Sudden death of John Griffin noted in Emmetsburg area
John Griffin died suddenly at about 6 30 on Sunday from acute pleurisy after three days of illness. Funeral services were held Tuesday at the Catholic church conducted by Father Kelly, with burial in the cemetery north of Graettinger. Griffin, born September 14 1953, moved with his parents to Minnesota in 1854, married Susie Lyons in 1890 and had two sons Patrick 16 and Raymond 12. He lived in Emmetsburg and Graettinger areas, later moving near the D M Leek farm. Survived by wife Susie, sons, a brother Michael of Seattle and three sisters. The note adds election notices from the governor and state for upcoming dates.
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John Jiffin
Maorog
Father Kelly
Goba
Grifia
Seeb
Minnesota
Susie Lyons
Griffin
Palo Alto County
Emmetsburg
Graeltinger
D. M. Leek
Patrick
Raymond
Michael
Seattle
Wash
Kate Walsh
Mary Search
Red Wing
Mins
Nellie McCortick
Houston
Minn
Imourn
Gage McNalley
Emmets
Calendar for 1914 Political Elections and Dates
Calendar for 1914 outlines key election dates including March 9 school election, March 30 municipal elections in towns and cities, April for officers to take positions, and April 22 last day for filing nomination papers for state and delegates.
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Wlowns
Benatorsy
Dows Boy Nearly Fatally Injured After Barn Accident
At the R W Knuth home in Dows little Louis and sister Ruth were alone when Louis disappeared. Ruth found him unconscious beneath horses in the barn and dragged him to safety. Doctors reported a fractured skull and facial injuries with an operation performed. cause believed to be a pony being petted and a frightened horse kicking him, with additional injuries from the animals’ hooves.
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R. W. Knuths
Dows
Louis
Ruth
Movies at the Hawkeye Moving Pictures
Hawkeye theater offers twice weekly film showings on Wednesday and Saturday nights. Four reels per screening from General Film Company of Omaha. Programs feature complete stories with good beginnings and endings. Shows start at 8:30 p.m. Saturdays run two reels twice, ensuring late arrivals miss nothing. Families and children urged to attend. All films claimed to be unspectacular and suitable for all audiences.
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Hawkfaye
General Film Company
Omaha
Rees
No Auto Driving Policy Sparks Driver Warnings
A garbled OCR fragment notes warnings against driving while intoxicated and mentions the secretary of state enacting a revolt stance. The text is unclear but implies caution for vehicle operation and government action related to automobiles.
Officers Elected At First Walsional Bank Annual Meeting
The annual meeting re-elected old directors and named officers: President M L Brown Vice-president D C Tipp Cashier C George Bookkeeper Lizvie Jensen Directors John O Connor M C Larsen E George JH Mitchell Pat Montgomery. A 6 percent semiannual dividend was declared and $2000 added to surplus to $13500. The piece notes California land schemes and contrasts Des Moines and Los Angeles in a satirical tone.
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Walsional Bank
Bawk
Tin
M. L. Brown
D. C. Tipp
George
Lizvie Jensen
John O'Connor
M. C. Larsen
JH. Mitchell
Pat
Color Line Drawn in Iowa City at Melba Kubelik Event
A Colfax Tribune report recounts a Des Moines concert visit by a college graduate of Iowa City denied entry due to African parentage. The editor condemns the color line as a violation of courtesy and civil rights, calling the denial an affront to American civilization and a stain on Iowa’s intelligence.
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Iowa
Colfax ‘Tribune
Des Moines
Russia
California Net All Sunshine
An observer recalls a Los Angeles man who criticizes Des Moines papers for overemphasizing unemployment in California. He argues California winds up in sunshine headlines while the unemployment issue remains real, noting a temporary rise driven by expectations around the Panama Expo and coastal demand.
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Los Angeles
Des Moines
California
Dea Maings
Pynarnia Exposition
At Eee
Change of Party Affiliation Affidavit Form Notice
A fragment describes the affidavit required to change party affiliation in Palo Alto County Iowa. It instructs voters to file with the county auditor at least thirty days before primaries and to state current party, desired new party, and authorization for record entry. Includes placeholders for township, precinct, and voter details.
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Palo Alto County
s.eParty
Lowa
Farmers Week at Emmetsburg Short Course Opens
The Farmers Week in Palo Alto county runs February 16 to 21 at Emmetsburg. It features the Ames Traveling Agricultural Course with practical teachers and stock, grains, and corn samples. The week focuses on practical farm and home problems. All farmers aiming to improve farm efficiency should attend.
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Palo Alto County
Emmetsburg
Ames
Public Opinion on The Lee Paper and Its Critics
A brief editorial exchange argues that The Lee Paper rarely earns credit for its work while absorbing blame for inaction. It contends the harshest criticism comes from townsfolk who contribute little to the paper’s support, underscoring local tensions about press role and community upbuilding.
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Lee
West Bend resident surveys Palo Alto county politics
A West Bend visitor reflects on local political climate with uncertainty about next fall’s elections in Palo Alto county. The remarks imply mixed opinions among acquaintances and questions about future alignment.
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Mra
L. We
Rate questions divide Modern Woodmen at Iowa assembly
The Des Moines gathering of the Jawa Modern Woodmen faction accuses head officers of duplicity on the rate issue. They claim the leadership plans to appeal the Bradshaw ruling and revokes any rate rise, while insurgents prepare to push delegates to February meetings to secure favorable representatives.
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Modern Woodmen
Jawa Modern Wood Men Assembly
Des Moines
Talbott
Bradhaw
Iowa
C. W. Lyon
Iowa Insurgents
Mr. Lyon
Bradshaw
Supreme Court
Tuwa
Woodmen
Sugar Beet Sugar Factory at Waverly Boosts Local Beets
The Sugar Beet Industry notes a large share of local beets processed into sugar by the Iowa beet sugar factory at Waverly. General Manager Wael Maure states there will be more beet production under current tariff conditions. The report highlights abundant beets supplied by the surrounding vicinity and factory operations amid favorable market factors.
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Waverly
Iowa
Towa
Osage
Clear Lake
Des Moines
Jawa
United States
Magou City
Jowa Beat
Géneral Managéy
Wael
Maure
Postmaster Branigan Named in Ammetsburgy
W L Branigan of Ammetsburgy is appointed postmaster of the city. This is not his first experience in the role as he previously served under the Cleveland administration.
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W. L Branigan
Ammetsburgy
H Branagan
Ander Clevelandst
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