Plan for County Fair and Farm Instructor in Emmet County
J R Horswell advocates formal county organization to run a state and federal funded fair and agricultural demonstration. He proposes ten member township associations, incorporation under state law, annual dues, a nine member board with representatives from each township, and the hiring of local agricultural instructors to replace distant extension methods. He calls for action, urging volunteers, coordinated meetings, and countywide support to establish a resident program and first fair in autumn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ryan Lake
General Assembly
Estherville
E. C. Bishop
Emmet
J.W. Cloverdale
Hitherlidis
Acre
Garger
Eldridge
Thunderbolt Kills Two Men On Des Moines River Farm
Sunday lightning strike during a 12 30 am thunder storm on Lot Fisher farm eight miles northeast of Rolfe killed Clarence Gluve age 23 and Edward Holschow 26. L J Cluve son of Ottosen banker and a farm hand were reported among the dead. another man survived with a shock. The storm damaged silos bins barns and crops, with trees broken and wind damage widespread. Mrs Holschow aided by hysteria remained indoors. Holschow recently moved from Tennessee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Gluve
Ottosen
L. J. Cluve
Edward Holschow
Lot Fisher
Des Moines
Rolfe
Letter From Texas Describes Life in Donna 1915
A letter from Donna Texas dated July 18 1915 recounts travel hardships from Oklahoma to Donna. The writer notes heat floods bridges, meets people including President Medieros' mother in law, spots Uncle Sam’s soldiers on the border, and admires local flora irrigation and crops while joking with rural dangers like bed bugs and coyotes. The writer asks for the Times and signs warm regards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
My. E.R. Merriman
Winnifred
Oklahoma
Texas
Houston
Medeiros
Merton
Uncle Sam
Iowa
Arrest sparks manhunt for Orrie Smith
Orrie Smith was arrested last Thursday on intoxication charges and taken to Spirit Lake. He escaped confinement before jail, prompting a search by Sheriff Bradfield. Attempts to locate him included dispatches to nearby towns as further charges loomed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orrie Smith
Spirit Lake
Bradfield
Prisoner escapes during handover in Jackson Minnesota
A man picked up by Jackson town officials claimed intoxication and urged officials not to return him to his home. He spoke with the marshal, then slipped away while the marshal consulted the telephones. No trace has been found and he is not expected to appear soon. Milford Meiji
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Threehall
Jackson
Minnesota
Iown
Orrig
Milford Mei
Fifty towa Boys to Get Prizes Feed ings Calves
Iowa contest offers over $2,100 in prizes for feeding calves. State champion wins a $100 trip to Washington and first prize trips to the 1916 International Live Stock Exposition. Open to Iowa youths 10 to 18, entries judged on gain, economy, and records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Town Boys
Town Beef Producers’ Association
Extension Department
College of Ames
Washington, D. C
Union Stock Yards and Transit Co
Chicago
Union Stock Ards and Transit. Co
Live Stock Exchange National Bank
Live Stock Commission
Clay Robinson & Co
Walters & Dunbar
Alexander, Ward & Conover
J. M. Dowd
Towa Beef Producers’ Association
Iowa
Rex Beresford
Iowa Beef Producers’ Association
Amas
Entrica
Bishop
Ames
Towa
Lowe
Absconder From Sergeant Bluff Embezzles Township Funds
Geo E Prescott of Sergeant Bluff, owner of a general store, reportedly absconded with 2700 in Woodbury Township funds. Trustees filed civil action in district court to recover the money. a warrant for embezzlement was issued. Prescott disappeared June 10 and is described as a pioneer resident of Sergeant Bluffs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. E. Prescott
Sergeant Bluffs
Woodbury Township
Prescott
Sergeant Bluffa
Woman Fatally Struck By Scaffolding Accident
Mrs. A D Grow, housekeeper for Ed Griggs near Emmetsburg, was struck on the head by a plank dislodged from scaffolding around a First National Bank Building renovation during a circus parade. She remained unconscious and died Friday after being carried to Mrs. Ilith Smith’s home and treated by a physician. Funeral services were held at the Congregational church with Rev. J F Brereton officiating. Woman's Relief Corps and Friday Club members attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emmetsburg
A. D. Grow
Ed Griggs
First National Tank
Ilith Smith
Geo. Grow
Bayart Advocate
Grow
Ollock
Congregational Church
J. F. Brereton
Woman's Relief Corps
Friday Club
Emmetsburg Democrat
Run of Bad Luck At Lake Leaves Barber Family Injured
Walter Barber county engineer and his family faced a run of mishaps during a lake outing. He struck his head on a rock requiring stitches after a diving accident. A boat bump caused no serious damage, but his son Richard stepped on a splinter, needing doctor care to remove it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Barber
Mr. Barber
Richard
Spencer
Oldfield Sets Two Mile World Record in Des Moines
Barney Oldfield ran two miles in 70 4 5 seconds at Des Moines on a mile track to beat world records. He competed against De Lloyd Thompson, who featured a biplane exhibition of aerial warfare. The track was built with 2x4 scantling framing and the outer embankment rose twelve to eighteen feet above the inner edge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barney Oldfield
Des Moines
de Lloyd Thompson
Thompson
Rumor Links M S L to M and St J Rail System
A credible rumor in railroad circles claims the St Paul Minneapolis and Sault Ste Marie has absorbed the Michigan Central and St. Joseph railroad. The combined system would extend into Canadian provinces and aim for the gulf and Panama Canal regions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul, Minneapolis & Sault Ste. Marie
Gulf
Panama Canal
Ackley World
New Brick for Main Street Saturday FP
McNally sold his lot east of the Vaughn and Daley store building to C. E. Yenter of Sioux Falls South Dakota. W. A. Mahoney made the deal. Yenter plans a two story brick building and a first class bakery. Emmetsburg Democrat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McNally
Vaughn & Daley
C. E. Yenter
Sioux Palls
South Dakota
W. 2
Fall From Dodge High Leaves Student Severely Injured
Robert Lents fell about forty feet from the top of the art building at Dodge High School Saturday evening. He sustained a broken hip a broken jaw and two fractures in an arm and is reported in serious condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rob’t Lents
Art Dodge High School
Rev Case's Wife Dies After Stroke in City
The wife of Rev. Horation M. Case of this city, Mrs. Trene Case, died Friday afternoon after suffering an apoplexy late Tuesday night. She had been feeling well before the stroke and had written many epils prior to illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trene
Horation M. Case
Strike Settled After Gravel Pit Standstill
A Wednesday gravel pit strike near town halted work for about two hours as John Melroy refused to release the Rock Island company train until payment due under contract was received. Officials from Estherville mediated and Melroy agreed to release the tracks after payment, threatening another tie-up if terms were not met. payment was reportedly received and operations resumed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grachtinger
John Mel
Rock Island Company
Mr. Melroy
Estherville
Surprise Birthday Party For Nes Matson West Of Town
Friends and neighbors gathered at Nes Matson’s home on Sunday to celebrate his birthday with a surprise party. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Hans Days, Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Fisher, Mr. and Mrs. Will Truesdell, Mr. and Mrs. Peter Fudge, Mr. and Mrs. Martin Knutson, Chris and Hans Knutson, Mrs. Ole Sorenson and others. The event featured many gifts, good food, and a warm social gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nes Matson
Tows
Nes
Hans Days
A. L. Fisher
Will Truesdell
Peter Fudge
Wanamaker’s Belgium Purchase Proposal Rejected
Discussion of John Wanamaker’s suggestion to buy Belgium from Germany for 100 billion dollars. Highlighted obstacles include the felony of purchasing stolen property and impossibility of raising funds. The text notes US total wealth around 187 billion and proposes a trade of three fifths of the United States for Belgium, concluding the price is too high.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Wanamaker
Belgium
Germany
United States
Wana
Bachelors At The Lake Entertain Guests At Lost Island Lake
The Bachelor Club of the city hosted about twenty couples on last Friday night at Lost Island Lake. After a fine hotel dinner, they danced and enjoyed other amusements, showcasing their entertaining style for the ladies.
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Lost Island Lake
Doctor Surprised by Birthday Gathering and Gift
Friends and neighbors hosted a small birthday gathering at Dr None's home last Monday afternoon. After a pleasant visit they presented him with a fine $35 chair to remember his birthday by.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. None
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Emmet County
Bers
Exeh Township
Mettter
Coverdale
J. R. Horswell
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Bolt
Ter
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Oklihoma
Gals Country
Times
A. D. Graw
Oldfield
Rev
Case Looses
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