Mysterious Vengeance Tale and Local Hospital Updates
The report blends a sensational siege of vengeance with fragmented notes on local figures. It mentions Eugene Murtagh returning to town from hospital, with family updates about Mrs Nurtash and C B Murtagh. E J is slated for an operation once strength returns. The piece cites the Agaona Advance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Murtagh
Eugene Murtagh
City
E. Nurtash
C.B. Murtagh
Iowa City
E. J
Aigona
Storm Floods Damage and Train Delays Hit Town
Severe weather caused lake levels to rise and reach the depot while washing out the Rock Island roadbed in Places. Train service halted as tracks were washed away. northeast town houses suffered water damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sts? Lake
Iehin
Rock Island
Farmers weigh strategy as corn prices drive change
Henry Wallace comments on Helgens suggestion as Iowa farmers seek ways to counter Chicago December corn pricing. Some propose large scale purchases and acre plow ups while others hedge to protect local markets. Drought regions recalled high prices and speculation prompts calls for collective action to control acreage and marketing timing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Wallace
Helgen
Wallace
Chicago
Iowa
Drouth
Towa
Des Moines Barbers Set Minimum Prices for Haircuts
At a Des Moines meeting of winion barber shop owners held Thursday at Hotel Kirk Wood a minimum price of 35 cents for haircuts 2 cents for shaves and 25 cents for children's haircuts was approved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winion
Kirk Wood
Des Moines
Maintenance Taxes Bound to Waterworks Money Only
Iowa Supreme Court ruled the city waterworks board may not divert tax money for other public structures. The decision, upholding Judge KR Sook of Pottawattamie County, bars using such funds to buy land or construct a jail building or police facilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa Supreme Court
City Waterworks Board
Silinsing
KR Sook
Pottawattamie County
Civit
Ning Suchax
Welfare Association Outlines Plans for Summer Work
Emmetsburg Welfare Association met last week to set summer projects and prepare for winter needs. A sewing committee led by Mrs Chas Guslend and others was chosen to make cloth ing and articles, while residents were urged to donate extra fruits and vegetables for the welfare group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Welfare Association
Emmetsburg Welfare Association
Chas. Guslend
Harry van Gordon
Della Theile
John McMennara
Louis Wimert
Auto Death Toll Cut 10 Percent Reported in State Campaign
State drive carefully campaigns show a 3.10 percent drop in auto fatalities in the first five months of 1932, with 184 deaths vs 206 last year. Injuries total 2,542 and accidents 3,749. three quarters occur in city limits. Public campaigns, AAA, Legion, motor clubs and school patrols push for brake and headlight testing and a state traffic patrol to reduce tolls and possibly lower insurance rates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Legion
AAA
R.E. Rhoades
AAA Motor Club
Fisheries Stock Tuttle Lake With 412362 Fish Report
The Dolliver chapter of the Will H Bilg league and the Iowa Lake Tuttle Improvement Association stock Tuttle Lake with 412362 fish including 2400 large northern pike. The stocking aims to boost future fishing prospects as Iowa fisheries expect better years ahead.
Attorney Carl Spies Visits Town Leader
J J Sullivan of the Greettinger Times reports in town Saturday evening with Attorney Carl Spies who recently completed his course at Iowa University. Sullivan notes Spies as talented and resourceful and undecided on where to practice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.J. Sullivan
Greettinger Times
Carl Spies
Iowa Gtr
Sullivan
Walleyed Pike Claims From Okoboji Anglers
M Brackett of Topeka Kansas reports catching two walleyed pike weighing eight pounds each and measuring 25 inches in West Okoboji. A day or two later W A White owner of Crescent Beach hotel also landed an eight pound walleyed pike nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brackett
Topeka
Kansas
Descriptions Of Disorder At Lakes Resorts
Reports note several arrests near the lakes in the past weeks for driving while intoxicated and questionable conduct. The incidents involve individuals at local wet resorts known for rowdy activity and gatherings.
Wilcox Bride From Canton Courthouse Ceremony Reported
Mies Leame Wilcox, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Wilcox of Lev seus, wed Ralph E. Kauffman, son of Br. and Mn H. Chaniimen of Mele, in a Canton Geutin Daisots ceremony June 18. The couple share a reception and greetings followed by customary rites.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mies Leame Wilcox
Ralph E. Kauffman
Mixleore
Amd
Arthur Wilcox
Levseus
Reieh
Keuffman
Mn H.chaniimen
Mele
Mm Gutchley
Canton
Geutin Daisots
Peenie
Wile Ae
Jin
Do Their Part In Making News
A fragment from the Livermore Gasette describes a young boy near Arnold handling an air rifle, causing an accident that injured WR Ginger and required medical attention. The report is scattered and unclear but centers on community involvement in news columns.
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Livermore
Jared Flouck
Arnold
Fred
Sami
Combe
Gartte
Depot Robbery Strikes The Clarion
The Clarion depot was robbed Sunday night of about three dollars in currency and a sack of cash. A desk drawer held two safes with small amounts left untouched. A station agent reported the theft when he opened the wires Monday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarion
Reilmand
Higa
Emmetsberg Visitors With Mr and Mrs Doyle
Mr and Mrs E J Doyle visited Emmetsberg with St Deste and family from Illinois driving to spend a few days with Mr and Mrs J P Downs. Mrs Doyle and Mrs Downs are sisters and the couple had been in Aurora where Mrs Galliger follows horse racing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. J. Doyle
Emmetsberg
St. Deste
Doyle
Margaert Geliiger
Auters
Tlinois
J.P. Downs
Downs
Detroit
Harry
Bargist
Beorda
Ilinois
Aurors
United States
Aurora
Father Coughlin
Ecity
Senator Couzens
Mayor Murphy
Mrs. Doyle
I City
Cedar Rapids
Diinais
Stevens Chosen New Town Chief Justice
The state supreme court on Friday selected Justice Truman Stevens of Hamburg as chief justice for the next term, after Justice William D. Evan of Hampton declined the position.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. S. Stevens
New Town
State Supreme Court
Truman
Stevens
Hamburg
William D. Evan
Hampton
Hot Shot Freight On New Schedule
The Hot Shot freight on the Milw Waukee line from Sioux Falls through Emmetsburg to Chicago began a regular schedule as train No. 62. It leaves Sioux Falls at 5 p.m. and reaches this city at 8 26 p.m. It arrives in Chicago at 1 10 35 a.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux Falls
Emmetsburg
Chicago
Trinity Episcopal Church Notices Sixth Sunday Schedule
Trinity Episcopal Church announces Sixth Sunday after Trinity with services at 10 a m and evensong with sermon at 7 30 p m. A short young people meeting follows, inviting boys and girls to participate in opportunities offered by Rector Denningholf M Th.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trinity Episcopal Church
Laws Denningholf
Trinity Church Schol
Onna
First Congregational Church Services and Meetings
W Barker a minister leads 9 45 Sunday school with superintendents A R McDonald Leta Vaughan and Jane Young. At 11 00 worship features a sermon Making Tyrany Tremble. 5 00 Junior League leaders Ellen Newell Betty McDonald devotions. Outdoor service on Saunders lawn 6 30 League of Youth leaders Alien Campbell devotions. Reports from Young People conference church council meets Tuesday night July 5 note change in date Dr H L Brereton chair. Welcome to our services.
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First Congregational Church
W. Barker
A. R. McDonald
Leta Vaughan
Jane Young
Ellen Newell
Betty McDonald
G. Saunders
League of Youth
Alien Campbell
Saunders
Young People’s Conference
HL. Brereton
Bethany Lutheran Church Week Schedule and Events
Bethany Lutheran Church announces Sunday school and Bible classes at 16 06. Divine worship at 11 00. Sermon: Jesus speaks concerning divinity. Evening program by Waldorf College quartet at 8 00. No admission. free will offering. Young People's Society Thursday at 1808. Bentor choir practice Friday. Junior choir not meeting this week. Sunday and Vacation Bible School joint picnic Monday. July items include miscellaneous notices and welcome.
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Bethany Lutheran Church
Jesus
Waldorf College
Thos Pel
Uureh Pectors
Young People’s Society
Hostemwes
Fam Henkelvig Bentor
Will Williams Sizes Up Hoover
Opinion piece critiquing President Hoover from the 1930s era. It argues the Republican convention backed Hoover for a second term, questions the party’s motives, denounces the liquor plank, and accuses Hoover of sidelining farmers and vetoing farmer bills despite Farm Board aid. It ends asserting Hoover is not part of the farmers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican Party
Chicago
Hoover
United States
L. J. Dickinson
Farm Board
Senator Dickinson
Middle West
Congress
Pretended He Was a Mute Jailed Then Released
A man calling himself Daniel Gil from Kentucky pretended to be mute and sought aid in Algona. He handed a subscription paper to the county attorney claiming deafness and asked for money to pay for schooling. Doctors ruled his vocal cords normal. Jailed for vagrancy he later confessed to faking and was released, then left town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel Gilmore
Kentucky
Algona
Gilmore
Hhe
Poultry Flocks Heavily Infested With Parasites
County agent V K Webster notes lice and mites infest many flocks this year. Deane Pendarvis leads the Farm Bureau culling and dipping program, urging owners to dip or hire out quickly. Removing nonlayers remains crucial as low egg prices threaten profits, and a few lazy birds can erase gains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
V. K. Webster
Deane Pendarvis
Farm Bureau
Emmetsburg’s Pretty Lawns Show Tourist Appeal
A reader notes the many attractive lawns in Emmetsburg with flowers and shrubs that enhance the town's picturesqueness. The tidy premises reflect taste and hard work, contributing to Emmetsburg’s appeal for visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emmetsburg
Bad Roads Reported From Manson to Ames
K Webster who drove to Ames with the 4 H club members reports heavy rain most of the way from Manson to Ames. The gravel roads near Manson were in poor condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manson
K. Webster
Ames
Quick Relief for Foot Troubles Promoted in Ad
An advertisement touts Moone's Emerald Oil for instant foot relief in hot weather. It claims to ease corns bunions callouses and blisters within a day or two and to prevent swelling while wearing hot footwear. It urges immediate use as a remedy for burning aching feet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moone
Emerald
Twelve Palo Alto Girls To State Convention
Twelve Palo Alto girls join the 4 H Club contingent to attend the 4 H Club Convention at Iowa State College. County chair Mrs A J Williams notes eight Palo Alto clubs are represented by girls from Fairfield Freedom Exmnversburg Highhand Great Oak Fern Valley and other towns. The pageant Mount Vernon on the Campus will close the event Wednesday evening with all participants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palo Alto
Pred Myerly
Penn Valley
Iowa State College
A. J. Williams
Mount Verman-on
Palo Alto County
Luella Frink
Fairfield
Margaret Place
Freedom Louise Dammonn
Freedom Elexbeth Dano Freedomy
Mary Joyce
Eymetsburg
Mary Williams
Geo Schacht Returns Home to Emmetsburg
Geo Schacht moves back to his third ward home in Emmetsburg after a stint in Pocahontas. He brings 24 or 25 secondhand cars to sell from a building along the O M S P right of way near P L Godden's place, while Mr and Mrs Kite Levi visit Roland in Story county.
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Geo. Schacht
Emmetsburg
Pocahontas
Third Ward
Kite Levi
Roland
Story County
Schacht
O. M
St. P
P. L. Godden
Whittemore School Man Rochfort Noted Leader
Professor and Mrs. Rochfort of Whittemore visited Emmetsburg on Monday evening with Mr. and Mrs. Joe Fleming. They were in town due to Miss Bridgie Fleming’s serious illness. Rochfort has led Whittemore schools for about a decade and is praised as a capable educator whose students excel academically and athletically. The Whittemore community holds him in high regard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whittemore
Mr. Rochfort
Lakeside Laboratory Reopens Under Dr G W Martin
Lakeside Laboratory opened June 26 with Dr G W Martin, professor of botany at the University of Illinois, returning as director.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lakeside Laboratory
G. W. Martin
Woman from Sioux City Arrested for Disturbance at Lake Park
Miss Hazel Whitney, 35, of Sioux City, was arrested at Lake Park last week and jailed in Dickinson county. She faces a disorderly conduct charge. a judge fined her 50 dollars but suspended the sentence on condition she pay 25 dollars and return home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Lakes
Hazel Whitney
Sioux City
Lake Park
Dickinson County
Geo. Sewell Residence Damaged by Fire
Fire at the Geo. Sewell residence in the northwest part of town caused a morning blaze at about 6 o clock. The local fire company extinguished the flames before significant damage occurred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. Sewell
Post Offices Report New Class Status for Estherville Fairmont
The Estherville post office handled 28 600 dollars in business in the past year and will stay in the second class. The Fairmont office reported receipts over 40 000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Estherville P. O
Fairmont
Estherville
Thompson Bank Closed Monday
The First National of Thompson in Winnebago county closed Monday morning. N. E. Isaaces served as president and S. E. Isaaces as cashier. Capital and surplus totaled 75000 dollars while deposits reached 149600 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thompson
Winnebago County
N. E.isaaces
S. E. Isaaces
Iowa Game Warden W. E. Albert Dies at Lansing
W. E. Albert, longtime Iowa game warden, died unexpectedly last Saturday at his Lansing home after a 48 hour illness. He served 26 years in the state game department, starting as a deputy near Lansing and becoming state warden in 1919 under Gov. Harting. He was widely known in the region for his official work and will be missed by many in this vicinity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wy. Albert
Iowa
Lansing
Game Department
Vicinlty
Harting
Elmer Hinshaw
Albert
Hayimp
Thomas of Varina Great Oak Visitors
Ed Karl Idx and Thoma visited the McCabe home in Great Oak township. Some members of their party spent time fishing in Lost Tslaid lake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Karl
Idx
Thoma
McCabe
Great Oak Township
Lost Tslaid Lake
Three Cent Tax on Cream Checks Discussed
Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Gustafson and daughter Margaret of this city visited Algena Wednesday evening of last week. Mr. Gustafson attended a business meeting in that city where the three cent tax on checks was discussed. Mrs. Gustafson and daughter visited the McKee home during their stay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Gustafson
Margaret
Algena
Gustafson
Leg and Arms Broken Again in Kenneth Ryerson Incident
Kenneth Ryerson of this city, who suffered a leg and both arms injured a week or ten days ago, had both arms broken again on Thursday. The bones slipped, causing a second break.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth Ryerson
Mrs J F Smith Suffers Stroke in City
Mrs J F Smith of this city suffered a slight stroke on Monday. She is improving and will need careful rest. Her daughter in law Mrs Jess Smith of Waterloo remains with her for some time. Miss Lucille Gustafson entertained 15 girls of the King Herald's club Saturday afternoon. The meeting adjourned at 4 36 with refreshments served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. Smith
Jess Smith
Waterloo
Lucille Gustafson
The
King Herald’s Club
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