Christensen Herd of Cows Fourth in Iowa Report
A county agent report on 41 cow testing actions in Iowa for the month notes Nels Christensen of Resh Lake township ranking fourth in production with 8 cows averaging 1046 pounds milk and 103 pounds butterfat. He uses high grade Purebred Holsteins and cites Denmark’s dairy associations as models. Also mentions John Wingdon’s cow at 1194 pounds milk and 66.1 pounds butterfat.
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Clark
Iowa
Nels Christensen
Resh Lake Township
Palo Alto
Denmark
Teating Associations
John Wingdon
Married 59 Years Celebrate Ruthven Anniversary
Mr and Mrs J R Phoenix marked their 59th wedding anniversary at their Ruthven home after a remarriage in Rivers Wisconsin. Pioneers in the area, they hosted a dinner with relatives and friends including Rex Hubbard Spencer James Phoenix B O Cope Rathven and others attending their celebration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gee
J. R. Phoenix
Ruthven
Rivers
Wisconab
Rex Hubbard
Spencer
James Phoenis
B. O. Cope
Rathven
Rs. Roa
Hubbard
Em Smith
Dodge
Mies
Minute Phoenix Rathvam
Mra Phoenix
Pastor L O Wigdahl Celebrates Forty Years in Ruthven
Rev L O Wigdahl has served as pastor of the Norwegian Lutheran church at Ruthven since early days and marked forty years with a special sermon. A large crowd attended and hearty congratulations were extended by friends. A dinner was served by Mr and Mrs L H Sporan, honoring his long ministry and ties to Palo Alto and neighboring counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. H. Sporan
Wigdahl
Oscar Bargstrum
Lars Bargstrum
Thore Knutson
Rev Bruce Sermon Highlights Love Over Law
In Sunday remarks Rev Brown of Omaha argues crime’s rise may reflect overreliance on enforcement. He retells the prodigal son to urge forgiveness and urge that love wins more than strict law, noting the elder brother’s envy as a warning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rolfe Arrow
Rev. Brown
Omaha
Shery Handa Dunce
Sethan-Inpo
Euke
Spencer Becomes First Class Postoffice Next Fiscal Year
Spencer Indiana will advance to first class postoffice status on July 1 as receipts exceed 40 000 for the year. It will be the smallest town in the state with this classification, ending years as a leading second class office in the seventh district. The Democrat presses readers for overdue subscriptions and cash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spencer
Sleventh
Man Pleads Guilty in Check Fraud Case
Eldora bound suspect Merle Sorenson, arrested after raising a Spencer check from 4.75 to 24.75. Sheriff Lidman pursued to Graettinger Unger area. Sorenson pleaded guilty before Judge Davidson in this city and was sent to the Iowa Reform School at Eldora.
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Fleming
Ed Sorenson
Graettinger
Sorenson
Spencer
Lidman
Graet- Unger
Davidson
Iowan Reform School
Eldora
Ubken
Snowbound in Iowa Trails Travel by Train
Snow blanketed northeastern Iowa as Mr and Mrs A Gratin planned trips from Waverly to Sumner but had to abandon their car at Wrederika Bremer County and continue by train. Mr Jahn returned to Emmetsburg by train Monday morning while Mrs Jahn and their daughter stay a few days.
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Bremer County
A. Gratin
Waverly
Sumner
Wrederika
Iowa
Stillman Farm Burglary Near Fort Dodge
Thieves ransacked the Stillman farm barn near Fort Dodge on Wednesday night taking six hogs and seventy five chickens. Lee Fisher, tenant, reported the loss after a farm check. No clues or tracks were found due to heavy snowfall.
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Thievea
Stillman
Fort Dodge
Lee Fisher
Iowa farmers meet to organize for the re election effort
Representatives Saunders T. D. Johnson D. A. Johnson and Chas Duhigx traveled to Des Moines Monday to attend a large gathering aimed at organizing for the renewal of the Iowa farmers movement. They sought tangible progress without further delays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saunders
T. D. Johnson
D. A. Johnson
Chas
Algona Sends 74 Girls to Ames for Short Course
Algona plans to send 74 young women to Ames this week for a special short course lasting a week. The delegation's participation highlights regional education outreach and training opportunities for students in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Algona
Ames
Short Course For Young Men At Emmetsburg High
Emmetsburg High School offers a two week winter short course for farm boys starting Monday January 4. Courses include Manual Training and Auto Mechanics with practical demonstrations at the garage by experts from Thacker DeHarty Motor Company and Exide Battery Station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thacker-DeHarty Motor Company
Exide
Real Winter Hits Region With Cold Wave
A harsh cold snap spread from Saturday with temperatures dipping below zero in many areas. Fort Dodge reported 16 below, Chicago saw 18 and 20 below, and the cold reached as far as Atlanta. Snow caused drifts but trains largely remained open while roads were disrupted. Christmas cards from Democrat families were noted. New Hampton suffered a disastrous fire near the First National Bank block, destroying several dus twos buildings and causing substantial loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Dodge
Chicago
Atlanta
Georgia
East
West
New Hampton
McNiders Bank Run Prompts Community Call for Confidence
Mr Bernard Jones of Mason City and his family visited in Emmetsburg as Security National bank in Mason City closed about ten days earlier. McNider kept First National bank open late and received telegram from the Federal Reserve allowing extra cash if needed. Deposits stood at 7,500,000 while customers feared losses and the piece urges community support for financial institutions and prudent cooperation.
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Bernard Jones
Mason
City
Jones
Emmetsburg
Security National Bank
Auu
First National Bank
Cuas
McNider
Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago
Taos
Ny Line
Aftecl
Seneral
Father Nugent Dies at Age of 82
Father J F Nugent a leading central west Catholic priest died at his Des Moines home last Saturday aged 82 He served as pastor of the Visitation for 43 years and was known for his clear thinking simple illustrations and public speaking across Iowa He was respected as a parish builder and civic figure whose death will be mourned nationwide by church and community leaders.
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J. F. Nugent
Central West
Des Moines
Visitation
Eferw
Manchester
la Des Moines
Father Nugent
Assumption
Emimeisburg
United
Stirss
Towa
Algona Youth Severely Injured While Rabbit Hunting
A 16 year old Algona youth, son of Mr and Mrs Harvey Crouch, was badly wounded when a rabbit vanished under a covert and the boy struck it with the gun butt. The gun discharged injuring his forearm and abdomen. He required many stitches to close the intestines and stomach, and coughed up shot. Condition reported very serious. Miss Gertrude Jackman returns home from Cedar Falls.
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Harvey Crouch
Algona
Denison estate matters update from Emmetsburg visitor
Quiet Peter Farrelly of Denison arrived in Emmetsburg to manage affairs tied to Monsignor Farrelly s estate. He says Denison s financial conditions stabilized last year and operations proceed smoothly though local banc issues have caused delays. The Democrat notes Christmas greetings from Mr. and Mrs. E P Bragg of San Diego with future travel to Los Angeles San Francisco and nearby places. Clerks issued marriage licenses to multiple couples including Forrest Lines and E D Wardene Johnson Leo Conway and Nellie Calentine Arthur Fisher and Pearl Hole L Wenning and Dorothy Hahn. Tangneys Bay reports the Burke hotel at Carroll leased for fifteen years by EC and B J Tangney who now reside in multiple towns.
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Denison
Peter Farrelly
Emmetsburg
Monsignor Farrelly
Forrest Lines
Graettinger
E. D. Wardene Johnson
Ruthven
Leo E. Conway
Grtnettinger
Nellie Calentine
Cylinder
Arthur Fisher
Pearl Hole
Fenton
L. Wenning
Dorothy M. Hahn
Mallard
Eagle Grove Banker Sent Up for Bank Fraud
J Thompson of Eagle Grove pleaded guilty in Clarion court to defrauding Citizens State Bank of 252000. He was sentenced to twenty years in Fort Madison prison, allowed a visit with his gravely ill son after sentencing. He had served as assistant cashier earning 125 monthly and used signature for fake deposits. Attorney J R Files represented him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Thompson
Eagle Grove
Crook
Citizens State Bank
Clarion
Fort Madison
J. R. Files
Fort Dodge
Minnesota to Hire Dartmouth End Coach Edward Lynch
Edward B. Lynch, Dartmouth University end and coach, will become Minnesota’s end coach next fall. Official notice expected in January, with Lynch to join an all star coaching staff to strengthen the Minnesota team. He is the brother of Sy Lynch and nephew of Dan Kelly, and has NFL/college football pedigree from Dartmouth and a naval academy stint.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minneapolis
Minn
Minneapolis Journal Today
Edward B. Lynch
Dartmouth Dniversity
Minnesota
Lynch
Bob Saxton
Dartmouth
Sy Lynch
Emmetsburg
Dan Kelly
S. H. Lynch
Edward
South Dakota
Naval Academy
Annapolis
Oregon
Minnsectan
Hammereburg
December Charity Notes from Service Star Legion
The Service Star Legion reports December activities including Christmas boxes with fruit nuts and home made candy sent to disabled boys in hospitals and blankets placed on the local hospital Christmas tree. A $5 health bond was bought during the Red Cross Seal drive and veterans and Gold Star families were banqueted. Three new members joined the Junior department with silk flags awarded. Postmaster Mayne recovering from illness and expected to return to work soon. Also Emmetsburg Motel firm awarded wiring contract to Central Iowa Light and Power for the new Feilding hotel and fixtures, value slightly over 3,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Service Star Legion
Red Cross
Veterans of All Wars
Gold Star
Emmetsburg
Central Iowa Light & Power Company
Feilding
Emmetsburg Sugar Storage and County Paving Plans
Sugar beet factory at Emmetsburg closed Thursday after a 63 day run this year, with 105000 sacks of sugar stored under seal in Belmond warehouses. Beets harvested from 8400 acres, less than last year. Johnson County plans 40 miles of road paving in 1926, funding likely from northern Iowa to southern areas. Local merchants report strong holiday trade and generally favorable weather.
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Ward
Belmond
Johnson
Johnson County
Iowa City
Christmas Trade In Emmetsburg Blazes With Busy Holiday Rush
Holiday trade in Emmetsburg surged last week with a record rush in Christmas buying. Early reports suggest a 10 to 80 percent rise over last year as dividend and bonus distributions boosted spending. Manufacturing slowed as inventories approached year end while red tail field activity dominated the scene. Charles Hahn, long with Sta Mallard, was brought to Palo Alto hospital and awaits updates on his condition. District court opens in Emmetsburg next Monday with Judge Davidson presiding. Mrs Paul Kerber hosted a card party at her Unis City home raising about $20 for parish circle events.
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Mayne
Agahi
Mason City
Red Tail Field
Chas, Hahe
Charles Hahn
Mallard
Palo Alto Hospital
Paul Kerber
Circle of Assumption Parieh
Unis City
County Farm Profits Highlighted in Interview
In a discussion with John McFadden overseer of the county farm, he reports 101 hogs raised this year with 62 sold in November and 14 remaining. Corn yield reached 2000 bushels, 15 acres hogged down, 600 bushels fed to finishing stock, 1600 bushels left, plus 1000 bushels of oats. Five inmates are noted in the county horse program. Raymond Johnanm Donald Alii Harold Nelson Franklin Juppeson and R. G. Ordyce are students at SU.
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John McFadden
Raymond Johnanm
Tonald Alii
Harold Nelson
Franklin Juppeson
R. G. *Ordyce
SU. 1
Coma Bare Fren
Ruthven Man Samuel Paulsen Killed by Train
Ruthven local Samuel Paulsen 47 who ran a harness shop was struck by a west bound passenger train as he walked on the tracks near Ruthven and died instantly. He lived alone with a daughter Mrs. C W Hansen nearby and his wife had died years earlier. The train had paused at the crossing and began moving when the accident occurred. He was known as a fine old gentleman and his death deeply mourned by the town.
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Ruthven
Samuel Paulsen
Paulsen
Imits
Fresems
Howard Hughes Returns From Florida With Optimism
Howard Hughes came back from West Palm Beach Florida last Monday morning. He reports the boom has not subsided and holds a good position in a clothing store. He is pleased with conditions in that region.
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Florida
Howard Hughes
West Palm Beach
City Grader Clears High Snow Piles at Curb
Street Commissioner Burns used the grader last week to cut down the deep snow piled near the curbing on principal streets. The action improves the city’s appearance and shows attention to neatness.
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Burns
New Dentist Opens Practice in Ruthven
Dr. R. S. Dana from Rockwell City locates in Ruthven filling a vacancy since Dr. Hermphill left. The town welcomes him and anticipates a fine field for his dental practice.
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Ruthven
R. S. Dana
Rockwell City
Alyce Dunphy Farewell Party Held in Great Oak Township
A farewell gathering was hosted at the William Molloy home in Great Oak Township for Alyce Dunphy who departs January 1 for Sioux City to begin nurse training. Numerous young women attended, and guests enjoyed a pleasant evening.
Farewell Party For Miss Helen Duffy Before Nursing Study
In honor of Miss Dotty a farewell party was held for Miss Helen Duffy by friends in the city. Helen will soon depart for Sioux City to enter St Joseph's hospital to pursue nursing. The evening featured social amusements and all enjoyed themselves.
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Dotty
Helen Duffy
Helen
Sioux City
St Joseph’s Hospital
Wreck Delays Rock Island Train Near Clinton
The Rock Island passenger train from the south did not reach Emmetaburg until evening due to a freight wreck near Clinton. No one was injured and Des Moines dailies were unavailable.
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Hock Island
Rock
Emmetaburg
Des Moines
Clinton
Many Go to Ames For Short Course
Palo Alto county will be well represented at the junior short course in Ames. Attending will Kermit Iverson Lawrence Korleski Taster Smith Francia Currans Woe Currant John J. Kane Rudolph Christensen Byron Bryant Moret Griffin Buford Henry Kenneth Warringer Curtis Thoreson Merle Sts Pearl Iverson Frances Harriaca Mamie Bonstead Gylvia Hermanson. Club leaders WH BL Warringer Chas Kame WI Henry Mrs Chas Chimenea Betivey Cookinham of Ayrabite was a public visitor in the city today.
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Palo Alto County
Ames
Kermit Iverson
Lawrence Korleski
Taster Smith
Francia Currans
Woe
Currant
John J. Kane
Rudolph Christensen
Byron Bryant
Moret Griffin
Buford Henry
Kenneth Warringer
Curtis Thoreson
Merle Sts
Pearl Iverson
Frances Harriaca
Mamie Bonstead
Gylvia Hermanson
BL Warringer
Chas
Kame
WI Henry
Chimenea
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Beh Lake
Haight Head
James Burns
Alyce Dun
J. G
Pious XI
BH. D. Smith
Loyd Hand
Lloyd Had
Swift King Company
Pany
Jacksonville
Iida
Hand
That Place
Rev. L. O. Wigdahl
Bro
Bruce
the Democrat
Merle Miah
Geoviett Ale
H. WM
A. A. Pia
Reir
John+ ison
McNider’s
Assumption Church
Gertrude Jackman
Iowa State Teachers’ College
Cedar Falls
Tangneys
B. J. Tangney
Burke
Carroll
Sheldon
Worthington
Pipestone
Waterloo
Little Son
Martin B. Kane
Ayrshire
Edward Lynch
Charity OF the Service Star
District Court
Davidson Wil
DeLand
Storm Lake
Sam Paulson
Dr. B.S. Dana
Betivey Cookinham
Ayrabite
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