Ellington Farmers Dig Ditch To Cut Costs In Drainage Work
Ellington farmers band together to complete drainage on their own terms avoiding delays and high costs. Contractors Estherville based Lesher dug a 1687 rod long water channel ten feet wide at the top and 18 inches wide at the bottom with minimum depth, totaling 1630 dollars at about 1.50 per rod. The project benefits J B Castle Obing W P Reinders Mrs Reamend Mrs N Steiland and others as it passes through Ellington township into Beaver Creek. The effort is highlighted in the Mallard Leader and Register and Leader, Iowa's telegraphic news source.
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Ellington Hip
Att &. Lesher
Estherville
Lym
Conington
J. B. Castle
Obing
W. P. Reinders
N. Steiland
Joseph Lever
BH. A. Ling
Ellington Townahin
M. I. Brown
G. Christopher
J. P. Ruppert
Aschan
Beaver Creek
Wilson Johnson Marriage Report from Waterloo
Mr Perle Wilson of Waterloo Iswa married Miss Minnie M Johnson on Saturday afternoon at the bride’s parents home in Lake township. The bride is noted among the county’s estimable young ladies with many friends awaiting the news. The couple will reside in Waterloo and their union is warmly congratulated by the Democrat.
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Perle Wilson
Waterloo
Iswa
Minnie M. Johnson
Archie~ Johnson
Lake ‘Township
Emmetsburg Farm Inquiry Through Gowans Administrator
Fragmentary notice states warm tar Sala near Emmetsburg four miles east. Inquire Gowans, Administrator, Emmetsburg.
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Emmetsburg
Gowans
Emmets
Excellent Discourse On Fools In Society
The first lecture in the course discussed the Martydom of fools and argued that fools exist in every phase of life. The speaker claimed audiences can grasp his points and cited Pennsylvania politics as proof. His vivid illustrations showed how habit clings to people, with strong audience engagement throughout.
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Diacuoa
Pennsylvania
Severs Electric Storm Damages Local Utilities
Sunday night’s severe electric storm disrupted the local telephone system and unsettled the electric light plant for several hours. M F Brennan was shocked at a tile factory kiln, while W E Jaskman lost hay, a registered Shorthorn cow, and a calf. The Gordon house chimney near Depew was damaged and a kitchen slave ruined, though no family members were injured. The storm was severe with no wind or hail.
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M. F. Brennan
W. E. Jaskman
Gordon House
Depew
Small town notices and sales advertised locally
A local notice ask for space for church notices and public announcements. It lists farm for rent near Whittemore on 18 acres with tiled land and good buildings and mentions two other farms. Also offers a top buggy for sale and asks inquiries be directed to the office for pricing and details.
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Whittemore
EB. B Eiler
Farm for Rent Near Ruthven
For Rent. Substantial seven room house with a good barn and quarter block. Farm for rent four miles east of Ruthven. Inquire at this office or contact Mrs. L. T. and C. J. Barringar, Ruthven. ab pd
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Ruthven
L.T
J. Barringar
Contest column lists candidates and prize totals
A voting contest row shows active candidates and prize amounts with many names and figures. It notes some names missing and invites readers to write if their candidate was excluded and wishes to remain in the contest.
Emmetsburg High School Ventilation Boosts Airflow
Reported tests show air exchanged per minute rose by 13 260 cubic feet after plant improvements at Emmetsburg High School. Dr Powers urges caution while praising ventilation. observers seek if any town has better system. Also notes the Oct 27 1909 marriage of Joe H A Martini and Marie Steil in Saint Cloud Minnesota with reception for close relatives and plans to reside near Sauk Rapids.
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Tht
Emmetsburg High School
Fowler
Powers
George L Scott Dead
George L. Scott died at his nephew Fro Scott’s home last Thursday after illness. Funeral services were held Saturday at the residence conducted by Rev. A. B. Gilbert with burial in Evergreen cemetery. Pallbearers were P. H. Stedman Wim Muir Frank Lingworth F. A. Warnke Wm. Coakley and H. OH. Cook. He was born in New York City on May 21 1855 and lived in Emmetsburg township, Palo Alto county since 1868 after moving from Steven’s Point Wisconsin. He spent the last eight years with his nephew Fred Scott. Surviving are three brothers Jacob James and William and a deceased sister Mrs Utter. The community mourns his loss and sympathy is extended to relatives. Richard and Patrick Brady of Minooka Illinois visited their brother M. L. Brady here after selling lapa in South Dakota.
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George L. Scott
Fro Scott
Rev
A. B. Gilbert
Evergreen Cemetery
P. H. Stedman
Wim. Muir
Frank Lingworth
F. A. Warnke
Wm. Coakley
H. OH. Cook
Mrs
Utter
Ar. Scott
Subscription Plans and Voting Totals
One year's subscription costs $1.50 and 306 votes are recorded. Two years cost $3.00 with 700 votes. Three years cost $4.50 and 1200 votes.
The Course of Life Contest Encourages Perseverance
A persuasive column urges contestants to stay focused and work hard, noting equal chances and general goodwill. It cites subscribers boosting votes, a reader’s slogan about persistence, and the idea that a late surge can change standings. The piece emphasizes merit over favoritism and urges not to give up.
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Lot
Yeterday
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Mae Schlosser
Irene Rindy
Ringsted
Ethel Hahne
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Winnie Stuehmer
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West Bend
Fern Clark
Ethel Easton
Curlew
Jessie Grant
Ruby J. Buchan
Cylinder
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Mattie C. Cambes
Eee
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Ayrshire
Mrs. N. Matson
Grasttinger
Verna Sprout
Hazel DeBont
Dickens
Jana Whitford
Goldie Boblit
Sylvia Hagedon
Mattie Telford
Georgie Carter
Rodman
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Raettinger
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Wim. Reinders
St. Cloud
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Oelock
Cathedral of Holy Angel
Minnesota
Joe HA. Martini
Marie Steil
Father Gaus
Serraphine Steil
John Shhroeder
Rochester
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Martini Ranch
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Lis
Dallas
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Emmoetsburg
Hin
Richard
Patrick Brady
Minoka
Illinois
M. L. Brady
South Dakota
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Emmetsbure
Kingsbury
Herman Marks
Thule & Pfiffner
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