Electric Park Changes Hands From F J Fishenbanner
A company led by J G Manning of Clear Lake has purchased Electric Park at Lost Island from F J Fishenbanner. Manning’s group outlines plans for a larger pavilion, new roller coaster, boats, cottages, skating rink, and electric lights, with a policy of “Value Received” and Sunday trees free gate on other days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. G. Manning
Clear Lake
Town
Ott Priday
Lost Island
F. J
Same
New Park Company
Gare
Towa
George Petacon
Notro Clear Lake Park Company
Wich
Bayside Park
Clear Lake Roller
White Pier Dance Pavilion
Clear Lake Boating and Amusement, Company
Idlea Dancing Pavilion
Osks Hotel Company
Gintings
Sarvicn
Geettit Park
Manning
Ereas
Iowa
Nature
Tina
Jack
Cerurny
aMesement Park
Hleetra Park
Unclear local incident injures youths after bridge stumble
Report describes a group including Frank Lewin Jon Pratt and Jian Elsie Gibgan driving to Loat Island when a collision occurred near a bridge on the night of the incident. A young person was treated at a local hospital and later sent home. Dr Powers and Dr Heise attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Lewin
Jon Pratt
Jian Elsie Gibgan
Iss Grimel
Vis- Gilvon
Loat
Gibson
Henes ‘Oken
Emmetsburg to Hold School Citizenship Lectures
The extension division of the University of Iowa and the Town Board announce Miss Mayer will lead a citizenship school program in Emmetsburg from August to November. She will visit Hamilton County six days to lecture in towns including Tatrena Akron and Nowell with talks on American institutions, political parties, municipal government, elections, and the judiciary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tie Litien
Jawa
University of Tows
Wanen Vorers
Mix P Mayer
Keykuis
la Titateity
Mamilton County
Mdge
Mee
Mayer
Ohyee
Tatrena
Stutdea
Akron
Ndimnulia
Avooi
Oniwa
Siowets
Povwhontis
Nowell
Storm Take
Usflursille
Bane
Federal
Congress
Congressional
Assembly
Bethel & Co Consult With Becktel Firm Over Securities
Mingor W B G Saunders and Abae ney WH Merling met at Davenport Monday to discuss the seceppune at paying hands of Enunetsburg with Becktel company. Devhtel accepted the fivat and commented on securing exc and De has not yet came derdiss tor. Boekel declines atlases of pal securities amid dispute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bethel & Co. Mingor W. BG
Saunders and
Abaeney
Merling
Dasenport
Fie
Becktel Company
Enunetsburg
Devhtel
Boekel
Pal Securities
West
Stolen Car Case Ties to Local Names and Transfers
A report details a theft involving a Dodge tied to Leenes of Wlathemuere with Anni and Teoma Flanders named in connection. Harry Wilson, longtime Model Bills manager, is said to have sold assets to Sinandiers Bros and plans to move to Cullfarnitt. Knunetaburg residents express regret over his departure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leeney
Wlathemuere
Dodge
Walla
Anni
Teoma Flanders
Eods Field
Sion Falls
Whitfotware
Fitters
Jackson
Harry Wilson
California
Model Bills
Algor
Sinandiers Bros
Charles Chay
Fudd
Cullfarnitt
Knunetaburg
Wilson
Orthera Fawa
Long Trip by Cam through Minnesota to Kansas City
Mr and Mrs Laula Nelson on a auto trip home to Kansas City were joined by Mrs T W Harrison, visiting at local homes. Nelson is in the estate business and notes seven or eight large costly office buildings rising in his city while few small structures are begun due to high labor and material costs. He owns land near Brainard and Gull Lake Minnesota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laula Nelson
Minnesota
Auto
Kansas City
T. W. Harrison
Nelson
W. J. Brown
George McCarty
Brainard
Gull Lake
Unclear Local Sale Involving Early and Schaller
An incoherent fragment notes a sale at Early and Schaller involving Teo Cootey and Leo Shea, with references to Ft. Dodge and a Fr. Dodge event. Mentions a centenarian Peter Reilly and a population note of 16, but details are jumbled and dates unclear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schaller Teo Cootey
Harts
Leo Shea
Early
Schaller
Fr. Dodge
Peter Reilly
Ft. Dodge
Returns to Gilmor City amid park development controversy
Local residents in Tenthryn react to a stalled project involving Eletric Taste and a company move. Details show shifts in ownership and plans for public spaces, with Manning, formerly connected to Gogyside Dark, linked to disposal of the price. Officials discuss new park work and community impact as northeen Tiny’s residents weigh options.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tenthryn
Prk
Dr Express
Elissad
Lesley
Boone
Manning
Cinaweral
Northeen
Fined Joe Ribby for misconduct at elite event
Judges imposed a fine on Joe Kibble amid turmoil at a high level gathering. Officials warned against further disturbances by hauling representatives, citing risk of wider contagion and disruption to the organization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Itanefehurg Brieloos Elite
Gaet
Arid
Joe Kibble
Unclear damaged text on break in at Mrs Bean home
Fragmentary account describes a break in at Great Oak township residence of Mrs C Bean. A large stake and crowbar were found, window left open overnight, thief entered from a safe box outside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. C. Bean
Great Oak Township
Ruthven Fair Promotes Fall Festival And Race Meet
Ruthven Community Club advances advertising for the Fall Festival and race meet set in Ruthven on September 91 22 and 2. The program includes six harness events two running races an automobile race and other novelty attractions. a $1500 free attraction program and $500 in street displays are planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruthven Fair
Ruthven
Webster City Auto Crash Kills Pervill and Injures Thompson
In Webster City Iowa on Monday August 16 Spevia Oliver Pervill of this city was killed and Meinley Thompson a star pitcher for the Webster City ill team was fatally injured in a car crash. Merrit the driver tried to pass another vehicle and went into a ditch. Both men were taken to a local hospital with Pervill dying within an hour and Thompson in critical condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Webster City
Webster Ty. Ja
Speviai
Oliver Pervill
Bad Hold Up Gang In Qua County
A late night crime report describes a hold up in Qua County. The sequence follows a Ford chase as a gang targets a car carrying Mrs Hemmessey and child, with locals noting resemblance to prior robberies around Port Tigdge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Qua County
Byisy
Corel
Tls
Theovists
Gene Orion
Lotbo Dyer
Amd Syere
Carl
Toe
Hemmessey
Childeren
John McDunilil
Atessrs
O'Brien
Ant Borger
Durhig
Chou
Married in Chicago a Soper and Phipps unite in ceremony
William Soper of this city and Mabel Phipps were married at the bride’s Chicago home. The Episco palian pastor officiated with relatives and friends present. The newlyweds returned to Emmetsburg and plan a welding trip through Minnesota. The groom is son of Mr and Mrs LB Soper and has steady business and military records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Soper
Mabel Phipps
Chicago
Soper
Minnesota
Emmersurg
Emetsharg
Sara
Mes
Gedar Rapids
Eruneraburg
First National Bank
Our County
Wrestlers to clash for middleweight title at Spencer
John Meyers of Chicago and Ralph Pareaut of RoyAl will wrestle next Wednesday night at the Grand Opera House in Spencer for the middleweight world championship. Ed Smith of the Chicago American will referee, Meyers the present holder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Meyers
Chicago
Ralph Pareaut
Royal
Clay County
Spencer
Ed Smith
Sporting Miter
Chicago American
Will de Refores
Mr. Meyers
Bio Not Flinch in Fierce Battle
A wartime report lauds an unnamed hero who did not flinch under heavy shell fire. The individual sustained injuries but provided critical machine gun support aiding the advance, inspiring fellow soldiers and earning recognition from superiors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BIO
Fern Valley Farmers Challenge Opens County Farm Game
The Vern Valley farmers team challenges a rival township team from Palo Alto County for a farmers game to be held at the Farm Bureau place in Kruetsburg on September 16. The Penn Valley squad claims county farmers supremacy and invites another township to accept a real farmers game on Farmers Day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vern Valley
Palo Adto
Farm Bureau Plante
Kruietsbirg
Penn Valley
Farmers
Fluor Thay
Young People's Lay Convention Plans Large Assembly
The article describes a youth gathering organized by the Young People's Lay group aiming to send a large delegation to the convention. It notes speakers including Well Kranwa and mentions plans for a grand coder on Suihas, with references to College Trad and Mire Chee Makan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kranwa
Tee College Trad
Suihas
Chioire Gee
Saint Luke’s Hospital to Open in Mason City
At a North Floyd Lutheran Hospitals Association meeting the group decided to open Saint Luke’s Hospital in the eastern part of September. A building site purchased in June will be used, and the facility will house twenty five to thirty beds once equipment is in place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mason City
Gutheran Hospitals
Sr Luke's Hospital
Auto trucks haul gravel near town from Minneapolis ships
Walter G Middleton operates large five ton auto trucks from Minneapolis, busy hauling gravel from the pit southwest of town to the road east of the city. The noisy trucks carry five tons each and make considerable noise while transporting material.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saturdiny
Sunney
Walter G. Middleton
Minneapolis
Unclear fragmentary report on medical examination
Fragmentary OCR text describes doctors and an exam in a town setting. It mentions Dr Mayo, Dr Hennessey, and an unnamed patient. details are garbled, with references to hospitals, hotels, and a potential medical evaluation. No clear events or outcomes emerge from the readable lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Mayo
Mhninlay
Ole
Hennessey
Soldier from Siberia Visits Home After War Experiences
Dollard Blackburn, an American army officer who served in Siberia and France, stayed with Mr. and Mrs. Hanifan near town on leave. He described harsh winters, poor health, and reluctance to return to war zones while recalling guard duties for allied Red Cross supplies and injuries suffered in battle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dollard Blackburn
Siberia
P. J. Hanifan
San Francisco
Arkansas
Vladivostok
Asia
League of Nations
Red Cross
Clackburn
Blackburn
Regular Army
France
Asa
Congregational Church Picnic and Evening Services
The Congregational church holds a church picnic at Cite Park on Thursday afternoon and evening with a brief Thursday schedule. The Sunday school meets at 10, the pastor delivers the sermon at nine, and the Young People's Society plans an evening gathering after the services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congregational Church
Cite Park
Dheiby
Thechavel
Sine Day School
Qeemel
Young People's Society
World War TI Town Hit By American Army Figures
The fragment reports a town in World War TI as a definite hit for the American army with 254 percent of a figure, mentions the Rainbow division and casualties, and refers to soldiers lost and actions in a Musbtieth division without clear names or dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Towa
Launching on West Okaho at Miller's Bay
McMahon and Ward spent a day with Mrs. Dr. Mikevh and four summer cats at Miller's Bay. They own two launches and plan a joy ride for friends aboard their vessels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Okaho
McMahon
Morgan Ward
Mikevh
Miller's Bay
Thorton Bank Robbery Suspects Sought After $4000 Loot
Robbers drove a Buick Six into Thornton and robbed the First National Bank Sunday night taking $4000 cash and about 25000 in Liberty bonds. Two armed men posted on the street warned bystanders while a Clarion resident lay hidden nearby. Suspects described as from Twin Cities or Sioux City remain at large.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thornton
Mason City
First National Bank
Clarion
Twin Cities
Sioux City
Tila
Field Corn Advancements Reported for Roasting
Reports indicate field corn varieties with 00 fer-advanced traits suitable for roasting. Observers note potential improvements in flavor, yield, and processing efficiency. Experts caution that regional adaptation and supply chain factors will influence adoption.
Farmers Picnic Draws Wide Attendance in September Event
The biggest Farmers Day in Emmetsburg’s Le City Park on September 16 features speaker WL Le Conningham of the Iowa Farm Bureau Federation. Cinninelian, a major Iowa farmer and legislator, will address locals as neighbors plan township gatherings with sports, music, and contests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
le City
Emmetsburg
Cte Farm Bureau
WL LE Conningham
Towa Burin Bureau Federation
Me. Cinninelian
Iowa
Cunningham
United States
Snl
Palo Alto
Community Notes on Local People and Campaign Talk
Tie praises El WW Birmingham J Kirby of Sioux City visited Saturday. Mrs Kirby may stay until September. Mr Kirby reports Birmingham Democratic nominee for cone in the Eleventh district is popular among livestock men of Sioux City. Kirby is viewed a strong vote getter, with local backing in Clay and the Tenth district. Marie Abto vice president and manager of the Lee district Company is described as an energetic hustler in her home city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Kirby
Sioux City
Tom Steck
Dentro
Isirler
Billinghan
Ife
Chiy County
Clay
Sis
Kirby Ds
Marie Abto
Leedstuck Comimission Yormpny
Sheriff Killed in Minnesota Bandit Attack
Worthington Sheriff Terry McCwh of Worthington Minnesota was killed by an unknown bandit days ago after a theft of grips from traveler Jack Foster. Foster and deputies pursued the assailant to Midona Sinchon where the bandit shot the sheriff, then a second shot later ended the pursuit before Foster survived the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherif Terry McCwih
Worthington
Minnesota
Rersell
Midona Tanetion
Jack Foster
Foster
Lina Tin
Hey
Midona Sinchon
Witerlan
Toya
Laren
Robb Brown Marriage Rumor In DeWitt Iowa
City man J. J. Robb and DeWitt Iowa teacher Myrtle Brown allegedly wed at Congregational church last Wednesday though details remain uncertain. Robb departed Emmetsburg Tuesday night and has not returned, with the story treated as rumor by the author. Brown is described as a esteemed schoolworker. confirmation awaited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Robb
Myrtle Brown
DeWitt
Iowa
Congregational Church
Robb
Emmetsburg
Democrat
Hanscom
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Tuli
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Gilmor City
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Munem
Pie Jonsson
Joe Ribby
Graettinger
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Iss Mabet Phipps
Beth Well Knwn
Les Hand
Taito Adro
Steve Potiner
Fern Valley
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