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Newspaper
Emmetsburg Democrat
Location
Emmetsburg, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1925
Page
3
A collision at Lost Island near Ruthven injured Homer Lee, Violet Nelson, and Mr. and Mrs. Gus Phim with Mrs. Phim suffering a broken collarbone. The report lists numerous local residents visiting, traveling, or attending events, with opening day at Lost Island noted as peaceful and well attended.
May 19 Rodman News reports Mrs A T Sweeley will travel from Ta to visit relatives in Altion for a few days. John Housman had a near miss last Wednesday returning to town when his car rolled near the Tunnson corner and landed in a ditch. He escaped with no injuries as friends helped right the car and he drove to town. A girl was born May 18 to the Herghet Perkins family. Dr J B Kulp plans land improvements and a sale is expected soon. Martin did business at Emmereborg Thursday evening. Rodman’s free motors start next.
Samuel Ellis visited Silver Lake on Sunday while Miss Luelliy Hersem of West Bend and many Mallard friends shared several visits. Ayrshire High School students staged a successful play. weddings, births, and illnesses touched local families with notes from Emmetsburg Fort Dodge and Rochester visits.
May 19 record from Cylinder notes visits by Mrs A A Jones and others to Mason City Emmetsburg and Grafettinger. High School presented What Happened in Jones to a large audience. Local residents Carl Cullen Donaldson Brothers and families traveled between towns. Several calls from Emmetsburg and Missoula linked to ill Harold Salisbury. farm incident near town left worker injured but improving.
Mr and Mrs Goeders visit Washington Minnesota to see a sister in convent. Anton Kajowski returns from Live Erie with relatives. Wood Hubbard and son John of Spencer visit Monday. Jevavolt Keethers ships two carloads of cattle to Chicago. L J Jonsvuld accompanies shipment. Mr and Mrs Ole Stokka spend Sunday with Mrs Ever Ness near Wallingford. Contract let Saturday to Skinney Knutson of Estherville for Lutheran parsonage at 5900 dollars. House to be strictly modern. Many bidders. Knudsen did considerable county work.
Protein expert Prof Mortensen explains that spring cream often separates when standing. Large fat globules rise, forming a milky layer at the bottom due to high milk volume and low solids during early lactation. Home homogenizing is advised to prevent the appearance of fault.
A corrupt scheme involving forged funds worth over $200 targeted Samborn Sanborn merchants. The con artist used a fake foreman and an out-of-town associate, allegedly tied to MacNamara of Sioux Malls SD. Investigators report no suspect identified yet.
Tomato growers may plant seed directly in the hills any time up to Mar 25 for late crops. with good care these should mature around September 4 per extension specialists. Northwood notes rail traffic growth as 14 trains stopped at the joint Rock Island and A L railroad station in 24 hours. Mason City visitors to Mametsburg pleased local hosts. photos by Jack Chaim capture the delegation for publicity.
Ralph Edwards, longtime Emmetsburg teacher, selected as the Calhoun County 4 H agent. He previously served in Clarion, resigned for special work at Ames, and will office at Rockwell City. Emmetsburg residents extend best wishes for his success.
A group of Lone Rock teachers drove thirty six pupils to Mason City on Saturday to tour local manufacturing plants. The visit produced memorable impressions about industry and production.
An old advertisement touts Red Pepper Rub as the fastest relief for rheumatism and aching joints. It promises penetrating heat from red peppers, with tingling warmth within minutes and quick pain relief once applied, urging readers to ask a pharmacist for genuine Rowles Red Pepper Rub.
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