Young Couple Weds in Emmet County Community
The marriage of Charles Ett and Rose Barnhart took place Thursday morning February 19 at the bride’s parents home in Emmet County. Reverend Cuthbert officiated in a white dressed ceremony with orange blossoms. A reception followed at the Hawkeye with dancing. The bride, daughter of S.C. Barnhart, is praised as accomplished. groom is son of Bennon Weir and plans farming with his father. The couple will live with the groom’s parents this year.
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Charles Ett
Misa Rose Barnhartok
Alavan
Bintnet
Cuthbert
Kate ‘Barohart
Charles Bareshart
Mia Tine
Nian
Hawkeye
S.C. Barnhart
Emmet County
Bennon Weir
Accident Leads to Reunion with Distant Relative Nels Howard
A reader reports an accidental meeting with Nels Howard, who lives near Halfa on a Wagner farm line. Howard, once a local resident, recently visited Ringated, seeking a long-lost uncle in the north. The encounter sparked a lengthy visit, followed by plans to improve ties after returning to town.
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Nels Howard
Wagner Farms
Halfa
Adroga
Ringated
Egg Production Wealth Behind Historic Mined Gold Line
A fragment hints at eggs worth millions tied to production efforts and a comparison to gold. The text references historic mining or valuation of eggs, suggesting a large scale enterprise or metaphorical treasure, with unclear specifics about place or dates.
Death by Own Action Shocks Gillette Grove Town
In Gillette Grove near Ayrahire, Howard Landers killed himself with a 22 caliber revolver about 7 o'clock after sending the mail for Des Moines. The post office scene and a furnace-room discovery followed. Financial losses from a two year old town fire are blamed. Landers leaves a wife and six children.
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Gillett Grove
Ayrahire
Ayrshire Chronicle
Howard Landers
Des Moines
Landers
Smuggle Booze in Violin Cases Baffles Police
Mazon City police report a new liquor smuggling method using violin cases. Two cases reportedly carried quart bottles while a man with a musical look succeeded in passing barricades. Authorities are investigating and notifying surrounding towns.
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Mazon
Tib
Masona
Saubhagas
Methodist Church Play Net Adds Support Debt
The home talent play at Hawkeye hosted by the Methodist church raised 97.85 to help retire church debt. Coached by Mrs. W. G. Middleton Emmetsburg the cast delivered polished performances with F. H. Green Mrs. P. J. Paulsen and others in key roles. The New England setting featured Judge Trowbridge Ruth Merrick and lively supporting characters. the audience enjoyed two readings by Mrs Middleton and a nine boy chorus with pink dresses and large hats.
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Methodist
Hawkeye
W. G. Middleton
Emmetsburg
New England States
Mr. Shaver
Esther Osher
Ruth Merrick
L.I. Alcorn
Steven Hale
Ruth
Villian
Peter Payson
Ward Noble
R. Rodger Honewell
Clarence Axelton
Elsie Merrick
Alelia Cuthbart
Peter
A. H. Shaver
Kittie Sickles
Seth Coolay
Jack Bolstad
Hata
Harry
Larseny Calvin
Adolpheller
Boilie
Graettinger Debut Delivers Memorable Home Talent Show
The opening days in Graettinger featured a standout home talent performance hailed as among the best ever seen, showcasing local performers and community enthusiasm.
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Went
Graettinger
New School Election Law Changes in Iowa
Iowa school laws reform require all candidates in independent districts to file with the secretary seven days before the annual election. Ballots will list all candidates for each office in alphabetical order with blanks for votes and no party symbols. The secretary must supply enough ballots to polling places. elections proceed under general state law.
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Iowa
Olfes
Gard
Neveral
Lowago
University of Iowa tightens standards as 100 students flunk
About 100 students at the University of Iowa City fail to meet scholarship standards and leave the college. Another 20 may depart if probationary results by April 1 are not met. President Bowman defends hard work and aid, citing inadequate pre university preparation as a major cause.
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Iowa City
Bowman
College of Liberal Arts
College of Law
College of Engineering and
Laborie
College of Dentistry
Ice business at Spirit Lake grows with winter
Open winter across the state boosts Spirit Lake and Okeboji ice demand. A L Pocky of Okeboji has doubled his workforce to about sixty, with both day and night crews. An electric dynamo powers the electric shoot aiding health ravan ate orders.
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Spirit Lake
Okeboji
A. L. Pocky
Pleasant Surprises From Hap Tig Community Notices
Hap tig residents hosted two surprise gatherings for neighbors in February. The Mowitts received a souvenir spoon after games and music. Blaine Wolfe’s home welcomed a social oyster supper as friends prepared to depart. Community members also honored the Hutchings family and Iversons with farewell gatherings and gifts.
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Haptig
John Mowitt
Blaine Wolf O
Mrs. Wolfe
Wm. Hutchings
Hutchings
Knute Iverson
Iverson
Lost Island Township
Victor Tagvald
Exterville
Mary Norris
C. E Tugvald
Wsa
O'Neill God Family
Eimmersburg
Ingvald
Nortis
Talk of Reviving Gas Well Near Ringsted Area
Fragmentary report notes discussion of reviving a gas well on the Moshier and Jackson farm near Ringsted. Source text is garbled but indicates local interest in the well may be dormant or shelved with mixed community opinions and unclear progress.
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Gaa
Jackson
Ring
Wbite
Dispatch
Acoma
Hayes
Cownie Seen as Possible Iowa Governor Candidate
Des Moines reports former board of control member John Cownie contemplates running for Iowa governor. He campaigns at Farmers Institutes while critics blame Governor Clarke for county tax levies, and some say Rowley should stay out of the primary campaign due to capital grounds issue concerns.
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Des Moines
John Cownie
Board of Control
Iowa
Cownie
Farmers Institutes
Clarke
John Downie
J Ww. Rowley
Alle
Rowley
Will Oppose Woods in Webster City Contest
Judge W B Quarton of Algona canvasses the Tenth district in Webster City saying he is undecided about a run for Congress but would run on the bull moose ticket if he does. He believes Woods is entrenched and that Woods will be beaten in the primaries or fall elections, with a Bull Moose bid possible if he becomes a candidate.
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Webster City
W. B. Quarton
Algona
Tenth
Thorougly
Dist Et Pty
Des Vieve
Prim
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