Passport Problems and Cuban Wanderings in Wartime Journal
The writer parodies J. W. Hinchen’s Cuba trip, mocking the passport process and red tape, describing the long waiting, multiple witnesses, and a $20 fee. He jokes about shark hunts, Soldier Island feasts, and his chaotic travels before returning home, expressing a fondness for Iowa and relief at finishing the journey.
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J. W. Hinchen
Cuba
Alsona
Smd
Soldier Island
Miami
Grover Cleveland
Jey
Towa
Iowa
Jacksonville
Girls Want to See the World
Two Armstrong girls aged 12 and 13 left home to travel to Goldfield with a man named Marshel Gilbaugh after boarding a train at Estherville. An Armstrong minister drove by and returned the girls home. the older girl had allegedly coaxed the younger to join. The departure was blamed on excessive work at home.
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Marshel Gilbaugh
Armstrong
Gilbaugh
Estherville
Hed Uckets
Goldfield
Spencer Reporter’s Claim Ties to Local Politics Years Ago
The text recalls Major Cheney TRE Spencer as a longtime state representative for Palo Alto and Clay counties. It notes Iowa residents like Mire and Monroe Jokness spending a Saturday with Spencer and mentions a desire to make Tim happy amid reminiscence of past political service.
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Tre Spencer
Uni. Celifurme
Blaine Luse Complimented as Artist at Worthington Oil Station
Blaine Luse, son of Dr. Luse of Nevada township, praised for mural paintings at the Worthington Oil Company station. The exterior has been refreshed and redecorated by the Kinsmen, with a new front door and a ladies rest room in the former office, giving the site a novel interior air.
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Blaine Luse
Dr. Luse
Nevada Township
Worthington Oil Company
Eyametsburg
Town
Wales
Threshing price meeting set for June 6 Emmetsburg
A meeting of farmers and threshermen was held last year to set threshing prices and a similar session is planned for Monday afternoon June 6 at 1 30 p m Bert Sriven was elected chairman to call and organize the gathering The aim is to reach a fair recommendation as grain prices have fallen and may affect threshing charges Farmers are urged to attend and voice their views directly.
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Fred FP
Clark
Ben
Emmetsburg
Bert Sriven
Jeft
Niece of L. H. Mayne to graduate from WSU Law
Florence Mayne Hickey, daughter of Samuel Mayne, will graduate from Washington State University Seattle's law department in June. She plans to practice law soon after graduation and has excelled in brief work and written arguments while studying to assist her husband, a Seattle attorney.
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Bantrott Register
Florence Mayne Hickey
Samuel Mayne
Law
Washington State University
Seattle
Hickey
Entertaining Prisoner in Osceola County Jail
Osceola County sheriff holds a restless prisoner described as eager to perform when Sibley crowds seek amusement. Reports say the inmate defeated a challenger at a carnival event, later sleeping him and drawing applause and a cigarette purchase from the audience.
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Osceola County
Sibley
Local notes include births visits and remodeling progress
Four new baby daughters announced for Mr and Mrs W H Brown of Ruthven. Mrs P J Zalrndt and children left for State Center for Memorial Day exercises. J F Campbell progressing on home remodels and hopes to finish soon. Mr and Mrs G L Wegner back from Marble Rock after visiting relatives. A press office inspector visited Timmetsburg the previous Wednesday and found local office conditions lacking. Mrs Joy Johnston sent household goods to town for summer residence. Fort Dodge booze seller seen in town onWednesday. PF Conlon attended Ematersburg Mallard assessment hearing before county supervisors. Frank Hrenpan and Frank Meade painted a Liberty sedan for a Spencer party and report strong orders. Mr Bender rode to Des Moines last Saturday. he is an inspector.
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W.H. Brown
Ruthven
P. J. Zalrndt
State Center
J. F. Campbell
G. L. Wegner
Marble Rock
Tmmetsburg
Joy Johnston
Fort Tadge
Hoolawt
Conlon
Sioux Balle
Ematersburg-Mallard
Frank Hrenpan
Frank Meades
Spencer
Bender
Dea Monnea Setardey
Yakima Valley Letter Describes Orchard Life and Traffic
Frank A Whitman writes from Granger Washington praising local weather roads and fruit farming. He notes thirteen year old trees in a large orchard, alfalfa fields and early crops, plus irrigation and a strong fruit market amid a busy travel season.
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Washington
Granger
Yellowstone Trail
Northern Pacific Railroad
Yakima Valley
Federal Transfer Company of
Yakima
Iowa
Frank. A. Whitman
Superintendent Appointed Pastor Moves to Milford
B. Whitehead, superintendent of the Peterson Clayee County schools, has been appointed pastor of the IW. E church at Milford. The Milford pastor will move to Missouri.
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T. B. Whitehead
Peterson
Clayee County
Iw.e
Milford
Missouri
Spirit Lake fishing tale from Sauimiis and Laughlin
Spirit Lake sightings involve Mayor Sauimiis and Robert Laughlin recalling last week’s fishing trip. They planned to cross the state line perhaps toward Canada but details become unclear as the narrative veers into fragmented remarks about lakes and wildlife.
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Sauimiis
Robert Laughlin
Spirit Lake
Minnesota
Canada
Friday hogs fetch lowest Chicago price in five years
Friday hogs sold in Chicago at seven dollars ninety cents, the lowest price in more than five years. The figure is one hundred ten cents lower than the prior week.
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Chicago
Close Call for Mullins and Jolson in Field Runaway Crash
KR J Mullins general superintendent and C G Johnson chief engineer of Northern Iowa Gas and Electric Co escaped unharmed when two teams ran away near Algona after being frightened in a field beside the road. The Essex car was badly damaged but drivable home.
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Humboldt Independent
KR. J. Mullins
C. G. Johnson
Northern Iowa Gas & Electric Co
Spirit Lake
Algona
Messrs. Mullis
Johnson
Theft Auto
Messrs
Mullins
Jolson
Essex
Mulling
Lana Jolson
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Mutual
Des Moines
GEO
W.downs
Lows
Emmetsburg Plow Works
A. M. Petersen
J. F. Shallenberger
Chicega
Teesuay
Nzeavorg
Wieng Trestmeet Etien
J.F. Shallenberger
Oakwood Bio Bivd
Bro
Hinchen
Caney
Graettinger
Cravttinger
Gravttinger High School
Wenvleman
Hester
Murver
Cheney
Mire
Monroe Jokness
L. H. Mayne
Maughter
Simuel Mayne
AL Whettmeace
Fairfield Township
Qrchard
Branagan
Democrat
Laughling Pike
Rock Island
Tohoggan
BJ. Mullins
Detroit
Urs
Main Motor CO
Ford
Iextra
TRE
Higley Tire Shop
Perfection Tire Dist
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