Saunders Wins Over MCCarty in county primaries
In the county primaries about 3200 votes were cast. Saunders led for representative with 1896, Martin 2017, Shea 2019. McCarty 1482, Varcoe 1433, Hanna 1285. Brookhart’s margin varied by precinct, Cummins leading overall. Other races unopposed include Lea Markovey for supervisor and Halver Larson for the Republican ticket.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cotete
Brookbert
U. S
Cummins
Clark
Eilington
Emmetsburg
Fairfield
Freedom
Fern Valley
Great Oak
Independence East Island
Mallard
Nevada
Vernon
Highland
Thie City
Weet Bend
Silver Lake
Graet‘Hager
Wm. EB. G. Saunders
J. J. Martin
Leo Shea
D. G. ‘McCarty
G. R. Yarcoe
T. M. Han
McCarty
Mr. Baunders
Tate
Varcoe
Hanna
Saunders
Martin
Shea
Shen
Vareos
Krieger
Thompson
Misa Sorenson
Car- Michasker
Lea Markovey
Patterson Nominated as Representative in Kossuth
The Result reports Patterson winning the Kossuth representative nomination by about three to one, with Weaver carrying only a few precincts in Algona area. Laure Pane tops Harriet Warburton for recorder in Lakota, Bookhart over Cummins about three to one, and Whittemore results show Brookhart 119 Cummins 26 Clark 7. No other county contests listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seth Carry
Whittemore
Thornburgs Visit Vail and Return to Des Moines
Mr and Mrs Mark Thornburg arrived from Des Moines for a brief stay at Vail local islands. They retain residence in Bumetsburg and voted on Monday before leaving for Des Moines. Thornburg is state secretary of agriculture and sends weekly farm welfare notes in the Democrat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mark Thormburg
Des Moines
Vail
Hmmelsburg
Thornburg
Democrat
Lutheran Picnic at Whittemore Honors Eighth Grade Graduates
The Lutheran school at Whittemore closed last Friday. The annual picnic was held southwest of town last Sunday with a large attendance. Children presented a fine program and afternoon races and amusements provided entertainment. The day’s exercises were pronounced grand successes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whittemore
DeHarty Sells Interest in South Broadway Ford
L D DeHarty has sold his interest in the South Broadway Ford garage to partner Dir Thacker. He plans to return to Sioux City after arranging future plans. Thacker will run the business and enjoys the support of local citizens as a capable manager.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. D. DeHarty
South Broadway
Ford
Dir. Thacker
Sioux City
Thacker
Esleen
Vemocral
Aas
B. B. Kelly
Vincent Kelly
Baily
Soux City
Kelly
Bankers’ Life Insurance Company
Plymouth County
Emimetsburg
How to Conserve dD 2 as rower of the Boys
Keokuk June 7. The average American boy is awake about 6,500 hours yearly with 3,000 hours out of doors and 1,500 in school. Trene B. Fordyce praised boy power as a wartime asset at the G A R encampment address while presenting a flag to Keokuk Boy Scouts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keokuk
Trene B. Fordyce
Women's Relief Corps
G. A R
Facta
Red Cross
Government Intelligence Service
Goldiers
Boy Power
Chamber of Commerce
Torrence High School
Two Circus Show Horses Hit Ditch After Car Collision
Two show horses owned by a circus were knocked into a ditch Sunday evening three miles east of Algona. The truck carrying the animals was struck from behind by a car that fled the scene before witnesses could obtain the other driver’s details. The two horses were injured, though not seriously, and were from Los Angeles, officials said.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Algona
Yalushle
Snapshot of Mayor Godden in Daily Register
A photo caption in Monday's Daily Register shows Mayor Godden, noting his brief account of the Smith-Rozen council race. The Goddens were traveling to Southwestern Town to secure their son and visited their daughter at Jefferson while en route.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Godden
Daily Register
Smith-Rozen
Jefferson
Knights of Pythias Picnic at Arnolds Park on June 18
Announcement of the annual Knights of Pythias picnic at Arnolds Park Friday June 18 with Pythian Sisters also attending. R C Garber of Adair Iowa will deliver an address. Activities include baseball, drills, races, contests, and an evening dance with county participants expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knights of Pythias
Arnolds Park
Pythian Sisters
R. C. Garber
Adair
Towa
Wahkonsa Hotel to Add Fourth Floor Renovation
The Wahkonsa hotel annex in Fort Dodge will have the fourth floor fitted for roofing after years of use by the Commercial club which will relocate to the Armory. Patronage at the Wahkonsa has been rising. Carroll farmer Killed by Bull. John Moylan of Carroll County crushed against a cement wall, leaving a wife and three children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wahkonsa Hotel
Fort Dodge
Commercial Club
Armory
Wahkonsa
Carroll
John Moylan
Carroll County
Picnic at State Park Draws County Women's Club
Members of the County Federation of Women's Club enjoyed a grand picnic at Lost Island State Park. Mr Pazimel of the Iowa Conservation board spoke on his work, delivering informed remarks noted as among the best.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Federation of Women's Club
Lost Island
Pazimel
Lowa
Dune Visits Emmetsburg for Fishing and Nearby Towns
The piece notes Dune from near Mallerd fished at Medium Lake after visiting Lost Island with slim luck. It cites Mr Opking shipping four cars of hogs and cattle to market recently, typical annual shipments six to eight cars, praising thrifty farming. It lists Fort Dodge, Algona, Emmetsburg high school grads and populations, and Neil Armstrong’s Britt graduation in commerce.
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Dune
Emmetsburg
Ole Oskylg
Mallerd
Medium Lake
Lost Island
Ft Dodge
Fort Dodge
Algona &0
Algona
Opens Campaign In Emmetsburg Appeals In Emmetsburg
Campaign notes show Dr McTyne coordinating with Colonel Brookhart to open campaign events in Emmetsburg with promises of large turnouts. Panama to Enmetsbare traveler details emerge in a local report by W J Brown, noting a former Lew citizen’s oil stop and broad travel through Mexico and the U S toward the Pacific. Two Lone Rock girls, Tris Howard and Pauline Novak, vanish after a ball game, with sightings in Bancroft and Emmetsburg, prompting local family tracing efforts. An instructional piece explains proper method for adjusting bicycle chain clamps to avoid loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. McTyne
Dometsburg
Colonel Brookhart
Washington, Town
Brodart
Emmetsburg
United States
Panama
Enmetsbare
W. J. Brown
Lews
Mexico
Texas
Maine
Pacific
Mr. Brown
Lone Rock
Tris Howard
Pauline Novak
Twin Cities
Local notices and events from Cylinder and Estherville
Obituary notes Kenneth Hansen dies of scarlet fever as the family battles illness. Rev Enos Bason to present program at consolidated schoolhouse in Cylinder this evening. County Farm Bureau picnic planned for next Friday with a strong program and sports. J J Deneen ships car of eggs to New York City valued at about 85000. Hytherville man H Olmatead survives failed suicide attempt after attacking vital spot. Burglary case leads to marriage of Miss Anna Staite and a Pipestone, Minnesota native in Estherville by Justice Stuehmer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enos Bason
the Democrat
County Farm Bureau
Estherville
H. Olmatead
Hytherville
Brookhart Leads Cummins In Iowa Returns As Counting Continues
With scattered precincts left, Col. Brookhart leads Senator Cummins by about 65,000 votes in state totals, while Clark and Reardon trail. Democratic primaries show Porter and Piles leading in their races. county results vary with Brookhart strongest in Emmet, Humboldt, and Webster counties. Cummins carries many river counties, with several anti-prohibitionist counties supporting him. Edson remains House speaker candidate, and Kimball wins lieutenant governor race as incomplete returns stream in.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brookhart
Cumming
Clark
Reardon
Eickerberg
Cummins and Clark
Claude R. Porter
Piles
Murtagh
Finch
Clay County
Cummins
Dickinson
Emmet
Humboldt
Lark
Kosauth
O'Brien
Btookhart
Osceola
Pocahontas
Polk
Des Moines
Brockhart
Webster
Woodbury
Sioux City
Clifton
Delaware
Lynn
Jones
Jones, ‘Marshall, Dubuque and Pottawattamie
Samuelson
Francis
Lewis and Webster
Fletcher
Kimball
Edson
Baker Serves as Election Judge in Downtown Call
George H. Baker, back from Florida, served as election judge downtown on Monday. He reports he feels fine and notes the Everglades district’s drainage issues, Florida’s growth, and the Miami Herald downsizing its staff by about 40. He expects Florida to remain a winter tourist mecca despite the land boom setback. His son Herbert will return soon from Florida.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George H. Baker
Florida
Herbert
Baker
Everglade
Miami
Palm Beach
Miami Herald
Emmetsburg School Census Shows Small Population Increase
The recent census indicates a modest rise from last year with an overall 1.7 percent increase for ages 5 to 21 and a 5.2 percent rise for ages 7 to 14. Data show shifts in male and female counts across 6 to 21 and 7 to 14 age groups, totaling 803 to 817 for 6 to 21 and 801 to 817 overall, reflecting a net gain.
Sprained Wrist Cranking Car In Vehicle Mishap
A sprained wrist injured Joe Handricke while starting the Mike Englert car Monday when the motor backfired. Initial reports denied a break, but the sprain will lay him up for some time as local friends offer sympathy. R. E. Aldrich to manage Chautauqua platform. Newell Mirror to be issued by employees during his vacation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mike Englert
Martin Joe Handricke
Graettinger
Aldrich
Chautauqua
R. E. Aldrich
Newell Mirror
Chautauquas
Miga Hand to Return Home After Illness in Rochester
Misa Leota Hand remains hospitalized in Rochester Minnesota after a severe illness. Doctors expect she may be discharged home in about two weeks as her condition improves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Migs Hand
Misa Leota ‘Hand
Rochester
Minnesota
Lutheran Drive We Drive for Endowment Support
In May the Norwegian Lutheran church of America undertook a drive to raise 550,000 for Luther College Decorah and St Olaf College Northfield to sustain their NCAC standing. By June 2 total reached 1,224,297 with more still to report, including 1,048 from the local church. Contributions from Graettinger and Lost Island rise, Cyliden reports 3 255, Ruthven unreported. The pastor praises congregations for advancing Christian education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norwegian Lutheran Church of America
Luther College
Decorah
St. Olaf College
Northfield
Minnesota
North Central College Association
Lutheran Church
Sibley Light Plant Purchase Plans Revealed
The Iowa Railway and Light Co of Cedar Rapids plans to buy the Sibley power and light plant, now town operated, with $135,000 slated for improvements if the deal closes. Northwest Iowa faced dust storms early in the week, affecting uncultivated fields and visibility on main roads. W G Johnson near Humboldt shows a mower full of 220 peony varieties creating a local floral spectacle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sibley
Iowa Railway & Light Company of
Cedar Rapids
Lawa
W. G. Johnson
Humbold
Emmetsburg Focus on Brookhart Cummins Contest
Chicago Tribune service notes weak Emmetsburg coverage as Brookhart led Cummins. local readers rely on sparse front page. Fred Illingworth to Colorado Springs after 35 years at Jews Opera House. Dan Glennon rents Illingworth home. A J Jolliffe and Mr and Mrs Tagworth visit and collect election returns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Tribune
Emmetsburg
U. S. Senate
Brookhart
Cummins
Tribune
Fred Dungworth
Fred Illingworth
Jews Opera House
Colorado Springs
Dan Glennon
Illingworth
Tagworth
Colorado
Ilingworth
Salvation Army Drive Next Week
The Salvation Army drive is scheduled for next week in Emmetsburg West Bend and Ruthven with chairs and treasurers named. Local organizers urge donations as ex service members praise the organization for wartime work and community support. Aged 0, Mrs Danford travels from Oklahoma to visit relatives in Iowa and Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salvation Army
Ranchs
Fie
Emmetsburg
Dr. Brereton
D. A. Johnson
H. B. Soper
Bert Frost
Dr. Powers
Robert Laughlin
McCarty
West Bend
J. E. Clifton
Y. H. Reid
A. L. Bragg
Ruthven
Junge
J. H. Thatcher
Ohio
Sarah Danford
Mary A. Allen
Ile
Tulsa
Oklahoma
Iowa Falls
Danford
Auto Crash Near Britt Claims Several Injured
A car driven by Henry Osborne of Lytton, Ta., left the road five miles west of Britt and overturned. Flories Kurtz, 8, of Sac City, died. her mother Mrs. Carl Kurtz and Morice were injured. Mr. and Mrs. Wickersham suffered severe cuts. Osborne unconscious with internal injuries feared. Mrs. Kurtz's relatives Mr and Mrs Riley were en route to Britt to visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee Road
Dan McNally
Britt
Flories Kurtz
Sac City
Henry Osborne
Lytton
Morice
Carl Kurtz
Spencer Sealer Perry Sells Out To California Hatchery
Spencer shoe sealer Perry of Spencer has sold out and will move to California to take over a hatchery. He is 4 live wire and his departure will be felt by the Spencer community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spencer
Ba Perry
California
Annual Farm Bureau Picnic Speaker Sam Thompson to Address
The Annual Farm Bureau Picnic is set for Friday with Sam H. Thompson, president of the American Farm Bureau Federation, as speaker. Activities include an old fiddlers contest with 100 prize dollars, horseshoe pitching, children’s sports, a picnic dinner, band, and community singing. Prize money, registration, and contests are outlined, with emphasis on a large, enjoyable event in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam H. Thompson
American Farm Bureau Federation
Farm Bureau
Thompson
Barringer
County Farm Buréau
Sam 4. Thompson
Haugen Farm Relief
Kittem
Martin Simongon
Lost Island Township
EL Tanniclift
Freedom
Cultivated Corn Heads to Shield Crops from Wind
Last Sunday many county farmers spent hours cultivating corn rows to protect crops from damage by high winds. In several places drifting sand covered the corn to a considerable depth.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Kossuth
Bumetsburg
DeHarty
Mr. Thacker
Mr. DeHarty
Marshal Brennan
Frank Fordyce
State Meet of Women’s Relief Corps
Cheng Horsey
County Federation of Women's Clubs
Pamel
Antone Jolson
Iowa City
Johnson
Neil
Clack Armstrong
Col. Brookhart
Dr. McTigue
Itonka
Kenneth Hansen
Ray Hansen
Hansen
J. J. Deneen
New York City
Or. Burglatt
Miss Anna
Staite
Pipestons
Juatico Stuehmer
Senator Cummins
Porter
Francis Beaton
Emmetsburg School Census
Laken
Emmetsbury Barkers Hogs
Frank Miles
Ayrshire
Lowa Geetering
Mmetsburg
Cylinder
Chicago Tribune Service
A. J. Cowman
Emmittsburg
A. J. Jolliffe
Emmmetsburg
Palo Alto County
Eaton
F. L. Maton
Guy Bodking
Blooming Prairie
Lost Island Lake
Emery Golf Home
Blritt
Sam Thompson
Booth
Curlew
Cyander
Ellington
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