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Newspaper
Emmetsburg Democrat
Location
Emmetsburg, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1925
Page
1
Publisher urges farmers to unite and market surplus grain through top shipping and cooperative channels. Highlights Brazil coffee growers and Pacific fruit raisers as models, calls for congressional pressure, stable prices, and active farmer organization to counter market depressions and support honest leadership.
The article notes rapid improvements in road surfaces across northern states with main highways nearly all surfaced and some paved or graveled. It cites 1934 US surfaced road mileage at 40 000 and forecasts total improvements reaching about 200 000 this year, praising the gains and the educational value for business, commerce, education and religion.
Legislator Frank P. Darin backed a bill requiring five days between marriage license filing and ceremony to curb elopements. He later married a young woman, rushing to Buffalo for a swift ceremony, showing inconsistency between his words and actions.
A political column defends France for repaying loans that aided U S soldiers, praising thrift and economy while urging prompt payment from France to Great Britain and the United States. The page also notes a Chicago Drake Hotel robbery verdict, a Missouri woman who has married fourteen times, and Henry Ford endorsing old fashioned square dancing amid changing social habits.
Report notes Chinese tong members accused in serious cases are being detained and prepared for return to their homeland. Officials say they will contest proceedings until they exhaust all avenues, potentially eroding internal cohesion as actions unfold.
Algona beat Estherville 32 to 2 as Myers, a veteran end, starred with interceptions and strong runs. Fans followed the team, reporting unsportsmanlike Estherville conduct. Debates over rough play and calls for clean sportsmanship surfaced after the game. Tom Wells adds Kenneth Kolow ianky and Dave Morrin to his orchestra, bringing six musicians. Iowa State Board approves over 2 million dollars in new University of Iowa buildings including a $120,000 chemistry unit and a $2,000,900 hospital in brick and stone construction to be completed next year.
Federal Judge Martin J. Wate addressed the district press association in his first public appearance since illness, declaring Iowa ahead of Britain in beauty and noting no English forest matches Iowa's charm. The event included remarks about Sioux Rapids visitors and local exchanges, with mentions of Agnes Conlon and Marne Wellister.
Minnesota now has 641 miles paved with a yearly average of 215 miles since 1920. After a gap near the Twin Cities the hard surfaced highway will reach 1355 miles from Steele Center to Grand Rapids via Duluth and Virginia City. Cost runs about 30 000 dollars per mile with 40 miles Duluth to Carlton finished in 1925. Other states report central western paving totals: Illinois 960, Ohio 300, Missouri 228, Indiana 200, Texas 156, Michigan 152, Oklahoma 150, Wisconsin 115, Iowa 72, Kansas 50, Nebraska 17. the Dakotas did no paving.
Congressman Dickinson argues for farm price stabilization through a legislative agency and export control of surpluses. He criticizes Mr Cole and the administration for failing to offer relief while Iowa faces a continuing agricultural crisis, urging unity among farm groups and passage of a sane plan to back farmers against fluctuations.
Humboldt Republican reports a local dispute over who robbed the Webb bank last year. Editors Barney Bruce of the Rolfe Arrow and A. B. Vance of the Laurens Sun traveled to the Clay County fair. Bruce attended the event this year. Vance did not, and the Webb bank was not robbed, leading Vance to claim Bruce was guilty previously.
The Rev. John Bothic of St. John’s Baptist Church obtained a divorce from Clara Bothic in Mason City. Judge M. H. Kepler granted the dissolution after Clara was charged with interfering with the ministerial duties. Globe Ganette reports.
Patients at Algona hospital enjoyed a supper Tuesday evening last week when a game warden supplied two unlawfully killed hens. The hunter faced a fine for the infraction.
St Johns Lutheran Church offers Norwegian language services at the South church Sunday at 10 20 a m with Sunday school after. Luther League at the North church in the evening at 7 20. Wednesday prayer meeting at 7 0. Ladies Aid annual meeting Thursday at 2 pm hosted by Mrs L M Finne stad and Mrs Thos Egland. U P S bazaar in church parlors Thursday evening at 7 40. Choir rehearsal Friday evening at 7 39. Confirmation class Saturday at 2 pm. A K Guard Pastor.
Nick Kotach praised for peak physique as last event honors Tin Wank with a cup. The clash with Red Grangers is framed around the finest form, while Jona Fryman and Dutchman are cited as rivals.
An inter state poultry show is set for Sioux City from November 29 to December 6. The event highlights poultry as a key industry and urges local interest. Miles Clive Romsen traveled to Boan ver inet deardey.
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