Holmgren Doing the Work of State Warden
Our reporter spoke with Mr. Holmgren who is performing the duties of the state game and fish warden. He notes the role is expanding with heavier responsibilities, has an assistant, and travels across the region. Holmgren praises northern lakes and reports few fish deaths at Lost Island and Trumbull lakes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tram Lake
A. Holmgren
Holmgren
Benson
Iowa
Lost Island
Trumbull Lakes
Webster City Officer Shot By Paroled Suspect
Webster City officer N. Baker was shot in the spine by Arlie Routh, recently paroled from Cherokee hospital. Baker remains in very serious condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Webster City
Fprel
N. Baker
Arlie Routh
Cherokee Hospital
Baker
Deflation of Agricultural Values Remarked on by Farmer Johnson
On a Boosh township farm D. A. Johnson notes the Johnson land once sold for 150 per acre in 2912 and later for 325 per acre, now valued around 125 per acre. He argues this reflects a widespread collapse in farmers' land values during the boom later deflated across the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. A. Johnson
Boosh
Johnson
Man Offers Short Air Trips At Local Landing Field
A man operated a temporary landing field near the county farm on the weekend. He offered short airplane rides of five to six minutes at a dollar each. Many locals took the chance, and the pilot appeared to handle the operation satisfactorily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Farm
Hand's Park toHost Summer Dances Next Sunday
Hand's Park announces summer dance season starting next Sunday June 15 with Tiny Little Toe Teasers of Worthington. Admission ranges from 30 cents to 12 dollars, with ladies free. Booking three top orchestras including Al Meuke and his Gang and Dee Hurst and His Eight Mor Man Sheiks will play most Sunday dances, plus Tuesday old time dances featuring Demeters Concertinas, Eddie Wilfarth, John Fritche, and hotel orchestras from Ceylon and Fairmont.
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Hand’s Park
Worthington
al Meuke
Dee Hurst
Eddies Wilfahrt
John Fritche
New Ulm
Ceylon Hotel Orchestra
Ceylon
Rettkes
Fairmont
Palo Alto Bank Troubles Move Passed
E. P. Barringer and Lars Burg strom of Ruthven visited Emmetsburg on Saturday and learned the town now has two substantial banks. Barringer believes county bank trouble largely passed. He met David Gavan of Minneapolis, a former pupil, noting Gavan was a pioneer teacher who never saw the rod in Barringer’s classroom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. P. Barringer
Lars Burgstrom
Ruthven
Emmetsburg
Barringer
David Gavan
Minneapolis
Gavan
E. P
Humboldt county man profits from Emmetsburg wool pool trip
A Humboldt county gentleman who drove to Emmetsburg on the wool pool day stated he had earned 80 dollars by the trip. He says local dealers offered him a very low price for his wool, prompting the journey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Humboldt County
Emmetsburg
Fire at Ruthven home destroys barn and garage
A Saturday morning blaze at the L. M. Afitler residence in Ruthven caused the total loss of a barn and garage. Also burned were Mr. Miller's new car, a camping outfit, and groceries for a fishing trip to Wisconsin. Insurance coverage was noted. friends express sympathy.
Ames Residents Attend 4-H Girls Club Convention
Mrs M W Brennan and Mrs Ralph Snyder of Emmetsburg township and Mrs Earl Wilcox with Miss Ardel Christiansen of Ruthven attend the 4 H Girls Club convention in Ames this week. Mr and Mrs Vergil K Webster and their young daughter traveled to Manchester earlier this week to visit relatives.
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Paolo
M. W. Brennan
Ralph Snyder
Emmetsbure
Earl Wilcox
Ardel Christiansen
Ruthven
Ames
Birs
Vergil K. Webster
Little Daughter
Manchester
Wool thieves admitted guilt in Milford court
Stanley Boardman age 19 and Glen Guthrie age 17 from Milford confessed to stealing 600 pounds of wool from A. J. Narthey just before market. Judge Davidson sentenced them to ten years each in the state reformatory at Anaurosa with possible parole. A brother of Boardman previously served time for a similar offense at Arnolds Park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stanley Boardman
Glen Guthrie
Milford
A. J. Narthey
Culling and Dipping Service Returns to Farms
The Palo Alto Farm Bureau again offers culling and dipping for poultry. Deane Pendaris and partner, who worked countywide last year, will return with a crew and equipment except a dipping tub. Members pay 2.5 cents per bird, nonmembers 3 cents. Farmers should report location, bird count, and desired date to the Farm Bureau office. With high egg prices, culling aims to boost production by removing nonlayers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palo Ano Farm Bureau
Deane Pendaris
Farm Bureau
Correction of Marriage Date in Ruthven Notice
In Ruthven Iowa the publisher corrects a marriage notice for Mrs. Cecil Aldrich stating the marriage to Mr. Cecil Aldrich occurred March 8, 1925, not in Spencer as previously printed, noting the announcement reached print only on Saturday and apologizing for the error.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruthven
Publishers Democrat
Cecil Aldrich
Spencer
Emmetsburg Woman Weds Rex Gibson at First Methodist
Miss Mary Lowe Hall daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E.R. Hall became the wife of Rex Gibson of Newton in a double ring ceremony at the First Methodist Episcopal church of Emmetsburg. The couple will reside in Newton after a brief honeymoon in Minneapolis.
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Mary Lowe Hall
E.R. Hall
Rex Gibson
Newton
He Rey
Marion GL
Sunderlin
Ywetor Arie
First Methodist Episcopal Church
Marion Sunderiin
Helen Hall
Minneapolis
Emmetsburg
Iowa State Teachers College
Cedar Falls
Gibson
Tisen
Maytag
Best Celebration of Year at Rodman School House
The Wo man s Community club hosted a June picnic at Rodman schoolhouse with well filled lunch baskets. Supper was served at 7:30 by Mrs Shaffar and helpers, followed by a club program led by Mrs Lawman. Initiation events in Fort Dodge drew attendees including T J Mahoney of Boone and local clergy. Mahoney praised.
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Rodman Schoolhouse
Woman's Community Club
Meadames Shaffar
Carter
Fook
K. C
Ft. Dude M
Jd. Conway
Andrew Adams
Fort Dodge
Conway
T. J. Mahoney
Boone
Tonin
Iota
Mfahoney
Aged Pastor O'Reilly Honored by County Priests
Catholic clergy from the county gathered at Rock Valley on Wednesday to celebrate the 30th anniversary of Rev. J. A. O'Reilly's ordination. Bishop Heelan spoke. toastmasters and local dignitaries praised his service across Dubuque, Sheldon, New Hampton, Maren, and Rock Valley. O'Reilly, ordained at Niagara Falls at 24, served long at St. Raphael's and is 74. Chas Maher estate divided among eight heirs. a quarter section to each, Maher a pioneer cattleman and Democratic leader in Webster County. Army veteran Lt. W. D. Sungerland killed near Carroll. plane crash on descent from Des Moines to Sioux City. parachute failed. married two months prior.
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Pather O'Reilly
Niagara Falls
St. Raphael’s Cathedral
Dubuge
Sheldon
New Hampton
Marens
Rock Valley
Chas. Maher
Webster County
Army Avistor
Carroll
Des Moines
Sioux City
W. D. Sungerland
Kasson
Minnesota
Coon Rapils
After Mee Mennows Comes the Whale Show 1929 Season
The Geo Sweet Players announce a bigger and better loan byer style season for 1929 with a slogan promising good clean entertainment. The troupe boasts waterproof props, improved scenery and stage equipment, and promises the best actors and plays for a premier midwestern show season.
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Geo. Sweet Players
Ganenten
Fnet
Train schedule across the continent cut by hours
The fast train from Chicago to New York has been reduced by one hour bringing coast to coast travel to about 18 hours. A plan to fix a ten day freight schedule across the continent is also noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
New York
Turkeys Bring High Price to Elgin Farmer
F Stroush of Elgin reports owning 1,000 young turkeys bought for 1000 dollars from a hatchery. He notes that turkeys do not thrive as well in the region now as they did 40 to 30 years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
KR. F Stroush
Elgin
Clayton County
FG. Wenser
Laurens Catholics to Build Residence for Pastor
Miss Elizabeth Lawless reports Laurens Catholics plan a $5000 residence for Father Hayes with several creditable subscriptions already received.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Lawless
Laayrens
Father Hayes
Rupture Shield Expert Coming to Enetsburg Event
Rupture Shield expert C F Redlich offers free consultations at Kerinoye Hotel on Tuesday June 15 from 9 pm to 2 am. He claims his device, the Perfect Retention Shields, provides instant relief, strengthens tissues, and treats both new and old ruptures without belts or straps. Local residents urged to book phone appointments. no charge for consultation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enetsburg
Kerinoye
C. F. Redlich
Appointment as Administrator of Carry B. Trow Estate
Notice states Jas Trow has been duly appointed and qualified as Administrator of Carry B. Trow's estate in Palo Alto County Iowa. Creditors urged to pay promptly and file claims with the Clerk of the District Court per law. Attorney A J Burt represents the administrator.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of
Iowa
Palo Alto County
Carry B. Trow
District Court
Trow
A. J. Burt
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Hand's Park
Palo Alto
M. Miller
Mrs. Cecil Aldrich
Standard Oil Company
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Quy Channing
Father Lilly
Mercy Hospital
Ralph Joynt
Rapid City
Milwaukee Company
Mason City
South Dakota
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Rodman School House
Laurens Catholics
C.F. Redlich
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Winnesota
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Chichester
H. L. Brereton
Firat National Bank
Offca
J. Hennessy, M. D
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Dr. H. 8. Powers
Tobin
J. W. Woodbridge
M. D
Winders & Alm
F. B. McTigue
Nareopathic
Farmers Trust and Savinga Bank Building
D. E. Kulp
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Emmetsburg _ Town
Thos. O'Connor
Attobrney-At
Law Offee
Farmers Trust and Savings Bank
Eometgburg
A.J. Burt
Emmetsburg - Towe
H. Morling
A. M. Helgen Emmetsburg
Lewis Stubhmer
the Prach
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H. H. Willingham
Kinmetsburg
Monroe Johnson
Lowe
J. F. Shallenberger
Kermore Hotel
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