17 Nov 1920
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Newspaper
Emmetsburg Democrat
Location
Emmetsburg, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 17, 1920
Page
1
A Fulda Free Press editorial questions readers who demand favors from the home paper yet balk at subscribing or paying promptly. It argues readers expect public benefits at no cost while seeking out cheaper external print services, ignoring the paper’s need for timely payment and support.
Workmen install safe and vault doors at Marnmerg Mereluts bank in Graettinger Iowa. New fixtures include a metropolitan lobby, directors room, and two vaults for safety deposits and bonds. An Elycris safe and a steel reinforced deposit box device bolster security as electric bookkeeping simplifies daily balancing. The $20,000 modernization showcases arrival of new equipment and settees as officers plan a housewarming.
Local notes detail visits and travel among residents including John Higley and Mrs C E F Cohoon visiting Manson to see Dr Cars, John Earley of Lakota arriving for a few days with his mother, plus Father Tierney lecturing at Ruthven under the lyceum program. Remodel of the Fremont hotel at Rolfe is planned and a first class house is sought. Robert Milgoney consulted Mayo doctors in Rochester regarding his wealth, while C P Jensen rents his Emmetsburg farm to son in law Vobn Doty and may move. Kate Dunkleberger returns to Rock Rapids after visiting relatives. her mother Mrs John Harley stays through winter. P H Donlon attends Knights of Columbus state officers meeting in Davenport, supervising councils at Emmetsburg, Sheldon, Milford, Rock Rapids and Estherville. W O O'Brien of Charles City visits Emmetsburg for estate interests after trips to Ruthven and Armstrong.
A quarterly statement from County Savings Bank of Algona shows capital stock at 100000, surplus 60000, undivided profits 9000, and deposits 2146000, with total footings of 2787000. President E G Murtagh and vice president C B Murtagh lead the bank, which expresses pride in its performance. A note of appreciation thanks friends who aided after a derelvement related to the loss of Richmond Dietrick. Walter Sweeney, once of the area, spoke at Mans on Armistice hill, now serving as army chaplain during World War I and later chaplain of the Manson Legion post.
Nels C. Chrsen tells Ringsted Dispatch he has a small corn patch that will yield over 100 bushels per acre. He is regarded as one of the best farmers in Mymet county and does not need a large place.
Local breach of the White Shrine was instituted at Laurens last evening led by Laties from Eagle Grove who directed the exercises.
The state faces a shortage of about 35 000 homes with some estimates at 50 000. In areas with housing laws 1 115 dwellings were built last year, about 60 percent in Des Moines. Tight money and speculation strain the market. Proposals include tax exemptions for new residences and state supervised building and loan boards for communities.
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