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Newspaper
Emmetsburg Democrat
Location
Emmetsburg, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1912
Page
5
Des Moines Iowa argues the state sits on vast farming wealth exceeding 600 million dollars yearly, urging funds to stay home to nurture manufacturing, reduce dependence on distant regions, and diversify beyond crops as Iowa nears industrial potential and seeks balanced growth.
Mercy Hospital Training School graduates were toasted at a senior banquet with Miss Nonie Hodges reading the class prophecy. Seniors and juniors attended, Peterson’s orchestra provided music, and dancing followed the feast.
Miss Margaret Wells visits Mason City and Emmetsburg friends. Fathers Farrelly and Sweeney travel by auto to Graattinger. Mr. and Mrs. S Higley of Mason City stay with Emmetsburg relatives. J. D. McCarty and Reichard buy W. D. Donovan harness shop. Reichard brings 27 years of harness experience. Donovan plans a move to Montana.
Two robbers named Frank Collins and Jim Gleason appeared before Justice Duffy and waived examination while willing to plead guilty. County Attorney Burt advised pleading before Judge Coyle as court session continued. In the evening they were arraigned under the new statute allowing guilty pleas.
E J Nolan, scale inspector for the Western Grain Dealers Association, now uses an automobile instead of trains for inspections. He cites fewer delays, quicker, more flexible service to farmers, and improved efficiency of scales across Iowa.
A traveler in April visited 62 towns by car and inspected and repaired about 80 scales, making notable progress in equipment maintenance. He plans further inspections and emphasizes reliability and accuracy.
Clear Lake visits Emmetsburg for games on Saturday and Sunday, June 23, with Ft. Dodge at Emmetsburg Monday and Tuesday, June 24 and 25. A double header Monday afternoon starts at 1 20 with the first game called at 1 20.
Fort Dodge strengthens its position in the Iowa State League by splitting two games with Mason City and sweeping Estherville to reach eleven wins against four losses. Emmetsburg trails at six and seven while a seven game stretch with Fort Dodge looms before Indy 12 marks the first half finish.
The Higgins Pharmacy partnership between E. J. Higgins and E. M. Carney is dissolved by mutual consent. E. M. Carney retires while E. J. Higgins continues the business. All accounts due the firm must be settled promptly. BE. J. Higgins, E. M. Carney.
Whittemore officials assign the drainage district contract to Alfonso Everbard and Joseph Ficiter of the town for 2295.60 dollars. Work to begin around July 1 and finish by November 1 under the agreement. Mrs Jessie Snyder Champion and Miss Carrie Baldwin of American Forks Utah visiting the Baldwin home in this place.
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