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Newspaper
Emmetsburg Democrat
Location
Emmetsburg, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1948
Page
4
The Kelly Miller Brothers circus played to capacity crowds in Emmetsburg with around 2000 inside the main tent and many standees on hand. The show was described as a good one though not large, with eight elephants claimed by promoters and a bustling grounds scene across several counties.
Board of directors urges replacing worn pavement with concrete rather than only renewing with blacktop. They argue concrete offers better service and potential widening should be done with concrete, expressing preference for concrete paving for state and federal highways in Palo Alto county.
In a heated debate Congress questions the Voice of America, citing a travelogue style program that highlights alleged U.S. racial inequalities. Secretary Marshall defends it as vital to foreign policy, while critics fear missteps and weak accountability in scripting and distribution. The long term impact remains uncertain.
A recent survey examined how families cope with rising living expenses. It found heavy majorities reporting efforts to stretch budgets and seek cheaper alternatives to manage mounting HO costs, highlighting strain on household finances.
The text describes households cutting back on purchases to stretch money for food and clothing amid inflation. It notes some groups offset costs with higher earnings, while many are forced to reduce buying with no relief in sight. It argues profits are small and cannot support price cuts, and stresses that both business and consumers share concern over high prices.
A local column complains about wedding processions in Emmetsburg, noting cars decked with tin cans and noisy horns causing near collisions. It recalls a naval reserve officer’s stay, a pub incident, and a highway patrolman’s report, while criticizing public displays and rider safety on paved roads.
Ruthven Free Press notes that not only in Towa but northern Minnesota regions see winter weather harming evergreens. Ray Gleason reports white pine areas suffered unusual winter effects, a first for long-time residents. Most trees may recover but thrifty appearance could take time.
Outdoors with EK Jr reports several new dog litters including jitter and Springer Spaniel crosses from Wib Barrick Carl Hofstadts kennel and Jack Jackson. Jack invested in old dogs after thorough degrees, plans a Wisconsin deer hunt with Joe Rubatt. Neil Parks notes Lake of the Woods travel bans due to June fires in Ontario as fishing in Sioux Narrows area remains good with walleyes of five to six pounds.
The notes recount fishing outings in Hayward's Bay West Okoboji on June 14 with Dr John T Ryan and Dave Allen catching a dozen walleyes and a four pounder. Gene Yeutter and Verne Gogdlaxson argue over a walleye’s size while wagering on inches. Carl Hofstad and Lert Hughes discover a crappie near third Island. Several locals attend a Service Star Legion convention. family updates follow including a Texas visit and a death in Britt.
The Dem ocrat of Inne 1% 189% notes strawberries at four and five cents, the second annual banquet of the Prday club, and plans for local celebrations. Also reports engagements and relocations, commencements, and public notices, with a 1922 legal-admission roundup and fishing notes from Medium Lake.
Des Moines reports Carroll Switzer, Democratic governor hopeful, traced his entry into politics to his youth delivering newspapers and magazines for the Des Moines Register and Tribune. He shared the anecdote on primary night, recounting his early days walking five miles twice daily from Pilot Mound, Boone County, to Iunnello, Pole County.
Carroll Switzer rises from selling magazines as a youth to managing college job sales for Butterick mags while at Drake. He and his wife later traded gold for Treasury warrants during the Hoover era, recalling door to door gold buys in New Virginia as political races and senate votes unfold in Iowa.
Clinton Gabriel reported a dramatic event when a large patch of his tomato plants appeared burned as if scorched by intense heat. A central hole about one foot deep and several feet wide, with a smaller two inch hole extending five feet below, was found, suggesting a small meteorite impact as the cause.
A listing of mayoral, county, and church figures including Mayor Dr W Halen and various ward representatives. It also notes officials such as Sheriff Richard Miller, Treasurer George Doetz, and County Superintendent Edna M Oliver, alongside Emmetsing churches and pastors for multiple denominations.
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