Annual Farm Bureau Meeting to Be Held in Emmetsburg
Palo Alto County Farm Bureau will hold its tenth annual meeting at Emmetsburg Court House on Tuesday December 14 starting at 10 a.m. Director R K Bliss will address farmers on organization and problems, with a free lunch at noon. Officers will be elected and local plans emphasize boosting county organization and participation.
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Clark
R. K. Bliss
Iowa
Palo Alto
R. K Bliss
P. H. Donlon
Iowa Farm Bureau, Federation
Des Moines
Biisa
Power and Light Extends Discount Period
Worthington of Central Iowa Power and Light informs customers the payment discount for light and power bills is extended from December 10 to December 20 due to county bank waivers. The gesture is praised as generous, aiding customers with limited cash.
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Worthington
Central Iowa Power & Lightompany
Teachers' Study Center At Court House Draws Crowd
The teachers' study center met in the Court House last Saturday with about 115 attendees. Miss Mildred Sharp of Cedar Rapids spoke on History and Mr. O J Gierde, superintendent of Jackson Minnesota schools, delivered a talk on Civics, emphasizing teachers as citizens' examples.
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Court House
Mildred Sharp
Cedar Rapids
O. J. Gierde
Jackson, Ainnesots
Pythian Sisters Farewell Party for Mrs Knoblauch
In honor of Mrs J H Knoblauch the Pythian Sisters held a farewell at the K P hall Monday evening. She, a longtime state officer, departs for California this week. The event drew a large attendance and featured an appropriate program.
Sudden Death of Mallard Superintendent A P Hargrave
Superintendent A P Hargrave of Mallard Consolidated died unexpectedly last evening. He was about sixty and had led Mallard schools for five years. He previously served at Armstrong for several years. He leaves ten or more daughters. W H J Bretner recalls him as a courteous, broad minded, exemplary disciplinarian and scholarly administrator. Funeral details not yet available.
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A. P. Hargrave
Mallard
Consolidated Schonlg
Ballenarie
Armatrong Toy
H. J. Bretner
Ths
Armstrong
Hac Krive
Steiner Bars
Drees
Attorneys Open Law Office In Algona And Emmetsburg
Edward Kelly and Gaylord Shumway announce a new law office at Algona and Emmetsburg. Shumway will handle the Algona matter while Kelly continues half of his practice with his father in Des Moines. Kelly, a former top student, is praised as a rising Northwest Iowa attorney.
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Edward Kelly
Algona
Gaylord Shumway
Shumway
Algany
Kelly
Dan Kelly
Northwest Laws
The
S. UT
Kossuth County
Messrs
Four Hurt In Humboldt Algona Auto Crash
Four injured near Humboldt when two cars collided at a road corner between Humboldt and Algona. Mrs Martin lost four fingers and suffered scalp wounds. her son Merril and Mrs Hutchingon were badly bruised. Harold Crane sustained cuts to the scalp and ear. All were taken to Humboldt for treatment. There is also an unrelated notice of a December 16 sale by Garrett Hoohler and a luncheon offered by the Pleasure and Profit Society.
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H. Martin
Berrit Uenon
Merril
Mra Pearl Hutchinson
Keby
Harold Crane
Humboldt
Algona
Choice
Hoohler
Garrett Hoohler
Ladies of the Pleasure and Profit Society
Prospéctiva
Cows Die in Night Fire Hazard Near Town
Gay Webb living west of town lost two valuable cows when a straw stack toppled over onto them during the night. The mishap occurred amid current conditions. Postal workers are said to be on duty Christmas morning to prevent mail buildup since the following day is Sunday.
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Gay Webb
Swea City Bank Closes Leaving Two Banks Open
Swea City State Bank, closed last week, did not reopen leaving two banks in town. The note mentions a town of about 400 people and the potential sufficiency of one bank. Also reports a Sunday birth, a boy and a girl to Mr and Mrs Wm McNamara, and a visit from H D Kemp of Des Moines to Mr and Mrs Boss Penderbury.
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Swea City Bank
Swea City State Bank
Wm. McNamara
H. D. Kemp
Des Moines
Boss Penderbury
Fiddlers Gather at Jones Home for Irish Violins and Dances
James P. Jones hosted an informal event featuring W. T. Kane and Mr. Culver with his son from Dickens. The gathering included Irish jig exhibitions, warm hospitality, and comments from local residents on the enjoyable evening.
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James P. Jones
W. T. Kane
Mr. Culver
Dickens
James Burns
Ans
Hough
Kane
Jones
Mop
District Meet For Emmetsburg On December 13
Emmetsburg Spirit Lake and Spencer clubs organize a December 13 meeting with senators teachers farmers editors bankers and business representatives to discuss road legislation and a possible special program for the upcoming session. North West Iowa favors equal tax shares for road improvement. many counties listed will attend and Des Moines speakers are expected.
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Emmetsburg
Spirit Lake
Spencer
Senaors
Teaehsentatives
Northwest
Iowa
Lyon
Osceola
Dickinson
Kossuth
Winnebago
Serra Gorda
Hancock
Palo Alto
Clay
O'Brien
Sioux
Plysmouth
Wondbury
Cherokee
Buen Vista
Pocahontas
Humboldt
Wiisat
Tranklin
Hamilton
Webster
Calhoun
Sac
Ide
F. B. McTigue
Des Moines
Calentine Brothers Breeding 900 Hogs This Winter
Calentine Bros. plan to feed about 900 hogs this winter with heavy feeding noted. Brother George also runs 200 to 400 hogs and both focus on their preferred hogs to improve win potential. BL. predicts hog prices will rise during the season.
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George
Hine
Infant Son Dies at Mallard Home
Last Friday morning the infant son of Mr and Mrs M R Wagner of Mallard died at their home. Jerome John Wagner was born October 16 1926 and lived six weeks. He is survived by his parents two sisters Mary and Leona and one brother Alem. The family receives sincere sympathy from all who know them.
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Mallard
M. R. Wagner
Jerome John Wagner
Mary
Leona
Alem
No More Fourth Carbon Copies for Press
Editor requests a single clear copy for publication. Do not send third or fourth carbon copies to the press. Provide a readable version that avoids office-wide guessing and is easy to understand.
Grateful thanks to friends after hospital stay
John A. Quam expresses sincere gratitude to friends who offered help during his hospital bill period. The note thanks those kind supporters for their assistance and kindness.
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John A. Quam
Elimination Contest Winners Highlight Local School Event
Millie Morling won in the oration category Pearl Peterson led in drama and Herbert Middleton took the humorous speech prize among 23 contestants. The report notes space constraints and mentions quarantine notices for a diphtheria case at a home in Ames and upcoming performances by Gall Curci.
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Millie Morling
Emmetsburg’s Monk Jensvold Named Captain of Iowa All State Eleven
The Daily Register selects Leo Jensvold of Emmetsburg as captain and quarterback of Iowa’s honorary All-State football team. He led a championship squad and is praised for football intelligence and athletic ability. Other Emmetsburg players honored include Curtis Rands Edwin Joynt Mervyn Fain and Jerry Ryan. The list also features Briley Baker Grimes Ely Owen Urban Anderson Trauger Wilcox Kriz among others.
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Leo “Monk” Jenevold
John Jensvold
Daily Register
Th Register
Brmetsburg
Lev dJensveld
Iowa
Emmetsburg
Leo Jensvold
Pato Alto County
Monk Jensvold
Curtis Rands
Edwin Joynt
Mervyn Fain
Jerry” Ryan
Ivan
Briley
Nevada
Baker
Washington High
Cedar Rapids
Grimes
Hagle Grove
Ely
Roosevelt
Des Moines
Owen
Carroll
Urban
Wasington High
Oedar Rapids
Anderson
Fort Dodge
Jensgold
Trauger
Algona
Wilcox
Vernon Farm Bureau meeting set for December 16
The Vernon township Farm Bureau will hold its regular meeting December 16 in the District No. 4 school house. A good program has been prepared and a general good timely anticipated. Be sure to come.
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Farm Bureau
Vernon Township
To Wohl Annual Meeting Notice
The regular meeting of the L. A. of A. G. H. will be held Tuesday evening December 14. Election of officers will occur at that time. All members are urged to attend.
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Wohl
L. A
A. G
Emmershare Markets Moss and Cory Noe Corn Cats
Market reports list Emmershare Markets Moss and Cory Noe Corn Cats Butter Cream among regional offerings. Traders note supply levels for corn and dairy blends with steady demand.
Trial of Jack Spies Begins in Algona Court
The Algona court opens the murder trial of Jack Sipes as twelve jurors are sworn. Prosecutor C. W. Baldwin represents the plaintiff while Robert Healy of Sioux Falls defends Spipes. Detling parents of the slain youth attend.
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Jack Spies
Algona Court
Jack Sipes
Algona
Httoruey C. W. Baldwin
Spenter
Robert Healy
Sort Dodge
Detling
Engs Burg
Young
Rock Island station reports brisk shipping month
Rodman Iowa special dispatch notes Rock Island station saw strong business with shipments of corn oats butter sheep beets coal lumber cattle and gasoline. November business more than doubled year over year. Christmas vacation set for local schools December 22 to January 8 with a fall session opening Thursday. Deep snow reported in northern Minnesota at three feet deep.
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Rodman Rodman
Rock Island
Emmetsburg
Car Stolen From Thayer After Prayer at Local Church
A car stole from Thayer during a church prayer service. The thief drove the vehicle to Great Oak township and stripped it, leaving only the running gear and body. Thayer, insured, fought for recovery in September and is not financially ruined.
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North Broadway
Great Oak Township
Thayer
Joser
Red Cross Meeting in Freedom Township Next Tuesday
A Red Cross meeting will be held in Freedom Township following the Farm Bureau gathering at the Center School House. The annual election of officers is the purpose of the meeting and all residents are urged to attend.
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Red Cross
Freedom Township
Farm Bureau
Center School House
Bazaar Receipts Totaled 680 Dollars
Sunday Father Murtagh announced net receipts from his Thanks giving bazaar reached 680 dollars. He thanks all who helped and patrons who attended despite county bank closures. A heavy snowstorm fell about seven to eight inches with no wind and general impact. Ten percent of corn remained in fields. Peterson returns home from Clayton to visit his parents.
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Murtagh
Emmet Downs in Luck Showcases Farm Prosperity
The Democrat reports Emmet Downs south of town raised about 9600 to 10000 bushels of corn this year. He backs up a thriving livestock operation with fine cattle hogs and hog pens. Electric lights power Cylind er Elevator as Gerald Foy from Emmetsburg equips the facility with an electric motor. Farmers’ enterprise and up to date progress are celebrated.
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Democrat
Emmet Downs
Zouth
Hera
Gerald Foy
Emmetsburg
Fort Dodge Couple Wed at Ruthven Minnesota
Fort Dodge couple Mr Gree Whalen and Miss trene Jral wed in Ruthven on Monday by Pathor Coleman. Friends offer congratulations as relatives visit from Wisconsin Rapida and Alberta for local greetings.
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Ft. Dodge
Af Ruthven Ruthven
Gree Whalen
Trene Jral
Fort Dodge
Fadi Foy
Slater
G. Wt. Spelta
Wisconsin Rapida
Wisconsin
Pearson
Consort
Alberta
Lutharson
Gradnager
Christmas Seal Drive Important in Emmetsburg
The Palo Alto County Public Health Association will sell the double bar red cross Christmas seal again this year. Prizes will be offered to the children selling the most seals and a committee of ladies led by Miss Jane Young will manage the sale in Emmetsburg.
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Palo Alto County Public Health Association
Ding
Register
Emmetsburg
Jane Young
Emmetsburg Plans Elaborate Community Christmas 1926
Emmetsburg outlines a year end festive program with carol tours, a citywide tree lighting, and a Community Santa Parade on December 11. Homes, churches, and schools receive trees, gifts, and white gift offerings symbolizing unity and good will.
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Santa Claus
Deputy brings in man for wife desertion
Deputy Wilton jailed Ralph Brown in Elmhurst Wringls after he fled abandonment charges. Brown signed an agreement with the county attorney and was released Saturday evening.
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Wilton
Elmhurst
Wringls
Ralph Brown
Brown
Eileen OConnor Wins State Prize
Fourteen year old Eileen OConnor of Wibaux Montana earned the second state prize in the Mountain health poster contest. Her teacher is Miss Celia Maning and the family extends thanks to local friends and relatives.
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Eileen O'Connor
P. J. O'Connor
Wibaux
Montana
Celia Maning
Beets Shipped and Local Fair Officers Attend Meetings
The beet harvest near finished with sixty seven carloads totaling about 3000 tons shipped. Company plans to double local acreage next season. Dr. F B McTigue and D B attended a three day state meeting of Iowa Fair Associations in Des Moines representing the local group. Turkeys bring low supplies as Mrs. Sampson sells four for 4 dollars and Mrs Klein reports raising a hundred last year. G W Kling requests a copy of the Democrat from California before returning to Iowa. A 4 H Girls club in Freedom township will hold an all day meeting at Miss Bessie Callahan's home on Saturday December 11.
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Redmann
F. B. McTigue
D. B
Des Moines
The
Fair Associations of
Iowa
McTigue
Clay
Freedom ‘Township
Bessie Callahan
Corn market outlook improves over last year
Grain buyer Benty Beckman says corn weighs about 49 pounds per bushel last year and now often runs 65 pounds. Some corn grades as No 4 with potential to reach grade 3. The general outlook is much better than a year ago with corn at about 58 cents per bushel.
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Benty Beckman
Peterson and Appel Visit Denmark For Months
James Peterson and Qua Appel left Graettinger on Sunday evening for Denmark. They plan to be away for a couple of months and their Graettinger friends wish them a pleasant and safe trip home.
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Denmark
Graettinger
Ta. Dee
James Peterson
Qua Appel
Snfely
Farm Sale Dates and Local Notices
Farm sale dates for Garrett Hoobler and Frank Schmeling listed with locations near Emmetsburg and Kimutotsburg. Mr. and Mrs. John Laubenthal hosted guests at the Dr. A J. Lambenthal home in Whittemore during December events.
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Garrett Hoobler
First National Bank
Emmetsburg
Frank Schmeling
Wedlussday
Kimutotsburg
John Laubenthal
Whittemore
Dr. A J. Lambenthal
Phimpsity
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