Duffy Family Starts Yellowstone Trip from Minneapolis
Mave Five Boys and Nise Girls. Mies Zila Duffy, a trained Luree, is home from Omale visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Martin Duffy of Sec. 20 Whittemore. Agnes, Teresa and Mary Duffy, three other daughters, travel Yellowstone National Park, leaving Minneapolis with friends. Beatrice Duffy returns home from Des Moines.
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Mave
Nise
Mies Zila Duffy
Omale
Martin Duffy
Sec
Whittemore
Agnes
Teresa
Mary Duffy
Yellowstone National Park
Minneapolis
Beatrice Duffy
Homie
Des Moines
Duffy Family’s Nine Daughters Makes Big Homecoming
On a two weeks vacation, Mr. and Mrs. Duffy enjoy a full house with nine girls and an unspecified number of boys, making a lively, large family when all are home, as noted in the Algona Advance.
Receivers Shift at State Bank of Saaborn
Another receiver at Sanborn A. Lysne of the lowe banking department is now in charge of the defunct State Bank of Saaborn. The receivers have been changed several times since it closed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. A. Lysne
Lowe Banking Department
State Bank of Saaborn
Record Hog Shipments Highlight Hampshire Breeds
In the Hampshire Advocate the last issue notes two big hog shipments. Geo N Pringle of Parka Nebraska delivered 1213 Hampshires, 20 cars, selling at 13.75 per cwt for a total of 40936.14. J G Hensley Sons of Uxtra Iowa shipped 1042 head averaging 300 pounds sold at Missouri Valley for 13.15 netting about 40000. These records show the value of concentrating on one breed and suggest a cooperative, single breed strategy for communities. Church notices follow with Bethany Lutheran events and M C Thompson, pastor. A jail incident reports Frank Price attempted self harm while in Primghar jail and was hospitalized.
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Democrat
Hampshire Advocate
Geo. N. Pringle
Parka
Nebraska
Hampshires
Denver
Pringle
J. G. Hensley &Sons
Uxtra
Audubon County
Towa
Missouri Valley
Mt. Hensley
J. P. Squirer Co
Boston
Worse Than Monkeys in Whittemore Gossip
Whittemore Champion reports drivers on the main highway observed a girl and a boy in a compromising situation at dusk. The item notes rising incidents of public necking along highways, with a satirical jab at critics who claim humans did not descend from apes.
Happy Helpers 4-H Girls Plan Clothing Exhibit
The Happy Helpers 4-H Girls' Club of Emmetsburg held a meeting at Miss Fern Orsborn's home on August 6 with thirteen members present. They planned a clothing exhibit for Achievement Day on August 10 at the High School, featuring demonstrations on attaching garters to a corselet, a health talk, and musical selections. Margaret Henry was elected publicity chairman. officers include Kathleen Brennan as president Fern Orsborn as vice president Nellie Harvey as secretary and Margaret Henry as treasurer. Club leaders are Mrs. Matt Brennan and Mrs. Jas. Donahue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Happy Helpers
Emmetsburg Township
Fern Orsborn
Ruth Brennan
Camilla Murphy
Marion Sullivan
Iowa
Smiling Prairie
Algo
Brennan
Zamersburg
Margaret Henry
Kathleen Brennan
Nellie Harvey
Matt Brennan
Jas. Donahue
Tried Out New Auto Bus From Emmetsburg to Jefferson
Ray Hilton, owner of the new bus line, gave business people joy rides from Emmetsburg to Jefferson in a Dodge. The large, well equipped bus features comfortable seating, ventilation, and a heating device. The tester reached 35 mph, and riders found it as comfortable as top autos. Hilton notes northbound passenger traffic lags southbound but expects growth with good railway connections and links to Des Moines, Omaha, Carroll, Denison, and others. Citizens appreciate the new service and potential profits.
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Ray Hilton
Emmetsburg
Jefferson
Hilton
Jefferson North
Des Moines
Omaha
Carrol
Denison
Graves Lector In Emmetsburg Dies In Washington
John Temple Graves, famed southern orator and writer, died in Washington DC after years on the lecture circuit. Emmetsburg residents recall his 30s visit to speak on Our Constitution and send condolences to his kin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tohn Temple
John Temple Graves
Emmeteburg
Washington, D. C
Kimmersburg
P. Jennings Grows Large Early Corn Near City
John O'Brien delivered two or three ears from the P. Jennings place southwest of the city. The corn was large and well filled for early September, suggesting Mr. Jennings used Des Moines River water on his field and may reap a splendid yield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. Jennings
John O’brien
Jennings
Des Moines
Northwest Iowa Legion Band to Attend National Convention
The Northwest Town Legion Band will send a larger contingent to the national convention in Omaha from October 6 to 9. Players from several towns will be represented in the delegation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northwest Iowa Legion Band
Northwest Town
Omaha
Thompson Reaches Pike's Peak Peak Elevation Highlighted
A message from Colorado Springs reports N. G. Thompson of Emmetshurg recently climbed Pike's Peak. The city notes unusually high tourist trade in Colorado Springs over the past several weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pike's Peak
Colorado Springs
N. G. Thompson
Emmetshrg
Pike’s Peak
Iowa farmers test new crops in cooperative experiments
Some 619 Iowa farmers participate with the Iowa Agricultural Experiment Association in tests of corn, wheat, oats, and soybeans including new varieties like Dunfield and Dalea. Additional 479 farmers enter the state corn yield contest. Joe L. Robinson of Ames heads the association and invites inquiries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Iowa Agricultural Experiment Association
Ames
Dunfield
Joe L. Robinson
Lightning destroys Christensen barn near Spencer
A bolt struck the H. C. Christensen farm barn two miles south of Spencer during a rainstorm at about four o'clock Tuesday, burning it to the ground. Stock was in pasture. losses included hay valued at 120 dollars, oats 96 dollars, machinery 24 dollars, harness and equipment, and 75 chickens, with total loss estimated at 2,500 dollars and 1,955 dollars insured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spencer
H. C. Christensen
Christensen
Christenson
News Herald
Jersey Breeders to Meet at Charles City
The Jersey breeders of Iowa will hold their summer meeting and picnic at the Sherman farm in Charles City on Saturday, August 22. W. Parrot of Waterloo is president of the association. Prof. Earl Weaver of Ames will address the gathering after returning from Europe. Mr Sherman’s Jerseys hold eight state and four world records with visitors from six neighboring states expected.
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Jersey Breeders
Iowa
Sherman Farm
Charles City
W. Parrot
Waterloo
Earl Weaver
Ames
Europe
Sherman
George Madigan wins driving contest at golf grounds
George Madigan won a Friday evening driving contest at the golf grounds. His longest drive was 276 yards and his three ball average was 266. Dykhouse posted 238 and 23d, Miller 282 and 229, while Lester Riter hit 254 but out of bounds. Cecil O'Brien of Ayrshire attends a month long citizens training camp at Ft Snelling. John J. Kelly of Ayrshire attends the encampment in Des Moines for three to four weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Madigan
Golf Grounds
Dykhouse
Miller
Lester Riter
Rick Rapids
Ave
Cecil O'Brien
Ayrshire
Ft. Snelling
John §. Kelly
Joseph Kelly
Des Moines
Early tying improves tomato plants say Iowa expert
Extension horticulturist V. Hol singer of Iowa State College reports in Iowa surveys that tomatoes tied to stakes or a trellis early grow better, while those left untied suffer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
V. Hol‘singer
Iowa State College
Iowa
Quaker Oats Buys 200000 Bushels of Corn in Cedar Rapids Deal
Last Friday the Quaker Oats company and nearby starch works at Cedar Rapids purchased 200000 bushels of corn from several northwest Iowa dealers eager to market at current prices before expected rainfall pushes prices down.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quaker Oats Company
Starch
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Road patrols report county gravel road in use
Citizens traveling to Fort Dodge via Pomeroy are urged to drive carefully as Pocahontas county patrols the graveled highway from the county line south of Mallard to Pomeroy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Dodge
Pomeroy
Pocahontas County
Mallard
Congregational Church Services This Sunday
A public worship and preaching service will be held at the Congregational church Sunday, August 11 at 11 a.m. The pastor will lead. Sunday school will reconvene at 10 o'clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bethany Lutheran Church
Ladies’ Aid
Bennie Jacobson
Norris Wright
Busy Bee Society
Sam ‘Corkelson
Luther League
M. C. Thompson
Congregational Church
Sage Tea and Sage Sulphur Darkens Hair Overnight
The Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Compound, sold at drug stores, darkens gray fading hair naturally and evenly. After one or two applications gray strands vanish, leaving hair lustrous and youthful, a claim supported by a well known druggist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyeth
Nere
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Sanborn
Mason City
First National Bank
Emmetsburg, Iowa
D. N. Luse
Frank Price
Primghar
Gargoyle
Gargoyle Mobiloil
Emr
John Kerdyce
Netsburg Auto Company
Phone
D. L. Johnson
Emmetsburg-Jefferson Line
T. J. Mahoney
Boone
Mahoney
Washington
Arnolds Park Crossing
Standard Oil Company
Iana
Theompany
Standard Oil
C. A. Mather
Chicago Tribune
Indiana
Standard Oil Company Indiana
Stane Oil
Michigan Avenue
Chicago
McNally-McNamara Loan CO
Emmetsbeurg, IA
Woodstock
Woodstock Typewriter Co
Monroe Street
Chicago, Illinois
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