Notables in the Limelight
William Moulton Ingraham of Portland Maine newly named assistant secretary of war by President Wilson succeeds Henry Breckenridge after Garfison’s resignation. Ingraham, a Bowdoin and Harvard-educated lawyer and former Cumberland probate judge, led Portland city affairs and is about forty five. Germany's daring aviator Immelmann tops public esteem with thirteen victories and military honors after a career from Dresden engineer to pilot.
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William Moulton Ingraham
Portland
PresidentWilson
Henry 8. Breckenridge
Lindley M. Garrison
War Department
Ingraham
Cuba
Baker
Washington
Pine Tree State
Bowdoin College
Harvard University
Maine
Cumberland County
Germany
Immelmann
Footgear fashions shift with colonial pumps return in spring
Footwear trends of the season favor ornate styles over plain boots. The colonial pump makes a strong comeback in patent leather, black kid and colors with various buckles. Buckskin boots in cream and tan, white buckskin and canvas sport shoes, and two tone leather effects dominate the scene alongside colored suede boots and strap designs.
Sister's Hat For Small Girls School Days
A tan straw hat with turn down brim and navy blue velvet ribbon band and bow reads as durable daily wear. A fruity color cluster decorates the left side, presenting a suitable headgear choice for school days and freckles protection.
Women Build War Machines Exhibition in Kensington
An exhibition highlights how women replace men at war by showing home industry munitions Red Cross work and new careers. A consulting engineer demonstrates aviation relies on women and stressed safe skilled labor for aviators. In Glasgow women train to drive trams to fill vacancies as men enlist.
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Kensington
England
Red Cross
Glasgow
Fresh Gloves Advice Recommends Cleanliness Across Glove Types
An editorial urges keeping gloves clean especially in spring. It notes soiled gloves are distasteful for all, recommends washing fabric, kid, and silk gloves to keep them spotlessly fresh with minimal effort.
Shaped Butter Prep Techniques For Texture Change
A guide describes chilling and breaking butter into small pieces to alter texture. It warns against warming the cream and suggests running chilled butter through a grater or processor to achieve uniform fragments for easier use in recipes.
Woolly Woolly Wolf and Obey Orders Games
The article describes two children’s games Woolly Woolly Wolf and Obey Orders. In Woolly Woolly Wolf one child is wolf, one shepherd, others sheep. Wolf hides and chases or calls stand. Shepherd cues sheep with woolly lamppost phrases. In Obey Orders, even teams form captains who tell stories and enforce strict obedience. Players switch sides when rule violations occur until all players are eliminated.
Local News From Emmetsburg Area and Nearby Towns
A roundup of local movements and visits includes Join Bondhus in Emmetsburg Tuesday and Peter Geil traveling to Estherville Friday. Many residents like Miss Mary Gossman and Miss Ruth Osher visited Estherville, while Armstrong plans a new garage and repair shop. An Eagle Grove store suffered a $400 silk theft.
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Join Bondhus
Emmetsburg
P. G. Johnson
Worthington
Minnesota
Wm. Mueller
Estherville
Peter Geil
Armstrong
Mary Gossman
Ruth Osher
Roy Hood
Wallingford
Will March
Evelyn Montgomery
J. J. O’rouke
John Herberger
Eistherville
H. L. Wildey
Alice
John Bigley We
Theo, Peterson
Fred Harris
Eagle Grove
A. J. Johnson
Gladys
Eleanor Mitchell
Boone
Frank Christenson
North Dakota
A. R. Cuthbert
Alvin Birkland
John Mitchell
Fort Dodge
E. J. Mitchell
C. C. Larsen
Roscalia Mahan
Kathryn Sullivan
Cedar Falls
Teachers’ College
Local notices and business ads mix in Emmetsburg column
Dr Janssen visits from Emmetsburg and others travel to Estherville Rock Island St Ansgar and Buffalo Center. Iowa ships more horses to Europe than any state Des Moines leads in horse exports Graettinger Tile firm wins drainage contracts worth 30 700 and 20 000 in adjacent counties Merchant ad spend costs 14 cents per 100 with local newspaper promotion urged as essential to business success.
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Dr. Janssen
Emmetsburg
Fred Rubink
Ruth Osher
Evelyn Montgomery
Estherville
Arthur Albrecht
Alvira Christopherson
St. Ansgar
Iowa
Gus Peterson
Rock Island
Illinois
Thomas McDonald
Armstrong
Fuller
Cyntha Cameron
Buffalo Center
Des Moines
United States
New York
Edith Trego
Swea City
J. J. Mahan
Graettinger
Mahan
Jensen
John McCarty
Salt Lake City
Utah
J. D. McCarty
Kossuth
Burr Oak Births and Visits Highlight Small Town Week
Burr Oak notes a 712 pound baby boy born to Mr. and Mrs. Harry Hansen on May 31. Martin Steward returned from burying his sister and residents express sympathy. Local residents Cledand Seaman, Elmer Bargelf, Ralph and Otto Peters visited. Herman Larson assists with plowing. Lloyd Ressell returns from St Olaf to teach Norwegian school. Mrs. Johnie Hansen and Mrs. L A Larson visit Mrs. Harry Hanson while Fred Walden suffers rheumatism.
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Harry Hansen
Martin Steward
Cledand Seaman
Elmer Bargelf
Greenville
Ralph
Otto Peters
Herman Larson
Lloyd Ressell
St. Olaf
Johnie Hansen
L. A. Larson
Harry Hanson
Fred Walden
Lost Island Notes Floyd and Florence Smith
Floyd and Florence Smith returned Friday from their school work at Evansville Wisconsin. Mr and Mrs Earl Smith of Lost Island reported the trip as part of a family update.
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Floyd
Florence Smith
Evansville
Wisconsin
Earl Smith
Social News Through Sunday Visits in Ruthven Area
Terril and others visited relatives across Ruthven including Frank and Mrs Sheffield, E L Weir, Grant Smith and Louie Landvng households. Families such as Helge Helgeson, Bula Miles, Seth Smith, Jim Smith, Nes Matson, Lewis Sandvig, Adaline Sandvig and C C Miles were noted in Graettinger and Emmetsburg outings. Beulah Sandvig returned from Madison Minnesota. Sam Sandvig and family also traveled between Graettinger and Graettinger area.
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Terril
Ruthven
Frank Sheffield
E. L. Weir
Grant Smith
Helge Helgeson
Louie
C. C. Miles
Zela Pretcherd
Evila Melis
Adaline Sandvig
Lewis Sandvig
Nes Matson
Graettinger
Wallingford
Beulah Sandvig
Madison
Minnesota
Sam Sandvig
Lewis Grover
Terris
Sam Bondhus
Emmetsburg
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Dresden
Pioneer Corpu
Berlin
Find
Chaedinat
Young Folks’ Corner
Farmers & Merchants Bank
Jno
P. Kirby
B. A. Gronstal
Vincent Kelly
The
Cedar Rapids Life Insurance Company
Larson Realty & Insurance Co
Graettinger, Iowa
John Bondhus
Jorgen Andersen
V. L. O’connor
Farmers’ Grain Co
V.L. O’connor
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