Storm Tornadoes and Wind Ravage Several Towns
A week long hail storm and last night’s wind heavily damaged a wide area from Milford to Pocahontas and into Great Oak. Barns and trees were destroyed at multiple farms including E C Matthiesen and L A Koon, with one calf killed on Ed Johnson’s farm. A Royal storm reported twisters northwest of Mat place and a windmill rotor vanished from Henry Blum’s. A July Fourth National Defense Day plan follows, with independence day actions left voluntary by states.
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Milford
Hush Lake Township
Pocahontas
Great Oak Township
Curlew
Doe
Terris Tribune
Mat Place
Ed Johnson
Harry Christiansen
Mr. Johnson
Henry Blum
Otd Nouth
Lown
Adolph Blum
L. A. Koon
H. D. Derthick
Coolidge
Department
Minster
Davis
Unity County Man Exhibits at Chicago Horse Show
Clarence Peterson traveled to Chicago with two horses for the Chicago light horse show and sale. His entry Red Haven, a five gaited saddle horse, drew strong interest and a buyer offered 1500 dollars. The second entry was Peter Pan, a blue roan English hunter. Former Pocahontas merchant W T White dies in Los Angeles at 65, leaving wife Almeda as sole survivor.
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Peterson
Clarence Peterson
Chicago
Pocahontas
W.T. White
Los Angeles
Mr. White
Almeda White
Supreme Court Upholds Tax Return Publication Lists
The supreme court upheld newspapers published lists of income taxpayers and amounts paid last fall. The Kansas City Journal-Post and Baltimore Post won lower court appeals, ruling that publishing information the internal revenue bureau made public was not a legal violation. The court effectively sustained the contention that such publication is permissible.
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Supreme Court
Kansas City Journal-Post
Baltimore Post
Congress
Supreme Court Action On General Bean Fraud Case Fails
In Geo Bom Washington on May 25 an attempt to set aside proceedings against Gen. W. Bean charged in South Dakota with fraud in an insurance policy related to a fire failed today in the supreme court.
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Washington
Gen. W. Bean
South Dakata
Supreme Court
Fire damages Boone buildings threaten Northwestern line
A Saturday morning fire in Boone caused about $100,008 in damage. It started in a coal yard near the main business district and spread to a grain elevator, lumber office, and sheds along the Chicago & Northwestern property worth $500,000. Firemen saved the line and nearby structures as traffic was halted.
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Boone
Ul Northwestern
Chicago & Northwestern
SIG Membership Drive This Week at Boys and Girls Club
Two solicitors from outside territory have worked five days and will continue this week. By Tuesday 150 memberships were secured and Vernon added ten this morning. The drive is unusually successful, drawing support from local friends. Fred Anderson at Laurens on June 4 will host speaker Fred W. Anderson, Nebraska’s miracle merchant, Thursday evening, June 4. All ambitious merchants should hear him.
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Vernon
Friends of the Cause
Fred Anderson
Laurens
Fred. W. Anderson
Nebras
Allen Family Tragedy Frames Laurens Man's Death
Burritt S Allen dies in Pasadena California after long illness dating to a tuberculosis battle that forced a move from Laurens to Colorado then California leaving wife and two children. Funeral arrangements announced with relatives traveling from Laurens. Bruce Bliven spoke in Des Moines to the state convention. Donovan unable to hear him. E H Hand closes Emmetsburg grocery after years of operation. stock moved and building vacant awaiting new location.
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Laurens Sam
Barritt S. Allen
Pasadena
California
J. Allen
Rachel Whitfield
Burritt
Laurens
Allen
Colorado
Bruce Btven
Des Moines
Bruce Bliven
New York
Woman’s Federated Clubs
Donovan
Emmetsburg
Freeman Opens Freemans Cut Rate Grocery in City
W B Freeman rents the building on Hust Main Street formerly used by F E B Hand and plans Freemans Cut Rate Grocery. He is remodeling and painting the store as a second busy outlet, with his son Clyde assisting as a live merchant and likely to ensure success.
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W. B. Freeman
Hust Main Street
F. E B. Hand
Freemman’s
Mr. Freeman
Broadway
W. B
Clyde
Glass Breaking by Children On City Streets
Children in town break glass on pavements causing damage to auto tires and endangering drivers. Parents should warn children and collect broken glass they notice. The Greene House stock moved Monday to a new location on South Broadway in the Kerwick Building.
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Greene House
Tf, Kerwick
South Broadway
Main Ford agency sold to Thacker and DeHarry in Sioux City
Thacker and DeHarry of Sioux City have purchased the Main Metor stock of Fords and accessories in town. They secured the Ford agency with broad territory and the accessory privileges. Mr. DeHarry previously served as Ford representative at Hawarden. The former owner, Mr. Main, may stay in Emmetsburg, while the new firm prepares to continue the established business.
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Thacker All i
Dehurly
Sioux City
Main
Emmersburg
Wammill Seeks Savings On Highway Board Costs
Governor Hammill urged economy in highway engineering expenses. The highway commission agreed, citing $11,500 annual reductions and ongoing staff review. It noted the elimination of a $1,500 yearly payment to Prof. Fuller of Ames for bridge engineering consulting.
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John Hammill
Highway Commission
Prof. Fuller
Ames
Commission
Honolulu Advertiser reaches Emmetsburg with fleet issue
A special 140 page Honolulu Advertiser edition, mailed by Michael Miller chief electrician on the swar vessel Concord, arrived in Hawaii and reached Emmetsburg two weeks later. The paper features battleship cuts, a Tokyo residents address with mixed patriotism, and notes Hawaii’s mild climate and tourist interest.
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Democrat
Honolulu
Michael Miller
Concord
Miller
Hawaii
Emmetsburg
Hartley Sentinel reports hoge thieves at Mull Melvin slaughter house
The Hartley Sentinel notes frequent thefts from the Mull Melvin slaughter house with a clue read on one night allegedly pointing to the guilty party. After investigation authorities consider keeping the matter from the courts for now, acknowledging the difficulty in proving guilt.
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Martley
Hartley Sentinel
Mull
Melvin Slaughter House
Railway bus petition seeks rural passenger links to Des Moines
Notice filed by R B Hilton seeks permission for a motor bus service from Emmetsburg to Jefferson with connections to Havelock Poutihan itas Pomeroy and other towns. Des Moines interurban link would connect Rockwell City to Des Moines. hearing set in Des Moines on Tuesday June 16. Citizens largely support the plan citing improved mail delivery and winter road maintenance. Emmetsburg residents praise the route via Pocahontas Rockwell City and Jefferson to Des Moines.
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Knotsburg
Mullard
Havelock
Poutihanitas
Pomeroy
Jefferson
Giordan
Lobrville
Lake City
Rockwell City
Des Moines
R. EB. Hilton
Emmetsburg
Pocahontas
Rocky Adams JRA Elmer Back From Sinner City Boxing Scene
Elmer Adams returns from Online where he spent the winter months. He says the boxing scene in that city is at a standstill due to the wrong crowd and waning interest. Rocky plans a few days with local friends and may visit Milwaukee to pursue boxing prospects amid a boom in business and construction. Everett Strong, formerly of Spencer, beat Chick Lambert at Sioux City and earns quick readiness for big money fights. Warnie Smith of Oklahoma, who defeated Young O'Hara at Fort Dodge, is out after a jaw fracture. Elmer declines on upcoming Gibbons Tunney fights. Rocky remains popular locally and showing notable improvement in the ring.
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Online
Rocky
Milwaukee
Wisconsin
Himer
Omaha
Everett Strong
Spencer
Chick Lambert
Sioux City
Strong
Warnie Smith
Oklahoma
Young O'Hara
Fort Dodge
Elmer
Veterans Memorial Day Observance Details
War veterans groups plan a Memorial Day program at Harrison Park and cemeteries with services at the Unknown Dead monument. Events include Taps, the Star Spangled Banner, and an address by ex-senator Perry C. Holdoegel of Rockwell City.
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Dfidan Veterans
Ametica
Service Ee Legion
Harrison Park
the Memorial
American Legion
Double Mule
Perry C. Holdoegel
Rockwell City
America
al KR
Service Star Legion
Dickenson criticizes Pacific fortification plan in memorial address
In Algona at a Presbyterian church last Sunday Congressman T J Dickinson urged against fortifying the Hawaiian Islands and parts of the Pacific coast, preferring to send any spare funds to southern states for education. Iowa residents oppose the idea and fault southern congressmen for a salary grab while neglecting school needs.
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Presbyterian Church
Algona
T. J. Dickinson
Hawaiian Islands
Pacific
Iowa
Dickinson
Congress
County Assessor Change Favored by State Auditor
State Auditor McClune urges changing state law to replace township and town assessors with a county assessor, warning centralized power could erode local rights though some benefits exist. The piece notes a broader drift toward centralization of taxing and enforcing laws, urging vigilance to preserve local authority. It also covers egg preservation tips for winter use and mentions Mercy hospital patient inflow and nurse counts, indicating regional hospital activity.
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McClune
Wisconsin Senior Mish Pearl Kulp Elected to Honorary Fraternity
Mish Pearl Kulp, a senior at the University of Wisconsin, has been elected to the honorary national fraternity of university players Ntonka Topit, according to campus notices.
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Mish Pearl Kulp
University of Wisconsin
Onl Yeat
University playerae—Ntonka Topit
Stoyke Household Furnishings Sale Reported Successful
Mr Stoyke held a large Saturday sale of household furniture with buyers from across the county. He noted good prices for most items and planned a southern Washington trip in June after visiting Lakefield with Mrs Stoyke and the children remaining a few days.
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Stoyke
Lakefield
Skirt Entanglement in Wind Stops Gas Engine
During Friday’s high wind Mrs Geo Nelson shut off a gasoline engine and reached to close air flow. A gust pulled her skirt into the fly wheel causing injuries to her jaw and hip and a run broken. The engine stopped, likely saving her life. June brides in Wayi looks suggest many weddings occurred in May.
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Geo. Nelson
Jones Attends Rochester Trip Then Narrow Auto Collision
AHEAD WYY A CAN P B Jones and Mrs Fitzgerald returned from Rochester Minnesota to West Bend. On the way north of Forest City their car collided with one ahead that stopped to open a gate. A six foot ditch forced a choice between the ditch or another car. No injuries. Emmet County delegates to the Iowa Federation of Women's Clubs convention in Des Moines reported. Saunders re elected recording secretary and Mrs Walter Middleton named district chairman. The event was well attended and successful.
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P. B. Jones
Rochester
Minnesota
Mr. Jones
Nes Dames
Emmetshire
Des Moines
Iowa Federation of Women's Clubs
Luella Jonson
L. H. Mayne
F. C. Davidson
Thornwall
George Baker
T. ¥. Larson
WV. BE. G. Saunders
Walter Middleton
Bank Robbers Hit Des Moines Described In News Note
Four men wearing straw hats robbed The Cottage Grove State Bank of Des Moines at noon today. The incident details note a big bank robbery and accompanying notes about train cars and passengers in the city.
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Des Moines
Cottage Grove State Bank
Death of Rasmus Peterson at Rathven Iowa
Rathven Iowa mourns Rasmus Peterson found dead in his father's yard Sunday evening amid heart trouble. Survived by parents and several sisters, funeral held Wednesday. Sympathy sent to the family. frost reports show minor corn damage in some areas. local orchestra played at a Ringsted dance Saturday night.
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Rathven
Rasmus Peterson
Rasmus
Ringsted
Mrs Saunder's Named President In National Service Star Legion
Mrs. Saunders of Luisville wife of Rep W F E Saunders was elected president of the National Service Star Legion at the Atlanta convention May 18 to 22. She had been a delegate in the Iowa Federation of Women's Clubs in Des Moines when the news arrived. She helped organize Iowa's state branch of the society four to five years ago and served as state president for one or two terms. She authored The Legion of Columbia a pageant presented in Des Moines last winter for Iowa women whose husbands officiated as senators and representatives. She was re elected Secretary of the Iowa Federation of Women's Clubs at the Des Moines meeting.
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Legion of Columbia
Des Moines
Iowa
Stop at Broadway and Main Car Parking Rules
Notice on Broadway and Main street parking restrictions. White painted stalls designate parking spaces and drivers on side streets must stop before crossings. Right of way is assigned to Broadway and Main street traffic to improve safety and reduce accidents.
Service Star Legion Convention Dates Set in Fmmeisburs
The Service Star Legion will hold a state convention in Fmmeisburs Wednesday and Thursday June 10 and 12. It promises to be largely attended.
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Service Star Legion
Fmmeisburs
Sioux City Population Report Aims For Clarity
Sioux City reports a total population around 72,000 with little change from five years ago. The Chamber of Commerce notes no new growth plans as the city quietly avoids blank spots on its balance sheet amid sparse development activity this spring.
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Sioux City
Big Park
Cham+iber of Commerce
Iowa
Trip to North Pole Prompts Favorable Pay Day
A brief note reports that travelers headed for the north pole had a good pay day on Thursday though weather was rough and travelers have not reported their arrivals. Jacob Heng of Fenton handled business in Eimmete-Wuee yesterday and the fate of the northern travelers remains uncertain.
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North Pole
Jacob Heng
Fenton
Eimmete- Wuee
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