Convention at Armstrong Ends After Fourday Gathering
A large convention convened in Armstrong from July 1 to 4 with attendees from Forest City and surrounding areas. The program featured scripture readings, devotional services, and sermons by Rev. Mo C Teompeen, Rev. MM Maa tiedsi mer fessor Cseat Sltides, and Rev. Trin Mendaf Gearé of Cy ats. Multiple sessions included tonic numbers and mid afternoon programs, drawing many local residents to the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fone Paonic
Tauther Laas
Forest City
Fstherville
Euit
Armstrong
Son
Orlinéer Istress
G Thompson
Spa
Dwyer Visits Maytag Factory in Newton
P E Dwyer toured the Maytag complex in Newton describing the world’s largest washer plant. He noted a 6 story addition, 1200 machines daily output, and plans to reach 2000 machines per day. The aluminum foundry and gray iron foundry were highlighted as top in their fields.
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F. BE. Dwyer
Newton
Rete
Mc Dwre
Corn Trader Reacts to Sudden Market Spike
Monéar merging A BK Emrich closed downtown early and bought corn. About an hour later the price jumped seven cents per bash. He faced a loss of 708 dollars in a single deal but felt compelled by market motion as weather turned wet Monday.
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Monéar
BK Emrich
West Bend Farm Sells at 142 Per Acre
West Bendle June 27. A few days ago the former E I Ebert quarter west of this place was auctioned to 4 H Carter. The consideration was 141 per acre. The place is well improved.
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West Bendle
E I. Ebert
H. Carter
He Has a Grudge Against Democrat Decides to Read Our Paper
A county official praises the Democrat for its extensive county coverage and timely news while noting other papers offer less. The piece contrasts reader anecdotes with claims of the paper’s long-standing standard weekly reliability and its strong local reach. It also surveys bond issuance trends, calling this the bond age and citing data from the Daily Bond Buyer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Democrat
Ous
Smether
New York
Local health workers begin new dental outreach efforts
A fragmented local notice describes early plans for a dental outreach program. Colleen LeRoy and Colleen Weer are mentioned in connection with community health initiatives. Names and places appear jumbled, but the item references dental care efforts scheduled for the coming year and regional involvement.
Emmetsburg Folk in Spokane Visit Notables Honored
Mrs W E G Saunders writes that in Spokane she met Nina Burlingalme former Emmetsburg resident and past president of the Washington State Federation of Women’s Clubs. Lattle Lake Stiles of Brimmetsburg now lives in Spokane, married but husband’s name unknown. Attorney Frank Curtis formerly of Algona has a fine Spokane practice. At a Spokane event honoring Mrs Saunders Anna Riley Barnhart, formerly of Emmetsburg, sang well and has lived there for years. During her stay Mrs Saunders was named Morning Star of the Coleville tribe by Wapato leader of 18 tribes, a rare honor bestowed on notable people.
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W. E. G. Saunders
ES Entertainment
Saunders
Anna Riley Barnhart
Emmetsbug
Spokane
Morning Star
Coleville
The Stil College Buys 200 Building
The Stil College in Wes Moines purchases the 200 building known locally as The Stil College. Officials state the consideration was Fu0G.0G, and the purchase is described as a fine structure for the city.
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Stil College
Still College of
Wes Moines
Western Life Insurance
Had a Husband Calling Contest in Cherokee
A local event in Cherokee announced a husband calling contest with Mrs. James Rae of Marcus named as winner. The town plans a follow up husband wedding contest and invites participation in a lively, festive faire.
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James Rae
Marcus
Farm sale near Fagle Grove changes hands
Charles James purchased from Citizens Bank of Fagle Grove the 240 acre farm formerly owned by J. C. Middleton. The price was 142.60 per acre.
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Fagle Grove
Charles James
Citizend Bank of
J. C. Middleton
Clare Diocese appoints nine priests in Sioux City area
The Sioux City diocese announces nine clergy assignments by Bishop Edmond Heelan. Rev. Leo McEvoy of Emmetsburg becomes assistant to Rev. Matthew Dorey at Clare. Others move to Mount Carmel in Plymouth county, Merrill, Fonda, Sacred Heart Fort Dodge, Jefferson, Madrid, Sioux City, and Dubuque. Father McEvoy reports for duty July 1 after a Chicago visit.
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Sioux City
Catholic Church
Edmond Heelan
Leo McEvoy
Emmetsburg
Matthew Dorey
Clare
Arthur Peeckes
LeMars
Mount Carmel
Plymouth County
Henry Pick
Alton
Merrill
John Howley
Ireland
Fonda
D. J. Heelan
Linus Lavelle
Ames
Sacred
Heart Church
Fort Dodge
W.P. Desmond
W. J. Sellig
Father Desmond
Jefferson
T. S. Murphy
Thb Road
N. Flanagan
Liooux City
Madrid
Cléa Ivis
Dubuque
McByaoy
Dotcy
Clarence Farrelly
Rarehiely
St. Jean's Baptiste Church v
R. M. LeClair
Assumption’ Parish
Father McEvoy
Chicago
Enraged cow injures 13 year old near LeMars
A cow attacked 13 year old Eugene Kennedy Jr. near LeMars fracturing his collarbone. He was taken to a hospital after going to the pasture to bring the cow home as the cow protected her calf.
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Eugene Kennedy
LeMars
Joy Crose doubles and Wichita store growth note
Joy Crose writes from Wichita Kansas noting a Lindbergh lookalike in town and discussing business, retail expansion, and local conditions. He mentions a coming 6 font store in Eldorado Kansas, five new stores this year, a remodelled outlet, and plans to teach at University of Wichita. He also references Emmetsburg Iowa and Dr John Puffner.
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Lindbergh
Brother Charles
St. Louis
Emmetsburg
Wichita
John MacDonald Puffner
John
University of Iowa
University of Wichita
Eldorado
Kansas
Iowa City
University
Yourgesf
Emmetsburg Folk
Jom
Joy Croze
Ames and Nevada debate paving Lincoln Highway through Story county
Taxpayers in Ames and Nevada argue over east west paving of the Lincoln Highway through Story county. A meeting in Ames city park drew sides for and against, with Rep. Byron G. Allen aligned with highway opponents. Story county has no paving at present.
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Ames
Nevada
Story County
Friends of Bands
Byron G. Allen
Pocahontas County
Sioux City trip to amend state conventions noted
Supervisors Suss Larson Wegner Dorweller and Smith plus Auditor Krieger left by car for Sioux City to amend the state conventions of auditors and supervisors. Iowa clerks sheriffs treasurers and recorders will attend. Palo Alto will not be represented. County affairs management topics to be discussed. Sioux City to extend hospitality.
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Suss
Larson
Morning Train East Goes Mech Farlier
The Milwaukee passenger train bound east changed its departure time on Monday, now leaving at 6 08 a m instead of 10 12 a m. This is the sole adjustment noted so far by authorities.
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Mech Farlier
Milwaukee
Ruthven Boosters Visit Ayrshire and Surrounding Towns
A Ruthven sponsored visiting party toured Ayrshire Laurens Have Jock Pocahontas Mallard West Bend Whittemore and Emmetsburg with the Ruthven Community airing band and quartet providing music. Speakers included Dr F B McTigue Postmaster Irving Foy and H K Drennen. The tour progressed from Emmetsburg to Grasttinger Terrill Dickens and back, ending with a fine dinner at West Bend and aiding interest in Lost Island State park dedicatory exercises. Spencer Man Won 8900 Prize. Blaine Asher president of the Spencer Commercial club won first prize of 200 in the Dodge automobile sales contest running May 1 to June 18. The district includes Clay Palo Alto Dickinson Ramet and Buena Vista counties. Philip Detley of Ayrehirh won guest of Mmmainberg friend Wedace Clay.
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Ruthver
Ayrshire
Laurens
Jock
Pocahontas
Mallard
West Bend Whittemore
Emmetsburg
Ruthven Quartettss
F. B. McTigue
Irving Foy
H. K. Drennen
Ruthven
Grasttinger
Terrill
Dickens
West Bend
Lost Island State Park
Yeatenday
Spencer
Blaine Asher
Spencer Commercial Club
Ino Dodge
Clay
Palo Alto
Dickinson
Ramet
Buena Vista
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P. E. Dwyer
Maytag
Emrich
West Bend Farm
Oxfords
Phoenix
O’donnell
Emmetsburg, Iowa
Jordy Weer
Ladianapodis
Colleen LeRoy Waeear
Badbanandin
Hewall
Amede
Rev. L. E. McEvoy
Daly
Emmetsburg Township Farm Bureau
Wm. Harvey
W. A. Piper
Bradgate
Rutland
Hartford
Michigan
Joy Crose
Reed Stores Company
W. J. Branagan
Towa
Branagan
Wichita Eagle
Howse
Charles Lindbergh
J. J. Grose
Crose
W. M. Howse
Crosé
Mr. Howse
Metropolitan Theater
Washington
Cookinge
Idndperkh
Engieer
Fred White
Josue
Kear
Department of Education
Iowa
Bechtel Company
Church of Christ People of Spenser
Christian Endeavor Society of the
Spencer Church of Christ
Oskaloosa
Irene Cox
Spencer High School
Auditors
Philip Detley
Ayrehirh
Mmmainberg
Wedace Clay
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