West Bend Wins Little Nine Tournament at Humboldt
West Bend captured the Little Nine title at Humboldt, securing a third straight tourney win this season with a 15 to 8 final against Bode. Captain Mikes led the team, while Miller and Mikes supported the offense as West Bend moved toward the state tournament in Hammelsburg amid wear from multiple games.
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West Bend
Humboldt
Stroup
Drew Dows
Clarion
Mumoldt
West Bed
Mikes
Miller
H Gi Will
Bode
Bole
Goldfield
Helmke
Espie
Wets Bend
Xnen
Jean
West Pend
Hmmelsburg
Renwick
Livermore
Laverne
Dows
Goldfeld
Father and Son Banquet Draws Ninety to One Hundred Attendees
At Congregational church on Wednesday evening February 25, Rev J B Brereton gave grace before a chicken dinner served by the aid society. D M Palmer led community singing with Mrs Lor ing Brereton at the piano. Toasts by Walter Middleton featured reflections on fatherhood and sonship, praising the event as a successful, appreciated gathering despite threatened weather.
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Congregational Church
J.B. Brereton
Grace
Aid Society
D. M. Palmer
Earl Beebe
William Gine
Walter Middleton
F. Bradley
Harold Stuehmer
Richard Theileher
Guy R. Campbell
McCarty
Robert Weir
Boyless
Billy Middleton
Milestones in the Life of President Coolidge 1924 Record
A compact timeline traces Calvin Coolidge’s life from birth in Plymouth in 1872 through Amherst College, Northampton legal work, marriage to Grace Goodhue, and political ascent. It lists roles as state representative, mayor, state senator, lieutenant governor, governor, vice president, and finally president after Harding’s death, culminating in 1924 with a historic landslide victory.
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Tive
Northampton
Massachusetts State Senate
Senate
Massachusetts
Harding
Supervisors Meet With Bills Before County Action
A board of supervisors met on Monday. No matters of special importance were acted upon beyond reviewing and approving several bills. The county fathers usually hold sessions about once every two months.
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Board of Supervisors
St Ellen Academy Pupils Present Noted Church Program
St Thomas church hosted a St Ellen's school entertainment with a varied program. The flag drill and Miss Mary Magan on piano drew praise while many pupils earned commendations. Proceeds fund chapel beautification and the Sisters work with parish support.
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St. Thomas Church
St. Ellen’s School
Mary Mugah
Emmetsburg
St. Ellen's Chapel
Sisslers
Kossuth Tests All Cattle in County for TB
Kossuth county in Iowa completed testing all cattle for tuberculosis. Department of Agriculture figures show 61 753 tested with about two percent reacting. Infected herds were found in about 18 townships and a full retest is planned soon to move toward a modified accredited area.
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Kossuth
Towa
Iowa Department of Agriculture
Mason City Team With Wagon Rolls Down Embankment
Mason City Indiana March 3 Fred Pett 71 suffered a broken right arm leg and three fractured ribs after a wagon loaded with dirt and rock rolled down a 31 foot embankment. He is hospitalized in stable condition with chances of recovery. One horse also fell on him.
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Mason City
Fred Pettpeke
Saunders Speaks on Road Bills and Tax Issues
Representative Saunders met at City Hall with community members to discuss upcoming legislation in Des Moines. He doubts the 20 million dollar paved road bonding bill will pass and notes conflicts over highway funding between southern and northern counties. He favors a compromise and highlights support for the state income tax, while opposing a broad depositor law and noting debates over banking bills and road taxes for secondary roads.
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Saunders
Des Moines
Iowa
The
Highway Commission
House
Senate
Breakenridge Talk At Community Club On Highways
Senator Breakenridge will address the Local Community club this afternoon at 1:80. He traveled from Des Moines recently and asserts federal aid for our military highways should stay local. He criticizes southern drainage work and notes Pocahontas county has spent millions on drainage and road improvements, while northern Iowa advances more. He supports using state road funds on secondary roads after primary completion and pledges to defend Palo Alto county interests. In other news Flora Scarborough broke a leg below the knee while cleaning. Reva Ryan won top honors at Ames short course winning a gold medal in horse judging and fifth in livestock classes.
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Breakenridge
Des Moines
Pri
Iowa
Pocahontas
Palo Alto
Here
Ryan
Harold
Reva
A.D. Ryan
Ames
Laurens Sun
Central location for post office sparks protest
Emmetsburg residents oppose moving the post office from a central site to Middleton’s lumber-yard location on South Broadway. A large protest meeting urged lawmakers to halt action and seek a more suitable, central space with adequate facilities and costs. James Murray, recently relocated from Armstrong, welcomed back to town.
Sioux City hog market lifts prices amid tight supplies
Hogs topped at Sioux City yesterday near 13 dollars per hundredweight, with Chicago bids a notch higher and Omaha prices about a quarter above. A load sold for 144 dollars per hundred, the peak since 1920. Market gains over two weeks reflect sharp receipt cuts, February highs around 11 dollars and a 12 dollar benchmark, with trading buoyed by light demand and an expected continued rise.
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Noel
Soux Ciy
Sioux City
Chicago
Omaha
Dickenson Bill Denounced In Senate Agriculture Hearing
Washington Web 28 The Dickenson cooperative marketing bill was denounced as a camouflage by Robert D C s chairman of the President s agricultural commission Carey charged it would drown farmers under advice without real help He said Henry C Taylor bureau of agricultural economics would make the bureau disdain the farmers The bill provides two junkets annually to Washington for fifty advisory council members with 25 a day Carey and Senator Magis Johnson Minnesota Farmer Laborite joined in denouncing the measure calling it only advice He urged adoption of the Cap er Haugen Bill instead
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Washington
Dickinson Co-Operative
Senate Agricultural Committee
Robert D. C
Carey
House
Henry C. Taylor
O Et
Bureau of Agricultural Economie d
Magis Johnson
Thia Bi
Caray
We Beautify State Park at Lost Ishin Lake
Citizens of Ruthven will aid in spring and summer improvements to the east shore of Lost Ishin Lake State Park. The plan aims to transform the area into a real beauty spot with a choice location for public enjoyment.
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Lost Ishin Lake
Lost
Island Lake
Sumer
Ruthven
Miss Marne and Miss Mayne Lead Cornell College Honors
Miss Winifred Mayne of Emmetsburg and Miss Lorrine McLaughlin of New York City top Cornell College Mt. Vernon campus in high scholastic standing. The college congratulates Miss Mayne on the recognition given her.
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Marne
Winifred Mayne
Emmetsburg
The
Hulk
Lorrine McLaughlin
New York City
Cornell College
Mt. Vernon
Mayne
Raising Hogs and Farm Shifts in Torques County
Whi Jensen of Great Oak township returned Tuesday from a trip to Chicago and Watseka Illinois. He shipped livestock to Chicago market and went to Watseka after his father-in-law died. He notes heavy corn yields last year and that farmers now favor selling corn over hogs. Cattle herds down and silos less used. After oats, clover is grown and sawed with cats. Land values drop from 300 to about 200 per acre.
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Whi. Jensen
Great Oak Township
Chicago
Watseka
Illinois
Jensen
Torques County
Mason City Fruit Company Fined for Branding Violations
Des Moines March 3 Geo Oland ruler manager of Mason City Fruit Co was fined 30 for persistent failure to brand net weights on fruit packages. Iowa Dept of Agriculture inspector Guy Thomas had previously warned the party. Court action followed with resistance to court orders and jail detainment.
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Mason City Fruit Company
Des Moines
Geo. Ofandruler
Mason City
Guy Thomas
Iowa Department of Agriculture
D. D. Fuller
Oland Ruler
New Presidential Cabinet to Be Confirmed Today
Prank Kellogg of Minnesota is named secretary of state. Andrew Mellon of Pennsylvania is named secretary of the treasury. John Weeks of Massachusetts named secretary of war. Charles Warren of Michigan named attorney general. Harry New of Indiana named postmaster general. Curtis Whibur of California named secretary of the navy. Hubert Work of Colorado named secretary of interior. William Jerdine of Kansas named secretary of agriculture. Herbert Hoover of California named secretary of commerce. James Davis of Pennsylvania named secretary of labor.
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Prank &. Kellogg
Minnesota
Andrew Mellon
Pennsylvania
Treasury
John W. Weeks
Massachusetts
Charles B. Warren
Michigan
Herry S. New
Indiana
Curtis D. Whibur
California
Navy
Hubert Work
Colorado
Interior
William M. Jerdine
Kansas
Agriculture
Herbert Hoover
Commerce
James J. Davis
Graettinger and Wallingford Organize Skier Group
A new ski organization forms at Laverne Minnesota with plans for a winter tournament. Graettinger and Wallingford show interest and Scandinavian residents are noted as understanding the sport. Brother Sullivan is urged to advance the effort.
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Laverne
Minnesota
Graettinger
Wallingford
Brother Sullivan
Honorary insignia for sectional tournament players
Three honorary insignia will be presented to three players for sportsmanship at the sectional high school tournament on March 7. The State Board of Control permits the awards with conditions. Officials and superintendents will select winners based on conduct toward officials opponents and teammates.
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Des Moines
Anton Johnson
Emmetsburg
Iowa
State Board of Control
Sec
Taylor
Will Soon Pay Dividend To Emmetsburg Bank Depositors
Emmetsburg National bank dividend is expected soon as Washington officials conclude red tape. Receiver Rudolph Miller works to speed payments but must follow headquarters orders. An earlier notice mentions Winklandson, former Martington bank manager and current Denison bank receiver, who hinted at resignation if salary changes occur.
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Washington
Emmetsburg National Bank
Sovernment
Rudolph Miller
Winknndson
Martington Bank
Denison
State
Estherville Democrat
Emmetsburg to Host District Basketball Tournament Draws
District tournament details announce opening game Ringsted versus Colliver at 2 PM Friday. Five sessions planned with Class A for schools over 100 and Class B for under 100. Teams include Estherville Emmetsburg Plover Arm ony Buffalo Dons Burt Dolliver Mallard Ringsted Ruthven Seneca ons West Bend Des Moines township. Season tickets $1.40. individual sessions 50 cents.
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Emmetsburg
George A. Brown
Iowa FH
Athletic Association
Ringsted
Colliver
Plover
Estherville
Emmetsboro
Armony
Buffalo Dons
Burt
Dolliver
Mallard
Ruthven
Senecaons
West Bend
Des Moines
Poom
Madlard
Ced
Ig Rathven
Armstrong
Buffalo
Burt Na Report
D. M
Emmetsbure
Astherville Ployer — Pe
Seneca Conus
The
Democrat
Humboldt Woman Suicide At Hanson Home
Humboldt, Tuesday afternoon, Mrs May Hanson Underberg wife of the late Ole Underberg, swallowed acid at the Hanson home. A physician responded but she died shortly after. She had been despondent since her husband Ole Underberg died nearly two weeks ago.
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May Hanson Underberg
Ole Underberg
H. 4. Hanson
Humbolde
State Aid for Poultry Shows Distribution Amounts
The state aid for poultry shows pays $100 per qualifying county. Seventeen counties have already received funds, with a total of 42 shows qualifying for the aid. Four counties each held two shows, and Davenport’s Slate Show will receive $500 this year.
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Town Department of Agriculture
Davenport
County Boarders at Silley Sheriff Lawry's Boarding House
Sibley Tribune reports Sheriff Lawry houses six prisoners at his boarding house with County Boarders ill. Severson Brothers of Latchwood to serve 90 days for liquor violation. Watters of Lyon county jailed six months for gamle law breach. Raymond Woodrum and Chas G Sullivan received months and four days each in the last court term.
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Silley
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