Big Four contest results and county entries in Emmetsburg
Emmetsburg hosts BG Four Story contest with close debates across oratorical dramatic and humorous divisions. Winners include Deemer Lee Estherville first in oratory and Opal Surchett Emmetsburg dramatic title with others from Algona Spencer and Estherville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emmetsbur
Deemer Lee
Estheryilel
Pearl Shirley
Algona
Bernice Tredten
Spencer
Marion Johnson
Opal Surchett
al. Song
Dorothy McMahon
Engineer Mouuor
Mabel Dennis
Tohe
Mary Rogers
Estherville
Joe Pullen
Rujesh Hennessy
Emmetsbureg
Naomi Keepers
Jeanette Stevens
Kr. Pullen
Gadshy
Mr. Hennessy
Mish Leeper
Mandy
Dail
Helen Duhigg
Reinly
Emmietsburg
Mielsburgwo
Philip Walker
America
Irma Sykes
Emmetsburg
Gadys Gordon
Reading
Patsy
Ail
Ken Pixter
France
Frnestine Chabb
Plupy
Irene Mysiak
Sedond
Naushty Zour
AL Estherville
William Quarton
Anne
Romaine Cullins
Selma Johnson
Marion Krieger
Eimmersburg
Johmson
Miss Krieger
Ssther Guslanl
Enmersburg
Helen Jaspeson
Terrill Ingersull
David Brees
Batherville
Eatherville
Firat
Accond
Laurene Driggs
Bessie Green
Wish Soio
Mus. JL
Attendance in Consolidated Schools Rise in State
About sixty thousand children now enjoy high school advantages in consolidated districts. The figure nearly doubles over the past year as the system expands to more areas within the state.
Graettinger Beats Terrill In Narrow Hoops Tilt
Graettinger High School defeated Terrill High School 21 to 18 on Terrill’s floor for a close basketball victory.
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Graettinger
Graettinger High School
Terrill High School
Thomas Doughy Dies in Fire Incident in Emmet County
The report notes the death of Thomas Doughy of Emmet County Bank in fiat place after a Monday fire. His body will be moved to Armstrong for burial. The obituary speaks of Doughy as a prominent Scottish gentleman of northern town and mentions a family connection to Ann Dowghty and a marriage in Marshalltown.
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Steiner
Armstrong
Thomas Doughy
Emmet
Fiat Place
St Pont
Doughty
Towa
Ann Dow
Wedding Mock Jest Turns Real for P G E Workers
Lloyd White, a mechanical engineer with Peoples Gas and Electric, was slated as groom in a staged wedding at the Chamber of Commerce. The event, a duplicate of last week’s Marshalltown ceremony, concluded with congratulatory gifts as White prepares to become Fort Dodge superintendent.
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Mason City Globe-Gazette
Peoples* Gas and Electric Company
Chamber of
Gom- Three
Tyrewell
Lloyd White
Mason City Company
Fort Dodge
Mr. White
Mlanche Hayes
Margaret Hanlon
Mr. Rager
Mr. Maudsley
Prank Hanlon
Marshall Law
Clu
White
Navy
Emmetsburg
Curlew Pioneer J C McGinnis Noted At Courthouse Event
The article recalls J C McGinnis a Curlew area pioneer aged seventy five who spoke at the courthouse about his long life on the Allen farm his Civil War service from Kentucky and Missouri and his health issues and eyes. It notes his gratitude to the Democrat newspaper and mentions his family and views on harsh wartime memories and regional financial struggles.
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J. C. McGinnis
Curlew
McGinnis
Allen
Democrat
Kentucky
Elf
North
Lincoln
Maryland
Missouri
Our County
Mrs Sophia Durnard Dies at 73 in 1920
Mrs Sophia Durnard died December 16 1920 at the home of her daughter Mrs Dan Gann in Emmetsburg. She was 73 born in Illinois. Two sons escorted the body to Clarion where they were laid to rest. funeral held on Tuesday.
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Sophia Durnard
Bawe
Dan Gann
Emmetsburg
Ilinois
Clarion
Weevy Snowfall Forecast for Christmas Sleighing
A light to moderate snow fell Monday night totaling about a foot with no significant drifting. Forecasters expect continued cold weather and good sleighing conditions for Christmas.
Postmasters to Deliver Santa Claus Letters in December
A December directive lets postmasters deliver prepaid letters addressed plainly to Santa Claus or to charitable institutions for philanthropic use. Unpaid or underpaid letters may also be delivered upon postage payment. If multiple requests exist, postmasters may distribute as deemed proper.
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Tan Delver Santa Chiuts Mill
Follying General Aviser
Posuasters
Satthy Claus
Swith
Santa Claus
Town Cows Generate Huge Wealth for Local Farms
The town cow produced about 150 million dollars in value over the past year, with butter valued at 47,004 dollars, and milk products including 2,000,000 pounds of cottage cheese and 790,128 pounds of ordinary cheese driving revenue.
Train Delayed Twelve Hours Lands in Emmetsburg Evening
A westbound passenger train on the Milwaukee road arrived in Emmetsburg late Saturday after a long delay that stretched into the evening. Officials had not learned the cause of the setback by the time of report.
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Milwaukee Road
Emmetsburg
Paréaul Rerouls O'Conner Jefferson Iowa Wrestler Falls
Ralph Partant, wrestling instructor at Iowa University, defeated Valetr O'Connor of Carron in straight falls at the Iowa City meet. The first fall ended in 16 minutes 6 seconds with a bentors and double wrist lock. The second fall came in 11 minutes with a le tmele.
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Jefferson
Ralph Pargant
Iowa University
Valetr O'Connor
Carron
Parcaut
Unclear Weather Damages Structures and Rail Delays
A description of strong winds and snow caused damage to haystacks and disrupted rail service. North bound trains on the M. and St. L. railroad near Abbott Cradsitg, close to Iowa Falls, were delayed for several hours.
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Shaw
Town Falls
Abbott
Iowa Falls
Robbery at Algona Parish House Stuns Local Faith Community
Report from Algona states two men entered Father Ik’s home during an evening at a neighbor’s with Father Colin present and stole $300 from Father Coffin. The money had just been collected from the congregation and was to be deposited. Witnesses note Father Maynard’s housekeeper was away. The attackers remain at large.
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Oregiaas
Father Ik
Algona
Father Colin
Pather
Father Maynor
Father Maynard
Mrs. Ryan
Woods Absene
Thomas Garoll of Curlew Dead
Obituary notices the death of Thomas Garoll of Curlew Iowa after a brief illness. Born 1841 in Ireland he lived in Prairie du Chien Quioner and Palo Alto before settling in Curlew and later Great Oak Township. Survived by wife one son Michael and five daughters. funeral at Mallard Catholic church with burial in nearby cemetery.
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Curlew
Laigh
Thisiay
Thomas Carryl
Rush Lake Township
Wessed
Wyway
Mallard Catholic Church
Nepple
Imple Perchhin
Thomas Carroll
Wexford
Ireland
United States
Prairie du Chien
Wisconsin
Quioner
Malgares Kavin
Carvall
New Albin
Allimakes
Palo Alto
Rush Like
Carrell
Carrall
Great Oak Township
Carrow
Mr. Carroll
Michael
Ives
Balaton
Minn
P. Swift
Graettingsr
Toby Clancy
Pomeroy
J. MM. Haywonn
Canada
Mary Hilda
New Haven
Osage
Bell
Order of the Sisters of Mercy
Carroll
Electrically Driven Locomotive Draws Large Emmetsburg Crowd
The 275 ton locomotive with 4200 horsepower visited Emmetsburg surprising thousands. After Emmetsburg it moved to Mason City then Dubuque and on to the Twin Cities, part of GM and St. P. electrification tests. The engine, third in its kind, boasted a 110 mile grade capability without wheel damage and featured a 220 mile electrified route in Washington and the Cascades.
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Milwaukee Line
Eben’ Witnessidl
Emmetsburg
Democrat
Lo“ey
Sioux Falls
Ommersburg
Harlowtown
Montana
Spokane
Othello
Washington
Seattle
Tacoma
Rockies
Cascades
Iowa Farm Bureau to Hold Large Des Moines Meeting
The Iowa Farm Bureau Federation plans its annual meeting January 5 and 6 at Des Moines Auditorium with national speakers including J R Howarm and Gray Silver. Gov elect Kendall and Mrs C H Sewell are among principals. program details to be published. The event is billed as the largest farmers meeting in Des Moines, with both farmers and wives invited.
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Dubuque
Court House
Woodman
Capabie
Iowa
Runsan
Nebraska
Duffy
Iowa Farm Bureau Federation
Des Moines
J. R. Howarm
American Farm Bureau Federation
Gray Silver
Legislative Department
Washington
W. G. Eckhardt
Bureau of Markets
Illinois Agricultural Association
Farmerg Grain Marketing
Ts A. Andrews
Otturawa
Iowa State Bankers Association
A. Kendall
C. H. Sewell
Otterbein
Tadiuna
Las Moines
Nichols to Florida for winter leave amid editorial strain
Brother Nichols of the Estherville Windieater and Republican plans a winter sojourn in Florida with Mrs. Nichols and their daughter. The piece notes his luck to enjoy tropical skies while editorial peers suffer from cost, hoping for a hearty spring return. It also mentions Christmas mails lighter than 1919 with only slight recent gains due to financial conditions.
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Bro. Nicholy
Flovida
Nichols
Estherville
Windieater
Republican
Florida
Miss Montgomery Sought in California Murder Case
Des Moines News asked Graettinger Times about Miss Julia Montgomery a nurse from Marysville California after a Chicago registry failed to identify a murdered woman marked with an M. The case sparked nationwide curiosity before the victim was finally identified as a Los Angeles man’s wife.
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Graettinger ‘Times
Des ‘Moines | News
Graettinger Times
Julia Montgomery
United Press
Montgomery
Marysville
California
Dispatch
Los Angeles
Chicago
Des Moines News
Narses
Miss Montgomery
Islegram
Des Moines
Corengen
Corengen Ceared Up All the Facts In the Case and Ass MouligZomery
Maarysville
Sam Francisco
Myhre and Wall Tie The Knot in Kensett Marriage
Mr Beri Myhre son of Oscar and Mrs Myhre of Jackson Minnesota weds Miss Grave Tall daughter of Prof and Mrs Hall of Clear Lake Town. Ceremony held December 1 at Kensett Town. They plan to live on Wie Myhre farm three miles north of Graettinger and will soon meet many friends.
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Myhre
Wall
Beri Myhre
Oscar Myhre
Jackson
Minnesota
Miss Grave Tall
R. Hall
Clear Lake
Town
Kensett
Graettinger
Indians selling horses and supplies on Lower Brule reservation
The report notes George Caldwell, formerly of the area, arriving in Emmetshawe en route to the Lower Brule Indian Agency in South Dakota. It mentions Indians selling horses and property to whites, with values from 4 000 to 4 000 per quarter, under government supervision. Caldwell held a government post on the reservation.
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George Caldwall
Emmetshawe
Lower Brule
South Dakota
Tie
West Virginia
Venusylvenie
Seunon
Caldwell
Senator Funk Recuperating After Hernia Operation
The former senator Hon. A. B. Punk underwent a hernia operation at a Des Moines hospital. He remains away from duties but shows improvement. The people of the region have long valued his service and leadership, noting his prominent role in local law and public life for many years.
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A.B. Punk
Des Moines
Punk
Snowfall Reported in Locality Sunday Evening
Vague notes speak of light snow on Sunday evening in the area with mentions of beauty in southern and eastern parts. The report also records P. O. Mond of Ferguson leaving Monday to visit relatives in Sioux City with his sister Mrs. T. D. Johnson.
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P.O. Mond
Ferguson
Mra. T. D. Johnson
Slouz City
Blaze at West Bend Garage Strikes Third Time
West Bend Iowa December reports a second fire at the W Ik Reed garage within a week with suspicions of incendiary acts. The town also notes local news including a marriage of Clifford Wenning and Alma Morey, and community updates on schools, sports, and weather.
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West Bend
W. Ik. Reed
Henry Pall
Til Mclattery
Senate
Falk
Clifford Wenning
Alma Morey
Emmetsburg
Ray
Norman McCay
M. B. Church
Wenning
Ate
Une
Ni Dake B. AL Marey
Gilmore City
Thuteig Miller
Mrh
Huey Juanie
Aun
West Miller
Perovere
Nyro
Susiy Nisher
Dye
Bouvett
Sibley
Hradgate
West Bent
Bradgate
Wan
Tre
Burt
Amd
Ing
Thas
eMsure
Estherville shuts out Armstrong in high scoring game
Estherville defeated Armstrong 41 to 1 percent in a basketball contest marked by clever plays. The Estherville five, heavily favored, dominated the Armstrong squad with rapid passing and strong defense throughout the night.
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Beatherville Athletic
Armstrong
Estherville
Emmetubur
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