Short Items of Local Interest from Emmetsburg
A roundup of local moves and visits shows Grant Smith of Ruthover visiting Metsburg. Detours include Morris O Connor and other residents spending holidays in Gilmore City Des Moines and Estherville. Notes record Christmas travel, sales, and health updates, with Emmetsburg ties to Webster City Whittemore and Mason City. A major fire hits Venice California near many Emmetsburg residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grant Smith
Ruthover
Spirit Lake
Morris O'Connor
Gilmore City
Rock Island
Des Moiura
W. H. Parks
Estherville
W. Bright
Fred Parks
Browston
Stine
Telida Atives
Alba
Lt. Sherlock
Omata
Mus
Ban Shierlock
George Vedder
Pocatoulas
Will Lynch
Milbank
South Dekota
William McElroy
Iowa City
J. McElroy
Mia Pussell
Jefferson
Democrat
Torm
Mr. Tormey
Hamilton County
Steiner
Hendricks
South Dakota
Lores
Clarion
Golifield
Woolstock
Itinota Contract Company
Dodge
H. PB. Jacobsen
Farmers Savings Bank of
Thornton
Mason City
Venice
California
Los Angeles
Whittemore faces multiple troubles and lawsuits
The Whittemore community endures losses of its public and Catholic schools while J Becker of Garner sues for 1207 dollars over a sinking well and 2000 for injuries. He alleges negligence by town officials in safe access to the drilling site. Sullivan and McMahon hired to audit the gauge. Also notes about Jo W Crowley with 4400 bushels of corn and cattle shipments, hogs fed, and farm activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whittemore
Hay
J. Becker
Garner
Becker
Sullivan & McMahon
Jo W. Crowley
Ile
Emmetsburg Conflict Over Clerk Race Surfaces Anonymous Critique
The Emmetsburg debate over the Rainbow Division clerk election escalates as the editor accuses Mayne of using an anonymous letter. The piece mocks the anonymous author calling him a Former Soldier and questions courage while urging a closer look at the controversy between Mayne of Emmetsburg and the local editor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pocahontas Democrat
Mayne
Emmetsburg
Bey
Fotnat Sobije
Weel
Conference of Americas to Hold Irish Republic Recognition Meeting
The national headquarters of the Luwriean Association for the Recognition of the Irish Republic announces an upcoming conference in Des Moines to unite American supporters of recognizing the Irish Republican Government. Invitations will go to Irish organizations to form a state council guiding the new association backed by President De Valera. The exact date and site for the conclave are to be fixed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luwriean Association
Amvigal Gineka Waodunn
Des Moines
Washington
de Valera
Ireland
United States
Stan Fein
Damaged Peary Group At Iowa State College Exhibit
Damaged Peary collection at Iowa State College Ames includes carved tusks broken ivory plaster and a damaged head. Assistant curator HH Ro Hill works to expand the exhibit. Swoit is at home for Chi vacation with parents John Scott and Mrs Mel? Scott.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David WH. Scott
Iowa State College
Ames
Behins
Admiral Peary Watt
Wingley Swoit
Meli
John Scott
Fire damages residence and wind may worsen loss
Joseph Mulroney reports a recent chimney spark caused fire damage at his home. Water seepage soaked plaster and weak water pressure hampered efforts. a higher wind could have endangered the building. Mulroney held a Town Mutual Insurance policy. Stas Gone of Windom Minnesota left for Wisconsin to become county agent, with friends’ best wishes for his new post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Mulroney
Mahoiey
Mutual
Tnsurance
Texas
Stas
Wankon Mathiszen
Windom
Minnesota
Wisken
Aflamskes
Lis
Aid Starving Millions Benefit at St Michael's Church
A collection will be held at St Michael's Catholic Church at Witte on January 23 to aid starving children in Europe. The notice urges liberal donations and highlights the need amid cold times. The town reports record low temperatures and mentions local people traveling. Most text covers weather, travel, farming, and a hospital update.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Michael's
Mrs Walsh of Titonka Taken to Town City Hospital
Mrs. Walsh of Titonka was taken to the University hospital in Town City for treatment. Mr Walsh once worked in this office and has many warm friends among publishers and printers. Wishing Mrs Walsh a speedy recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Walsh
Titonka
University Hoapital
Town City
Walsh
Farm family records 16000 bushels grain amid losses
Bannon and four sons reside on the Toad Brothers farm four miles northeast of Gradlinger. They raised 8000 bushels of corn and 8000 bushels of oats this year. Mr Lannon lost his wife last spring while the family kept a large phave stack on their place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bannon
Emmet
Toad Brothers
Gradlinger
Lannon
M and St L Expands With Twenty New Locomotives
The M and St L Railway announces twenty new engines to boost rolling stock. Fifteen freight Mikado locomotives and five passenger Pacific models will arrive soon and be distributed across divisions. Mikados weigh 200000 pounds, with tenders loaded for coal, reaching four hundred thousand plus pounds. Each locomotive handles up to 4000 tons and pulls eighty cars averaging 40009 pounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. & St. L. Company
Pacifc
Lhe
Officials place order for 100 refrigerator tare units
In 1918 the orders were set and delivery occurred in October. M and St. Louis officials are also placing an order for 100 refrigerator tare units.
Pilgrim Tercentenary Stamps Announced by Postal Office
The postal department will issue three commemorative stamps marking the landing at Provincetown and Plymouth Rock in December 1620. Denominations include green Mayflower and red Landing of the Pilgrims with blue Signing of the Compact. The stamps bear Pilgrim Tercentenary, and 1620 on the left and 1920 on the right.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Provincetown
Drymouth Rock
Mass
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Aluminum
Pyrex
F. L. Wiltse
F. G. Brothers
Bode
Henry Currans
Ruthven
Frank Lewis
Osage
Algona Upper
A. A. Theil
Algona
Harold Vanderhot
Rochester
Mayo Hospital
Miss
Margaret, Shaban
Dan Sheroc
James Slater
Emimetsburg
Clear Lake
Fan Automobile Park
George Goddey
James Pramjaéh
Tat Place
Champion
W. J. Hitticton
Dakotas
Marshall Milling Company
Marshall
Marshall Mills
Marshall Minnesota
Marshall, Minnesota
Ast m Marshall
North Iowa Wholesale Company
Iowa
Wis Mecht
J. 8
Marcht
Pocahontas
Conference of Americas
J.C. Miller
Geo. Baker
State of Washington
Frank Whitman
Pairiicil Township
Carrell County
Wington
Minmetsburg
Boston
New York
Sile
Ilere
Honiger
Far
Rms
Esthet Emmetsburg
Meek
Main Motor Co
Ford Sales and Service
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