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Newspaper
Emmetsburg Democrat
Location
Emmetsburg, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1908
Page
6
A compilation of casual notices from Estherville and surrounding towns mentions James Maroshek arriving from Ayr shire, Mrs. Gus Maroshek improving, and several residents visiting relatives in Red Wing and Twin Cities. Included are political notes, church activities, fête details, and upcoming elections plus acknowledgments of local figures and civic events.
An Iowa Dairy Cattle Improvement Association aims to raise average butterfat by 50 pounds per cow annually. With 1.5 million cows statewide, this could add about 15 million dollars in value. Leaders include R. B. Young, W. B. Quarian, E. M. Bourne, and H. E. Colby, inviting breeder participation.
The Farm Crops Section of the Experiment Station at Ames outlines ten years of oats research across 70 varieties and argues Iowa yields of oats are too low. State average stands at 20.5 bushels per acre, with potential to reach 40 bushels in war-growing districts. Adoption of improved varieties and seed care before planting are urged, plus guidance from Prof. Chas. F. Curtiss, director.
Notice that John J Stelas has been appointed and qualified as administrator of the estate of Am Whittle in Alta County, deceased. Creditors must present claims and all debts settled with the Clerk of the District Court per state law. Dated May 20. 1
Fourteen brood sows for sale including twenty Duroc Jersey stock. Seller located one mile west and 2.5 miles north of the First National Bank. Contact Hans Haug by Saturday or write with full particulars including price and terms.
Advertising offer for rooms located above the Stratemeyer drug store with inquiries directed to this office.
Local readers report on community notes from Titonka and surrounding towns. Jackman Hester and Leduc post ten dollar stakes for a contest to raise heat corn on eight acres with Judge Graettinger expected to supply seed corn and win the prize. Town caucus in Titonka names H. C. Armstrong for mayor while various notices praise ministers and local clubs.
The Fort Dave area sees rapid settlement with twenty five families moving in recently and Ply mouth Chey Produce Co. hiring ten new workers. The total resident count nears one hundred as Fr. Dole Post notes the south part of Marshal township experiences a serenade incident involving Mr. and Mrs. Resuie and the Resseguie family.
The Advance notes widespread deterioration of cement sidewalks in Algona despite a mild winter. Some paths crack and crumble and show advanced decay, while nearby walks, built similarly, remain sound and sturdy.
Manson Democrat notes a Ferrand boy's death from hydrophobia amid reports of multiple dog bites and stray dogs at large. It calls for stricter animal control and warns against lax attitudes toward bite-accident risks. The piece mentions dairy industry notes from St Paul conventions and Ames College Royal Creamery in passing.
A fragmenting survey traces a satirical chain from the Cornell Widow to early 20th century humor. It cites crude rhymes about Johnny and his family, notes pamphlet publication, and mentions broader media spread and a Victorian humor reference.
A garbled account describes a meeting at Ixhall Gardens where managers discuss pricing and space. A financial exchange mentions sums like twenty thousand shillings and five thousand pounds, with references to a concert and disputed value.
An movement describes Earth's oblateness from equatorial bulge to polar flattening. The text cites a detached quotation from Harper's Weekly and a gag exchange from the Houston Post, illustrating quirky historical snippets and misprinted dialogue.
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