Blairgowrie Farm Home Destroyed By Fire
A Blairgowrie residence on the Wm. E. G. Saunders farm in Freedom township burned last Wednesday afternoon about 4 o clock. A bee swarm and blow torch ignited the roof, fire fighters from Emmetsburg fought flames but could not secure enough water or use chemicals. Furniture and sap piles were removed, doors and windows taken off before the building fell. Mr. Saunders plans to rebuild, with an estimated loss near $10,000 for a 14 room modern home. Blairgowrie, long a private home of the Saunders, is a social center. its destruction is mourned by many in Emmetsburg and surrounding counties. The Dem ocrat notes the misfortune of Mr. Saunders, once careful with few prior losses.
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Blairgowrie
Saunders
Freedom Township
Emmetsburg
Mr. Saunders
Tiey Buck
Would Build £ 690,000 Bridge to Sioux Site
A movement plans a $690,000 bridge from Nebraska to Sioux City to restore crossing. City officials recall a pontoon bridge to Covington from over thirty years ago, while public sentiment today would resist such past chaos.
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Sioux
Nebraska
Sioux City
Covington
Boyd Trousdale Company to Bring New Season to Emmetsburg
The Boyd Trousdale Company returns to Emmetsburg with an all new company and a lineup of plays including The Best People Up in Mables Room The Bat Twin Beds Little Jesse James and The Point of Paradise A series of Wednesday performances begins September 9 with tickets at standard prices Western Calon operator Don Fones joins Western Union in this town Miss Eva McMasters takes extended vacation from her post.
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Boyd Trousdale
Jesse James
Lovera
Mr. Trousdale
Anne Cermenta
Sas Ja
Ape
Western Calon
Don Fones
Chillicothe
Western Union Telegraph
Eva McMasters
Public Schools Begin Monday in Yue Hmmelsburg
Public schools in Yue Hmmelsburg start on Monday August 31 with Superintendent Johnson noting readiness for the new year. New high school principal Miss McEwan arrives Thursday and Friday to enroll pupils, while eighth graders enroll on opening day. High school classes begin at 9 with late enrollments to follow. attendance expected to meet or exceed last year. A nine day corn husking vacation is planned for farmers in late October. The teaching vacancy in music and drawing has been filled by Miss Myrtle McKee of Des Moines.
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Yue
Smith
Myrtle, McKee
Des Moines
County Census Shows 3289 Inmates In Poor Houses
The late census reports 3289 inmates in county poor houses with 2084 men and 1295 women. Five counties lack facilities and send the needy to neighboring homes. Northwest Town counts Cherokee 24 Calhoun 14 Buena Vista 10 Crawford 16 O Brien 19 Lyon 10 Dick ingson 6 Emmet 3 Palo Alto 2. The county appears to have fewer poor people than others in the state and residents take pride in the result.
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Towa
Northwest Town
Cherokee
Calhoun
Buena Vista
Crawford
O'Brien
Lyon
Clay
Dickingson
Emmet
Palo Alto
Sisters Visit Relatives Before Starting Cathedral Work
Mary iN Fanetta and Sister Mary Gerald travel to Sioux City to begin duties at the Cathedral school. They visit Emmetsburg and Graettinger, meeting many locals from years past. Sister Marinetta notes Sister Benedicta, former mother superior at St. Mary's Academy, now heads an academy in Kansas City.
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Marinetta
Mary Benedicta
St. Mary’s Academy
Kansas City
Order
Ike Waltons Picnic Day Affects Ruthven Spencer Games
I Van Vieck of Ruthven president of the Isaak Walton League announces a big Tuesday event at Ruthven on Sept 1 featuring a noon pleate dinner and a baseball double header between Spencer and Cherokee with Ruthven and Spencer in a curtain-raiser. Senator Cavanaugh and Representatives Breakenridge King Saunders will speak. music by Nickena band and a dance at Hiedrit Park pavilion. Electric Park in Ruthven welcomes the public. Mrs Bessie Gundert buys a Chevrolet coach.
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I. van. Vieck
Ruthven
Isaak Walton League
Iowa
Spencer
Cherokee
Senator Cavanaugh
Fort Dodge
Breakenridge
King of
Jess
Taek West
Leagiy
Electric Park
State Treasurers Notice on Public Funds Interest
Iowa banks must divert interest on public funds to county treasurers and remit by the fifth of the following month. Banks must provide daily balance statements and earn interest at or below 2.4 percent annually. The rule applies to all municipalities and multi county school districts with uniform monthly timing.
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Martin Hande Ws
Iowa
Office
the Auditor of States
EB. Johnson
Des Moines Sa
Corn Outlook and Local Farming Notes in Our County
Farmers discuss corn yield prospects amid drought and recent rains. Some expect near average output, others predict 0 to 1 percent yield, with sandy areas worst off. Rain two weeks ago and last weekend helped crops. pastures improve. plowing activity rises. Lutherans consider establishing a junior college in Iowa with sites offered by Hampton Boone and Ogden. Vigilant committee trains in bank robbery response at Storm Lake. A. E. John and daughter Helen visit A. G. Jane home in town.
Rocky Adams Highlighted in Omaha Fight Talk
The Omaha Bee's sporting editor discussed current boxing, noting Kid Kaplan versus California Babe Herman, and that Rocky Adams of Emmetsburg scored a one round KO over Jess Smith of Laurens at Silver Lake park arena. He also mentioned Adams due to appear Labor Day in Graettinger, while arguing publicity aids the sport.
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Omaha Bee
Kid Kaplan
California
Babe Herman
Middle West
Rocky" Adams
Emmetsburg
Jess Smith
Laurens
Silver Lake Park Arena
Graettinger
Adams
Rocky
World’s Largest Shovel Starts Near Fort Dodge
The world’s largest excavating shovel began operations near Fort Dodge, Iowa, to strip ground for gypsum mill rock. Weighing 400 tons, it moves six cubic yards per lift and is powered by electricity. A Montana counterpart exists. locals are invited to view the impressive machine in action.
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Fort Dodge
Montana
Thursday Club Honors Mrs Slater On 80th Birthday
The Thursday club called on Mrs. Thos Slater to celebrate her 80th birthday Thursday afternoon. James Slater of Des Moines sent ice cream and treats. Guests enjoyed delightful hours and refreshments, with best wishes for many healthy years ahead. Ed Cavanagh returned home to Lohrville after visiting Mr and Mrs Wm Dryden in Great Oak township.
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Thos. Slater
Ed Cavanagh
Lohrville
Wm. Dryden
Great Oak Township
Life Saving Demonstrations Inspire Brinntsburg Youth
Interest in life saving grew during Mr. Klingaman’s visit as Red Cross examiner. Beginners learned to float and paddle, five boys passed junior life saving tests, and three local women earned examiner certificates to teach next season. Aiming for senior and junior corps, Brinntsburg eyes year ahead.
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Ivan Kllngatian
Red Cross
Jack Soper
Thomas Rutledge
Howard Hobson
Raymond Church
Ross Johnson
Klingaman
Marion
Lfe
Stagon
Hard Fight Fails to Ratify Gilmore Cement Plant Sale
In Dodge, stockholders debated ratifying an optic contract tied to the Marquette Manufacturing Co purchase of the Gilmore cement plant. A 60 percent stock vote was required. 10,000 votes supported the motion while opponents listed $3,000. A $530,000 bid from a Mason City firm lacked the $5,000 certified check. Foreclosure threats loom as $200,000 in bonds remain on the property.
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Dodge
Gilmore Cement Company
Marquette Manufacturing Co
West Virginia
Mason City
Marquette
Graettinger
Ruthven
Mallard
Our County
Palo ‘Alto
Gowans Leaves for Ottawa to Direct University Athletics
Alan Gowans departs Emmetsburg by car to assume athletic director duties at Ottawa University in Ottawa Kansas. The staff notes a strong football squad with plans for a competitive season facing Washburn Baker University Friends St. Marys College Fairmount Emporia Warrensburg Pittsburg Normal. Emmetsburg residents wish him success as he builds a winning program. Y M C A to Convene at Dukes Camp Fostoria Okoboji Inke August 29 30 31 with attendees including Fred Hansen Frank Mossman and Leonard Fa ule.
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Adavh
Alan Gowanus
Emmetsburg
Ottawa
Kansas
Gowans
Washburn
Baker University
Friends University
St. Marys College
Fairmount College
College of Emporia
Warrensburg Normal
Pittsburg Normal
Ottawa University
Dukes
Camp Fostoria
Okoboji Inke
Fred Hansen
Frank G. Mossman
Morningside College
Leonard Faule
Sugar bargain evokes oldtime memories in Emmetshburg
The note recalls 16 pounds of sugar for $1.00 as a reminder to many local ladies of Emmetshburg and nearby districts of the bygone era. Mr and Mrs Edwin Jenson and family of Jackaan, Mlan, were visitors in this city Sunday.
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Emmetshburg
Vicrie Ity
Edwin Jenson
tati+tly of
Jackaan
Mlan
KLAN ORGANIZER ARRESTED IN OMAHA FOR SHORTAGE
D. Cox, a Ku Klux Klan organizer for the northwestern realm, was arrested in Omaha on charges filed by Sheldon officials alleging a $600 shortage in his accounts. He admitted a $350 deficiency, waived extradition, and plans to contest the charges. He said his commission on new member dues was $4 per $400, but he took more to cover bid expenses.
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Omaha
Neb
D. Cox
Kuklux Klan
Song
Sheldon
Cox
Good Will Tour Thursday by Palo Alto county fair leaders
Directors of Palo Alto county fair with 60 to 70 Emmetspor g business men and a 20 piece band plan a goodwill tour visiting towns in the county and neighboring areas. The trip is set for Thursday September 2 with notices requested to secure reservations. Subscriptions for Fall Festival were gathered from local business firms to expand the event beyond last year. M E Conference district event to be held in Fenton tomorrow with several distant speakers and expected large turnout.
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Uoarndl
Palo Alto County
Emmetspurg
Community Club
Earl Beebe
Bert Hughes
M. E
Fenton
M. EB
Rocky Adams Knocks Out Jess Smith in Ayrshire Bout
Rocky Adams of this city stopped Jess Smith of Laurens in the first round of an eight round bout at the Silver Lake ball park Ayrshire. A heart shot paved the way for the knockout at one minute forty two seconds. Preliminaries and a battle royal preceded the main event with Waldrun of Ayrshire showing speed. Eddie Kieht of Ayrshire was referee while Joe Hand of this city kept the time.
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Silver Lake
Eddie Kieht
Ayrshire
Joe Hand
Swantons Journey Details Across 132 Towns
A. I. Swanton of the Iowa Theatre narrates a Meadville Pa. trip by car with Seiberling tires praised. The group logs 132 towns, 107 miles, 39 gallons of gas costing 9.02, oil 2.20, lodging 14.00, meals 3.29, total 38.42. Also notes a Hancock County hold up near Ventura with gypsies in a Ford, robbers later arrested at Britt.
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A. I. Swanton
Iowa Theatre
Meadville
Seiberling
Ross Moses
Hancock County
Ventura
Cadillac
Britt
Humboldt Legion Boys Donate Marble Markers for Soldiers
The Humboldt American Legion Post to furnish white marble market markers bearing each soldier’s name native state rank residence division and date of death along with their faith. Cunt Adama left Sunday for Ames to return home and resume college at Northwestern University next year.
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Humboldt Legion
Sol
American Legion
Humboldt
Adama
Ames
Tin College
Northwestern University
Killarney of Iowa Tour Promises Great Lakes Fishing
The Glote-Gazette highlights Palo Alto county lakes nicknamed the Switzerland of Iowa and the Killarney of Jaws. Dr Flanagan of Mallard urges a two day fishing trip featuring Medium Lake Lost Island and Private Lake with easy routes from Algona through Emmetsburg. The piece notes Bathing beaches, state parks, electric park, and abundant bird life along shorelines and wooded areas for a relaxed outing.
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Glote-Gazette
Switzerland
Towa
Mallard
Killarney
Jaws
Palo Alto
Fianagan
Flanagan
Algona
Emmetsburg
Medium Lake
Ruthven
Ruithven
Lost Island Lake
Electric
Sweet Brothers Bring Big Show to Storm Lake
Storm Lake residents welcomed Sweet Brothers as they toured with a strong troupe led by Mr. and Mrs. McCormick. The Big tent drew crowds nightly for The Whole Town is Walking and other acts, with vaudeville between plays and a full orchestra. The troupe, praised alongside Geo. D. Sweet’s, plans stops in Emmetsburg on September 8 9 10.
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Storm Lake
I'houne
Sweet Brothers
Bret
Lion
Min
Kemps
Jerry
Billie Burke
Stormlake
Sweet
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Jack Ghaim
Wild Bill Kilback
Minnesota
Kilback
Red” Jackman
Gerald Reed
Mgr. Swanton
Iowa Theatre Books
Johnson
Ike Waltons
Bessie Gundert
Martin
Our
Hampton
Boone
Ogden
A. E. John
Helen
Perham
A. G. Jane
Ft. Dodge
Thursday Club
Surprise
Gilmore Cement
Edward Larson
Spirit Lake
Myrtle
Carter
Jefferson
Arthur FP
Lowenberg
Goodell
Iown
Mary L. Nolan
L. T. Zeigler
Peoria
Illinois
Hoa V. Anderson
Marathon
Sousa
Ft. Judge
Alan Gowans
Sheldon Klanswen
Rocky” Adams
Loual
Lauur“ens
Pighter
Flannagan
Witlch
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