23 Nov 1950
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Newspaper
Emmetsburg Democrat
Location
Emmetsburg, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 23, 1950
Page
1
Residents express gratitude for a good harvest season despite wartime concerns. The piece notes no local disasters, appreciation for liberties, and a call to give thanks without boasting. It reflects midcentury rural sentiment about the Korean War, safety, and faith.
A fragmented historical note recounts Monroe City chosen as Iowa’s capital site in 1847 after ISAT commissioners selected it near Prairie City. It covers stampedes of land sales, investors like John Brown and Tom Wong, city plans named Astoria Magrisetta and Napaleci, and the 1884 Des Moines capitol dedication after the old Nick building era.
A harsh critique condemns a Life magazine spread showing a hound being tortured and a bear cub hunted and killed for sport. The writer argues civilizational cruelty exists in humans and animals alike, calling for decency in communities and opposing such acts.
A blonde cocker puppy owned by Billy and Warn Soper was struck and killed by a speeding motorist east of Highway 1 last week. The driver fled scene. owners mourn the loss as local readers report other odd sightings and community notes from Emmetsburg and nearby areas.
Spirit Lake man Paul Namtredt was struck in the nose by a pellet fired at a rooster pheasant, after a hunter failed to wait for the bird to rise. The pellet narrowly missed his eye, and a local anesthetic was used to remove the pellet. He had just accepted an honorary safety officer post from the conservation commission.
A Turbulent mix of hunting tips on ringneck pheasants and cornfield cover shares space with obituaries, school events, and community news. Local figures, Miss Mary Maguire and P. J. Hanifan, are remembered as townsfolk attend plays, dances, and church gatherings while farms face a harsh season and crews adjust to changing weather.
Fifty years ago notes show Aron the Tiles of The Democrat, a new landlord at Ye Light House in Truthven, and various farming reports. Mentions include 2400 bushels of corn in 13 days, law updates on road taxes, and social visits. Local auctions, property changes, and phone exchanges expand in Emmetburg and surrounding towns.
The editorial notes critique common abbreviations from Moor Vehicle Operations and call for sharper penalties for drunken driving. It condemns lenient penalties and urges suspending licenses after first offenses, arguing for stronger deterrence. The piece references Davis County Republican and Tatrum Daily Sentinel opinions on newspaper practices and the repetition of names in print.
Local directory lists county roles including auditor treasurer coroner sheriff and supervisors with district assignments. Also lists county superintendent of schools and a roster of Emmetsburg churches with denominations and resident pastors.
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