Asphalt Projects Set in Davenport City Bids
Davenport council awarded the paving contract to McCarty Improvement Co for sheet asphalt with bids on two sections totaling 200,? pages, and accepted reinforced concrete bids from Moore-Young Construction Co. of Waterloo. The storm sewer contract went to National Construction Co. of Devonport for 4711. Construction aims to finish before winter, employing many workers and paving nearly five miles, approaching nine miles overall.
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McCarty Improvement Company
Davenport
Plains
Moore-Young Construction
Waterloo
Serra
Wits
Vuis
Sanders
Wid
National Construction Company of
Devonport
McCarty
Sxin
Ford Paving Company
Cedar Rapids
Martin J Thompson returns home from France with tales of service
Martin J Thompson arrived home from France Tuesday evening glad to be with family and relatives again. He left September 19, 1917, moved through Camp Dodge Camp Gordon and Camp Upton before sailing May 3 1918 to Liverpool then to France for training in the Somme. He served May 22 1918 and fought in St Mihiel and Argonne drives, was gassed October 11 and recovered in hospital until the armistice. He belonged to the 821st Machine Gun Battalion 82nd Division known as the RN American, a unit with soldiers from forty one states. He returned to New Port News May 11 and was discharged at Camp Dodge eight days later. We welcome Mart home and thank him for his service.
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Ayrshire Chronicle
Martin J. Thompson
France
Martin
Camp Dodge
Camp Gordon
Camp Upton
N.Y
Liverpool
Somme
St. Mien
Argonne
821St
82Nd
Thompson
Eighty Second
RN Americ Ean
Wedding of Corley and Miss Hiv of Eran Celebrated
The marriage of Mr. and Mrs. Jatin Corley of Spirit Lake was held with the Rev. Home Of Min officiating. The bride, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Fenn, trained at St Mary's Academy class of 1916, later worked in Denver before returning to Spirit Lake. The groom, youngest son of Mrs. Edward Corley, previously served in France and later joined Walker Motor Co. Spirit Lake society notes the couple will housekeep at Spirit Lake. Large sociable event raised 117 dollars with net 80 for St. Mary’s Academy fund.
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Loe
de Corley
Led Gurley
Hiv
Eran
Uniterit Wattinge
A Mirsgaver
Denver
Colorado
Jatin Corley Broer
Tile Fram
Vary
Corley
Spirit Lake
Levee
France
Denver & Rio Grande Railrond
Domu- Ghul Taiily
Hit
Edward Corley
Ayrshire
Fay
ANONS
Walker Motor Company
Spirit Hake
Aod
P. J. Hawaiian
Mallard and Ruthven
Emmetsburg
Eillifan
St. Mary's Academy Fund
Pato Ao Appeals for Funds and School Graduation
Governor Harding urged support for a 2600 per county appeal to aid Iowa soldiers in New York while they register, read newspapers, and find housing on leave. West Henr U High School plans graduation with Dr. A M Jayne delivering the address and lists graduates including Bonstetter, Primasging, McCullough, Stevens, Jacobs, Kinkade, Frieden, Johnson, Radnich, and Shipley.
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Pato Ao
Harding
New York
Durry
Sullivan
Iowa Society of New York
Iowa
de' Tose
West Henu High School
A. M. Jayne
Gedar Rapids
Harold J. Bounsteter
Ray J. Primasging
Frank A. Bonstetter
Melvin T. McCullough
Chester D. Stevens
Frank A. Jacobs
Elmer H. Schneider
Hugh M
Kinkade
Guy I, Bannart
Lydia R. Frieden
Verle L. Johin
Chautauqua Stars for Emmetsburg
The Chautauqua program features Alf Nielsen The Living Parson and a mix of music and entertainment. Norwegian tenor and Brazilian pianist join Royal Welsh Laly Singers with local talents including organist Mira Huet Thomas and fiddler Vermonter. A descriptive pamphlet and program booklet will be released. regional events planned in Wes Bend and Oakber.
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Christian Alathisen
Trevor
Amt Tgnatius
Pelle
Royal Welsh Lawly Singers
Mira Huet Thomas
Ystey- Cities
Wates
Henry
Etter Koown
Countey Pichler
Mr. Tageet Uu
Vermonter
Notable wartime aviation lecture program announced
An aviation exhibit and lecture program features an experienced instructor from the construction division and plans an exhibition flight weather permitting. Dr. Lyman Postell, ex Hobart College president, and Dr. D Vaughan, a Chicago street-news boy turned minister, join a lineup of prominent speakers. James T. Nichols, world traveler, cites inside perspectives on problems and postwar conditions. Ewing's Overseas military band opens the musical program, with Amphion Four and Liberty Belle among acts.
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Dud
Lyman Postell
Hobart College
East
D. Vaughan
Ufe
Chicago
Br. Jas. T. Nichols
Europe
Wilton
Clemenceau
Lloyd George
Ewing
Amphion Four
R. H. Richards
Liberty Belle
Iidiss
Seah Ieee
PME Senior Class Program at K U Hall Thursday Evening
The senior class of St Mary’s Aegials presents a program at KOC hall this evening titled Life of Youth and Opportunities. Performers include Lerwes Chorus, Joseph Kelly, Henrietta Sterlock Chorus, Leroy Lawless, Kathayn McCarty, Mary Millen, Nellie Sigeins, and others performing pieces such as The Twenty Fifth Milestone and The Destiny Of Anrerten. Admission is 25 cents with all invited.
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Bt. Mary's Agialsenis
KOC
Bon Blue
Leroy Lawless
Kathayn McCarty
Mary Millen
Nellie Sigeins
Matie Martin
Mary Mlytie
Bernice Wagner
Harold Steil
Elisabeth Melway
Plana Sole
seeeeMary Inoer
Dorweiler and Dorweiler Married in Arbon Minnesota
Mr Philip Dorweiler and Miss Anna Dorweiler were married in the Catholic church at Arbon Minnesota on Tuesday May 27 The bride is a daughter of Mr Ruff near Arbon The groom is son of Mr and Mrs Henry Dorweiler of West Bend They will live on the Dorweiler farm northeast of town The Journal and Democrat extend congratulations to the couple Also notes about Daughters of Isabella convention in Port Dodge and a dance at Whitnamore Cars Howed Thursday
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Arbon
Minnesote
Philip Dorweiter
Mies Annauf
Minnesota
Ruff
Lhis
West Bend
Henry Dorweiler
Dorweiler
Emmetsburg
Katharyn Driscoll
J. A. Dutty
Port Dodge
Daughters of Isabella
Focal Court
Fort Dodge
Emmetsburg Memorial Day Observance Recalls Veterans
A large Emmetsburg ceremony honored Spanish American War and World War I veterans with a parade, wreaths, and a ceremonial program. Mayor Saunders and L. A. Mayne led events as James W. Payne served as toastmaster, while Dr. E L House delivered a key address praising democracy and veteran sacrifice.
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Mayor Saunders
James W. Fay
Lincoln
E. L. House
Marriage of Hendrickson and Miss Millwe in Ruthven
Marie Hendrickson of Ruthven wed Patrick Hendrickson of Sioux City last Friday at the home of Mr and Mrs Edwin Anderson in Ruthven. Pastor Wilkinson of the Methodist church officiated. After the ceremony the couple planned to settle in Sioux City. The bride is a Drake University graduate and former high school teacher. the groom is a traveling salesman. Local friends offer best wishes.
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Wiss Marie
Mtendrickson
Ruth
Vick
Sic City
Patrick
Sac
Millwe
Hendrickson
E Dwin Anderson
Ruthven
Albert Hendrickson
Mason City
Wilkinson
Eharel
Ual Mos
Patrick Jeft
Sioux City
Sie City
Brite
Mul
Edwitt Alderson
Drake University
Bes Moines
Cty
Matriele
Young Man Edgar Nielsen of Kurtz Dies in Vernon Township
Edgar Nielsen of Kurtz Indiana died recently at relatives home in Vernon township. He was twenty five, single, and had lived in the county two or three years. Remains were taken to his home Monday evening.
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Edgar Nielsen
Kurtz
Indiana
Vernon Township
Hiss
Community corrections and weather delays in Ruthven brief
A local correction from the Democrat clarifies rumors about Dr J Murphy and a Tumor claim as unfounded. Howard Bert le visits France and Curlew farm notes appear. Opening Day postponed due to bad weather with Ruthven exercises moved to next Sunday. Reading Clerk H McClure of Storm Lake and Cronin of Davenport cited in press reports.
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Ruthven
The
Democrat
Lower House
H. McClure
Storm Lake
Cronin
Davenport
Commencement Programs and Exercises At Harmmersby High 1919
The Harmmersby high school lists graduates led by Max M Morling and Marion Waitstill Palmer. A commencement address by Prof. Kay and musical selections by the high school chorus and Girls Glee Club are scheduled for June 12 at the Iowa theater. Baccalaureate sermon by Rev Nielsen June 8 at the Methodist church. Class day exercises June 10 featuring sketches and a kitchen-themed pageant.
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Methodist Ghitveh
Dr. Week
Beere
Ton
Sonmvien
Neilsei
Jie
McCay
Reon Kay
Liberal Arts College
the State University
Iowa Theater
Harmmersbey's High School
Max M. Morling
Harvand BR. Soper
Natherine Bernice Helgen
Marion Waitstill Palmer
Carl D. Mayne
Ruby
Teete Leonard
Minnie Mayvvelde
Augusta Sewell
Helen Laurette
Rbauek
Grace Marion Hubbard
Wini- Tre
Florence Mayne
Alma K. Juhi
Urne Linyd Adrian
Margaret Estelle Wiggins
David H. Scott
Liliisa al Jackman
Loretta Melle Hersma
Guenivere
Olive Tetford
Ora
Irene
Katherine Heltgen
Dr. Weeks
Prof. Kay
C. I. Bixler
J. H. Knoblauch
Board
S. Will of the Wisp—Girls Glee Club
Ter. Brereton
Rev. Nielsen
Lutheran Church
Methodist Church
Nielsen
Impus
Calons
Ruby Coward
Brown
Helen Ziehike
Green Margaret Higsins
Bean Augusta Sewell
Rice
Lillian Drew
Doolittle
Minnie Vandervelde
Lion Esther Olsen
Taylor
Marion Palmer
White
Green
Death of Henderson in Ruthven and Spencer
A young man named Henderson from Ruthven died in Spencer last Saturday after being taken to a local hospital. Funeral services were held at Ruthven M E church with interment in Ruthven Cemetery. The community mourns a kindly young man.
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Henderson
Ruthven
Spencer
M. E. Church
Congressman introduces bill for Algona funds
Article notes Congressman Dickinson has introduced a bill to provide for a 35008 dollar government grant at Algona. The item highlights early legislative actions and target locality in Iowa.
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Dickinson
Congress
Algona
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WHL
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J. Murphy
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Howard
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Curlew
Mr. Wennlerson
Ruthven Mead
P. C
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