Iowa and national tariff feud stirs Emmetsburg talk
The Emmetsburg Democrat surveys Iowa politics centering on Senator Dolliver and tariff debates with national figures like Allison, Cannon, and Taft. It notes criticism of Dolliver as a partisan trimmer, praises and attacks on tariff policy, and mentions local crime in Dolliver, Emmett county, plus civic plans and a Baltimore-style public improvement push. It also reports a Dolliver shooting incident, civic play plans, and reflections on governance and federal spending.
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Dolliver
Des Moines Register
Spirit
Lake Beacon
Deliver
Allison
Gear
Ingalls
Geir
Ingalis
West
Bolliver
Iowa
A. &. Cummins
Aldrich
Tawa
Postmaster Candidate P. O. RefSell Favored in Emmetsburg
Monday reports say P. O. Refsell is recommended for Emmetsburg postmaster with B S Brown and A Daffy as rivals. Congressman Woods notes assistant postmaster general urged a January 14 appointment, while Mayne waited to resign. RefSell praised as a longtime progressive and trusted county figure. rivals accepting defeat gracefully.
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P. O. Refnell
Emmetsburg
B.S. Brown
Lyr. A. Daffy
Helgen
Congressman Woods
Sir. Mayne
Mr. Mayne
Resseil
Woods
Ruthven High School Commencement Program Held at Opera House
Ruthven high school commencement exercises were conducted Thursday evening at the Opera House. The program listed invocations, musical numbers, and speeches by graduates including Theo W Hermansen, Grace Blunt, Edith Kahley, and Roy Broadie. The baccalaureate sermon was delivered May 25 at the M E church.
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Ruthven High School
Opera House
Rey
Dahl
Rey F. Broadie
Theo. W. Hermansen
America
Edith R. Kabley
Mrs. &. E. Hanna
Grace W. B. Blunt
Fred
Grange
Emma Larson
Hazel M. Broadie
Harry
Mabel Hughes
Vioslin
J- A. Elias
Hygiene
Monk
Theo
Ws Hermansen
Grace Bo Bint
Roy F. Broadie
Viola B. Burnham
Edith
Am. Kahley
Fred S. Grange
Hazel
LM. Broadia
Roy Monk
Supt
V. L. Rehn
Misa Eden M. Oliver
Estherville
Rebo
St Ruthven
Ancceas
Governor Carroll in Town Delivers Plain Speaking Address
Governor Carroll spoke to a large audience at the Court House Friday afternoon. He is described as a plain practical earnest talker and a fair campaigner. He planned to travel from here to Algona and then to Britt.
Seed Corn Sales Highlight Local Trade
D Foley visited from Ruthven on Friday and traveled to Cylinder to buy seed from Wm Richardson. Richardson reports selling about 1700 dollars worth of seed corn this spring, while Foley had to replant 20 acres of corn after a setback.
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D. Foley
Ruthven
Wm. Richardson
Seven Graduate at Graettinger Public School
Seven members of Graettinger public school's class of 1910 graduated Saturday evening in Berndorfner's ball. Prof. Ensign, Iowa inspector, delivered a talk on The Child You Used to Be. Miss M. Z. Pingrey awarded diplomas and spoke to graduates Iinlu Montgomery Eleanor Mitchell Mildred Sishan Addie Howard Mayme Sullivan Eugene Foster Francis Sullivan.
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Graettinger
Berndorfner
Ensign
Iowa
M. Z. Pingrey
Grachtinger
Iinlu Montgomery
Eleanor Mitchell
Mildred Sishan
Addie Howard
Mayme Sullivan
Eugene Foster
Francis Sulliven
In the Hands of a Receiver Electric line from Ft Dodge to Des Moines put under receiver
The Ft Dodge Des Moines electric railway enters receivership due to bad money market conditions. Despite large patronage and current profits, bond sales failed to cover obligations, with claims that management by Guancially was at fault.
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Ft. Dodge
Des Moines
Ias
St Mary Academy Commencement June 16 at The Town
The annual commencement of St Marys Academy is set for Thursday evening June 16 at The Town. Admission 50 cents. Eight High School graduates and a large Eighth Grade class will receive diplomas. Theresa Fitzgerald will receive a Musical Conservatory diploma. The class includes Margaret Rose Deneen Mary Florence Morrissey Eva Cecilia Murphy Mary Gertrude Myers Rose Eulalia Byers Mary Herbetine Nally Mary Magdalen Walsh. The piano recital by Miss Lottie Walsh drew a large audience and was praised for its quality. E E Strawn leaves Estherville business college to join Storm Lake college. Dog owners warned by T H Taylor: any dog on premises will be shot.
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St. Mary’s Academy
Theresa Fitzgerald
Musical Conservatory
Margaret
Rose Deneen
Mary
Florence Morrissey
Eva Cecilia Murphy
Mary Gertrude Myers
Rose Eulalia Byers
Mary Herbetine Nally
Magdalen Walsh
Theresa Loretta ‘Fitzgerald
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Ruth Marion O'Reill
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Erin
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Edna Victorine Kerpick
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Mary Florence Morrissey
Lik
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Theresa Loretta Fitegerald
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