President Roosevelt Expounds on Self Interest and Sea Power
The president’s late address centers on self interest as policy, keeping democracies’ sea control, and possibly seizing certain Atlantic areas in self defense. He hints at an unlimited national emergency, argues for a long war of attrition, and notes Britain's Crete setback and the Bismarck’s destruction.
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Twelv e Mile Lake Notes and Local Visitations
Twelve Mile Lake area residents report sickness and hospital lists as Mrs Amos Knutson and Mrs Gilbert Ness are among those listed. Arline Olson leaves for Chicago relatives. A baby boy born to Mr and Mrs Walter Schnell. Local gatherings include Bert and Donald Farmers visit and fishing trip plans with the Rolfsons. Attendees at the ladies aid include Mrs Iron Ness Langdon Mrs George Maaland and Mrs Bert Maaland.
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Amos Knutson
Alice Christensen
West Side
Estherville
Gilbert Ness
Arline Olson
Chicago
Wlter Schnell
John Farmer
Osgood
Donald McEwen
Milford
Bert Farmers
Bert Rolfson
Byron Rolfson
Iron Ness
Langdon
George Maaland
Bert Maaland
C. B. Larson
Lloyd Larson
Local gatherings and road work mark Graettinger residents Sunday
Livermore Sunday visiting at the Herman Lerson home with Mr and Mrs James Hanson of Graettinger. A Peterson family reunion was held at the Paul Paulson home with a large crowd and a bounteous picnic. Judy Rolfon visits Blue Earth grandma Dwift while parents fish. County crews finish west road from District 6 and work east from District 7 toward High Lake Two. Berg family reunion at Gilbert Osher home with relatives from Des Moines Gillette Grove Cylinder Wallingford. Funeral services attended in Graettinger for Mrs Lewis Christensen. St Paul Lutheran church event noted. N R G 4 H club met at Francis Christiansen home. bake sale planned for Graettinger. Ladies aid at Wallingford attended by several noted. Myrtle Mae Farmer, 12, underwent emergency appendectomy at Coleman hospital and was expected home soon.
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Herman Lerson
James Hanson
Graettinger
N. R. G. 4-H Club
Francis Christensen
Bill DeWall
Clarence Christensen
Wm. Hively
Joe Lande
A. Christensen
Elmer Nelson
Ladies’ Aid
Wallingford
Myrtle Mae Farmer
Bert Farmer
Coleman Hospital
Invented Recording Machine Bruce Rule Patent Idea
Bruce Rule formerly of Dow City heads a group of five California Institute of Technology graduates credited with a voice recording system. One patent application runs about 300 pages with 26 illustrations, likely among the patent office’s most voluminous filings, and the device may hold importance for the U.S. Navy.
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Dow City
California Institute of Technology
U. S. Navy
Old Lamps Reemerge In Modern Light After 28 Years
Ancient street lamps stored in the Beacon jail for 28 years are being bought for home illumination. Encased in glass square frames with hinged doors, these kerosene lights, once mounted on poles high above the street, are revived as decorative and functional artifacts.
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Beacon Jail
Ancient Stone May Define Boundary of Black Hawk Purchase
Survey notes by S W Durham of Marion from 1874 suggest Standing Rock near Mt Vernon could mark the natural boundary of the first Black Hawk purchase. The granite boulder sits deeply embedded, its visible portion standing 12 to 15 feet high.
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Old Deeds Recorded in Ringgold County Recorder Office
Two historical deeds dated 1862 and 1864 were recorded last week in the Ringgold County Recorder's office. The aged documents remain legible despite yellowing with time.
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