Local Briefs Hit On Distant Events And Arrivals
Numerous short items chronicle attendances, visits, and travel from Emmetsburg and nearby towns. Residents appeared at gatherings in Arnolds Park and Wallingford while others reported graduations, farm sales, moves, and preparations for summer. Notable mentions include Mary Dunnigan’s visit home, a large Knights of Columbus initiation at Milford, and various families visiting relatives in Minnesota, South Dakota, and Iowa locales.
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Janu Tapadukes
Frank Knee
Wrest
Heth Cohen Wis
Arnolds Park Wriday
Juss Mary
Lenory
Dunnigan
Iss Bernadette O'Brien
Madeline Wollner
Mayme Sullivan
Meraottingar
Mev
TL Sulli An
Loretta Notun
Ftualivan
Uninietsburg
Mendy Knight
Owatuun
Minnesota
Misgee Olive
Kya
Valira
Cylinwr
James Dunnigan
Ames Traveday
Miss Mary
Archie Bryce
Sutherland
F. J. Yelliew
Gilford Phelps
Ponda
William Ketcham
John Goelers
Laurens
Frank Conion
Camp Dodge
Chris Conlon
Great Oak
Iowa
Des Moines
Clem Roach
Worthington
St Hved
Entmentsburg
Michael Roach
Florence Lynch
Osqual
Mise Clarice
Richard McNally
Ayrshire
Inis City
Edna Murphy
Link
South
John Deyne
Fort Dolee
Madeline
Dieta
Knights of Columbus
Milford
Edward Donovan
Matherville
California
Tnez Keith
Reding
Taabella
Ruli Darland
Sheldon
Hartley
Pat Hls
Palo Alto Graduates at Ames Commencement
A report from Iowa State College in Ames notes that two residents of Palo Alto were among 417 graduates in the 47th annual commencement. Acting French high commissioner Lt Edouard de Billy delivered the address as 500 ROTC in training formed the procession.
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Towa State College
Ames
Palo Alto
United States
Edouard de Billy
National Army
Mary Dunnigan
RR. H. Palmer
Non-Partisan League Leader Visits Emmetsburg
A. W. Arnold of Davenport, field secretary for the Greater Town Association, spoke in Emmetsburg Monday about the Non-Partisan League. He noted strong local membership in North Debeta and said progress is slower in neighboring counties.
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Wambeldt
A. W. Arnold
Davenport
Greater Town Association
Emmetsburg
Democrat
League
North Debeta
Humboldt County
Must Not Relax Saving of Wheat in Wartime Food Drive
Washington May 30 1918 The Food Administration warns no relaxation in wheat conservation to ensure overseas shipments and a food reserve for hard years ahead State Administrators meet in Washington urging storage of all possible grain and no white bread until victory The text also lists suggested wartime diet limits and recipes attributed to Mrs Dena Warley home demonstrator
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Washington, D. C
Pood Administration
Torbert Toover
Deans
Dena Warley
Induction Telegram Orders for Iowa Graduates in June
U S Service telegram informs all local boards of Ames, Iowa City, and Des Moines to entrain hundreds of grammar school graduates for military supply and technical training. Ames reports 509 for auto mechanics, blacksmiths and machinists to report June 15 at Ames to the college commandant. Iowa City lists 165 for blacksmiths and radio/auto work to report June 16 at State University of Iowa. Des Moines calls 206 for auto repair and truck driving to report June 15 at Des Moines College.
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Cachumber
Ames
Towa
Towa State Agricultural and Mechanical College
Call
Iowa City
Iowa
State University of Iowa
Des Moines
Des Moines College
Ato
Many Enlist at Fort Dodge in Last Friday Signups
A large number of enlistments occurred at Fort Dodge last Friday. Names listed include Lester Green Clarence J Tapscott Ray S Walcott Fred J Daniels F W McBride Johan P Malloy W M Donnelly Gilmore City and others from Bradgate Plover Fort Dodge Kana wha Pastoria Rockwell City Spencer Burt Fenton Storm Lake Corwith and more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Dodge
Lester Green
Clarence J. Tapscott
Ray S. Walcott
Fred J. Daniels
F. W. McBride
Johan P. Malloy
W. M. Donnelly
Gilmore City
Guy B. Smith
H. D. Hanson
Chris Benjamin
Bradgate
Leslie J. Hanson
Fred McKim
Willian A. Horaman
W. E B. Gofert
Storm Lake
C. E. Riggle
Roy H. Speckman
Corwith
Children’s Day Observed at Congregational Church
Children's Day will be observed at the Congregational church next Sunday. The Sunday school offers two programs starting at eleven in the morning, including "Children of America A Patriotic Service." Several little children will be dedicated to God in baptism, and all who attend other services are welcome.
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Congregational Church
Fens Y
Iowa Council fights Non-partisan League in wartime Iowa
The Iowa Council of National Defense urged the Non-partisan League to withdraw from the state during the war and sent delegates to present the request. At meetings of the Greater Town association and Cheater Town association, convictions of Minnesota NPL leaders for disloyal utterances were noted, along with arrests and fines for others. Reports also claimed a Minnesota organizer urged farmers at Goose Lake to avoid Liberty bonds. The Iowa discussion indicated the league has largely withdrawn, though St Paul signals a possible resumption later in the year.
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Iowa Council of National Defense
League
Towa
Council of Defense
Cheater Iown Association
Pat Joseph Gilbert
Socialist) League
Minnesota
N.S. Randall
J. W. Brinton
Fuller
Mankato
Goose Lake
Clinton County
Iowa
St. Paul
New Grain Standards Out for Wheat and Corn
Town grain growers learn of federal wheat and shelled corn standards effective July 18. Six grades cover hard red spring durum hard red winter soft red winter common white and white club. Grade 7 wheat must weigh 4.5 to 6.4 pounds per bushel with moisture under 14 percent and limited kernels foreign matter and other class wheats. Shelled corn grading 55 pounds per bushel requires moisture under 14 percent and minimal foreign material cracked corn damaged kernels and no heat damage. Full details available from the USDA Service and Regulatory Announcements No. 3 from the Bureau of Markets Washington DC, by writing for it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bureau of Markets
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Washington, D.C
Navy Bean Planting Window Stresses Wartime Crop Goal
Iowa State College experts urge planting navy beans from June 1 to June 10 to boost wartime food production. Beans grow on drained soil with 30 inch row spacing, yielding 12 to 18 bushels per acre with good soil and cultivation. They resist insects and fusarium diseases, offering a sturdy food crop for war gardens.
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Iowa State College
Navy
Towa
Spencer Plans Bond Increase for School Building
Spencer voters are urged to authorize 335000 in additional bonds to fund the new school building. The action follows last year's plans and reflects higher labor and material costs.
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Spencer
Peachers to Re Searce Teachers in Iowa Shortage
Teachers in Iowa face a tighter supply next year due to wartime conditions. The demand spikes in agricultural and domestic training areas as institutions seek qualified instructors with practical experience.
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Iowa
Rosser Takes Superintendent Post With Denver Rio Grande Line
Mr Rosser once a Rock Island passenger agent and later a division superintendent based in Indiana left Estherville for a Denver Rio Grande Vine posting. He then joined Missouri Kansas and Texas Company. Mr Wallace of Manley Iowa recently joined the Brie system and persuaded Rosser to move there.
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Rosser
Erie Company
W. Rosser
Rock Island
Wis
Indiana
Estherville
Missouri Kansas & Texas Company
Wallace
Manley
Iowa
Tomatoes in high demand push prices this year
Scant supply and strong demand push tomato prices higher as growers contract this season. Early reports indicate costs may soar beyond historical $7 to $10 ranges, with fruit and vegetables overall facing elevated pricing.
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Tamatoes
Insurance Rates Rise Across All Lines Thursday
Local insurance agents received notices from companies to advance premiums. Charges are increasing in all lines as insurers align with other business concerns, signaling broader rate hikes ahead.
Rolie to Hold Another School Bond Election
Rolie faces another school bond election as earlier votes yielded limited results and required redoing work. Officials should hire competent legal officers to prevent future troubles when bonds are issued.
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Rolie
Littlehulders
Agai
Beets Grown Near Algona and Wesley for Mason City Plant
Nineteen farmers near Algona will raise acres of sugar beets for the Mason City factory this year. At Wesley twenty farmers have signed up for 467 acres. The Mason City plant is expected to do a brisk business this season.
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Algona
Mason City
Wesley
Will Shorten College Course With Summer Session Plan
The 1918 summer session at State University promises the largest attendance in the institution’s history. Many students will shorten their college course to three years by attending summer school under a new plan announced recently by the university.
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The
State University
County twenty one year olds register in Emmetsburg
All of the young men of the county who became twenty one since June 1917 register in Emmetsburg today. They are a fine willing group and hope the war will end before they are called to duty. The community hopes to spare them if possible.
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Emmetsburg
Fishing Not Very Good at Spirit Lake
Experienced anglers report fishing not very good at Spirit Lake. Weather in recent weeks has been unfavorable. At Lost Island very few good catches have been taken. Fish may have better appetite for the coming month.
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Spirit Lake
Lost Island
Dickinson Confident of Nomination in Tenth District
Dickinson tells Algona newspapers he will break with Frank P. Woods in the north end of the Tenth district and reports from the south end are very encouraging. He feels confident he will be nominated. Mr Woods is equally hopeful.
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Dickinson
Algona
Frank P. Woods
Tenth
South End
Afr. Woods
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