Fatally Burned At Great Oak Farm Fire
Jas Earnest of Great Oak dies from a 4:30 am kerosene stove explosion fire that destroyed their home. His wife Mrs Earnest was burned lightly. He drove to a neighbor and was taken to Palo Alto hospital where he died within hours. He leaves a wife and a $1000 life policy with Northwestern Mutual.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Earnest
Charles
John Higgins
Great Oak Township
Earnest
Mr.Higgins
Palo Alto Hospital
Dr. Cretcmeyer
Mr. Higgins
Messrs
Higgins
Hollawwhure
Northwestern Mutual’ Company
Steppin High Colored Revue at Iowa Theatre Friday
The Steppin High Colored Revue brings 35 artists billed as the World's Fastest Dancing Show to the Iowa Theatre Friday night. The program features Hazel Meyers, Vacation Record Star, a dusky beauty chorus, and a hot jazz band. Tickets range 50 cents to 1.40, with shows said to have drawn capacity crowds.
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Iowa
Hazel Meyers
Rabies Warning Emphasizes Pasteur Treatment
Dr. Rodney P. Fagan state health commissioner warns that Pasteur treatment prevents rabies and should be taken by anyone exposed. Over the past month the health department has issued about two treatments daily to exposed individuals.
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Iowa
Rodney P. Fagan
Heaith Department
Delegates Named for National Legion Auxiliary Convention
The tenth district legates to the National Legion Auxiliary convention are Mrs Frances Miller of Livermore Mrs Verna Hale of Fort Dodge Mrs Marle J Miller of Britt and alternates Mrs F H Webster of Algona Mrs T A Nixon of Penwick and Mrs R L Todd of Holstein.
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National Legion Auxiliary Convention
Frances Miller
Livermore
Verna Hale
Fort Dodge
Marle J. Miller
Britt
F. ‘H. Webster
Algona
T. A. Nixon
Penwick
R. L. Todd
Holstein
Officers Ordered to Attend Town National Guards School
All officers of the Town National Guards have been ordered to attend a school of instruction to be held June 3 to 2 percent. Inclusive, it was announced Tuesday by Adjutant General L. C. Lasher. Major General Matt. A. Tinley, commander of the Thirtyfourth division, will head the school.
Fort Dodge bones spur DeSoto armor debate on local course
Steve Quealy, a Fort Dodge contractor, unearthed seven skeletons on the Country Club course and debated whether they belong to a DeSoto expedition. Captain Callahan and locals examined an 18th century armor display, but no steel garments or relics were found beyond bones. Sheriff Hoffman raided a Manawa Beach poker game, arresting four youths after a Storm Lake tent raid.
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Aska
Steve Quealy
Fort. Dodge
Country Club
DeSoto
Quealy
H. J. Callahan
United States
Messier
Storm Lake
Morrill Hoffman
Buona Vista County
Manawa Beach
Charles Arkia
Aod Ts
Dope Fiends Try to Rob Storm Lake Drug Store
On June 7 at 6 18 am two dope fiends attempted to break into Dr H E Farnsworth's drug room in Storm Lake. A B Dunlan who rooms nearby alerted the doctor and Officer Claude Divens. The intruders were caught and promptly dismissed from town as the doctor declined to file charges due to their condition.
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Storm Lake
A. B. Duncan
H. E. Farnsworth
Dunlan
Farnsworth
Dr. Farnsworth
Claude Divens
Work wins extemporaneous speaking contest at Grinnell
Announcement states James A. Work Jr. of Washington Iowa took first in the LEI extemporaneous speaking contest at Grinnell with a $46 prize. Martha Hawley of Laurels also earned top honors in the women’s contest. Bishop Heelan of Sioux City ordained four men Percy Gearen Thomas J. McKenna John Housmann and Francis Patee as new priests in the diocese.
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James A. Work, Jr
Washington
Grinnell
Martha Hawley
Laurels
Heelan
Sioux City
Percy Gearen
Thomas J. McKenna
John Housmann
Dedham
Carrott County
Francis Patee
Pocahontas
Tractor Fatality in Anthon Area Claims Farmer
Louis Barber lifelong Woodbury County resident dies at Sioux City hospital from injuries suffered when the tractor he was working with ran over him near Anthon Iowa on May 30. The incident occurred Sunday morning as he toiled near his home in the rural area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kris Anthon
Louis Barber
Woodbury County
Sioux City
Anthon
Iowa
Knock Him Out Rocky Adams Meets Harvey Perkins in Elmertsburg Bout
Rocky Adams of Emmetsburg battles Harvey Perkins of Omaha in a 10 round main event at the Cudahy Athletic Club show. Adams, a newcomer praised by the Daily Journal, relies on a knockout right, with most wins by KO. Palo Alto fans await his expected victory next Saturday evening.
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Rocky Adams
Emmetsburg
Harvey Perkins
Omaha
Cudahy Athletic Club
Adams
The
Daily Journal
Sioux City
Palo Alto
Home From Columbian College Students Return Home
Palo Alto young men who attended Columbia College are home for summer vacation. Names include Joe Ball Albert Conlon Phil Daily Jamie Geelan Vincent Washington Pronahue Butler Maurice Jennings Vincent McCormick Thomas Brads Teo Berger and others from Ayrshire Ruthven Wm Whittmore Emmetsburg. College attendance for the year totaled about 409.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbian College
Palo Alto
Columbia College
Joe Ball
Albert Conlon
Phil Daily
Ayrshire
Jamie Geelan
Vincent Washington
Ruthven
Pronahue
Mr. Butler
Whittemore
Maurice Jennings
Vincent McCormick
Thomas Brads
Teo Berger
Emmetsburg
Lutheran convention visit in Emmetsburg and boxing in Fort Dodge
Pastor Cugaua from Mallard attends Lutheran convention in Emmetsburg with Rev Horn of Ayrshire and Rev Cagnan preaching to a German Lutheran congregation. Boxing card in Fort Dodge on June 11 features Fritz Kuipp of Waterloo vs Fred Etzel of Fort Dodge in a ten round bout and Battling Nelson of Fort Dodge vs Joe Yanger of Des Moines in six rounds.
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Eldora
C. E. Cugaua
Mallard
Emmetsburg
Horn
Ayrshire
Rock Island
Hampton
Cagnan
Havelock
Pocahontas County
Ft. Dodgers
Fritz Kuipp
Waterloo
Fred Etzel
Fort Dodge
le Lion
Ruthven Merchant Makes Assignment to Heald Jr
Ruthven clothing merchant John C. Gorman has reassigned his assets to George A. Heald Jr of Spencer for creditors. Total liabilities reach 318 087.87 with assets listed at 8292.89 and actual value 4800. Gorman and O'Brien had run the Ruthven shop for years before O'Brien sold to Gorman. The past year proved hard for many businesses, and neighbors regret the misfortune.
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John C. Gorman
Ruthven
Gorman
George A. Heald, Jr
Spencer
Garman
Miss Kitt Leaves Fort Lodge For New York Study
Miss Houma Kitt, longtime director of arts in public schools, resigns and will study in New York. She plans to teach summers at lows State Teachers College Cedar Falls. Under her supervision the school art program showed immense progress with posters and sketches gaining state and national notice. She was guest of honor at a breakfast attended by grade school principals and fellow supervisors.
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Miss Kitt
Fort Lodge
Norse American Centenary Draws County Attendance
A large portion of the county attends the Norse American centennial celebration in Minneapolis. Named attendees include Mr and Mrs A M Helgen and family Miss Ella Peterson Miss Florence Berdin Peter and Norman Barkve and their mother Mrs Barkve Mr and Mrs John Thompson Ole Gjerde and his two daughters S J Quam and others.
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County
Minneapolis
A. M. Helgen
Ella Peterson
Florence Berdin
Peter
Norman Barkve
Barkve
John Thompson
Ole Gjerde
S. J. Quam
Webster City Woman, 66, Earns Bachelor of Arts in Education
Mrs Elizabeth Ralcott of Webster City widens horizons by earning the bachelor of arts in education from Iowa State Teachers College at age sixty six. She plans to pursue further studies at Iowa State University next summer, entering the summer school to continue her education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Ralcott
Webster City
Iowa State Teachers’ College
Iowa State University
Waldorf College Closes 22nd Year in Forest City
Waldorf College at Forest City marks its 22nd year closure with a large graduating class. The alumni roster reaches 120 members. B Helgen, brother of H M Helgen of this city, serves as college president.
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Waldorf
Waldorf College
Forest City
B. Helgen
H. M. Helgen
Miss Ilingworth Heads for Salt Lake City Trip
Miss Ilingworth left this morning for Salt Lake City where she will meet Mr and Mrs Bert Lingworth of Boulder Colorado. They will take a trip through Yellowstone Park.
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Waian Ilingworth
Salt Lake City
Bert Tlingworth
Boulder
Colorado
Yellowstone Park
Attending G. A. I. Encampment in Mason City
David Starr attends the state G A R encampment in Mason City this week representing the local post. Other members decline the trip. Starr’s son, Dr Starr, resides in Mason City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Starr
Mason City
Post
Mr. Starr
Dr. Starr
Stead Storm's Stack Falls At Nolan Laundry
The eight foot stack at Nolan laundry in Sioux Gill toppled Friday after a severe windstorm ten days earlier. No injuries were reported as the structure fell to the ground despite withstanding the storm.
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Nolan
Sioux Gill
Heat Wave Death Toll Clears Half Thousand Mark
During the extended heat wave lasting over a week about 500 people in the United States died. The nation faced unusually high temperatures and heat stress as officials logged fatalities across several states.
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United States
Buttermakers 10 Hold Convention Emmetsburg Iowa
The 6th district of the Iowa Buttermakers association meets in Emmetsburg on Thursday June 11 for a state dairy batter contest. Judges J J Brunner and A W Rudnick of Ames will award medals for high grade batter. Attendees include cooperative creameries across Iowa with talks by J J Brunyver, M P Jwrker, and others. A banquet closes the event with Prof Martensen of Ames giving the principal address. The Farm Bureau and local clubs cooperate to ensure a successful first meeting in Emmetsburg.
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Iowa Buttermakers’ Association
Emmetsburg
Co-Operative Creameries
Iowa
J. J. Brunner
A. W
Rudnick
Ames
Anders
Court House
M. P. Jwrker
Ruthven
W. G. Midleton
Co. R. Conway
Garner
J. J. Brunyver
Agricultural Xtension Department
Mr. McMurray
Creamery Inspection
Towa
Department of Agriculture
Farm Bureau
Fred ¥. Wark
A. W. Rednick
Dairy Manufacture
Extension Department
Prof
Martensen
Wool Growers Set Annual Pool Date June 17th
The Peace Wool Growers association fixes June 17 for its sixth annual pool. Wool will be brought to the ear at the Rock Island depot in Emmietsburg, weighed and tagged, receipts issued, then shipped to a warehouse for grading under a government licensed supervisor before sale to mills. The pool has raised prices by grading, improving returns for higher quality wool, as growers are invited to participate and pool their wool on that date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peace Wool Growers’ Association
Rock Island
Emmietsburg
Towa
Babe Ruth of Chickasaw-Bremer League Tops Batting Mix
Dr. Kerwick dubbed Babe Ruth of the Chickasaw Bremer league contends for circuit batting honors. In fifteen at bats he has four triples two doubles and four singles for a .666 average. Leo O Connor follows at .616 and C O Connor at .600. Lawler leads the league in batting with a .310 mark.
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Dr. Kerwick
Babe Ruth
Lawler
Kerwick
Leo O'Connor
Laws
Jer Clas
O' Connor
C. O'Connor
Well Known Paver M Ward Dies After Illness
M Ward, president of the Ford Paving Company and a leading Cedar Rapids businessman, died of cancer after a brief illness at age 35. He was the son of the late El Ford, head of the paving company that laid many streets in the Swan cities and towns.
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M. Ward
Ford Paving Company
Cedar Rapids
Ford
el Ford
Duany
Legion La .2 In Convention Open Meeting of Town Service Star Legion
The State convention of the Town Service Star Legion opened at the M church with welcome by Mayor Middleton and greetings from the Burnetsburg Community Club. Leaders from county and state organizations spoke, delegates arrived, and plans were laid for an afternoon memorial procession at Medium Lake and events at Harrison Park Evergreen cemetery, followed by a banquet at the M B church. Tomorrow may see officer elections as the group works to advance its aims.
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Service Star Legion
Middleton
Anna Donovan
Burnetsbure Commuunity Club
Lee Shea
Greengo
Legion Organization of Our Jetty
Louie Hecker
Elkader
T. D. Stockman
Sigourney
Leo Shea
Phil Vogt
Atty
Iseal
Medium Lake
Harrison Park
Evergreen Cemetery
M. B
Laure Schroeder
Max Mayer
Jaws
Russell Sloniker Exonerated In Manslaughter Trial
The case of Russell Sloniker charged with manslaughter in the death of Peter Campbell ended in a not guilty verdict after only minutes of deliberation. Campbell, who ran a Bridgeport soft drink business, was found unconscious after a dance on December 24, 1923. Sloniker, a member of a wild west show, was among those arrested. Gatewood was dismissed on DA's motion. The trial, previously held in November, ended with a hung jury.
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Russell’ Sloniker
Peter Campbell
Bridgeport
Sloniker
Cliff Gatewood
Gatewood
Prairie du Chien Courier
Democrat
George Sloniker
Storm Devastates Southwest Area Near Denison
A broad tornado region about fifteen miles by four to six miles south of Denison wrecked buildings and left hundreds homeless. Relief efforts, Des Moines army tents, and Red Cross aid supported survivors. Property losses estimated at 750000 dollars though fatalities were few. In Estherville Emmettsburg area Mr Koster and family recovered a damaged Buick coach after prior wrecks and travel to Dubuque.
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St. Mary's Academy: Musical
Denison
Des Moines
Red Cross
Koster
Estherville
Emmattsburg
Pocalontas
Dubuque
Duboque
Attending Masonic School at Ravenport and Davenport
Local Masons from Ravenport and nearby towns are at Davenport for the state Masonic officers school and convention. W R C members, including Mesdames Foy Crow and Morling, join D A Johnson and others traveling from Mason City and this locality for the state gathering and related events.
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Masonic
Ravenport
W. IL
Len Foy
J. W. Crow
W. H. Morling
EB. Soper
Iey
Frank Fordyce
J. C. Allen
Davenport
D. A. Johnson
Mason City
Gath
Typhoid Germs Found Low in Des Moines River
Fort Dodge expert Dr J S Hopkins reports Des Moines River water free of typhoid bacteria despite inputs from several towns. Contamination is mild compared with other areas. Tests follow orders to implement an extensive sewage disposal plant until issues are addressed.
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Dr. Hopkins
Fort Dodge
Jer
J. S. Hopkins
Fort ‘Dodge
Love Rock All Stars Sweep Double at Hands Park
Local fans enjoyed a pair of games at Hands Park Sunday. Armstrong College faced Love Rock All Stars and fell 2 to 0, then Love Rock defeated the Nebraska Indians 4 to 1.
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Love Rock
Hand's Park
Hands Park
Armstrong College Boys
Love Rock All Stars
Nebraska Indians
St Marys Academy holds commencement amid stormy weather
The annual St Marys Academy commencement was held at the Assumption Church Sunday evening despite a threatening storm. Diplomas and awards were presented by Very Rev J G Murtagh to graduates including James Burns, Francis Eaton, Gerald Jiaud, and many others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Mary's Academy
Dassumption
Dien
J. G. Murtagh
James Burns
Francis Eaton
Gerald Jiaud
Leo Kelm
John Martin
Gene Martlni
John Ruddy
Robert Waldron
Mable Bogold
Geraldine Bradigan
Frances Callahan
Lorena Carney
Irene Conlon
Helen Deneen
Helen Duffy
Janet Hand
Edna Hearity
Onise Hennessy
Mary Joynt
Sara Kelly
Viola Murray
Alice Neary
Eileen Reagan
Veronica Ruddy
Gladys Wessar
Bertha Basold
Veronica Drew
Eileen Fitzpatrick
Margaret Kibble
Magdaline Phillips
Bernice Joynt
Mary Gundert
Robert Joynt
Knights of Columbus
Mabel Bogold
Louise Hennessy
Kathleen Daily
Katherine _ Duffy
Ke ‘Kress
Ruth Myers
Bertha Bosold
Marie Jennings
Leonitia
Clare
Margaret
Bro “Mahoméy
Danore
Puarptiyys Molloy
Irene” “Burns
Emmett Callaghan
Helen Householder
Ruth Clasen
Mary “Ryan
Catherine Phillips
Helen Murphy
Peter Mulroney
Francis Brady
Joseph Callahan
Jas. Callahan
Imelda Neary
Florence Bosold
Bernice Reagan
Margaret Kelly
Marie Conlon
Alice Marie Lifert
Alice Genevieve Laughlin
Tris Mills
Margaret Brown
Andent Order of Hibernians
Charles Jennings
Helen Householier
Lois O'Connor
Irene Burns
Rot Clasen
Cléo Reagan
Helen Bosold
Mary Ryan
Marie Kel
Alice N Ty
Evelyn Myers
Ruesell Egan
Jas, Callahan
Alice Marie Libert
Tyis Mills
Michael Catlahan
Martin Curtains
Mary Curena Sancquerite Phillips
Gene McCoy
Ancient
Order of Hibernians
George O'Brine
Father O'Brine
Ireland
Europe
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Earnest of
Charles Higgins
Steppin High Colored Revue
National Legion
Anxah ‘Ary
T. Dodge
Laurens Girl
Rocky
Emmetsburger
Ruthven MerchantsMakes
John Gorman
Webster City Lady
Buttermakers
Legion la
Town Service Star
Lloyd Frost
Henry Lee
Verne Adrian
Annas Park
Russel Sloniker
Prairie du Chien
Uncle Sam
Pleasanton
Pleasaautou
Geo. Egan OF
Siotx Falls
Manson
C. F. Carroll
Henry Garrett
George W. Egan
Sioux Falls
Egan
Municipal Cour
Bean
Girenit
State Supreme Court
United States Supreme Court
Mary
Assumption Church
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