Auto Crash at Lincoln and Sixth Streets in Estherville
A Studebaker traveling east on Lincoln swung left at the Sixth Street corner, colliding with Miss Wasserman driving west. The Studebaker suffered rear fender damage while Wasserman’s bumper and front fender were dented. The driver ignored traffic rules, prompting calls for stricter city ordinance adherence.
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Estherville
Lincoln
Sixth
Studebaker
Wasserman
Estherville Democrat
Paulsen-Benson Section Foreman Weds in Swen City
Nila Paulsen, section foreman, is congratulated after marrying Mrs Mary Benson of Blair Nebraska. The ceremony occurred at Estherville courthouse with Justice VanVelter. The bride arrives as a newcomer with strong credentials, and the couple reside in the north part of Swen City. Silver Lake treated with alum sulphate by St Paul specialist to curb green growth affecting Armstrong Opera House, which is up for sale due to past seasons’ issues.
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Nila Paulsen
Mary Ben
Blair
Nebraska
Estherville Court House
VanVelter
Paulsen
Swen City
Swey City
Silver Lake
St. Paul
Armstrong Opera House
Opera House
Armstrong
Silver Lake praised as purest water in Martin county
A Ringsted Dispatch note reports copper sulphate treatment clears green algae in Silver Lake after two days, with the specialist noting the lake as the purest in Martin county. A separate Ringsted Dispatch item describes a car wreck two miles west of Armstrong where a pole was knocked down but no injuries occurred. The Whittemore Champion reports Private Bert W. Seely, the first Whittemore World War I casualty, buried with a military funeral by Seely Walsh Post, American Legion.
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Silver Lake
Martin County
Armstrong
Emmet County Power & Light Co
Ringsted Dispatch
Bert W. Seely
Whittemore
Seely- Walsh Post
American Legion
Whittemore Champion
Preserve Eggs With Water Glass Storage Tips
Poultry experts at Iowa State College say stored eggs retain quality best during this season. Fresh infertile eggs keep longer. use a war waterglass solution of one quart sodium silicate to nine quarts water, covering eggs by at least two inches. Keep jar in a coal place and seal top with waxed paper to prevent evaporation and dirt entry.
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Iowa State College
Preservation of Eggs in Lime Water Solution
A historic note describes preserving eggs by dissolving unslaked lime in boiled cooled water, letting it settle, placing eggs in a jar and covering with liquid. Some salt is optional. Method avoids lime taste but some cases report it. Preserved eggs usable for cooking and table, with air-hole in larger egg end to prevent cracking.
Manure and Phosphorus Boost Clover Growth at Iowa Experiment Station
Spring freeze allows field tests on clover at the Iowa Agricultural Experiment Station. Manure applied once per rotation triples stand versus no manure, with added tons per acre improving leaf surface and root vigor. Phosphorus with manure increases vigor and height. Studies on reseeding after frost and Hubam clover performance with other species continue. Field Day at Ames on June 29 will showcase findings.
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Lowa
Iowa
Ames
Many Oat Varieties Tested At Ames Station
The town agricultural experiment station tests 80 oat varieties this summer. They cover all leading varieties in the middle west and include many new types undergoing field experiments.
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Ames
Middle West
Can't I Have It Right Away? Printer's Woe
A printer recalls estimators and anxious patrons who demand instant delivery. People wait until exhausted of printed materials then rush in to be replenished on the spot, tearing hair over the need for immediate service.
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Strickland Gillilan
Estimators
Cultivating Strawberries By Storing Straw In June
Farmers are advised to lay straw between strawberry rows in June to preserve moisture, curb weeds, and limit runner spread while enriching organic matter. The practice helps reduce later work and aids sturdy mat stalks. C V Holsinger of the Town State College extension notes benefits for easier gathering and winter resilience.
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C. V. Holsinger
Extension Department
Town State College
Best Way To Remove Dandelions From Lawns
Iowa State College experts advise digging dandelions from lawns as the best method. Patent chemicals are widely marketed but often fail. The rest of the piece jokes about taxes, manners, and the newspaper business.
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Iowa State College
Estherville neighborhood notes and birthday cheers
Sunday visitors include Mr and Mrs Alfred Monsika and Wellendorf brothers with friend Carl Sevats. Miss Almira Paulson celebrates eighteenth birthday Sunday afternoon. Weather praised as excellent for corn yet hot for small grain. Labor scarcity blamed on busy days. Mr and Mrs J M Wolden welcome baby boy. Mr Wolden formerly district supervisor. I H Himebauch returned from Des Moines amid murder rumors there. Knute Gunderson sells corn to town at 42c per bushel unshelled. E J Egertson plans to live alone after inviting bachelor friends to his spacious house. Petersburg called a nice town. Town to parade at Estherville Homecoming Friday morning at 9:80 o'clock with float and orchestra including Misses Ruby Kasa, Edna Larson, Odell Kasa, Stella Larson and Archie Loeth. Archie drums. Chas Loeschten, a St James MN farmer, dies of paralysis stroke. owned multiple farms. daughter Mrs Wassman of Estherville. Two county eighth grade students honored. seventy-five pupils received diplomas last Thursday. Nora Nelson and Verna Schubbe noted.
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Alfred Monsika
Wellendorf Brothers
Estherville
Carl Sevats
Almira Paulson
J. M. Wolden
Wolden
I. H. Himebauch
Des Moines
Knute Gunderson
E. J. Egertson
Petersburg
Ruby Kasa
Edna Larson
Odell Kasa
Stella Larson
Archie Loeth
Archie
Chas. Loeschten
St. James
Minn
Paralaysis
Julius
Miss Nelson Wins Scholarship in 75 Pupils Class
Miss Nelson won first, Miss Schubbe second in the scholarship award among 75 pupils. Other diploma recipients that evening included Mary Benesh Odena Gilbert Ina Harrington Aloyina Iverson Curtis Kasa and Wendel Helgers on. Local soldiers organize a new American Legion post Norris Kasa Post named for a fallen serviceman. Curt Larson named commander. Farm Bureau picnic drew a large crowd at High Lake. Ringsted beat Wallingford 16 to 40 in six innings. a business man earned over 300 from an ice cream stand.
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Miss Nelson
Miss Schubbe
Mary Benesh
Odena Gilbert
Ina Harrington
Aloyina Iversson
Curtis Kasa
Wendel Helgerson
American Legion
Maurice Doyle
Estherville
Curt Larson
Norris Kasa
U. S. Army
Farm Bureau
High Lake
Wallingford
Ringsted
Rover
Tin Work and Repairing at Ed Duhn Machine Shop
A local tin worker offers repair and fabrication services at Ed Duhn Machine Shop. Claims half year experience and readiness to handle various tin work tasks.
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Ed Duhn
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Pioneer Builders of
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BUICK
Jack Louis
Louis
L. L. Lindsey
A. R. Corey
Graettinger
Ben F. Reeves
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Buffalo
Wallingford News
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Oxy-Acetylene
John Clemenson
First National Bank
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