Pastor Russell Suggests Surrender of Philippines to Japan
The Emmetsburg Democrat notes Pastor C. T. Russell of Brooklyn urges selling the Philippines to Japan to avoid conflict, proposing a naval base there and Japanese administration of others. The paper counters the idea, affirming self government for the Philippines under American aid and urging Christian nations to support peaceful, prudent policy.
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Philippines
Japan
C. T. Russell
Brooklyn Tabernacle
United States
Democrat
Congress
Bryan
Korea
Luzon
Bir
Pacific
Pastor Russell
Wilson
Christendom
Brooklyn
Philippine Islands
Europe
America
Admiral Dewey
Manila Harbor
Ayrshire Comes Next Sunday in Big Exhibition
Ayrshire travels to the city next Sunday for a return contest against Mallard after a spirited exhibition in Elmersburg. The Ayrshire squad, unbeaten this year, posted several runs while the local second team used the game to train, and Mallard fans are urged to attend to learn from Mr Cookinham’s pitching and the visitors’ hitting.
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Elmersburg
Ayrshire
Aryshire
Mallard
Steiner
Ro. Cookinham
Thig City
Last of May Brings Extreme Heat Across Iowa
A heat wave in Iowa drives farmers to fear overheating horses as May records fall. Des Moines hits 86 degrees while Sioux City reaches 95 and Omaha 160. The heat spans from Texas to the Dakotas and Minnesota, with 1874 noted as another very warm May.
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Iowa
Hughes
Des Moines
Lioux City
Omaha
Texas
Dakotas
Minnesota
Woman Recovers 18-Year Lost Engagement Ring
The Fenton Reporter reports Mrs. Madison visited the office to share news of regaining her engagement ring lost eighteen years ago. Her son Milton found a ring Friday at the gate entrance, which upon closer inspection she identified as her long-missing ring.
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Fenton
Madison
Milton
Freight wreck delays eastbound train at Parker SD
A freight wreck near Parker South Dakota early Thursday halted an east bound passenger train for a time. On reaching Emmetsburg it was found that several freight cars were derailed near the Rock Island crossing. The Milwaukee and Rock Island lines face numerous costly wrecks as deteriorating roadbeds prompt cost cuts that backfire with damages.
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Parker
South Dakota
Emmentsburg
Rock Island Crossing
Rock Island
Milwaukee
Emmetsburg Defeats Curlew 16 to 8 in Sunday Showdown
Emmetsburg baseball team won 16 to 8 over Curlew at the local park on Sunday afternoon. The locals hit freely and fielding miscues by Curlew aided the victory. Curlew’s Perry started on the mound but was relieved by Breckler after early trouble. Attendance was fair. The prior Sunday Curlew beat Emmetsburg's second team by roughly 9 to 2.
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Ensmetsburg
Curlew
Perry
Breckler
Curlew Boys
Emmetsburg
Supreme Court bans fixed resale prices on patented goods
The supreme court rules that manufacturers of patented machinery and patent medicines cannot compel retailers to adhere to a fixed selling price. The decision limits manufacturer power to set price controls on resale.
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Supreme Court
Thirteen graduates honored at Iowa High School commencement
The Iowa High School held its commencement Wednesday evening with a small audience. Rev. Herbert Clegg gave the invocation as Miss Dean Gowans delivered the class oration. Prof. W. C. Wilcox of the University of Town gave the address on How High is the High School. J. L. Van Gorden distributed the diplomas, Supt. J. R. McComb gave the class charge, and Miss Lola Oliver presented the class. The graduates listed include Harry F. Van Gorden, Lloyd Frost, Wm Ketchen, Ralph Moses, Eys Whirry, Jean Gowans, and others.
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Iowa
Democrat
Tribune
The
Herbert Clegg
High School
Glee Club
Dean Gowans
Mariss Walker
W. C. Wilcox
University of Town
Lola Oliver
J. L. van Gorden
Supt
J. R. McComb
Scisticn de Apartinent
Mies Kaiser
High School Corps
Harry F. van Gorden
Lioyad Frost
Wm. Ketchen
Ralph Moses
Eys Whirry
Jean Gowans
Margaret Gowans
Vinny Thompson
Margaret Middleton
Alberta Harrison
Bessia Ketchen
Genevieve Daly
Bernice Briggs
Reed's history of Kossuth County praised by papers
The new two volume work by BP Reed, a longtime county official and former Advance publisher, is lauded by Algona papers. The Democrat wishes Reed success, noting years of research behind his history of Kossuth County. Separately, a Rock Island wreck near Rodman disrupted traffic after a gravel train derailed about 400 feet of track and two cars ditched. no injuries were reported.
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BP. Reed
Kossuth County
Algona Papera
Reed
The
Advance
Democrat
Rock Island
Rodman
New and Popular Record Selections for Spring
New and popular record selections include Each Tear That Fally Ave Maria by Caruga My Heart in His Alone by Tetrazzini Sinner Nedschen by Magam Schumann Heink Palma by Edmond Clement Song of the Chinese by Alma Glouck Say Au Revoir bet not Good Bye and Fogey Dew by John McCormick among spring picks.
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Caruga
Tetrazzini
Millet seed for sale and farm notices in Emmetsburg Iowa
German millet seed available for sale with price quoted as right. Also offers a Studebaker touring car priced at 885 dollars. Emmetsburg, Iowa listings include motor items and land company contact Watson & Helgen to buy or sell farms, in McCormick Bank room 80-tr.
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Studebaker
Emmetsbrug
Watson & Helgen Land Co
Emmetsburg
Iowa
Omica
McCormick Bank
Loring Visits Emmetsburg For Electrification Vote
Mr Loring of Fort Dodge Des Moines Southern railroad met Emmetsburg businessmen at the Court House to discuss electrifying the Rock Island line if the towns along the final raise 250000 for the project He promised to put his proposition in writing for a direct public submission He was accompanied by Butler Greene Hare and A G Brown The locals want definite service assurances Will Be Married Today
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Loring
Emmetsburg
Fort Dofige
Des Moines
Southern
Court House
Rock Island
Linal
Messra. Butler
Spencer Branch Service Demoralized Amid Rail Delays
Reports say over 20 trains haul graves from the Milwaukee pit at Milford to a point on the Council Bluffs division. Spencer papers claim traffic on the Spencer Spirit Lakeling is largely suspended as furlongs run are lengthy, taking four hours for a 21 mile trip. Nearby Forest City dedicates a new Lutheran college building with about 400 students enrolled last year.
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Grave
Milwaukee
Milford
Council Bluffa
Spencer
Ibrea
Lutheran College
Forest City
Sheriff's Safe Notice of Auction in Ruthven Iowa
Notice of sheriff sale issued by Palo Alto County Iowa in favor of Jacob E. Decker Sons against J C Miulander to satisfy a debt of 178 dollars 39 100 with costs and interest. Property to be sold includes meat blocks engines scales curtains awning ice house and about 30 tons of ice at public auction June 20 1913 in Ruthven Iowa between 9 a m and 4 p m with sale to start at 1 p m. Dated May 29 1913 at Ematersburg Iowa signed Excu LUEN Shen of Palo Alto County Deputy W. McNally.
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District Court
Palo Alto
Jacob E. Decker & Sons
J.C. Miulander
Ruthven
Ematersburg
Iowa
Palo Alto County
McNally
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