Emmetsburg Plans Big Hotel Campaign Under Way
Antone Johnson named general sales manager as Emmetsburg moves to finance a modern hotel. An executive committee of local business leaders is formed to organize a one week community fundraising drive set to begin July 13, with twelve sales groups and a volunteer corps assisting in turning the plan into a new city project.
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Emmetsburg
State Department
Hotel Co
Emmitsburg
Farmers Bank Walding
E. A. Alm
H. L. Brereton
W. B. Freeman
J. H. Godden
H. M. He
Emmetsburs
Antone Johnsen
Enemetshure
Death of George E Jones at Verona in 1825
The late George E Jones of Verona area died at home Sunday evening June 7 1825 from double pneumonia. He was born March 1837 and moved with family across North Dakota before settling southwest of Verona. Survived by wife Anna Parrell, four children, mother M A Jones, three brothers and sisters, extended family, with services held after illness and hospital call.
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N. D
Dent
Verona
Tones
Emmetsboro
Grover
North Dakota
George
Margaret
Anna F. Parrell
Aepin
Oan
M. A. Jones
Mary Dolores
Vincent
Frank
Driaket
Mre
Funeral held for R. P. Magill and Mrs J R Johnen
R P Magill and Mrs J R Johnen of Pingree North Dakota could not attend the funeral. Rev Father O Donaghue conducted the service offering sympathy to St Raphael's church family and friends. Burial followed at Verona Catholic Cemetery.
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R. P. Magill
J. R. Johnen
Pingree
N. D
Dee C
Miami
Mloride
Ywes
Father O'Donaghue
St. Raphael's Church
Verona Catholic
Were Married Yesterday Miss Grace Hubbard Weds J DeViney
Miss Grace Hubbard of Romigetrtary Beromes married James Victor DeViney of Oak Park Illinois at the bride’s parents home. Rev KR Acheson officiated. A wedding dinner followed before the couple departed for Oak Park to begin their married life.
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James Victor DeViney
Oak Park
Illinois
Grace Hubbard
Harvey Hubbard
KR. D. Acheson
Chicago
Charitable Deed Recounts Neighbor Aid in Corn Task
A community effort near Joe Mehan Jr. aided by many neighbors harvested and moved corn neglected due to illness. Seventeen named workers plus others helped, leaving fields in good condition and sharing a celebratory dinner at the Mehan home. Also noted were weather events, local business activity, and a birth in the area with visiting residents from Ayrshire and Sioux City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Mehan, Jr
Ile Mchan
E O. Freud
James Wand
J. P.well
Bernes Farrell
Hill
Harry Jensen
John ‘Turk
Ie Mollor
Harlan Moodie
Hugh Smith
He Saunders
Floyd Paton
Charlie Malloy
Filsworth Kennedy
Chas. Conlon
C. M. Hares
Matt Conlon
Sant Robb
W. T. Robb
Timmy Terwilliver
Jim McCabe
Chuck Malfoy
Will Higgins
Mickey Dailey
Lewis Larson
LL. Hatch
Florin Moodie
Chas. Higgins
Ike Nickels
Rev Nickels
Tim Scott
Quo Miller
Slim Parish
Axel Swanson
Mike Smith
Martin Smith
Pam Smith
Red Pepper Heat Stops Shifted by Relief Claim
A fragmented OCR note describes red pepper heat relief, claiming a concentrated formula provides immediate warmth. The text mentions three minutes and references someone named Rowles in uncertain context.
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Rowles
Algona Plans Grand Fourth Celebration with Big Fair
Algona's Kossuth County Fair Association schedules a large Fourth of July event at the Fair Grounds. A liquid glass dance floor, fireworks with star shells and fountains, vaudeville acts, trapeze show, balloon ascensions by Lucille Belmont, running and mule races, and Ford novelty race are planned. Admission is 10 cents for adults, 25 cents for children. quarter stretch is free to support grounds upkeep.
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Kossuth
Lucille Belmont
Miss Belmont
United States
The
Fair Association
Nighttime youths mingle with intoxicated strangers in town
A few nights ago several young men found several young ladies soaking in booze were loitering about town between two and three in the morning. They were loud, used coarse language, and appeared as strangers. Upon realizing pursuit by authorities they fled. The article notes that such behavior was not common years ago.
Brother Backus Reports Newspaper Business Satisfactory
Brother Backus of the Algona Up per Des Moines Republican, postmaster of his town, was a pleasant caller Thursday. He drove through the country by car and said the newspaper business is fairly satisfactory.
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Brother Backus
Algona Upper Des Moines
Place Like Emmetsborg Meeting with J J Kane
A reporter met J J Kane at a local venue in Emmettsborg. Kane mined from Milwaukee and spoke of accommodations, noting he would not settle permanently there. He commented that no place should take soldiers' home at forever, and he indicated he had a good time.
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J. J. Kane
Siilwaukee
Bnithe Inis
Eterrt
Survivor of the Union Remains in Fair Health
The passage notes a local survivor in fairly good health though not as fleshy as a year ago. It expresses hope for a generous future and honors him as one of the few who helped save the union in its perilous time. The tone is nostalgic and celebratory toward the community’s veterans.
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Baye Hin Qark
Bramuetsbunge
Emmetsburg Hosts Girls Club Leaders Training School
Miss Alma Hiender assisted in the clothing club leaders training school at Emmetsburg High School on Tuesday June 16. Six teen leaders from girls' clubs attended and will relay information to township clubs. This is the third in a county series to promote 1925 clothing clubs with plans for August township team contests for county representation at the state fair and a fall festival event. The town sees renewed efforts as new clubs form and memberships grow. The South Broadway property owners paint several local buildings, including The Violet Cafe Moses Tire Shop West Side Cafe Deneen Poultry and Produce House O Brien Grocery and Carl Berger store, an effort hoped to continue townwide.
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Alma Hiender
Emmtetsburg
Tils
South Broadway
Violet Cafe
Moses Tire
West Side
Deneen Poultry and Produce House
O Brien
Carl Berger
M. & St. L. Boosters
Fort Dodge
Lone Rock
Lehigh
House of David
Essinger
Silver Lake
Gypsum City
Cramer
Mr Critz Pounded Finger While Driving a Nail
This morning Q V Critz injured a finger badly with a hammer in an attempt to drive a nail. He did not swear but was tempted to mutter a profane remark. We hope no worse result follows.
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Mr. Critz
Q. V. Critz
Estherville DeMolay Team Wins Grinnell Tournament
Estherville DeMolay won first honors at the Grinnell tournament with thirty points. Marshalltown scored 28 and Grinnell 26, marking a notable achievement for Estherville.
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Estherville
Marshalltown
Grinnell
Keeler recalls Grant Lee sword handover in Civil War tale
James Keeler recounts serving under General Grant when Lee surrendered at Appomattox. He says Grant chose him to hold the sword as Lee handed it over, recalls 75 000 Union troops and 65 000 Confederate, notes Lee’s dwindling supplies, and describes the reunion with Confederate veterans in Florida. He plans a Florida return, praising Live Oak’s prosperity. Mrs. Lizzie Hopson visits, and Ely's Cream Balm advertises cold relief benefits.
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James Keeler
Emmnetsburs
Keeler
Wisconsin
Grant
Lee
Apnomatix
Pittsburg
Richmond
Florida
North
Live Oak
Trains Trapped by Landslides After Montane Earthquake
Early Saturday passenger trains were halted as Montane earthquake triggered landslides blocking the tracks. No injuries reported though two thirds of the state felt the tremor and substantial property damage occurred.
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Tere
Reverend Acheson Performs Three Marriages at Home
Reverend R. D. Acheson officiated three wedding ceremonies yesterday at his home. The couples expressed happiness and planned to wed before the end of June.
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R. D. Acheson
Tome
Dedicated Church at Royal in Clay County
Bishop Heelan of Sioux City dedicated the new Catholic church at Royal with several priests in attendance. Miss Alma Bettel was a Whittemore visitor last week.
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Heelan
Sioux City
Royal
Clay County
Sev‘ral
Alma Btell
Whittemore
Free Cooking Lessons At Center Iowa Power And Light
The Central Iowa Power Light Co offers eight free cooking school and demonstration sessions at its store on Monday Tuesday and Wednesday next week. Mrs L M Yost leads lectures on regular cooking marketing and housekeeping including kitchen equipment with Mr Brandt assisting. No charge. A local housewife is invited to attend. Mr and Mrs A Newsome of Des Moines visited relatives and returned home.
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Central Iowa Power & Light Co
L. M. Yostis
Yost
Brandt
the Democrat
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Antone Johnson
George E. Jones
James P. Jones
Qakes
Romigetrtary Beromes
Mr. J. de Viney
Fon
Iowa
Ilinois
Montana
California
Algona
Barkus
Emmetsborg
J. Kane
First National Bank
Emmetslurg, Iowa
B. E. Lee
Lizzie Hopson
al Murphy
Sioux Falls
Mrs. Murphy
Ely
D. Acheson Hay
Central Iowa
Steve Alyen
Enright
Sidlomish County
Enright’s
St.Paul
Minn
Credr
the Zimmerman Bakery
Silver Lake Park
Ayrshire
Northwest
Dickens
Ft. Dodge
Edie Kiehl
Joe Johnson
Ayrshire American Legion Post
Big Park Pavilion
Dugan
Kingsley
Town
Dyer Brothers
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