09 Mar 1921
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Newspaper
Emmetsburg Democrat
Location
Emmetsburg, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1921
Page
1
The text contrasts inferior stone with a marker that becomes dull and forsaken while highlighting that hickory stone and granite endure. It notes using the best grades of marble and granite as superior materials for lasting attractiveness.
A lifestyle census by the Iowa Farm Bureau reveals cattle feeding and market trends with a 30 percent dip in finishing compared to operations local to Yedrusa. U.S. Bureau of Markets data from 68 markets show reduced receipts and shipments. Six weeks into VRQ Gall ie, West markets report slower outgoing beef while northern and southern routes show uneven demand and carryover.
Bridge foreman injured when Rock Island led and the Rock U Bridge crew fell from a Des Moines river bridge. He received medical attention and returned home to Estherville. Mrs. Charles F. Lathrop to underwent operation after blood transfusion from her husband. Lathrop, former Kosuth county recorder, is with Lathrop & Weaver abstracting firm. Judge Quarton family move into new brick home. Heating system damage delayed completion. Father Meyers near finishing Milford church.
An examination will be held April 3 for a rural carrier position at Cylinder. The salary is $1,500 per year plus $50 per mile per year for each mile. Applicants should inquire at the Fremntersburg post office for blanks and particulars. Bro. Lighter of the Territorial Tribune plans to install a line type. The paper promises a neat, clearly printed edition.
On a creek north of town Miss Fhavwity fell through ice but Miss Rierson reached with a tree and saved her companion Miss Hewitt from drowning. Ruth Benson helped clear water from Hewitt’s lungs and aided recovery. The act was described as brave for girls of that age. Also notes a 40c supper March 9 by the M. E. Sunday school Teachers' Training class, and a letter from Mrs. Bannon praising the Democrat after 36 years of subscription.
The Partello case set for trial last Monday was postponed until August, involving ownership of 480 acres of land. Mason City plans for remodeling its water works due to rapid growth, which will be costly to taxpayers. Mr and Mrs Fred Austin and Mr Austin's mother move to Armstrong to live on a farm next year. friends extend best wishes.
Oscar Root, severely injured in a gravel pit north of Ayr last week, died at Algona hospital. The funeral was at St. Thomas church, Emmetsburg, with burial at St. John’s cemetery. Survived by wife Susie and three children Kathleen Florence and Eugene, plus mother, siblings, and in laws. He was a frugal farmer born April 30, 1888, and a devout church member.
Des Moines Polk County grand jury indicts Shr Graves for shooting Clarence De Vault after an incident in Des Moines last spring. Graves attacked De Vault and Clarence Whitney while the two women rode in a car. De Vault died days later. Graves, previously charged, fled and remains at large.
Judd Thompson of Spencer the well known wrestler has been located at Watertown C He recently sent to the News Herald for some of his cuts He was busy on the mat during the present winter John Lenihan and little daughter of Fenton were Emmetsburg visitors the latter part of the week Whittemore fans plan a strong coming year Joseph McTigue rented the Ward Sharp farm north of Whittemore Father Baewmler is the new pastor of the Catholic church at Bancroft.
J Reade Clarke praises the newspaper as an old friend and reflects on Santa Monica expansion. He cites investments of a quarter million dollars in rebuilding and a census showing over 1y 000 residents, plus an annual goa fee of 4 000 000 and a tote of 278 420 for January and February. Keath county raises 8 450 for European children. A J Jolliffe of Mallard was a present caller at this office.
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