Paris Green Fatality In Wallingford Man
Edward Anderson of Wallingford died at Anderson hospital after ingesting Paris green in a personal crisis at the L. B. Osher home near Wallingford last Friday. He had been in ill health, delayed medical aid for hours, and the poison proved fatal despite treatment. Anderson, presumably a mason and plasterer, had owned a Minnesota farm and previously survived a chloral overdose. Funeral services were held at Wallingford after remains were moved to Mahlum & Anderson parlors.
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Edward Anderson
Wallingford
Anderson Hospital
Paris Green
L. B. Osher
Emmet
Minnesota
Mahlum & Anderson Undertaking
Lestnerville Democrat
Prints From South Dakota
Joe Peterson of Mobridge writes that printer supplies are rising and he will pay his subscription before the price increase. He mentions a Times report about Mrs. Weisbroad of Fenton and details from her egg and poultry ledger for 80 hens in 1915, totaling 167 dollars from eggs and chickens and averaging over two dollars per fowl.
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Joe Peterson
Mobridge
South Dakota
The
Times
Peterson
Weisbroad
Fenton
Emmet County Boys Return From Norway Trip Delayed by War
Olaf Opsal and Severt Bratland arrived in Estherville after a six month Norway visit. Their return was delayed by wartime passage issues and seizure by three submarines and a British gunboat off land. The voyage included life boat drills in the North Sea and churchill detention before return to America. Prices and shortages in Norway since the war are noted.
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Olaf Opsal
Severt Bratland
Estherville
Armstrong
Norway
Churchill
England
America
Atlantic
North Sea
Russia
United States
Methodist Church Notes Lent Talks and Weekly Services
Lent talks during passion week begin Sunday evening with a 8 p m series on the call from the cross. Topics include Mercy Filial Piety Agony of Christ Humanity of Christ Perfection True Sonship and a master morning program with Easter sermon in the evening. Sunday School attendance and contributions remain high though room is still available. League attendance was good and the pastor invites all to be at home with the church. A R Cuthbert Pastor.
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Mercy
Humanity of Christ
A. R. Cuthbert
Truth in Verse: The Constant Advertiser Wins Trade
The verse argues that constant efforts wear down opposition like water eroding stone and a dog gnawing bone. It humorously ends by saying the persistent advertiser earns the trade, contrasting constancy with other forces in a light moral tone.
Mexican Battle Near Guerrero Ends Villa Forces
Eyewitness account details the first clash of Pershing's expedition at Guerrero. Seventh Cavalry under Col George A. Dodd routs Villistas after a 425 mile march, with 359 troopers and several wounded, as supplies reach the front and a decisive chase through foothills follows.
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Guerrero
Villa
Tribune
Robert Dunn
The
New York Tribune
General Pershing
Seventh Cavalry
George A. Dodd
Dodd
T. M. Leary
Boda
Fechet
Dallam
Bowlder
Elysio Hernandez
Col. Dredd
John Springer Weds Mary Husky in Montana Move
Letter from Graettinger Iowa notes John Springer's move to Judith Gap Montana with Mary Husky as his wife. He recounts emigrant journey from Taunton Minnesota, weather, scenery, and praise for Montana. Also mentions a Mexican skirmish report and troop actions near the river with Colonel Dodd and Major Dade’s men.
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Judith Gap
Montana
Times
Graettinger
Iowa
Taunton
Minnesota
Sam
Snowy Mountains
Crazy Mountains
Minot
Tim Sullivan
Stockton
Illinois
Ivanhoe
Mary Husky
John Springer
Bachineva
Colonel Tompkins
W. J. Hendricks
Peter G. Hennessey
Shoes to Rise in Price Across the Board
A wartime leather shortage pushes shoe prices up as leather demand soars. Army use, autos, and belting consume vast supplies while cattle numbers fall by about 20 percent over ten years, signaling further higher costs this fall.
Infant Daughter Dies. Parents Grieve in Catholic Cemetery
In the home of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Nolan an infant daughter was born Monday and died the following day. The baby was laid to rest today in the Catholic cemetery at the place, as friends offer heartfelt sympathy to the grieving parents.
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Charles Nolan
Teachers Hired for Next Year by School Board
The school board retains all local teachers for another year though reports indicate at least one may not return. The note hints Cupid as a humorous cause of extra work for boards.
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Cupid
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Jim
Pardonaire
Personing
Brown
Altho
Leary
Rio Santa Maria
Aguascalientes
Bachinera
San Antonio
Guer‘vero
E., Winans
Thomas Tompkins
Fort Sheridan
Alexader L. Dade
Tompkins
Winans
Tompkis
Albert J. Myers, Jr
the¢ Mountains
Mr. Springer
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