Emmetsburg News Briefs and Local Marriages
Home from Oklahoma Frank Metz arrives from Okeene to visit parents Mr and Mrs Peter Metz after two years away. Enid, a growing oil town, attracts attention as wheat in the region shows mixed prospects. Mish Marguerite Doyle and Francis C Galligher wed at St Patrick's Cedar Rapids, with Doyle family long seated in Emmetsburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma
Frank Metz
Okeene
Peter Metz
United States
Metz
Enid
Charles Hiluetery
Bammetsburg
Haughery
Marguerite M. Doyle
Francis C. Galligher
Marguerite Mary Doyle
St. Patrick's
Cedar Rapids
B. J. Doyle
Emmetshare
Ceday Rapids
A Word to the Empruden Citizens on Wartime Support
The piece urges restraint in criticizing government and wartime leaders during the conflict. It stresses loyalty at home while soldiers fight abroad, calling for calm, unity, and constructive effort. Citizens should plan, advise, work, and support public officials rather than sow disloyalty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paay
Smert
Rockefeller Patrons Liberty Bonds While Oil Prices Rise
A letter questions John D. Rockefeller IIIs patriotism as he reportedly buys 15 million dollars in Liberty Bonds. It notes potential tax implications under the new income tax law and contrasts the rumored investment with rising oil prices. The piece also mentions a New York lawyers club funding a farm project near Garden City, and criticizes newspaper tax expectations under war-time legislation.
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John D. Lerkefeller
Liberty
Rockefeler
Rockefeller
Patriv
Nes
Emmetsburg Observes Blue Laws Amid Quiet Prosecutions
The people of Emmetsburg adhere to strict blue laws while other communities pay little attention. Doubt remains that Sunday violations will be prosecuted, as the strict Sunday law movement lacks broad state support. The will of the people should guide law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emmetsburg
Algona Businessmen and Farmers Improve Local Roads
Business men and farmers from Algona mobilized for two days to gravel two more miles of main roads into town. About six inches of gravel was laid across ten feet width, spread and rolled by hand, with a blade grader finishing the work. The effort, tied to local commerce, aims to keep roads in prime condition year round. Cars Sold Marine Last Three Weeks by Enuaeishore Auto Co. and dealer transfers across multiple towns indicate strong local auto activity. A naval deserter, Harry Stewart, fled Boone, was captured, escaped custody, and faces severe punishment.
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Algona
Jnne
Tost
Enuaeishore Auto Co
Dodge
Cecil Anderson
Ed Rierson
L. P. Strand
Daniyl Wil
Ludvig Johnsen
D. M. Knutson
Ed Lirsen
Frank Fenn
E. KE. Ware
S. W. Biederbeck
St. Quam
Howard Head
Homer McAlister
J.C
Jeffery Six
Mra. Br
U.S. Y
Vie
Boone Tong
Harry Stewart
San Francisco
Boone
City Hall
Evoy Brothers Invest In Milking Machine On Farm
North of the city the Evoy Brothers recently bought a milking machine. They have not yet mastered it but report satisfactory results. The writer recalls daily milking from youth and notes Americans are inventive and seek machines during busy seasons.
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eEvoy Brothers
Freight Wreek Near Shelton Causes Bridge Fall
Ten freight cars on the Milwaukee line broke through a bridge near Shelton on Saturday evening. Eight cars of grain were dumped. No one was injured. Total damages and current price estimates will be sizable.
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Milwaukee
Sheldon
Patriotic Address by Father Vobberstein Reported
Father Vobberstein of West Bend delivered a patriotic address to the people of Graetlinger. Reportedly praised by listeners, he spoke of loyalty to country and state, urging adherence to republican ideals and national unity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Father Vobberstein
Debberstein
West Bend
Graetlinger
Addres
Germany
Debbersteis
al Ei
Hie
Republic
How to Ease Sour Stomach with Chamberlain's Tablets
A brief home remedy notes indigestion from rapid eating and spicy foods. It advises thoroughly chewing food, avoiding late meals, and taking one Chamberlain's Tablet to aid digestion when sour stomach occurs. Bert Hughes supplies the tablets.
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Chamberlain
Bert Hughes
Dr Harold Brereton Opens Office in Emmetsburg
Dr Harold L Brereton son of Rev and Mrs J E Brereton of this city opened an office in the Opera House building in Emmetsburg after completing studies at Iowa College Grimes Rush Medical Chicago and a stint at Cook County Hospital He formerly practiced at Redwood Falls Minnesota and chose Emmetsburg for his home city practice.
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Harold Brereton
Emmetsburg
Harold L. Brereton
J. E. Brereton
Hay
Exonenburg
Wlack
Iowa College
Grimes
Rush Medical College
Chicago
Gook County
Redwood Falls
Minnesota
Mle
Che Itg
Methodist Churchs Sunday programs and local notices
The Methodist Church will hold the Woman s Foreign Missionary society annual bank offering service. Sunday morning includes children's day service at sharp next Sunday evening. Teachers training class meets next Thursday evening. A full attendance of those with interest is desired. The pastor and family are away until Friday evening. The article also mentions graduation events and local notices about school and community members, detailing attendees and future plans for students and local figures.
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Methodist Church
Woman's Foreign Missionary Society
War Marshal Brennan Goes Fishing At Lost Island
Marshal Brennan journeyed to Lost Island yesterday and headed toward Emmpetsburg with a lawful haul of fish. He is noted as persistent against evil doers and prone to eye pike bass pickerel and stickers, while planning future fishing trips with a nod to his hat.
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Marshal Brennan
Lost Island
Emmpetsburg
Iowa
Mini
Sams
Cylinder man near death after morphine error
Chas Meyers of Cylinder was given morphine by mistake at Ashinter’s Royal Launcher yard and was in serious condition for a time. He has since recovered and been about. Phil Bough visited Spencer yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas Meyers
Charles Milnrs
Royal Launher Company
Ashinter
Phil Bough
Spencer
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Donse Brothers
Dodge Brothers
X. Tt
Emmetsburg Auto Co
Elmer Masterson
Steil Building
Broadway
Ford
Main Auto CO
H. B. Hughes
Democrat
A Branagan
Emmersburg
Joan K. Rockefeller
New York Club
Garden Civ
Long Island
Bledse
Emmetsburg National Bank
Ghavel Aluon
Reya Milking Machine
Shelton
Shire High School
Joy O'Grady
John Waldron
Mabel Winder
Mary Matix
J. M. Downey
Carrigan
Une
Loog
E. J. McEvoy
Sigona
T. F. Rutledge
Donlon
Council
Tangney
War Vietin
Porahottas
Taurens
II Dend
Porahoutas County
Uave- Jock
Lilbertsan
Staxwell
Maxwell
A. A. Whitmer
Lowa
Curlew
Grand Free Fire Works
Curlew, Ia
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