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Newspaper
Emmetsburg Democrat
Location
Emmetsburg, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1929
Page
1
On June 2, 1929 a Palo Alto editorial urges property owners to improve curb appeal by removing ugly vegetation and aging trees. It calls for keeping lawns neat, fixing sidewalks, and maintaining street aesthetics to welcome citizens and visitors.
Fragmentary OCR notes indicate rising crime in Laurens and nearby regions. Mentions of lines or routes, women and men involved, and references to Clover Ape and Veonest appear garbled, with no clear incident details or dates to confirm specific events or outcomes.
A fragmented editorial argues that strict home training by parents shapes upright youth and that neglect could turn crime into a major public menace within a generation. It references President Hoover’s claim that private life is safer in the United States than in other nations and cautions against misreading it.
The House debates tariff and farm relief measures as President Hoover faces campaign promises. Western producers await final tariff action to gauge gains, while allied parties push for relief amid industrial tensions and political maneuvering across rows of power.
The Juwa agriculture year book reports Iowa sold about 32 million head of fowl and products worth 77 million dollars. Exports totaled 75 percent of shipments, boosting cash receipts by 54 million. Butter and eggs output dipped 5 to 10 percent from 1927, yet value rose by 9 million due to higher prices. R G Clark notes quality grades and sanitary practices need improvement before eastern markets. He cites European practices as examples of care and taste in product preparation.
Over a year in the air, aviator Hamilton Lee recalls barnstorming from 1913, serving as a civilian instructor when war began, and becoming an air mail pilot. He has flown about 900,416 miles and aims for 1,600,000 this year. He notes minimal serious accidents despite vast experience, while aviation safety comparisons to sea and auto travel are discussed.
The text outlines weed commissioners duties under the board of supervisors. They supervise destruction of noxious weeds within their district under the board's direction, fix wage scales, and publish orders for destruction. Landowners must destroy noxious weeds on their property or adjoining land if occupants fail. Special taxes cover the costs.
Father Neppeln Brother Wag Ordlan and others from Ashton and Mallard marked a life anniversary at Pomeroy. The event honored the elder brother and reflected on decades of service as a pastor, with notes of growth from youth in Caran.
J G Ahern a 60 year old Merrill Iowa man was beaten and robbed of 160 after a stranger forced him into a car and drove to a rural area last Sunday He was knocked from the vehicle and injured before the assailant fled Police say Ahern later reached a hospital for treatment.
On June 14 Ed Kigart and family traveling to Carroll were in a collision when a car driven by Earl Fay from the opposite direction struck their vehicle. Both cars sustained damage but all occupants escaped with only minor bruises in a near miss.
Notice is hereby given that Bertha Hornburg has been duly appointed and qualified as administratrix of the estate of Fred Gurake of Palo Alto County deceased. All persons indebted to the estate must pay promptly and those having claims should present them to the district court clerk for allowance by law, with proper authentication, through attorney A. J. Burt.
Hail statistics from the Iowa Weather and Crop Bureau show 1928 crop damage totals of 1.023 million dollars, rising 25 percent to 1937. Damaging hail hit 7724 townships, with Plymouth County reporting the greatest loss at 558 36th and Magnolia Township the strongest concentration. Dairy notes report a May record for Iowa cow testing associations with 35000 cows and an average fat yield per cow per day led by North Tama with 34.7 pounds, across 99 associations.
Cylinder headlines a week of social visits and travel across nearby towns. Mrs. Fred Rohder and daughter returned from Joliet after visiting Geo Klieghome and Mrs. Fred Strict, while others toured Tulsa Esmond Des Moines Estherville Arnolds Park Ruthven and Fort Dodge.
W. C. Ryan reports ongoing farm improvements across northwest Iowa southern Minnesota and eastern South Dakota under Bankers Life Insurance Des Moines. Foreclosed properties receive upkeep new buildings and fencing with expenditures from 240 to 4000 dollars. Ryan has served 17 years with the company and recently received a salary advance as promotion noted by the Democrat.
Four hundred florists and their ladies from northwest Iowa and southwest Minnesota attend a convention at Hotel Orleans in Spirit Lake. Fifteen dollars in prizes are awarded for exhibits as the gathering ends today. Prof J Cunningham of Iowa City presides as toastmaster at the banquet this evening. Ringsted Chautauqua loses Reney, failing to pay dues for five years, a recurring issue in sales of talent versus disappointments.
Mr and Mrs dieury Denlesfeldt of Yankton South Dakota were in Emminsburg Monday en route to Whittemore to visit Mrs Dr Laurenthal's parents Mr and Mrs P I Dahlhauser. Benles feldt has served as superintendent of Yankton city schools for years and may relocate to California this summer. He is a lawyer and considers Mrs Dahlhauser as a mother figure. Harold Barringer of Ruthven attended to business matters here last Saturday evening.
Catholics of Laureng begin building a new residence for Father Hayes two lots south of the church. The parish acts on the project with recent purchase of two lots nearby.
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