Life and Hopes of New Pastor Martin C Thompson
Martin C. Thompson son of Joms and Margaret Thompson born July 4 154 on a farm near Ellsworth Iowa baptized in West Trinity Lutheran Ellsworth confirmed aged 14. He later studied at Waldorf Academy and St Ost College enlisted in 1918 served in France. After war he pursued theology at Luther Seminary St Paul and Bethany Lutheran Emmetsburg. He married Martha Berdahl in June 1921 and had two children Ruth Meriam and John Berfiahl. one child died in infancy. Ordained into ministry at Bethany Lutheran and expresses gratitude to God and family. Community picnic with life saving demonstration planned. town and country folks invited.
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Martin Christian Thompson
Joms and
Margaret Thompson
Ellsworth
Iowa
West Trinity Lutherem
C. H. Hjorthelm
Dee
Waldorf Academy
Forrest City
St. Olst Colles
Carmerte Institute of Technol
Pittsbers
Tere
New York
France
Luther Theological Seminary
St. Paul
Bethany Lutheran Congregation
Emmetsburg
God
Martha A. Berdahl
Garreton
South Dakota
Ruth Meriam
John Berfiahl
Jesus Christ
Prim. Rev A. AL Bowe Probe At Fe Lown Church
The text shows a fragmented note about a minister at Arreire years ago and a pastor who aided friends. It references Howe and M. OE and a Fe Lown church, but details are unclear and many words are garbled.
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Howe
AL Bowe
Fe Lown
Arreire
Backes, Backus, and Algona News Beckon Townsfolk
Bro Backes phones Bro Bid Backus and his youngest daughter from Algoos Upper-Des Moines-Republican Wert e pleasant callers Thursday. They went out for an evening drive. Mr Backus reports the newspaper business thrives in his home town. He failed at postmaster of Algona.
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Bro. Backes
Bro
Bid Backus
Algoos Upper
A Big Decline in the Farms of the U S
A Washington bulletin reports a sharp drop in farming in the United States with about 30,000 fewer farms than in 1923 and large reductions in cropland. Much of the reduced land is diverted to pastures, while more farmers hold plow land unused, totaling roughly nine times the area cultivated in 1924.
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Washington, D
United States
Land Prices At Sheldon 4 Press Report
Land prices and sales around Sheldon show four transactions near Sanborn, three miles southwest of Sheldon, and one near Sheldon. Buyers include William Van Beek, W Oostenburg, Corni Kleinwolterink, William Noordhoek, and Co Hoekstra, with prices from 140 to 200 dollars per acre and cash deals common. A Whittemore youth, Fred Everhard, 20, was arrested for drunken driving and speeding, bound over to await grand jury. A Spirit Lake dance featured an apparent monkey and ape procession in costumes at the pavilion.
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Sheldon
William van Beek
Sanborn
W. Oostenburg
Corni Kleinwolterink
Kleinwolterink
Henry Kai
William Noordhoek
Floyd
Henry Balt
Co. Hoekstra
Whittemore
Fred Everhard
McDonnell
Attornst
Spirit Lake
Minnesota Resort Tourist Boom Boosts State Travel
Reports show several Minnesota resorts recording a rise in tourist numbers by about 2 to 0.80 percent this season. Iowa visitors make up a large share of summer travelers, with many crossing state lines to enjoy Minnesota’s warm months. A brief rainbow preceded a light shower in Emmetzburg at six Saturday morning, scarcely spreading beyond the area.
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Minnesota
Iowa
Emmetzburg
Food prices rise in 22 cities to July 15
Washington dispatch reports a 1 to 7 percent increase in retail food costs. Figures cover the month ending July 15 and are based on reports from 22 leading cities.
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Washington Dispatches
National Markers to Be Played on Great War Remembrances
National markers are to be played on numerous major American war anniversaries. Among the likely selections is A. P., a group already noted as forming part of the national tribute. The effort aims to honor significant events and figures in United States history.
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United States
Graups
Keith Gowans Dies in the East
The death of Keith Gowans, son of Mr and Mrs James Gowans, occurred in a Pittsburg hospital after a serious illness. His mother stayed at his bedside and his brother Allan arrived recently. The body will be brought to Exumersburg west Friday. Gowans, a former construction engineer in road work, had recent contracts near Pittsburg and planned to start another project. Further details will appear in the next issue. The notice ends with an invitation to the Assomip ition church picnic at Mrs J F Neary grove on South Palmer street next Saturday with meals and amusements.
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Keith Gowans
James Gowans
Pittsburg
Democrat
Allan
Gowans
California
Nevada
Pennsylvania
Pitksburg
J. F. Neary
South Palmer Street
Pastor killed by own son in Parkersburg tragedy
Rev R J Vandevoort pastor of the M BE church at Parkersburg was shot and killed by his son Warren Vander Voort 17 who then wounded the mother. The parents held 22000 life policies and investigators suspect the son aimed to gain the insurance. The mother was hospitalized but is believed to recover.
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R. J. Vandevoort
M. BE
Parkersburg
Ackrey
Warren Vandervoort
Visit Brings Mrs. Clare to Emmetsburg for Funeral
Mrs. Thomas Clare of Spencer visited Emmetsburg last Saturday to attend the funeral of her old friend Mrs. May E. Joyce. She toured Alberta during a recent trip with nine relatives, enjoying autoing and sightseeing, while crops look good in that region. Clare’s brother, Mr. Owens, lives in Edmonton.
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Alberta
Thomas Clare
Spencer
Emmetsburg
May E. Joyce
Clare
Canada
Glare
Owens
Edmonton
Shocking Acreage Leader Aug Dettman Heads Harvest Field
Shocked grain at Burt Iowa highlights August Dettman aged 94 who has worked his fields during harvest. He remains in fairly good health. Auto licenses show a rise with August 11, 2010 figures exceeding last year by 402, totaling more than 358 in 1994.
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Dettman
Burt
Kossuth
Tie
CM and St. P. reports $100,000 loss in fire
The CM and St. Paul company reported a $100,000 loss following a destructive fire last week. In Great Sioux City a round house and eight locomotives were destroyed, underscoring heavy damage to railroad facilities.
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C. M. & St. P. Company
Great Sioux City
Wesley Legion Boys to Celebrate in Western on Aug 27
The Wesley Legion Boys of Western plan a large celebration on Thursday August 27 and urge strong attendance from the community to mark the event.
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Wesley Legion
Legion Boys of Western
Ditmer Opens Dental Office in Fenton
A. L. Ditmer of Ayrshire moves to Fenton to establish a dental office. He is the son of Mr and Mrs J J Ditmer of Burt. Wright county awards graveling contracts near Clarion totaling 28 miles at an expense of 29000 dollars.
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Tr. Ditmer
Fenton
A. L. Ditmer
Ayrshire
J. J. Ditmer
Burt
Clarion
Wright County
Brother of Fort Dodge deputy marshal commits suicide in St Paul
Dr Phalen, brother of former Deputy U S Marshal Dax Phalen of Fort Dodge, jumped from a fifth floor window in his St Paul office and killed himself. Police say he appeared insane.
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Baa Phares
Dr. Phalen
U. S
Dax Phalen
Fort Dodge
St. Paul
Pioneer Pastor L O Wigdahl Returns to Ruthven Post
Last evening a friendly call welcomed Rev. L. O. Wigdahl of Ruthven a pioneer northwest Iowa pastor. After a brief summer hospital stay in Sioux Falls he recovered strength and returned to his post. He preached his first Ruthven sermon 39 years ago last December and has labored in O'Brien Clay Dickinson Emmet Palo Alto Humboldt and Pocahontas counties driving long distances in severe weather. The Democrat notes his hearty health and big hearted zeal.
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L. O. Wigdahl
Ruthven
Iowa
Sioux Falls
O'Brien
Clay
Dickinson
Emmet
Palo Alto
Humboldt
Pocahontas Connetes
Democrat
Smash Up Near Hand's Park At Armstrong-Fairmont Road
P Patterson reports a Sunday collision between two cars near Hand's Park on the Armstrong Fairmont road. Vehicles were badly damaged and several occupants were seriously injured though names are not yet known. Traffic in the resort area is heavy on Sundays.
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P. Patterson
Hand's Park
Paralyzed Yet Cheerful Neighbor Welcomes Visitors
N Clark, five miles southwest of town, has been ill for five years and bedbound for six months. He remains cheerful and grateful for friends’ calls. Leader B E Camp Meeting Next Week The M E church group will hold a large camp meeting on grounds near the north end of Okodoji lake with noted clergymen and ample facilities.
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N. Clark
B. E
M. E
Okodoji Lake
Man Injured by Horse in Bancroft Incident
Frank McGuire suffered serious injuries Monday when a horse reared and trampled him. The horse knocked him down causing multiple broken ribs a head wound and other injuries. Local newspaper report notes the incident occurred in Bancroft and is tied to the horse and tramp.
Opportunity Stares Up at You in Daily Want Ads
The page highlights renting, potential ownership, favorable terms, new appliances, and ambitious job prospects. It urges readers not to overlook the want ads as a doorway to improved living and work opportunities in the everyday economy.
Ruthven Pastor Fought Cholera in India
A Ruthven Iowa Methodist missionary Rev Halsey E Dewey assisted a Mohammedan and Hindu alongside local villagers during a cholera outbreak in Birbhum district India. Over two weeks they fought the disease, treated the sick, and shared Christian outreach, prompting praise from Hindu converts and noting cultural contrasts in religious duty. Dewey, graduate of Iowa State College, reports the experience to the Board of Foreign Missions as his group’s work is commended by locals and observers. Mrs Cook of Estherville travels to Ruthven to visit her daughter amid other family news.
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New York
Birbhum
Benesi
India
Halsey E. Dewey
Ruthven
Iowa
Dewey
Board of Foreign Missions
Mr. Dewey
Towa State College of Agriculture
Edwin A. Dewey
Bandits Plan Raids Near Palo Alto Iowa
Reports say bank robbers intend several Northern Iowa raids. Local residents warn police to be ready and Palo Alto may see increased bandit activity as roads improve.
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Iowa
Palo Alito
Lake Mills Man Killed in Auto Wreck Near Albert Lea
George Barrett of Lake Mills was killed early Sunday in an auto wreck near Albert Lea Minnesota. The car was ditched. Barrett, an Albert Lea ball player, lived at Lake Mills. He and companions Will Wescott and Omer Lyng were reportedly intoxicated at the time. The companions have been held responsible for his death pending further inquiry.
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George Barrett
Lake Mills
Albert Lea
Minnesota
Barrett
Will Wescott
Omer Lyng
Father J. J. Kane Appointed Temporary Ruthven Parish
Fateer John J. Kane has been appointed to take temporary charge of the Ruthven Catholic church. He will oversee parish affairs until a permanent pastor is named.
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Fateer John J. Kane
Ruthven
Mass schedule changes at Ruthven and Ayrshire church
Father Smith will relocate Sunday masses from Ruthven and Ayrshire to Ruthven next Saturday and Masse at Ruthven next Saturday. He will also hold Mass at Ayrshire at :30 and 10:30 on Sundays, and asks announcements be made.
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Ruthven
Fether Smith
Ayrahire
Ayrshire
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Chicago
Bouin
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Tve
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