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Emmetsburg Democrat

Location

Emmetsburg, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 07, 1910

Page

6

Various Local Visits Reported Around Emmetsburg

Franks Kneer and Miss Ida Noble visited Sheldon and Graettinger respectively while Miss Kate Scott traveled from Mason City. Numerous residents, including Auditor Sim R. Stedman and J. F. O Neill, were seen in Armstrong and Rock Island. Rev. Herbert Clegg spoke against the mulet petition at Ayrshire, and a Women’s Civic Improvement meeting is slated at City Hall. The Emmetsburg High School contest results are pending, a local druggist faced a Prohibition violation, and a bishop will confer confirmations at Trinity Church with an Algona visit planned.

Ida Noble Graettinger Kate Scott Mason City Wim. Sullivan Greettinger Emmetsborg Sim R. Stedman Orange City J. F. O'Neill Armstrong Ebner Camden Rock Island Ilinois A. B. Dewsy Ruthven Frank Meade Abbie Gardner Sharp Spirit Lake Cleve Jackson Fred Ellwood Frank Johnson Paulus Hocke Vernon G. J. Berger West Bend Frank McCormick James Teppeson Denmark P. Upham Chicago A. &. Ketler A. W. Wagner Clara Nordby Canton South Dakota Lutheran Academy Herbert Clegg Toy Sibley Frank Kneer Will Thoman Dumnell Minnesota Chattsworth Tlinois Fas Women's “Civic Improvement Association T. N. Morrison Jaws Trinity Church Algona

Incurable Inventor’s Trial Flight Ends in Injury

An elderly woman at Bancroft, Mrs. P. M. Barstow, tested a home built escape device from a second story window. She fell to the ground, breaking a leg. Neighbors warned against the risky experiment which aimed to prove a safe aerial descent despite tragic results.

The Algona Courier Bancroft P. M. Barstow Frank Richardson

Clergyman J C Kindstrom Ends Life At Alta

The Rev J C Kindstrom longtime pastor at Alta Swedish Lutheran church died by self inflicted throat cut last Tuesday morning. Authorities believe temporary insanity led to the act. He was a popular figure in church and community.

J. C. Kindstrom Alta Sswedish Lutheran Church Pocahontas

Emmetsburg Farm Sale Signals Big Land Deal

James Slater completed a major sale of the J N Phillips farm northwest of Emmetsburg to Martin Vanderveld of Hospers, Sioux County, for 20470 dollars. The 231 acre parcel sold at 110 dollars per acre with an 80 acre river bottom tract at 50 dollars per acre, with possession set for March 1. Vanderveld previously sold a 120 acre farm near Hospers for 165 dollars per acre. The farm formerly belonged to the First National Bank of Emmetsburg. Vanderveld is described as an excellent farmer. Armstrong Journal also reports the paper changing hands with TL W. Doughty acquiring stock and Fal kinson to take charge, succeeding Lesan as publisher though ownership details remain unclear.

James Slater J. N. Phillips Emmetsburg Martin Vandeveld Hospers Sioux County Vandevela Slater First National Bank of Vanderveld Armstrong Journal TL Ww. Doughty Congressman Woods Lesan Falkinson

The Big Iowa Corn Show Opens in Des Moines

The corn show opened in Des Moines yesterday and will continue until December 17. Attendees will gain valuable insights on corn growing and dairying, two key Iowa industries, with emphasis on their impact on the state's welfare.

Ng Towa Des Moines Towa

Women Cannot Sell Liquor. Supreme Court Denies Permit

The Town supreme court ruled that an unregistered female pharmacist cannot obtain a liquor selling permit because she is not a voter. The decision is presented as another argument in favor of granting women the right to vote.

Supreme Court

Silent Absorption and Cherry Stones Mystery

A hostess explains a startling ritual of burning cherry stones to perfume a drawing room. Guests discuss the odor and compare it to sandalwood, with one remark about embered green flames and a hint of fragrance as sweet as cherry blossoms.

James Afinheapolis Journal

Embarrassing Question at Dinner With Mrs Monroe

A mother explains evening etiquette to Margaret as Com Paty visits for dinner. The child, after quiet meals, tests a jelly dish and asks if the cat licked the cream, revealing a mischievous moment at table in a Los Angeles Times anecdote.

Margaret Los Angeles Times

Origin of Heraldry and Early Insignia

According to authorities heraldry began in prehistoric totem practices. Barbaric painting on oars bows shields pillars weapons and body tattooing formed the origins of bearers’ insignia. Ancient superstition linked animals like cranes or bears to coats of arms of powerful families.

Tian New York

Fort Dodge Paving Milestone Reaches Fifteen Miles

Fort Dodge reports completion of five more miles of paving this year at a cost of 200000 dollars. The city now lists fifteen miles of paved streets, marking progress in its urban improvement plan.

Ft. Dodge

Extra Copies Available for Special Edition at Ten Cents

Extra copies of our special edition will be sold for ten cents each. Place your order early to secure copies, as they may not be available ten days or two weeks later.

Booth Herbert Clege

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Sheldon BH. J. Philfrer Eugene McDonald Loveland, Colorado J. E. ‘Brereton Ayrshire H. ©. Darland Carrington North Dakota Bro Mayne Frank P. Woods Mr. Woods Emimetsburg Bnietsburg Judge Coyle Storm Luke Pilot Pribune F. Reed B. F. Reed Kossuth al Lona Courier Fenton Maple Lane Farm Mike Eldsnees Carrie Nation Nahei Af. L. Eidsness Carrie Wrest Bend Tosdal Song Estherville Martin Cripps Mr. Cripps Freek Spencer Andrew Christianson Arnold Fort Dodge Ruthven Free Press Rachel Torstenson Flavius Donaldson Harry Laing Heinrichs Milford Mail L. IF Stringer Iowa I. H.C IH. C H.C Loox International ‘ Harvester Company ‘of America Ecorpeceted U.S. A Ron Walthane South Bend Thule & Pfiffner South Bend Watches Emmetsburg, Iowa
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