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Newspaper
Emmetsburg Democrat
Location
Emmetsburg, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1925
Page
2
A crash damaged engines and fenders on the M and St L line with rails bent and track sections pulled from Mason and Dai. Six feet of track lifted and the spur cleared by 4 20. No injuries reported.
Partial article items describe local figures, injuries, and financial notes. Mentions EM Cullen, Fuller of Estherville, auto crash near Arnolds Park, amputation, hospital stays, and multiple dated entries in 1920s. Scattered lines imply community notices and personal updates with limited coherent context.
Mrs. Andrew Graves reports seeing farmers viewing Des Moines areas after heavy winter snow. She says residents returned from Des Moines Thursday and noted lingering snow in the region.
August Warnke died after weeks of illness at his brother Frank Warnke’s home in Emmetsburg. Funeral conducted by Very Rev J G Murtagh, burial in St Johns. Born December 29 1856 in Germany, he emigrated to the United States in 1880 and lived in Palo Alto and Idaho before returning to Emmetsburg. He was diligent, religious, and well regarded, with many neighbors and friends attending the service. His brother Fr Warnke is the remaining family member in the county.
A Wednesday gathering of Exumesturg Community Club at the Masonic hall drew about 36 members. The club quartet and Mrs. Daniel Kelly provided about an hour of delightful music led by T. Y. Largon, Chas Taylor, Or Me'Tigwe Varfone, and Ed Scott on bagpipes, who performed harmoniously and offered excellent numbers.
Iowa lawmakers host dinners and gatherings to build alliances and prestige for future careers. Senate progressives grow more united while rival groups adopt similar tactics. Senator Shinn of Harrison County and Senator Brookhart of Wash. meet with allies. speakers include ex senators Price and McIntosh and Rep Oliver of Monona. An old timer notes harmony thrives on a banquet with only water.
Harry Dickinson approves Mr Anderson as a sound business venture after inspecting the Des Moines plant. The board urges evidence of interest for a greenhouse authorization at Emmetsburg, via the secretary's office. Also notes honors for Senator Breakenridge and regional education funding discussions.
Ross Moses plans a tire and repair shop in the John J Steil building on South Broadway featuring reflective and steam appliances. A Hex Social Wednesday Evening Box Supper is set for School No 4 Independence Township on Wednesday evening March 36. Good program. Letters bring well filled baskets.
In Miami on March 12 the Democrat rebuttal defends Shover’s Florida boom claims as misinformed. It cites rising building, investment by wealthy buyers, a growing population, and plans for a $100 million suburban expansion to support a city seen as the nation’s next engine of growth.
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