Short Items of Local Interest
Local notes list residents and visitors including M. J. Menning, Nels Rumneberg, Joe Peterson, John Cullen, W. Walker, and many others visiting or traveling to nearby towns. Court attendees A. W. Bedell and Attorney Francis Kennedy frequent the scene. Misses McCarty and Katherine Barnhart visit Gruettinger, while Elks prepare for a Fort Dodge bowling tournament.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. J. Menning
Ruthvengis- Wor
Nels Rumneberg
Laurang
Wmmersburg
Joe Peterson
Ringsted
John Cullen
Whittemore
W. Walker
West Bend
P. E. Jones
Father Kelly
Graetinger
Father McNerney
Atorney W. B. Bedell
Spirit Lake
Katherine Barnhart
Gruettinger
A. W. Smlth
Spencer
Ed McNally
Misa Mildred
Fort Dodge
Campaign memories and wartime echoes from Independence township
Three Hot Campaigns spoke in Independence township Saturday as Chris Thompson and T. C. Gjerde attended to pay respects to the Democrat. Gjerde earned an enviable World War II record, fighting in Chatea Thierry, St. Mebiel, and the Argonne with close calls but no injuries. He has since farmed while plagued by foot trouble.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chris Thompson
T. C. Gjerde
Indpendence
Gjerde
Chatea Thierry
St. Mebiel
Argonne
A General Raise In Postal Rates
Wide postal changes take effect April 15 as a $65,000,000 salary boost for employees reshapes the system. Rates shift across classes with new per ounce and per pound charges for first, second and third class mail, post cards, money orders, and parcel service. Postmasters note rural route parcels escape the service charge. several related notices follow including a local burglary, truancy enforcement, a moving attorney, and a Detroit position for Irene Glennon.
Johnson and Cruz Win Emmetsburg School Election
Emmetsburg voters cast 207 ballots in a quiet election. D A Johnson won with 191 votes, C V Cruz 14, W H Morling 26, L D Brereton 3, and Mrs Frank Fordyce 1. Three ballots were spoiled. Johnson and Cruz were elected to oversee school interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W As Johnson
D. V. Unite
Emmetsburg
D. A. Johnson
C. V. Cruz
W. H. Morling
L. D. Brereton
Frank Fordyce i
Johnson
Crutz
Good Sale Report From H M Helgen and John Meiner
H M Helgén and John Meiner reported a very satisfactory sale yesterday. A pure bred Holstein brought 187 dollars and a choice grade Holstein 4147 dollars. The brood sows averaged 40 dollars. The day was windy and chilly yet fairly pleasant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. M. Helgén
John Meiner
New Standard 00 Agent John Drew Joins Emmetsburg Station
John Drew, newly appointed head of the Standard Of station in this city, has an advertisement in this week’s Democrat. He recently moved to Emmetsburg and resides in the third ward. The Democrat wishes him success.
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New Standard 00
John Drew
Standard of Station
Democrat
Emmetsburg
Ely's Cream Balm for Catarrh Relief Head Clear
An old advertisement touts Ely's Cream Balm as a remedy for catarrh and nasal congestion. It promises quick relief from stuffed head and blocked nostrils by applying antiseptic cream into the nose, claiming easier breathing and freedom from snuffling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ely
Warren Nomination Falls One Vote Short in Senate
Washington March 10 Charles Warren of Michigan failed to become attorney general as the Senate rejected his nomination by a 40 to 40 tie. Vice President Dawes was not in time to cast the deciding vote and Republican leaders aimed to delay the announcement. Senator Reed announced he would change his vote to move to reconsider, shifting the tally to 38 for and 41 against confirmation. Warren faced criticism as a friend of the sugar trust and ties to big interests aided by the supreme court and other officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Charles "Beether Warren
Michigan
United States
Senate
Dawes
Capitol
Reed
Pennsylvania
Warren
Sugar Trust
Stone
Supreme Court
Attorney General
Meeting of Graettinger Women’s Club March 14 Program
A meeting of the Women’s Federation clubs will be held in the stool house at Graettinger on Saturday, March 14. The usual cover dish luncheon is at 11:00 AM, followed by Community singing, vocal selections by May Schlichtemier, West Bend, a reading from “Iowa Authors” by Lucile Peterson, a vocal solo by May Schlichtemier, and instrumental performances by Mrs. Fisher and Mrs. Walter Middleton. The event is chaired by Mrs. Middleton and serves as a report from Des Moines. Members are urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graettinger
May Sehlichtemier
West Bend
Iowa
Lucile Peterson
Aeather Yale
May Schlichtemier
Ruthven Lays 91 Year Old Mrs Frederickson to Rest
Ruthven correspondent reports the death of Mrs. Frederickson aged 91 at her son Fred’s home after an illness. Funeral is set for Wednesday at 2:00 PM at the Adventist church with a daughter awaiting arrival from California. Whittemore visitors Anthony Smith and John Elberts stopped in Emmetsburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anthony Smith
John Elberts
Whittemore
Emmetsburg
Drink Water for Kidney Health and Urge Salt Tonic
A noted authority warns that rich foods form acids that paralyze kidneys and cause back pain headaches and urinary trouble. He prescribes four ounces of Rad Salts daily and a glass of water before breakfast to cleanse sluggish kidneys, reduce acidity, and ease bladder weakness. Regular medical checkups are advised.
Fort Dodge Mayor Race Heats Up With Twelve Candidacies
The Fort Dodge mayoral contest features twelve contenders with eleven described as restless and politically hungry. Meanwhile, Wa. Domek is sent to Truman, Minnesota, to farm for the coming year after stealing livestock and personal property vehicles. Ed Schendel relocates to the Damek family’s former residence near Sherboro.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Dodge
Fort Dodgers
Domek
Truman
Minnesota
Damek
Ed Schendel
Sherboro
Fenton
Builders contracted near West Bend for new crence ted structures
Emil Anliker let the contract to Dison and Anderegg to build a new set of buildings on his land two miles south and one half mile east of West Bend. They expect to begin about May first and Ernest Anliker will occupy the buildings when completed. Mrs. W. B. Grady and children return from Groeley Neb after an extended visit with her parents. Spencer-Sioux City bus line permit denied by Iowa railroad commissioners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emil Anliker
West Bend
Dison & Anderegg
Ernest Anliker
Spencer-Sioux City
Q. S. Kent
Spencer
Sioux Cily
Charles Webster
B. M. Richardson
Iowa State Railroad Commission
Foreclosure Suit Noted On Iowa Farm and Block Sale
The Rock Rapids Review reports Robert L. Leach has begun foreclosure for 928,820 against N Hampe tied to a second mortgage on 85,000 loaned to Iowa Savings Bank. Annis Rohling hold a first mortgage of 86,000 on a 176 acre farm. A sale announced yesterday of the Meallister block at West Fourth and Main to the McAllister Block company, a 11 member partnership including Hansen Birdsall Ben Bjornstad Moulton Cornwall Cornwall Wahlstrom Barbara Cornwall Pitcher Otto Bjornstad Buckey Cairns. Sale by First National Bank News-Herald.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Rock Rapids Review
Robert L. Leach
N. Hampe
Iowa Savings Bank
Annis & Rohling Alreaay
Meallister
West Fourth and Main Streets
McAllister Block Company
R. W. Hansen
J. C. Birdsall
C. Ben. Bjornstad
M.M. Moulton
Cornwall & Cornwall
J. A. Wahlstrom
Barbara Cornwall
Homer E. Pitcher
Otto A. Bjornstad
G. P. Buckey
L J. Cairns
Bank move follows attempted robbery at Humboldt house
The Gilmore Enterprise reports a broken window at Christensen's Humboldt residence sparked robbery fears. The sheriff and marshal investigated and found over 100 in cash, with several old bills. Christensen agreed to deposit his funds in a local bank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hansen
Humboldt
Christensen
Humboldt Republican
Smiths Move to Winnebago County for New Home
Mr and Mrs Bernard J Smith of Walnut township relocate to Thompson Winnebago county to establish a new home. All wish them success in their future location. Ole Christensen of Gilmore called in Marshall Stebbins last week and reported that someone had $6 000 in his home.
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Winnebago County
Bernard J. Smith
Walnut Township
Thompson
Ole Christensen
Gilmore
Marshall Stebbins
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Julia
Mary McCarty
Claude Seeley
Hastings
Nebraska
E. I. White
Blanche Webster
Gradinger
William Thompson
Francis Kennedy
Estherville
Michael Matthews
H. H. Fish
Freeport
Sinois
Edward Matthews
Y.a. Morling
Des Moines
Pasin
Swatters
Elks
W. C. Richardson
Garrett Huobner
Mitchell
South Dakota
Patrick Miller
Garner
Wm. Miller
the Times
Patrick Sherlock
Koch
Anderson
Storm Lake
Fred Tiffany
Fargo
North Dakota
Howard Fredericks
A.C. Hester
James Burns
Sioux City
M. Anderson
Minneapolis
Ole Gjerde
Cylinder
Spicer
Eba, McMillen
Bert France
George Bell
Frank ©. Cox
Peter Spittal
T. J. Remdin
McTigue
CWA
Richard Talmadoe Banger
Cave City
Floyd Collins
Agnes Ayers
Jack Holt
Nita Naidi
Theodore Kosloff
St. Patrick's Day
Viola Dana
Milton Sills
Thomas Meighan i
Pied Piper Malone
Saturde
Prom
America
H. C. Witmer
Emmetsburg Battery Station
Sudicious Advertising
Emmitsburg
Justice Pilsner
Lown
Irene Clennon
Detroit
Gene Glennon
Omaha
Creighton University
Senator Walsh Wiens
Figutr
Graeptinger
Ruthyven
Spencer Business Block
Gilmore Enterprise
Marshall
Mother
Dad
HUB Kraft-Beebe CO
S - Boy
Rock Island
W. G. Vaughan
Jenewold & Salven
W. E. Vaughan
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