Sad Tragedy Details in Sunnyside Death
A North Central report recounts the death of Oden W. Ruth, son of Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Ruth, who was fatally shot when a rifle discharged while he rode home on a nervous horse near Sunnyside Washington. He was 18, would have turned 19 in fall, survived by four sisters and his parents. The funeral was held at the local Methodist church and attended by high school pupils and his boy scout comrades. The Times offers condolences to the Ruth family.
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M. O. Grodland
Sunnyside
Washington
Oden W. Ruth
Jack Creek
Emmet
Iowa
A. L. Ruth
Grodland
Methodist Church
Fueral
the Times
Ruth
Nighttime dog control law approved by governor Harding
After July 4 dogs may not run at large from sunset to sunrise. Farmers may kill any dog on farms after sunset. A 50 cent dog registration is required. Farmers pushed the bill to protect sheep, aiming to boost Iowa sheep farming profitability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harding
Iowa
Dexter Builds $10000 Community House For 1000 Capacity
The town of Dexter in Dallas County, population 810, dedicated a $10,000 community house with a 1000-person capacity. It features hollow block construction, finished interiors, electric lights, and hosts lyceum courses, chautauquas, moving pictures, plays, church services, and political meetings. The Exchange urges other small towns to follow Dexter’s example in public spirit and action.
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Dexter
Dallas County
South Center
To The Rescue Bill Smith and the Box Mystery
A country store keeper named Bill Smith travels to the city to buy goods and the shipments arrive quickly. Mrs. Smith, left in charge, screams and seizes a hatchet when reading an inscription on a large box that says Bill inside, leaving bystanders astonished.
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Bill Smith
Sunkist Iowa Hog Worth About Two Thousand Dollars
The piece quips that a carload of hogs from Iowa is valued around $2,000, rivals a tarload of California oranges in wit. It notes the sun-kissed Iowa hog thrives on farm value, while fruit and travel jokes link Iowa and California with tourist attire and investments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
California
Spencer
Six Feet of Snow Measured in Fonda Area
A Fonda man reports snowfall of five feet nine inches through Tuesday last week. He notes that recent heavy snow likely brings the total to over six feet. This report comes from Pocahontas County.
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Fonda
Pocahontas County UN
Big Time at Silver Wedding
The 25th silver wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. A. I. Lande was celebrated at their Lost Island township home last Saturday. About sixty friends attended with baskets of gifts, including silverware. Rev. S. Q. Lande presented the tokens as the couple marked 25 years since a ceremony at the center schoolhouse. The Times extends greetings and best wishes for a future golden anniversary.
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A. I. Lande
Lost Island Township
Friends Land
Social notes from Wallingford and nearby towns
Wallingford and surrounding area diaries list visits and moves. Siblings in Waterloo hosted by S. T. Dybdahl. Dr. Golden called at Ole Johnson home. Leona Cushing from Estherville visits. Rev. Durkee moves into Joe Craven house. Oscar Myhre shifts into Durkee’s old home. Royal Lumber Co. manager A. Stephens buys Larson cottage and moves family next week. Local residents Mrs. Storey funeral draws large crowd. multiple trips to Estherville, Lake Park, and Sibley noted. sick lists improve for Albert Richard and Mrs. Edwin Osher. various social activities and Ladies Aid meeting at C. I. Skattebo home.
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S. T. Dybdahl
Waterloo
Dr. Golden
Ole Johnson
Leona Cushing
Estherville
Rev. Durkee
Joe Craven
Oscar Myhre
Durkee
Stephens
Royal Lumber Co
Larson
Julius Hanson
Ethel Misener
Gus Merklin
Ruth Rokenbrodt
A. J Odegaard
Lucille
Lake Park
Mr. Odegaard
Dana Hangen
Terris
C. I. Skattebo
Ladies Aid
Iowa Farm Opportunity Urges Production For War Demand
The governor is to urge Iowa to raise food stuffs and prepare for a large crop this spring for fall harvest. High prices and strong demand from war conditions drive farmers, merchants, and producers to boost corn grains potatoes hogs cattle and other outputs. Self interest and a booming agricultural outlook create incentives beyond government urging as Marshalltown Time Republican notes the farm sector’s enduring prosperity and strategic role.
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Iowa
Towa
South
Marshalltown
The Jews of Russia and the new citizenry shift
The text proclaims the Russian Jew gains full citizenship amid persecution and prejudice. It predicts social restraint will remain yet laws protect and enable freedom to buy, sell, vote, work, and contribute as a citizen. The new Russian Jew is seen as Hebraic in faith but fully Russian in identity and capability. The piece envisions the Jew as manufacturer, capitalist, statesman, and philanthropist aiding Russia’s regeneration.
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Russia
Life Sentence Given for Clay County Murderer
Chas Craig of Clay county confessed to murdering Henry Patterson on a Royal farm near Spencer. He was transported to Fort Madison for a life term in the state penitentiary after sentencing, while his mother and crowd in Royal watched anxiously. A separate note reviews the Thanhouser film Beating Back about Al Jennings, praising its portrayal of reform and opportunity.
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Chas, Carig
Clay County
Idenry Patterson
Estherville
Fort Madison
State Penitentiary
Spencer
Royal
Henry Patterson
Ma. Patterson
Mr. Patterson
Alton
Illinois
al Jennings
Thanhouser
Saturday Evening Post
Jennings
Tulsa
Tucson
Oklahoma
Spike
For Good
New York City
Easter Program at M. E. Church Next Sunday
The Easter program at the M. E. church begins at 10 30 p m with Rev Cuthbert Hail King of Glory choir and readings including Easter Story and songs such as Tis Easter Five little Girls Wake Up and Jesus is Risen A tableau Light From the Cross and offerings are planned with a closing song by the Young People's Choir An Easter sermon will be held in the evening.
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M. E
Cuthbert
S. S
Mary” Vesta Christopher
Mary Larsen
Cora Christopher
Marion George
Jesus
Young People’s
Great and United Russia Citizenships Spark Debate
A fragment from the Marshalltown Republican references granting liberty and citizenship to Jews, noting a political stance on national identity and inclusion within Russia. The text implies controversy over rights and belonging raised by a few citizens.
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Russia
Marshalltown
Poisoned Candy Found On Front Porch
Mrs. R. Cooper found a candy piece on the Algona porch last week with crystal powder. A druggist and a doctor both said it contained poison. There is no dog involvement, leaving the candy’s origin mysterious. The incident prompts stern talk about harming animals or children.
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R. Cooper
Iowa Falls Boy Killed in World War I
Fred Smith, born and raised in Vernon township Iowa Falls, died in a Canadian hospital after enlisting as a Canadian soldier and falling ill before France deployment. He was a son of J. H. Smith and his family moved to Canada about eight years ago.
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Iowa Falls
Canada
Fred Smith
Vernon Township
France
J. H. Smith
M. E. Church Service Schedule
Morning Sunday school at 10:00 a.m. Morning preaching at 11:00 a.m. Epworth League at 6:45 p.m. Preaching. Wednesday midweek service at 7:30 p.m.
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Algona
Bad
Minneapolis Tribune
M. A. Hatch
South Third Steret
Louise Halvorson
Hatch
Walter H. Newton
Halvorson
Minneapolis
Wisconsin
Samuel Holt
A. A. Buck
Dr. Hatch
the Sunkist
Iowa Hog
Silver
Wallingford News
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