Will Sail for Honolulu Navy Crewman Reports Far East Plans
M. M. Miller, home visiting relatives in Ayrshire, returns to Philadelphia. An eight first class electrician on the cruiser Concord, Miller notes the Pacific and Atlantic fleets will soon combine for maneuvers across Pacific waters near Bermuda, Hawaii, Australia, New Zealand and the Philippines. He predicts seven to eight months away, discusses Japan’s alleged hostility and naval politics, and praises naval life and pay. San Antonio endures a cold snap, while Kossuth County dogs face a tax drive with 800 of 1800 paid, foreshadowing penalties and howling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. M. Miller
Ayrshire
Philadelphia
Concord
Bermudas
Gaha
Pacific Ocean
Japan
Atheys
England
United States
Honolulu
Australia
New Zealand
Kossuth
Couple Married In Prine Ghar Home
Last Thursday Mr Verne Adrian and Miss Helen Stubberfield were united in marriage at Prine ghar. The ceremony, at the bride’s aunt’s home, was followed by a sumptuous dinner. The couple left for Sivas City that day to begin their life together.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Verne Adrian
Helen Stubberfield
Prineghar
Adrian
Sivas City
Canada
Dmmetgburg
J. A. Chaim
Schiutsmeyer-Jahnstor
Mmost
Ad- Tia
Charles Adrian
Northern Iowa Gas & Eletric. Company
Airian
Monument vandals and couple unite in Carrington marriage
Steward of a local company offers reward for evidence leading to conviction after repeated offenses of tumbling monuments in yards. Ditty, a stranger, wed Miss Laura Nicholson of Carrington, North Dakota, in a ceremony conducted by Rev. R D Acheson at the local church. the Democrat wishes the couple well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Soilden Monument Company
Ofto
Faye
Ditty
Laura J. Nicholson
Carrington
North Dakota
R.D. Acheson
of. E. Church
American Legion District Meeting Emphasizes Service
The 1985 organizing session in Port Dodge focused on district organization for 1925 and a new membership drive. District Commander F. H. Cooney urged Posts to report on recruitment methods as members pledged to serve community, state, and nation through unselfish local projects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
Port Dodge
F. H. Cooney
Carroll
Legion
Hawkeye Post
Jewell
Webster City
Denison
Algona
Bette
Bnd
de Copeator
Tebster
Stele
Ben Webster
Mason City
A. J. Laird
James F. Barton
Frank Miles
Iowa
Laws Department
Fort Dodge
Charles City
Cedar Falls
Tigers Reach Narrow Win Over Ruthven on Their Floor
Manson Tigers edged Ruthven 18 17 on Ruthven floor as Tocalls staged a late rally to seal the victory. Manson seeks games with independent teams to the state. Basket ball Manager. Manson, Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manson
Jan
Manson Tigers
Ruthven
Tocalls
Tigers
Towa
New Subscribers Switch to Democrat Paper
Several new subscribers joined since January 4 after leaving other papers. They want comprehensive weekly news and chose the Democrat, reflecting the paper's forty year prominence in the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Our
Democrat
Milford High School Cagers Defeat Grant Finger Five
Milford High School's basketball team routed Grantfinger High 25 to 5 last night at home. W. Guthrie starred for Milford, while the visitors failed to register a field goal. The game highlighted local prep action from Des Moines coverage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milford
Graetinger
Grant Finger
W. Guthrie
Eagle Grove Masons Celebrate Rebuilding Of Temple
Eagle Grove Masons celebrated the rebuilding of their temple during the past week praising a fine lodge room and renewed fraternal purpose in the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eagle Grove
Why Matt Hentees Was Let Run Away At State Hospital
Cherokee January 6 Thad Adams night watchman at the state hospital for insane was arrested on a state criminal charge at the request of Superintendent Donahoe. He allegedly unlocked a door gave money and told Matt Hentges to leave. Hentges returned to the hospital while witnesses against Steingrube Garrett and Fuller remain at large.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thad Adams
State Hospital
George B. Donahog
Matt Hertges
Bert Ronald
Herbert Steingrube
Tiowis Garrett
H. B. Fuller
Henry van Hatten
Clarion, In
Adams
Hentges
Donohoe
Hentgées
van Haaften
T Noir
Ronald
Old Settlers Bond Remains Strong Across Distances
Mrs A Ope man writes from Des Moines to Somersburg friends recalling fifty years since moving to Emmetsburg. Alberta shared Christmas greetings, noting enduring ties among early settlers. Will Lew and wife live in the Philippines amid heavy rains, while a planned visit to Emmetsburg is hoped for during vacation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. A. Hoffman
Somersburg
Des Moines
Gabe
Emmetsburg
Alberta
Medium Lake
Will Lew
Philippines
China
Will
Lawsuit Over Dismissal At Morningside College
Irving A. Hanson sues Dr. Frank Mossman president of Morningside College for 15000 claiming dismissal without cause in 1918. The district court calendar shows several suits wiped in a January term. A Seattle press report notes cautionary bedtime stories for children warning about danger and booze.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court
Frank Mossman
Morningside College
Irving A. Hanson
Seattle
Titania farmer killed by accidental shotgun blast
Herman Oppedahl, 40, a longtime Titania area farmer, died Monday after the shotgun discharged as he tried to pass a fence on his farm. The blast hit him in the face and neck. his family heard the shot from their home nearby. He is survived by his wife and several children. funeral plans were not yet set.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Algina
Herman Oppedahl
Titanica
Here
Oppedahl
Opnedal
Read Stores of Wichita Have Oklahoma Holdings Explored
J J Crose secretary of Read Stores of Wichita discusses firm’s twenty two properties mainly in Oklahoma with one in Arkansas soon moving. Wichita’s growth and surrounding farmland prosperity are noted, with crop yields, farm prices, and post 1920 reverses mentioned. Crose’s ties to Emmetsburg are recalled along with family details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.J. Crose
Emmetsburg
Read Stores Company
Wichita
Kansas
Oklahoma
Arkansas
Iowa
Grose
Crose
Iowa City
Elf
Mr. Crose
Miss Amy Suith Triumphs In Regional Pageant
Miss Amy Suith of this place won the Palo Alto title at a home event conducted by the Northern Town Gas and Electric Company. Miss Anna Rasmusson of Grachtinger was second, among about 1,000 contestants across several counties where the company conducts business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amy Suith
Palo Alto
Tte
Northern Town Gas & Electric Company
Anna Rasmusson
Grachtinger
Aces
Martin Brothers Show Mixed Health Updates
J. K. Martin was very weak last night while his brother 77 W. R. from Texas arrived this morning and is at present feeling somewhat better. Friends express hope for his early recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dk. Martin
J. K. Martin
Texas
Higgins andoth to Box at Mason ite
Harold Hirgine and Bob Gunn from Fort Dodge will box at Maxon City tomorrow evening. Phil Longo and Battling Nelson will also spar in the ring. Other numbers appear on the car in the readable text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Hirgine
Bob Gunn
Fort Dodge
Maxon City
Svenins
Phil Longo
Battling Nelson
Air Service Equipment Recommendation by Kendall for Camp Dolge
Aske Air Services Equipment Gay Kendall, nearing retirement, urges Camp Dolge be fitted with air service facilities. He warns the next war will be fought in the air and town soldiers must learn to participate. Our warriors should have the latent and the host.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aske Air Services
Gay Kendall
Camp Dolge
Iowa Highway Commission Reports Primary Road Spending
The Iowa Highway Commission details federal aid expended on Iowa roads since 1917 totaling 13,257,888.67 with 1,016,361.14 still in federal hands. It notes 1924 primary road funds, maintenance costs per mile, road condition tallies, and forecasts possible legislative changes including 2 cents per gallon gasoline tax and removal of a 12 percent funding levy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa Highway Commission
Iowa
Des Moines
Federal Treasury
Washington
More Casts For Band Sought In City Appeal
The city tax income falls short of funding the Juvenile band and summer concerts. A. J. Swanton of the Iowa Theatre will donate part of his January 19 show profits to the band. The Community Club and Legion band plan a vaudeville event to raise funds this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A J. Swanton
Iowa Theatre
Legion Band
Lance
Supreme Court picks successor as McKenna resigns
President Coolidge names Harlan Fiske Stone to the U S Supreme Court on the day McKenna resigns due to age. The president emphasizes independence from politicians in nominations and avoids extended delay in appointments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
Joseph McKenna
U. S Supreme Court
Harlan Fiske Stone
Coolidge
Busy Patting to Tee The Messrs Vaughan Tee Thickness
A rough note notes the Vaughan firm setting up teeing material described as from 16 to 18 inches thick. It highlights high quality and a sizable team at work, outlining construction effort and material standards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vaughan
Tuc Vista Football Man Badly Injured in Frag
Storm Lake reports a Tuc Vista football player, Kerrin Carroll, badly wounded by a loaded shotgun while cleaning it on Wednesday. He underwent surgery on New Year’s Day. doctors fear paralysis to two fingers or a hand though hope to save his arm. Carroll was a halfback for Buena Vista and a 1923 Storm Lake all state player. A separate note mentions Markley of Fitherville selling 2,509 to 9,000 bushels of old corn and 5,000 bushels of Old Corn. A guard with a gun watches the corn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
Palo Alta
France
Donubtless
Storm Lake
Jan
Kerrin Carroll
Carroll
Buena Vista
Old Corve A. BR
Markley
Fitherville
Demonstration by Freedom women on cooking devices
An enthusiastic meeting at Mrs J Miller’s home in Freedom township on January 5 featured a training school conducted by Miss Lynn of Ames. Mrs Mark Frederick led a follow up lesson for royal leaders from Freedom and Vernon townships. Demonstrations covered pressure cooker use, fireless cookers, and hot plates with a rice dish. The event, organized by Mrs Frederick and Mrs C J Miller, drew ten attendees and a plan for a future meeting on January 7.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick
C. J. Miller
District Court in Session Opens with Pending Land Case
District Court convened Monday with Judge Davidson presiding and limited progress reported. The Librel case faces a January 19 hearing while a land case is set for today as grand jurors are impaneled including Bert France of Emmetsburg as foreman and others from Ayrshire West Bend Rodman Cylind er.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davidson
Dan Librel
Bert France
Ventilators in hats claimed to cure baldness
Des Moines resident Jacob Franklin touts a novel cure for baldness claiming ventilators in gentlemen hats provide fresh air for hair. The note mixes odd claims with a hint of skepticism about the theory. Webster City paper Webster City News suspended, refunds offered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Franklin
Des Moines
Mr. Pranklin
Town Board Advises Vaccinated Pupils Attend Mason City
The town board of health urges that vaccinated city pupils be allowed to attend Mason City schools amid a smallpox outbreak. Emphasis on protecting public health while ensuring education continues for compliant students.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Town Board of Health
Ily
Masson City
Former Einested Man Faces Personal Crisis in TeMars Incident
The article notes FH Madson, a former resident of Ringsted, who recently died by suicide in a shivehter house at TeMars 4 after financial difficulties. He leaves a wife and a small child.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madson
TeMars
Ringsted
Mrs Summerville Found Dead In Ayrshire Home
Mrs D W Summerville, wife of D W Summerville, died in bed at their Ayrshire home after a day out and an evening radio program. Born February 2, 1844 in Mercer County Pennsylvania, she was a longtime resident who helped improve home life and community welfare. Survived by two sons, three daughters, and multiple grandchildren, with funeral plans pending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Cookinham
Ayrshire
Summerville
Mise Kirk
Mreer County
Pennsylvania
Jones County
Ars
D. W. Summerville
Mervilie
Gree
Minneapolis
David
South Dakota
Ola Wickens
Avon
Macumber
Eagle Grove
Clariet Cookinham
Ay Cookinhan
J. J. McBvoy
M.el Church
Palo Alto
Conkinham
Licht Plant Sold to Fort Dodge Firm in Webster County
Frank and Gay Mack sell their Munson light plant to a Fort Dodge company that owns much of Webster County. The buyers plan to pursue new business opportunities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank
Gay Mack
Munson
Fort Dodge Company
Meeb
Soss
Local Surprise as Freeman Weds Hanifen at Assumption
Last Thursday Clyde Freeman and Katherine Hanifen were married at Assumption church in a surprise ceremony officiated by Very Rev J G Mortugh. The couple, guests of friends for days, returned to Emmetsburg Sunday night and will settle among longtime residents. Katherine, daughter of Mr and Mrs F J Hanifan, taught at St Marys Academy and is praised for character and work. Clyde, a former Emmetsburg High School graduate, worked in his father’s store and is described as industrious and enterprising. The couple will make their permanent home in the community and are celebrated by many friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde Freeman
Katherine Hanifen
Assumption
Ehutehreatory
J. G. Mortugh
Thor
Eethervile
Emmetsburg
Hanifan
St Mars’s Academy
Lear
Grout
Bent Khowan
Ermetsburg
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San Antonio
P. Eaton
the Democrat
Mr. Eaton
Verne Adrian and
Istrict
Palo Alia Witenden
Matt Hentees
Clarion
Cherokee Asylum
A. Opeman
Mossman
Chainsis
Olakoma
Bryson
Town Falls
Harry Rankin
Val Place
Matison
Mason
Miy Bowkhi
Bae
Abe
Geean
Higgins
Masonite
J. Sianton
Tuc Vista
Webster Cities
Fred Hahne Printing Company
Enunetsberg
Peter Hoelzner
Vo Ihe
Miami
Florida
Conlan
Hocahontas
Linnan
Pershaps
Silver Lake Township
Kotterlie Hanifan
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