Happenings From Neighboring Towns Read Like Local Chronicle
Storm Lake reports a 15 pound 39 inch pickerel caught by Russell Thomson. A quiet wedding unites Ma bel Ferne Locke and Harry Alfred Ping. Father Barry travels to West Bend as a train wreck near Humboldt claims seven lives. Various notices include school remonstrances, aviation trips, citizenship papers, and a state park land sale at Peterson offering 99 per acre with 20 donated acres.
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Humboldt
Galva Tribune
Arthur Consolidated
Julia Jacob
Peterson
Peter Heick
Anna Zimmerman
Lovilla
Iowa
John Swanson
Galva
Ill
M. M. Elk
John A. Anderson
August Nelson Seriously Injured In Hay Mow Accident
August Nelson sustained severe injuries Monday morning when the hay mow door fell. He jumped to avoid the door, caught his foot in the ropes, and fell about twenty feet. He suffers a dislocated right hip, two broken ribs, a badly jammed right shoulder and side, a broken wrist with dislocation, and a sprained wrist. internal injuries may be present. Doctors Jepson and Kidy attend in Sioux City. condition improved Thursday morning.
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August Nelson
August
Finkbine longtime Wisconsin Lumber executive dies in Des Moines
Charles A. Finkbine of Aurelia and Des Moines, president of the Wisconsin Lumber Company chain, died at his Des Moines home last Thursday night after years of ill health. Funeral and burial were in Des Moines on Sunday. Survived by wife, three children Frank Roger Anna, and brothers Edward C. and Harry M. Finkbine.
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Charles A. Finkbine
Aurelia
Wisconsin Lumber Company
Des Moines
Finkbine
Iowa
Iowa City
Frank
Roger
Anna
Edward C. Finkbine
Harry M. Finkbine
Farm Bureau Plans County Picnic With Plowing Meet
Cherokee Times reports the county farm bureau plans a two day county wide picnic linked to the Pilot Rock Plowing Match at the Lauer farm southwest of Cherokee. The event includes plowing features, sports, a livestock show, and addresses by prominent agricultural leaders, aiming to be Cherokee county’s largest gathering.
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Cherokee Times
Farm Bureau
Lauer Farm
Cherokee
Agricultural
Cherokee County
Subscriptions Offered for Sioux City Papers
The Aurelia Sentinel invites readers to renew subscriptions for the Sioux City paper. Instructions mention sending in payment to save postage and support the newspaper, with a casual note about keeping costs low.
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Sioux City
Aurelia Sentinel
Calf
Bankrupt filing attributed to Linn Grove man clarified
A Sioux City paper reported Walter H. Johnson of Linn Grove filed for bankruptcy. The note clarifies it was not Walter Johnson who moved to Linn Grove last spring. the Linn Grove name confusion continues. The article mentions Johnson keeping a healthy bank balance and notes the G. J. Lewis store will stay open Wednesday night.
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Sioux City
Walter H. Johnson
Linn Grove
Walter Johnson
Walters
Pioneer Woman Dead After Long life in Cherokee County
Beret Sorenson Benson born in Vistvog Totta Norway in 1822 died July 6 1920 at Aurelia Iowa aged ninety eight after a year of poor health and six weeks bedfast She came to America in 1867 with husband Michael Benson journeying from Carroll County to Cherokee County where they homesteaded for fifty one years Mrs Benson member of Norwegian Lutheran Church funeral held at Norwegian church Aurelia Rev Kleppe Sioux Rapids interment Pleasant Hill cemetery Mr and Mrs J B Peterson cared for the home the past eight years with no children born to them We extend thanks for kindness and floral tributes E Peterson and Family
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Michael Benson
Cherokee County
Afton Township
Beret Sorenson
Vistvog
Totta
Norway
Aurelia
Iowa
America
Carroll County
Benson
J. B. Peterson
Kleppe
Sioux Rapids
Pleasant Hill Cemetery
Insurance Notice by T. B. Parker in Hall
T. B. Parker promotes a company that pays full loss up to the insured amount in case of loss. Other firms reportedly pay only a percentage of the loss. The notice advises readers to consider Parker for insurance coverage.
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T. B. Parker
Cherokee County items: deaths and local sports updates
J R Edwards long time resident dies July 6 after a lingering illness. Dr Geo Donohoe wins Forrest Hill Golf Club informal handicap, defeating D K Danielsen in final flight. Mrs Jake Lauer dies after appendicitis complications following a Portland trip. Fourth of July baseball interfered by rain. State Hospital team defeats Pilot Cubs 8 to 6. Cherokee Indians lose 13 to 6 to Anthon in late game. Notice to drivers warns on dimmers and lighting rules with a 42 inch beam limit and 32 candle power cap.
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J. R. Edwards
Geo. Donohoe
Forrest Hill Golf Club
D. KE. Danielsen
Afton Township
Jake Lauer
Portland
Sioux Valley Hospital
State Hospital
Pilot Cubs
Anthon
Minnesota Farms For Rent Or Sale In Murray County
J. E. Peterson of Aurelia Iowa lists several farms in Murray County Minnesota for rent or sale at reasonable prices. Interested buyers or renters may call 1603 to arrange viewings.
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Minnesota
Murry County
J. E. Peterson
Aurelia
Iowa
Aurelia Chautauqua Tickets Ready for July Event
Aurelia prepares for the chautauqua July 29 to August 2 with season tickets priced at 2.00 for adults and 1.00 for children. The program promises a strong lineup and higher ticket value versus single admissions, urging locals to buy early and keep the chautauqua spirit high. Storm Lake voters approve 40000 more school bonds totaling 120000 for West school construction.
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Aurelia Chautauqua
Chautauqua Heralds
Chautauqua
Aurelia
Storm Lake
New West
Chiropractor Gladys Smith Treats John Mummert Residence
Chiropractic adjustments advertised by Gladys Smith at the John Mummert residence promise to remove the cause of disease. The notice urges those suffering to seek treatment from the local chiropractor.
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Gladys Smith
John Mummert
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