Commencement Address At St Marys School
The 23 members of the class at St Marys were present as the speaker urged progress and the serious purpose of the church in building schools across the region. Rev. Conwar and Rev. J. FL Switch led from the pulpit as graduates stepped forward to begin their world beyond the classroom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berpore Pier
Gene Josenn
Deeway
Conwar
Asher
Cisss
St Marr's
Lang Far
Fragmented Catholic teaching sermon fragment at St Mary’s
A damaged, highly garbled OCR text discusses religious instruction, precepts, and moral duty. It references St Mary’s canons, canons, and a focus on character in education, mentioning Father Conway and discussions of discipline, worldly values, and the importance of religious study.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beran
Thorthy
St. Mary's Canons
Iely
Father Conway
Aty
Mazy
Sybalariy
Fishing trip yields pike and crappie reports
Fishermen at Me iam Take reported fair success with several catch highlights. Harry Hughes hauled a six pound pike near thirty inches long and Roy Haas landed an eight pound ash possibly a pike or pickerel. Many fine crappies were taken. Fort Dodge visitor Monnay started with a reel and anchored hooks, fished two hours without a bite, then a boy urged him to keep after still fishing and he caught a fair sized pike. The boy offered helpful pointers.
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Meiam
Harry Hughes
Roy Haas
Monnay
Fort Dodge
Ray Norvell
Fisherman Ed Carpenter Demands Cash After Lake Catch
Ed Carpenter fished Medium Lake in Mer month and entered Ryan Severson’s business demanding $5.00. The shop could not refuse. Medium Lake appears to be stocking up with fishers this season.
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Ed Carpenter
Nike
Medium Lake
Mer
Ryan & Severson
Jakes
Danish Convention Draws 3500 Delegates in Elkhorn Area
The Dan bing ah convention near Elkhorn reports 3500 delegates from 26 states attending, the largest Danish gathering in U S history. Four ministers were ordained on Monday, marking a notable moment in the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkhorn
Shelby Counts
Eers Thit
Tat Place
United States
Poultry trade and regional egg and meat patterns
The article surveys poultry production across the United States, noting Michigan, Minnesota, Iowa, Wisconsin, Ohio and nearby states as leading egg sources, while the South lags due to climate. Texas stands out as a turkey state with large market yards, and Iowa Missouri and Illinois show higher chicken numbers. Jewish New Yorkers are the main poultry consumers, and firms like Mr. Ryan's handle large multi carload deals via telephone to move stock before shipping.
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Michigan
Minnesota
Iowa
Wisconsin
Ohio
Virginias
Georgia
Mississin- Sergia
Merida
Mississippi
Louisiana
Texas
Ryan
Lone Star
Missouri
New York
California
San Francisco
Ryan Y
Boat Club Organizing Meeting Planned at City Hall
To organize a boat club and provide housing and protection for boats on the lake a meeting of interested persons will be held at City Hall on Wednesday evening at 7 o'clock.
County supervisors convene again as board of equalization
County supervisors who were in session last week prepare to reconvene this week as a board of equalization. They have significant tasks to tackle and must review assessments and related duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County
Supervisors
De Molay Anniversary Dinner Draws 200 in Estherville
Estherville hosts De Molay chapters from Estherville and Spencer for their first anniversary dinner and dance. Over 200 young people attend as Estherville and Spencer attendees, including Elizabeth Soper Irene Hel gen Gladys Pratt Irene Montour Gaylord McCarty Raymond Fordyce John Jensvold Kenneth Davidson Julius Knoblauch. Mickey Molloy’s Orchestra provides music for dancing as plans for entertainment unfold. The event is described as memorable by those present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Estherville
Elizabeth Soper
Irene Helgen
Gladys Pratt
Irene Montour
Gaylord McCarty
Raymond Fordyce
John Jensvold
Kenneth Davidson
Julius Knoblauch
de Molay
Estherville and
Spencer
Mickey Molloy
Banker’s Will Sparks Family Dispute in Iowa Falls
Aen tate Ape Tall Woods of Iowa Falls, long in banking, is at the center of a property dispute. Seven nephews and nieces accuse his sister Miss Jennie Cummins of conspiring to gain possession, with most holdings willed to her.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aentate Ape
Aey Woods
Iowa Falls
Geat
Jennie Cummins
Miss Higgins Accepts Schaller School Post
Miss Margaret Higgins, who taught in the Titonka consolidated school, has accepted a position in Schaller public schools in Sac County. Schaller, a town of about 1,000, is described as finely improved. Higgins is noted as capable and experienced and will provide high class service to Schaller communities.
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Margaret Higgins
Titonka
Schaller
Sac County
Higgins
Spirit Lake Banker Seeks State Association Presidency
Would Be State President and E Neary a well known banker of Spirit Lake is a candidate for the presidency of the state association. The convention will be held at Ames the second week in June. Mr Neary aspired last year but withdrew in favor of A M Henderson of Btary City.
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E. Neary
Spirit Lake
State Association
Ames
Neary
A. M. Henderson
Btary City
Rumors of Ford price cut shake auto shares
Rumors say Henry Ford plans drastic price cuts to shake the auto industry and dampen shares of rivals. In Iowa, many young women will attend a summer training school near Town City, opening June 7 under Miss Stewart. Cedar Falls Supt Norman Norland requests sending his Democrat to Cedar Falls for the teachers training school during June July August.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Ford
Iowa
Dorn Area
Town City
Waa
Stewart
Thieh
Serum Notiesdic
Cedar Falls
Norman
Norland
Laurens
Cedar Fells
State Ends Partial Pay for City Milk Inspectors
The state will discontinue paying part of the salary of city milk inspectors after a new law consolidates dairying and other departments under the Department of Agriculture.
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Walarten
Department of Agriculture
Lower Freight Rates Between Marco City and Fort Dodge
A reduction of freight rates on the M and St L line between Marco City and Fort Dodge will go into effect July 1 under the long and short Saul tow enacted by the last aur.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marco City
Fort Dodge
New Law Aims To Shorten Travel Between Mason City And Fort Dodge
The act creates an indirect line to compete with a direct road. It notes the 116 mile M and St. L. route from Mason City to Fort Dodge versus a 72 mile Great Western line, with reductions in cement sugar brick stucco plaster gypsum rock and other artisans.
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Mason City
Fort Dodge
Great Western
Pebble Damage on Broadway and Main Sparks City Guard Plans
Pebble road debris from gravel hauls harms plate glass on Broadway and Main. Eight to ten panes broken over two years cost 75 to 150 dollars each. Auto wheels fling pebbles at speed, shattering glass. residents urge street improvements and safer wheel movement to curb damage.
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Broadway
Witt
Vernon district No 9 picnic brings parents together
A school picnic in Vernon township district No 9 drew nearly all parents last Saturday with a cheerful turnout. Misa Hather Peterson and County Superintendent Gertrude Whornwall attended. Mrs Hilda Newton Potts teaches the class. Federal officers found a large still on William Bahls farm near Spencer with 27 pints of moonshine and much mash. Bahls waived a preliminary hearing and was bound over to district court for October.
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Vernon Township
Misa Hather Peterson
Gertrude Whornwall
Hilda Newton
Potts
Wm. Bahls
William Bahls
Spencer
Bahls
District Court
Al Smith Declines 1924 Presidential Candidacy
Al Smith of New York, after visiting Chicago, says he will not seek the Democratic nomination for president in 1924. He plans to rest at French Tick Springs while intimates question his candidacy. friends doubted his seriousness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
al Smith
New York
Chicago
French Ttck Springs
Lonergan Dropped From Bancroft Tax Field Post
A. Lonergan of Bancroft, noted for efficiency in income tax work, has been notified his services will not be needed after July 2. Department cites force reduction to cut expenses. Three new staff were hired in six months, but Lonergan, an experienced official, is removed under civil service rules. Congressman Dickinson from Lonergan’s home county is not opposing the change.
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A. Lonergan
P. A. Lonergan
Bancroft
Bcometspurges
Greenhorns
Dickinson
Mr. Lonergan
Lonergan
Civil. Service
Electric Power in Water Plants Installation Progress
R H Greenge and several men have been at Ruthven installing electric equipment in the city pumping plant. They also set up gear at Ayrshire and are negotiating with Graettinger council to install there. If economical rates are approved, similar changes may come to Emmetsburg.
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R. H. Greenge
Ruthven
Ayrshire
Graettinger
Emmetsburg
Potatoes Planted and Blossomed For July Fourth
John McNally planted a stall patch of potatoes on May 7 and on June 7 the plants were in blossom. He promised the reporter a fine mess of Trishman’s potatoes for July Fourth celebration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John McNally
Mr. McNally
Corn Jumping Habits of Marshall Brennan’s Garden
Marshall M. F. Brennan reports to our reporter that some corn in his garden stood knee high a week ago. He is known for a first class garden and is a successful tiller of the soil. He notes his corn and potatoes tend to jump in the early spring months.
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Marshall M. F. Brennan
Eagle Grove Firm Tumbles Pascoe Mercantile Bankruptcy
The Pascoe Mercantile Company of Eagle Grove has declared bankruptcy. Liabilities total 928,562 dollars with assets of 22,700 dollars. A hearing was held in Fort Dodge last Friday.
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Eagle Grove
Pascoe Mercantile Company
Fort Dodge
Lawyers to Meet at Mason City Iowa Bar Convention
The Iowa Bar association will meet at Mason City on January 21 at 22 percent. A large attendance is promised. The county attorneys' convention will also meet at the same place on June 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mason City
Iowa Bar Association
Jane
County Attorneys’ Convention
Auto license numbers cost to rise next year
Auto license numbers will cost about 48 915 dollars next year. A contract announced Monday covers 550 000 and 20 000 chauffeur badges. A St Louis firm will handle them. Plate cost set at about 8.73 dollars each.
Elks Hold State Convention in Marshalltown
The state convention of the Mths was held at Marshalltown with large attendance and a successful gathering. Mrs. Win Johanssen arrived from Mason City for a short visit with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Agnew. Miss Mary Dally had diphtheria but is not seriously ill. John Cullen of Curlew was a guest of Ban metoburg after Tuesday.
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Elks
The
Mths
Marshalltown
Wadnegdaeye
Win, Johanssen
Mason City
Henry Agnew
Mary Dally
John Cullen
Curlew
Falo Alto League Schedule Shifts for June to August
Baseball schedule fragment lists intercity games among Ayrshire Emmetsburg Mallard Graettinger Ruthven West Bend and Avrant Lily. Entries show June July and August matchups including road trips and home dates across towns like Ruthven Mallard Emmetsburg Graettinger and West Bend with several typos in place names.
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West Bend
Ayrshire
Ruthven
Malar Iuly
Graettinger
Emmetsburg
Mallard
Gragttinger
Graetsinger
Greetsinger
Avrant Lily
Metsburg
Al McCoy Boxed at Fort Dodge in Tepid Show
Al McCoy former middleweight champion boxed in Fort Dodge in an eight round exhibition with George Truckestrott but the event drew slow action and many fans left early. Rocky Adams lost to Jack Brauechle in six rounds while Etzel defeated Knipp. Preliminaries were poor.
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al McCoy
Fort Dodge
McCoy
George Truckestrott
Fort—Dodgs
Fana
Rocky Adams
Jack Brauechle
Adams
Etzel
Knipp
Drowned man in Clear Lake identified as George Lattimer
George Lattimer forty six employed as a cook in restaurants drowned in Clear Lake Monday evening. He was alone in a boat when the craft capsized after being seen shortly before going down. His body was recovered promptly.
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Clear Lake
Mar
George Lattimer
He Wen
Four Catfish Weigh 82 Pounds At Davenport
J W Drambeller caught four catfish at Davenport weighing 30, 20, 17 and 15 pounds. The total was 82 pounds, a record Walton family members may have to beat to surpass.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Ww. Drambeller
Davenport
Focal Isnae Waltons
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Tims
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Want Woods’ Property
Ft. Dodge
Fort
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