Topeka Flood Damage Letters From Mrs Martinson
Mrs Martinson and Mrs Jorgen Paulsen visited Topeka after major flood damage. The Paulsens lost nearly all furniture and belongings. eight dump-truck loads of mud were removed. Photos showed water seven to eight feet deep in stores and debris everywhere. Fort Riley barracks were also flooded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lester Martinson
Times Office
Kansas
Topeka
LeRoy Paulsen
Martinson
Jorgen Paulsen
LeRoy
LeRoy Paulsens
Paulsen
Owl Park
Blondie’s
North Topeka
Fort Riley
Camp Funston
Townsmen Recall Devastating Storm Damage and Aftermath
Eyewitness accounts describe wrecked homes along a railroad, unfit buildings near the river, and extensive property damage. The Morrell Packing Co. lay in ruin, displacing 1,200 workers, while Red Cross and health officials assess the Paulsen home. A 500 gallon pressure tank exploded, sending the cab 120 feet and narrowly missing bystanders.
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VFW
American Legion
4& House S
Paulsens
Jorgen Paulsen
Morrell Packing Co
Red Cross
Paulsen
Harlan Todd
Wapello
Classified Ads and Church Notices Across Town
A bustling page lists FOR SALE and WANTED items including a Model A pickup a sewing machine and a spinet piano as well as real estate and livestock. Proceeds include thanks cards and cards of appreciation from residents. church schedules note no services at several parishes and provide August worship and activity details with dates and hostesses.
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Paul's Lutheran Church
South Walnut
Luther League
Inglam’ Lake
Wallingford Lutheran
Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Divine Services
Mission Society
China
Mmes
Leo Sevold
Darlow Rogert
Norman Iverson
Immanuel Lutheran
Palo Alto Memorial Hospital Review Praises Modern Care
A 1910s review extols Palo Alto Memorial Hospital in Emmetsburg for comprehensive modern treatment facilities, quiet patient care, and fully equipped departments. It highlights extensive operating rooms, laboratories, and practical care coordinated with science-based methods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palo Alto Memorial Hospital
Eyes and vision care urged for steady eye health
Dr J T Ryan in Emmetsburg stresses regular eye exams by a competent optometrist. He notes blurred vision glare strain headaches dizziness and fatigue suggest eye faults. Properly fitted glasses correct defects provide comfort and prevent refractive error.
Jackson Construction Co Promotes Building Services
The Jackson Construction Co announces its experience and equipment for all contracts, large or small. They claim many examples of skill throughout the community and seek new building or repair work as material and labor grow scarce. Mr Jackson invites prospective builders to discuss new construction, repairs, or alterations for value and satisfactory results in Emmatsburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson Construction Co
Denny
Emmatsburg
Jackson
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H. A. Elsenbast
Mrs. Martinson
Petersen Welding Shop
Abe Summers
Emmetsburg
Francis Orwig
Rolfe
Pocahontas
A. O. Garlock
Dick Wikert
Arnold Masters
Gail Kuyper
Times
Spinet
E. C. Phipps
Sioux City
Towa
George Fischer
Mt. Lake
Minnesota
Ts Hospital
Rosemarie Jensen
Chez
Hilmer Larsen
Ted Suss
Graettinger
Eteady Tor Dades
Holy Family Hospital
James Mahan
Chris Knudsen
Immaculate Conception Church
Methodist Church
First Lutheran Church
Thomas Thompson
Women's Prayer Group
Onom
Jensen’s
C. A. Jensen & Son
Duncan-Hines
Sunkist Lemons
Dor
Sunkist
Malaga
J. T. Ryan
Optometrist
Kermace Hotel
William L. Jackson
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