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Newspaper
Emmetsburg Democrat
Location
Emmetsburg, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1955
Page
5
A jumble of local curiosities and humorous vignettes from Emmetsburg Northwest includes tales of a rooster kept in a box, a woman trapping a mouse with a cat, and a housewife staging a dramatic animal rescue. Also notes on daily life, advertising and small town observations.
The Editors note broad Iowa sentiment that U S air force and the Republican administration overplayed the Red China story and question why prisoners are not welcomed home similarly. Residents discuss Captain Harold Fischer and compare postwar welcomes with past failures while readers share local church notes and Hutchinson centennial reflections.
Phil Canfield of Wahpeton N D notes conditions for game birds along the North Dakota Minnesota border. Pheasants are scarce within 200 miles while ducks remain plentiful, open day drains corn and brush, and the writer discusses training a pup using an old dog, the aging Gordons, and comparisons with other water breeds.
Notes from Estherville and surrounding areas recount travels by Shadbolt and Miss Nellie to Vancouver and Portland expos, with plans to visit Boise and Twin Falls. Local fires, graduations, visits, and family news fill the week, including deaths and community events.
Described text notes a group including Mr. and Mrs. A H Piper and son Lobby, Mrs. Charles Seacat and family, and Mr. and Mrs. CA Spiner with families from Ayrshire, enjoying a picnic at Algona State Park Sunday evening despite prior destruction and a blown down silo.
The article traces a global mink trade surge with ships moving stock to Norway and Newfoundland, and large U S production led by Wisconsin Minnesota Illinois Michigan and New York. It notes 2 700 000 skins sold by American milk farms last year and 1 800 000 skins imported in 1954, Canada supplying a major share by value and quality.
A vintage depiction traces mink fur origins from Soviet and Scandinavian sources to North American wild mink. It notes regional color variation, breeding cycles, and the yearly litter. The piece describes fur handling, coat construction, and care, including drying, storage, and moth prevention tips.
A partial OCR fragment lists local official titles such as Ass t Engineer Auditor Mal Clerk Sheriff Recorder Treasurer Attorney Coroner and Supervisors. It also names several religious establishments and ministers from Catholic, Methodist, Congregational, Lutheran, Free Methodist, Assembly of God and other denominations, with partial names appearing for Rev. A Krestener, Rev Ernest F Martin, Rev CH Jonreen, Rev Herschel Hant, Rev J Phlew, Rev Moy Brady and others.
Directory lists various clubs and groups in Emmetsburg including Woman's Club Fortnightly Club Rotary Club Boy Scout Troop Evergreen Cemetery Authority and numerous local organizations with presiding officers and officers roles. It catalogs society groups such as Daughters of American Revolution American Legion and Chamber of Commerce along with auxiliary and other community committees.
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