Eighth Grade Graduation Set at Iowa Opera House June 29
Rural schools eighth graders celebrate graduation at the Iowa Opera House on June 29 with Jessie Parker delivering the address. Honor rolls include Alice Antoine, Leola Christianson, Robert Fisk, Arlene Jensen, and many others from Silver Lake, Emmetsburg, Independence, Booth, Freedom, and surrounding communities. The program features Graettinger orchestra, Rev. McDowell, diploma presentations, and service star awards with Mrs. W. St Schroeder and Mrs. E. M. Thomason assisting.
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Honor Rolt
Alice Antoine
Silver Lake
James Brawly
Highland
Leola Christianson
Krone Currans
Donald Baris
Freedom
Eugena Duity
Lost Island
Vivian Duby
Emimetsburg
Robert Fisk
Curlew
Roy Graeber
Bamersburg
Edgar Grein
Last Island
Joscoe Grein
Booth
Margaret Haywood
Sacred
He Mndallesvik
Robert Horn
Silver Lake Cows
Alice Jacobson
Independence
Arlene Jensen
Emmetsburg
Marguerite Kibbie
Charles Lawrence
David Means
Joseph Murphy
Sacred Heart
Sylvia Moore
Doris Neet
Mary Place
Gertrude Schumacher
Preedow
Monica Thompson
Wilda Watson
Pern Valley
Farmers Mutual Losses Reported In Rural Wind Damage
Wind storm strikes several farms causing injuries to livestock and property. A brooder house on Gene Cai’s farm near Ruthven was damaged with chickens killed and machinery partly ruined. estimated loss about 200 dollars with Farmers Mutual insurance. Hog losses at Fred Lorig farm, a cow killed on Guy Pritchard Place near Ruthven, and another cow lost by Levi Kaltvix near Jack Creek also insured with Farmers Mutual. Legion Band performs with bright new lights. program praised and a new company provides improved lighting for Court House square events.
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Cai
Farmers Mutual
Fred Lorig
Asir Ommersbhurg
Guy Pritchard
Ruthven
Levi Kaltvix
Jack Creek
Warmers Mutual
McFarland Barn Rebuild Under Contract Near City
McFarland wins contract to erect an 18 by 40 foot barn on C J Mes land north of the city to replace a destruction last Saturday. He expects insurance to cover the building cost and plans to replace the destroyed structure later. Brown remains on site with arrangements for a second structure.
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BL Uates
C.J. Mesland
McFarland
California
Brown
Ths Place
McParl
Mr Holmgren Weds Misa Elizabeth Eldred in Ruthven
H A Holmgren of Ruthven married Misa Elizabeth Eldred of Long Beach California on June 4 at Greston the bride’s home. Eldred formerly lived in Eartherville. Holmgren a former Palo Alto state representative recently joined the state fish and game department. Northwest Iowa DeMolay district tent to be held at Keatherville tomorrow with eight in the quartet.
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H. A. Holmgren
Ruthven
Misa Elizabeth Eldred
Long Beach
California
Greston
Eatherville
Daily Register
Halmgren
Palo Mito
State Fish and Game Department
Holmgren
Palo Alfo County
Northwest Iowa
Keatherville
Examersburg
Drowned Man John Traub in West Bent Louisiana
John Traub age 27 drowned at a swimming hole near West Bent Louisiana on Sunday forenoon around 11 o'clock. He stepped into a hole, disappeared, and could not be recovered despite efforts. Survived by parents, two brothers, three sisters. Community extends sympathy. note mentions Lenore Danigan marriage to Charles Marble Freeman.
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West Bent
John Traub
Sunfay
Tong
Whittemore
Joni
Jeff
Prlice
Tree Sisters
Storm disrupts communications at Fairmont
Clip from Sentinel via Cecil Levy reports Fairmont isolated all day with no telephone or wire service. Madelra Manta Alberta and twin cities unreachable, Milwaukee railroad wires failing, Western Union down, Omaha line to Madeira down, Northwestern to Mason City intact. Restoration hoped for tomorrow.
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Sentinel
Levy
Cecil Levy
Pairmont
Fairmont
Madelra
Mantato
Alberta
Twin Cities
Western Union
Milwaukee
Horton
Omaha
Madeira
Mason ‘City
Ayrshire Church Ladies Raise Funds at Dance for Benefit
T A Hoben reports that Ayrshire church ladies netted 90 dollars at a recent dance held at his place. They plan another event next Monday evening and invite all community members to attend.
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T. A. Hoben
White Eagle to Build New Service Station on South Broadway
Glen BR Hall, representing White Eagle 601, reports the company’s south Minnesota northern Iowa expansion. A master service station will cost 6000 with 2080 equipment and 4500 for oil tanks and trimes. Over 100 will be spent on shrubs.
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Glen BR. Hall
White Eagle 601
Minnesota
Towa
South Broadway
Hitts
Mason Cite Au
Bart Dodge
Doyle Vistes Old Friends in Emmetsburg Visit
Doyle and Mrs. E J Royle with their daughter and Mrs F C Galliger and children visited Mr and Mrs J P Downs in Emmetsburg. Doyle, former manager of a burglar alarm system in Peoria, moved there years ago and stayed in Cedar Rapids area earlier. They planned trips to West Bend and Cedar Rapids then home to Illinois.
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Mgr
E. J. Royle
Harry
Peorin
Uitnoig
F.C. Galliger
Aurora
Ermetsburg
J.pb. Downs
Peoria
Doyle
Cedar Rounds
Emmetsburg
Hay of paying completed on highway line to Algona
The Bryant Paying company completed the west half of its Bayi fou tract from the Kossath-Palu Alig line to Algona. Nearly three miles of the town is now open to travel. A line bridge across Lois Creek is under construction as the company moves its larger mixer to Magnokela and plans the rest with a lighter machine.
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Bryant Paying
Tuo
Bayi Fou
Kossath-Palu Alig
Algona
Magnokela
Lois Creek
Local man travels 27 miles daily to work
A resident reports a routine involving a daily 27 mile commute to Lignway, passing near Halliven and Graelinger. The narrator notes the person operates with limited use of two machines and maintains consistent, steady effort.
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LB Tatra
Row Patel
Lignway
Halliven
Graelinger
Hobo Sculptor Tour Brings Fame to Algona Artist
Special Correspondent describes J.B. McCord known as the Robo Sculptor at Algona. A recluse who like a traveling artist works with an old knife, shaping lifelike figures from clay beside a river track. The scene centers on Cast Up By the Sea, depicting a drowned wife and child, drawing a hushed crowd and reverence for the artist’s sacred craft.
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Wittemore
J.B. McCord
Algona
France
Spain
Italy
North Western
Garden of Eden
Reare- Renta
Discontinued Service After Public Utility Dispute
The Iowa Public Service Company reports disconnections at the Emmetaburg residence district due to nonpayment. Lights are off for several installations and are expected to remain permanently out. The city has refused to fund any further service from Kini.
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Iowa Public Service Company
Smither
Emmetaburg
Mie
High Wind Destruction Spreads Across Northwestern Iowa
A severe Tuesday night windstorm caused extensive damage across Canton Hull Spencer Ryerly Sioux City Ver million and other towns in Iowa and southwest Minnesota. 250 Western Union poles were ruined and many buildings unroofed while trees fell and wires failed. Crop and window damage were reported in several communities with limited injuries and no reported deaths.
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Canton
Hull
Spencer
Ryerly
Sioux City
Vermillion
South Dakota
Western Union Company
Canada
Minnesota
Johnsons Feed 530 White Faces Raise 700 Pigs
Dan Johnson and Sons farm southwest of Curlew hosts a hog and beef operation. A herd of 530 Merino? beeves, 820 yearling steers, and numerous heifers are fed on sweet clover and ground ear corn. They plan market timing, forage plans, and 140 brood sows with 700 young pigs, while detailing costs and expected weights.
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Johnsons
Tandy Evening Mill
Dan Johnson & Sons
Curlew
D. A
Dandy
Walley
Goto
Johnson
Messrs
Papa
Alma Zabradt Buys Pegey Lee Shoppe in City
Alma Zabradt has purchased the Pegey Lee Shoppe and has taken possession. She is described as a capable person who will run the business well. Mids Lee has moved to LeMarg to reside. Zabradt formerly partnered with Mrs. P. Gont lon, later buying out that interest, and she earned many friends in the community.
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Alma Zabradt
Pegey-Lee
Mids Lee
LeMarg
Ourehty
P. Gontlon
Ox Community
Hey
Harold Schneller Hay Moved to Washington
Mason City records show Harold Schneller moving with his wife Blanche Sprout to Washington Iowa where he will join the Washington Demokrat Independent as advertising copywriter and job printer. He brings prior experience and will be assisted by his brother Frederick, a recent graduate.
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Mason City Globe Gazette
Harold Schnaller
Mason City
Blanche Sprout
Acl. Sprout
Washington
Iowa
Memocrat-Independent
Schneiler
Robbery at Dr Heyen and Dr Theile offices
Night Marshal Farley reports two medical offices, Dr HG Heyen and Dr A Theile, were entered Saturday night by strangers. Gold valued at 25 dollars from Dr Theile’s office and 30 dollars from Dr Heyen’s were stolen. Thieves pried the lock with a knife, suggesting professionals. In other news, Mr Yates moves to Pioneer to lead the Davison Bros. & Paper Grain company. sale of local pool hall interest noted.
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Farley
HG. Heyen
A. A. Theile
Thity
Dr. Theile
Dr. Heyen
Yates
Pioneer
Mel Yates
Davisson Bros. & Paper Grain Company
Drake Estate Frauds Reported in 1920 Dispatch
A damaged excerpt from a 1920 consulate letter describes alleged fraud surrounding the Frances Drake estate. It notes overseas efforts to solicit money from Americans to pursue fictitious claims and names Oscar M. Mayizell as a leading figure in the activity. It cites oversight by His Majesty's Ambassador in Washington and warns readers about inquiries and potential connections to Knightwood title.
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Oscar M. Mayizell
Washington
United States
Toni
Alvin
Oscrar Martnell
Knightwood
Emmetsburg Board Purchases Sites for New High School
The Emmetsburg School board agreed to buy the Mrs. W. H. Coonan residence property and Miss Celia Kelly home west of St. Thomas church for the new high school site. Coonan parcel with residence costs 6500, Kelly half-block 3000, Kelly to move the residence. Building contract not set. completion unlikely this year. Additionally, county bond votes total 93 million across 76 counties. Estherville reports Dr. Griffith of Batherville has purchased a three passenger airplane though no lessons yet taken.
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Emmetsburg
W. H. Coonan
Celia Kelly
St.Thomas Church
Coonan
Miss Kelly
Estherville Teeter Bays
Plase
Dr. Griffith
Batherville
Haw
Tragic Drowning Believed Found Near Lost Island Lake
The body of Hans Meng, a Palow Turner, was found near The Grand View Davilion after he disappeared while fishing at Lost Island lake. Friends and divers labored days without success until a man named Hand spotted the body floating, bringing it ashore. Meng, who lived northeast of town and had married Miss Frederick, left a widow and several young children. The community extends sympathy to the bereaved family.
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Grand View Davilion
Hans Meng
Pallow
Lost Island Lake
Ehowe Vhuredas
Lerial Og Bedoo
Mes
Afoul Wrederi Te
Ak Fone Litthe
Wil Wuder
Thanet
Meng
Stevitt Leo Sten
Ray Wilton
Hilton
Spirit Lake
Efe
Frederick
Fallow
Mr. Peterson
Henry Miller
Will Milton
C. Witzpatrick
Earl Godden
Fred Halatead
Naytigs Wigdal Bros Win Third Maytag Car for County
Naytigs Wigdal Bros. received another Maytag washing machines car for Ties day, marking the third car for the county since the year began. Co. J. Oliver and Ja. M. Sampson, isal salesmen, are praised for their fine work.
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Wigdal Bros
Maytag Waahing -Machines
Our
Co. J. Oliver
Ja.m. Sampson
Iseal
Three Wise Tour Europe Heads to Continent
Veronica Morrissey Rose Cumert and Ahinehe Ryat with Mrs Martin Morrissey depart from Montreal for a ten week European tour. They will visit Ireland Scotland Holland Switzerland Italy and especially Rome with Blanche Ryan accompanying Cullen. Morrissey plans to teach in Minneapolis upon return after years in Sioux City.
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Martin Morrissey
Florence
Mason City
Sioux City
Veronica
Rose Cullen
California
Europe
Cullen
Miss Mortissey
Blanche Ryan
Hown
Mortissey
Montreal
Wennesdge
Vistine
Ireland
Maxland
Scotland
Jane Belsina
Holland
Switzerland
Italy
Rome
Morrissey
Minneapolis
Memorial exercises by Odd Fellows and Rebekahs
The Odd Fellows and Rebekah lodges of this city announce Memorial exercises next Sunday. They meet at 2 o'clock at the hall to prepare wreaths and hobnobs. The exercises begin at 2 38. Afterward they will visit Evergreen Cemetery to decorate graves of departed members. Attendees are urged to bring flowers.
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Odd Fellog
Seiferts Drown Near Wihanx Montana
Reve and Mrs A A Seifert formerly of Whittemore drowned near Wihanx Montana early last week. Seifert was pastor of a church at Flat Place and formerly superintendent of the Dubie schools. Remains sent to Algona for burial as reported by The Champion noting the pastor opened his church doors for safety before the flood overwhelmed them.
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Reve
A. A. Seifert
Whittemore
Wihanx
Montana
Jast
Mra. Reifert
Bank Assessment May Be Opposed Large Meeting
Stockholders of the National Bank of Hmmetsborg held a large Court House meeting Tuesday evening to oppose the 100 percent assessment on their stock. Postmaster Lo H. Mayne presided, Ed Thompson was secretary, and testimony covered bank condition, reorganization under the department, and examiner approvals. A committee was appointed to hire capable attorneys to pursue court action in the matter.
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National Bank of
Hmmetsborg
Court House
Lo H. Mayne
Ed Thompson
Hurlovat
Haim
Stuart
Ute
Aus
O. V. Cruz
Weltzin
Depew
Breakenridge
Courtel
Dentocrat
Freeman family ties Drake University graduation event
Mr and Mrs Wu Freeman recently traveled to Des Moines for graduation exercises at Drake University. Their daughter Ruth Freeman joined them home Monday evening. Ruth has accepted a kindergarten teaching position in Fort Dage schools next year. Hammes and Sons Shoe Store launched a ten day Anniversary Shoe Sale on Wednesday, June 22, promising bargains and low prices, urging early visits before stock runs out.
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Wu. Freeman
Des Moines
Drake University
Ruth
Hammes & Sons Shoe
Wednes
Hoodert
Dids
Whittemore Emmetshugg visitor touts municipal plant
Michael Fleming, visiting Whittemore, praises the town’s planned plant as a city asset with low rates and bright lighting for streets. He argues residents should support the move, noting Whittemore’s long‑standing economical city system and popularity of the municipal project. Local residents Joynt and Brodigan family members are also mentioned along with university student Hugent Martinin returning home.
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Michael! Meming
Whittemore
New City
Fleming
Martin Joynt
LeMara
Michael Joynt
Dr. Joynt
Geraldine Brodigan
Marshalltown
Dave Brodigan
Hugent Martinin
Creighton University
Omaha
W.G. Middleton
Town City
3. U
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Iowa Opera House
Aie Jessie Parker
Fine Legion Band
American, Legion Cornet
Bowes
McFarlany
Mr. Holmgren
Bend
Lenore Danigan
Mixa
Sara Dames Yumigan
St Paul
Charles Marble Freeman
Palrolon
White Eagle Oil Company
Doyle Vistes
Ives
Wis
Lalo Alty Line
Alwonin
Pegoy-Lee
Alm Zabrelt
Harold Schneller Hay
Metsberg
Deis Ae
Theile
Heyen Lise Soni Goht
Drake
Democrat
Michigan Avenue
Stry
Frances Drake
Board
New High School
Hamilton
Pottawattame
Franklin
Mmet
Ciny
Naytigs
Three Wise
Veronica Morrissey
Rose Cumert
Ahinehe Ryat
Odd Fellows
Rebekahs
Masetaimr
Stockholders Note Committee
Fort Doige
Vreming
Resports Monteipay System
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