Fire at Huntington wipes out village business row
Huntington six miles north of Estherville was largely erased by a Tuesday morning fire in Albert Myhre’s grocery. Dunnell and Estherville units aided. the bank, pool hall, and Sunde store destroyed. losses around $10,000 with $4,000 insurance. the hotel and blacksmith shop survived. Senator Francis spoke on neutrality and war aims, arguing Germany has right to defend itself and criticizing imperial wartime actions.
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Huntington
Estherville
Albert Myhre
Martin
Oscar
Wallingford
T. T. Sunde
Sunde
Dunnell
Myhre
Dooley Sues Insurance Firm Over Claim Payment
J J Dooley of Algona sues Interstate Business Men's Accident Association for 259 dollars claiming illness from lagrippe and bronchitis in February kept him sick until June and that the company failed to pay the amount claimed. The case notes the policy’s one month disability provision and questions the payment practices.
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J.J. Dooley
Algona
Interstate Business Men's
Ac Lent Association
Methodists Sell Lake Okoboji Lots For Pavilion And Cottages
The Methodists report success selling about 85 of 125 lakefront lots on Lake Okoboji east shore after purchasing a 40 acre tract. A central triangular tract will host a pavilion for 2000 and 50 cottages to be built next spring. Lakefront lots command higher prices while access roadways connect to the water. Spirit Lake Herald praises their enterprise.
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Lake Okoboji
Spirit Lake
Herald
Saddle Horn Accident Near Stratford Injures Mr Deck
An archaic report describes Walter Deck of near Stratford injured when a saddle horn punctured his stomach after a horse bucked on a Saturday night. The animal reared and fell, causing the horn to penetrate his intestines and create a severe wound.
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Walter’ Deck
Stratford
Mr. Deck
Germans Prepare for War Descriptions From Mannheim Barracks
In Mannheim the author observes regimental troops and reserves assembling for front. Trains bring hundreds at a time, with officers supervising gear and meals priced at 1.20 mark for three meals. Many housed in private homes as barracks near one mile away fill quickly. Large volunteer numbers, from ages 45 to 60, join to defend the Fatherland, with millions ready. Inland support from home front remains strong as Liege falls and the war expands into Belgium. A translated German newspaper article on Boer history is promised for next week.
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Mannheim
Landvoehr
Case
Clay County Man Takes Own Life on Farm
Nels Nelson a Clay county farmer living near Lake Center school was found dead by hanging in a barn Tuesday evening. Neighbor Harry Neil found the body after assisting with chores. Coroner reported death several hours before discovery, noting recent bereavement as motive.
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Nels Nelson
Clay County
Cook Wilson Place
Lake Center School
Harry Neil
Pastor Sande Receives Generous Purse from Congregation
Reverend Sande of the Norwegian Lutheran Church at Lost Island was surprised last Saturday when members of both congregations visited his home and presented him and his wife with a purse containing several hundred dollars. The gift reflects the high regard in which he is held for his conscientious ministry and active church work. The couple is wished much happiness in using the money.
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Sande
Lost Island
Bancroft Man Takes Own Life After Creamery Shortage
Andrew Monson, once a respected Bancroft resident and Balaton creamery official, faced a $1800 shortage after stockholders questioned returns. After a meeting, he returned home, did not sleep, and was found dead in a pasture from a gunshot wound, apparently self-inflicted.
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Bancroft
Andrew Monson
Balaton
Minn
Creamery Association
Cured of Tuberculosea by New Treatment in Algona
Dr O Brien of Emmetsburg brings C A Pringle of Palo Alto county to Algona for confirmation of his cure from intestinal tuberculosis. Pringle, 25 and previously married, underwent surgery removing diseased tissue and peritoneum. After two weeks recovery he returned home, now feeling strong and advised to avoid heavy work for a year. The doctors credited Jersey milk as the possible infection source and declared him cured.
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O’brien
Emmetsburg
Courier Office
C. A.pringle
Palo Alto County
Algona
Jersey
Kenefick
Pringle
Back From Germany Poarch Reaches Algona Wednesday Morning
Poarch returns from six to eight months in Germany via Holland and England. He faced searches for German papers, but reached home glad to be there. He predicts the war may end in a draw according to the Courier. Say They Know Nothing of It Max Miller arrives in Estherville Friday to take assistant cashier post at First National Bank Graettinger Estherville Republican denies knowledge of the matter.
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Metz
Liege
Belgium
Germany
England
Poarch
Algona
Land of Peace and Plenty
Holland
Max Miller
Cut Bank
Montana
Estherville
First National
Bank of Graettinger
First National Bank
Improvements in Ringsted Plan New House and Creamery
Ringsted businessman K. C. Vahideick begins erection of a fine new house in Ringsted and schedules a sale for December 11. His son Harry will move onto the farm. The brick meat market is advancing rapidly and will soon be ready for occupancy. A new creamery starts construction next year along with several residences.
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K. C. Vahideick
Ringsted
Harry
Danger in silo filling prompts four Ohio deaths
In the Whittemore Champion issue last week a lengthy piece warned of silo filling dangers. It cites four Ohio fatalities where workers fell after ladders and machinery malfunction led to falls into silage, stopping operations briefly.
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the Whittemore Champion
Ohio
Tea Seller Draws Crowds Then Steals from Boys
In town last Friday a vendor sold bottled drinks to young men at one fifty per bottle with a wink promising tea or coffee. The crowd bought quickly, but later discovered the beverage was not as advertised and some showed anger. The incident involved drunkenness and a quick, risky scheme gone awry as buyers realized deception.
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Spirit Lake Herald
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