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Newspaper
Correctionville News
Location
Correctionville, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1913
Page
4
The piece lampoons political blunders and local issues in Iowa and Nebraska towns. It cites Greece assassinations, weather office frustration, public utilities debates, and banquet reporting humor. It notes the Storm Lake editor and Sioux City township meetings while lampooning candidates and patronage.
A local column condemns a proposed Iowa bill granting broad regulatory power to railroad and public utility authorities. It argues the measure would create a state monopoly, erode municipal rights, and empower private interests while complicating competition and risking public service. The piece names Senator Crisk and Lieutenant Governor Harding as supporters.
In sarcastic tones the Pierson Progress recalls the close election for electric lights won by one vote, warns of ongoing darkness, notes storm injuries from high sidewalks, and recounts near misses including a ruptured organ fire at a new church dedication.
Mist Kana Dyers of Kingstey visited relatives in Storm Lake last week, and Marion Farris joined Be thel and William Twogood at a Cushing high school declamatory contest. Mr and Mrs C E Thompson returned from Colorado after a snow delay. Mrs N M Conner of Omaha visited her sister Mrs E A Hall and later returned home. EB Hall's will leaves $80,000 to the widow and children with a share to Miss Mabel Hall. Spring arrived with subfreezing temps hindering planting. Tuesday Study club offers free literature this Saturday afternoon at Farmers’ store. The Wrights, top entertainers, perform tonight at the opera house as an extra after Rowans’ failure last year. E C Heyer leaves Storm Lake for Estherville to enter the shoe business. A friar’s lodge of Burning Bush holds a special communication March 31. Good Hope church offers lecture on Shadows of a Great City by Rev J J Davies, with colored views and 25 and 15 cent admission. Event starts at 8:00 p.m.
John Peterson a 14 year old boy is detained for two weeks by immigration authorities at Ellis Island New York. He is en route to Germany to live with his uncle Ben Peterson at Anthon but being 16 or older he is refused admittance until formalities are completed. An affidavit verifying care and no work until age 16 failed to reach Ellis Island necessitating a second affidavit.
Jas Wagner visited Vincead Roche on Thursday after returning from Akiva Colorado and praising the country. Mr and Mrs J H Edwards hosted Easter guests, while Wikel Bare suffered a hand injury from a door mishap requiring care. Jerry Keller and Leeds visitors spent time with Shermae Melting family, and Demtel Manewport noted Beary Rocks Merlin’s teasing return from Bhoux City.
Mr and Mrs Frank Anderson KF W Bepedizamg and Wm Hoppe return from Sioux City after investing in a cattle car. Wm Wilcox visits with his mother Mrs Hi Jen Charity. Elijah Chase moves to Dr Thompson’s farm. Henry Meyers to the Win Mills place. A heavy rain and hail drenches an afternoon.
Miss Lavina Dragoo made a trip to Sioux City Thursday. Whooping cough limits Pierson area and lowers school attendance as summer children are affected. Lectures by Mr. Larimore of Indiana drew a solid audience and sparked strong remarks on government. The Allen Concert Co. to perform March 27 at Methodist church, featuring Mr. Allen and his children. Dr. G. H. Davis returned from Rochester with Forrest Cummings after first operation. H. T. Barkley and family visited Kingsley. Mr. Culler ships stock to Canada. plans to travel home by car after school ends. Nellie Dragoo visiting Salix. Mr. McVicker preached at M. E. B. church. Rev. Anderton injured eye. Funeral of Mr. W. Powell held yesterday by Rev. Mr. Siewert.
From the files of The News of March 23 1893 Agent Festus cleaned Northwestern depot and Mrs Whitfield organized Queen Esther circle at the M E church. School directors met with Bailey and Woodreff absent. Bailey elected president, Butler and McQuitty sworn in. River frozen over amid unusual cold. correctionsville fire safety noted. William Baker post received a hand carved gavel from L P Adams. M W Blair bought the L P Adams residence. Rev Jamieson of Fair Poist visiting. Correctionsville summer building optimism. social events and St Patrick’s Day notes. Vote on extending town limits favored 10 to 1. Rock Branch notes: hay at $4.00 per [unit].
A Sunday gathering at Ube Methodiat Church drew a large audience and Sunday school members. The Easter offering, aimed at gifts for Gietriution, raised 17.06 in contributions and benevolences.
The Sunday school report lists class titles and recitations including The Meaning of Easter and Christ as the Lily by various pupils. A choir selection and missionary note are included. The Methodist Brotherhood meeting elected officers and attendance figures are recorded.
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