. Junior League teams Ringsted and Maple Hill play kittenball, plus horseshoe shooting and race events. Program starts at 10 oclock. Peldo of National Gash stores departs for Aberdeen SD to visit relatives. Local residents Fagan Ayrshire Thatcher Ruthven Thompson Ayrshire attend to business. Henderson hosts visitors from Vinton. Mrs Ryan returns to Des Moines after county business.
Miss Eileen Scholtes of Estherville suffered a broken arm in an auto accident near St Cloud Minnesota Sunday afternoon. She works in Minneapolis and was riding with friends. she will be brought home to recover.
Estherville Elks schedule a large celebration at Arnolds Park on Tuesday evening June 23. The event comes as members stay busy preparing for the affair. Mrs. John Esser of Cylinder visited town Friday to pay her subscription at the office.
Ben Archer arrested in Gridley and sent to Estherville to serve a prior prison term after a period of good behavior. He had been released earlier for good conduct while practicing as a veterinarian without a license.
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