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Newspaper

Emmetsburg Democrat

Location

Emmetsburg, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 21, 1928

Page

3

Fourth of July Celebration at Algona Fair

Fourth of July celebration at Kossuth fairgrounds promises elaborate and costly displays. Julius King and PL Zerfuss plan a full afternoon program with evening repeats and a fireworks show to outshine recent years. Big aerial acts, the Four Hays Bros, a military concert, vaudeville routines, and a Floral Hall dance floor headline a day marked as northern Iowa’s premier four day event.

Julius King PL PL Zerfuss Philadelphia Dirs Auto Hays Bros Ie Brothers Algona Military van Heville Floral Hall Kossuth Fairgrounds North Cening

Town association aims to uphold reputation with nonstop thrills

Town officials pledge constant excitement during the afternoon as crowd pleasing events unfold. The expense account will be high, yet funds are deemed to deliver top entertainment value through sales and sensational attractions for the big crowd.

Tral Town Imi Albades

Yalta Family Reports Rain At Emmetsburg

Mr and Mrs D Johnson and their three daughters from Yalta neighborhood were in Emmetsburg Monday to settle for the Democrat and order its continuation. Johnson notes that later in the evening heavy rain did not reach their neighborhood. Little moisture has fallen in recent months. in some places corn remains below ground and the past ten days appear musty locally. We hope the next shower reaches them.

D. Johnson Yalta Democrat Johnson

Officials report on Kansas delegates’ conduct at dig gathering

Dr Kulp, Charles Dubige and BP TL Doulon returned from Kansas Thursday afternoon after two days at the dig gathering. They allege Pennsylvania and New Jersey delegates were rude to agricultural state representatives. They hint that Donloy is a Democrat and that Kulp and Dubige may be slow to back the ticket crafted by Boss Vare and Mellon.

Kulp Charles Dubige TL Doulon Kansas Pennsylvania New Jersey Donloy Duhigs Tor J Wester Vare and Mellon

Injured by Passing Auto Near Roberts Home

A son of Mr and Mrs Wm Roberts was struck by a passing car while playing near his home. The boy Trig hopes his injuries are not serious. Mrs H Wilson visiting local relatives returned to Mason City Thursday evening.

Luther League Meet Successfull in Lost Island Township

The Luther League district convention held in Lost Island township from Friday evening to Sunday drew large attendance. Delegates came from Emmetsburg and towns like Meuten Armstrong Estherville Wallingford Gradinger Stuthven. Speakers included Professor Hassenlik of St. Olaf and Professor Helgen of Waldorf. A chorus of ten voices inspired the sessions. The event concluded with meals at parish houses and a visit to Lost Island State Park. Miss Florence Berwin will represent Emmetsburg. Rev. M. C. Thompson will attend the Sioux City convention opening tomorrow.

M.C. Thompson Lutheran League Lost Island Township Palo Alto Winnebago County Emimetspur Meuten Armstrong Estherville Wallingford Gradinger Stuthven Hassenilik St. Olaf College Sioux City Iowa Florence Ber- Win Emmetsburg M. C. Thompson

The Home Towners at New York Theatre

A lively review of Geo. M. Cohan’s The Home Towners describes it as fast paced and humorous. The cast includes Mrs Sweet as the Wife and features Cohan’s signature upbeat, American-themed humor with lively characters drawn from South Kert and New York.

Geo. Cohan Mrs. Sweet

Ayrshire Social News Unreadable Fragments Mention Visitors

Miss Bernadine Martin and Nell Anglum visit Ayrshire while Emmetsburg callers include Misses Mary Noonan and Floral Pheip. Many locals host guests from Emmetsburg Graettinger Spencer and Webster City as Rev E A Dunn returns from Sioux City retreat.

Ayrslie Bernadine Martin Nell Anglum M. Hall J. W. Jones Mildred Emmetsburg Mary Noonan Floral Pheip Emmetsborg Clarence Conlon Baby Mallard A. Conlon Rey Cox Danbury F. Cox Geo. Phelps Spencer Vistors John Fagan West Bend A. E. Mann Spencer John Anglum A. Garretta Graetlinger FL Gar- Telts Home Sunday. Rev. E. A. Dunn Returned Home From Sioux City P.O. Nelson Muriel Faye Rochinster Minnesota Helen Iyes X Falls E Vinktor Nuily Burnetsburg Siehen Moines Washington Kana Flulleyey

Wisconsin Exanation Hopeful Faces Kenosha Return

Joe Had, finishing the Iowa City state bar exam, returns home to Wisconsin with plans to join Rubin, Zibel & Rouilier in Milwaukee or practice at Kenosha. He notes Mirqile University graduation totals, with 636 graduates that spring and 126 dentists among 5000 attendees, praising his own industry and integrity as a promising young man begins his career.

Joe Had Iowa City Newise Wisconsin Kenoghig Rubin, Zibel & Rouilier Milwaukee Mirqile University Tiny Yong Man Joe

Applesauce Hilarious Comedy Hits Chicago Run

The Sweet Players present Applesauce by Barry Conners author of The Patsy and Mad Honeymoon. The play ran nearly a year in Chicago after a long New York engagement. A lively home life comedy, packed with church mall laughs from the start.

Sweet Players Barry Conners Chicago New York

Lady stenotype instructor to study in Chicago

The Globe Gazette notes a Hamilton college teacher from Mason City will travel to Chicago soon for instruction in stenotype use. Stenotypes, once common in business colleges 15 to 18 years ago, proved useful for rapid dictation. The Democrat office used one for nearly a year, though offices disliked their lengthy manuscripts. The machine resembled a shorthand typewriter.

Globe Gazette Hamilton College Mason City Chicago Democrat

Tollefsons to Fargo then to Toratay Saskatchewan

Rev. and Mrs. R. A. Tollefson drove from Mason City to Emmetsburg and visited Mrs. Gylling. They head to Sioux Falls for a Lutheran convention before leaving for Toratay Saskatchewan where he will begin a charge on July 1. His farewell sermon was in Mason City. Local friends wish him success. Also noted are visits by Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Sullivan from Graettinger, Ruthven relatives' visit cited by Worthington Times, and Albert Steil of Mallard visiting Emmetsburg.

R. A. Tollefson Emmetsburg Mason City J. J. Sullivan Graettinger Worthington Minnesota Mary Rowe Etta Ruthven Albert Steil Mallard

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