Fall Festival in Emmetsburg a big county success
The third annual Fall Festival held in Emmetsburg October 1 2 and 3 was the biggest and best in the county with favorable weather and strong attendance. Committees praise cooperation and countywide interest boosting exhibits including grain vegetables school and girls club displays and a large pig and calf show. Winners head to Ames Junior Short Course and county judging contests next year.
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Emmetsburg
Northwest
Ames
Avery
Méhy
A Letter From West Africa Describes Hardship and Dangers
A letter dated July 21, 1924 from Numan via Jos Nigeria West Africa recounts health crises and social strain. It notes poor attendance at school and meetings due to farm work, widespread illness including smallpox and flu, high child mortality, and fears of poisonings and dangers from ghosts and snakes. The letter paints a harsh picture of daily life and missionary observations.
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Numan
Jos
Nigeria
Africa
Night Bite Tale Sparks Town Debate
A villager recounts two bite incidents from sleep with one fatal outcome nearby. The writer argues for leaving the afflicted alone, asserting if neighbors swapped places for a year they would change their minds. The letter, signed Alfred Thompson, reflects lasting fear and empathy in the community.
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Alfred Thompson
Flame Under Wateril Electric Underwater Cutting Torch
An underwater electric cutting torch enables divers to cut through sunken vessels or damaged piers. It combines a powerful electric arc with a jet of oxygen, which, when released, forms no bubble and drives the flame to temperatures above six thousand degrees, slicing through steel easily.
Basket Social at P. A. Petersen School Friday
A basket social will be held at the P. A. Petersen school Friday evening October 10. Ladies please bring a basket. A splendid time is promised to all who attend. Both old parties need a horseshoe more than they need dark horses.
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P. A. Petersen
Danish Lutheran Church Notes Meeting and services
Danish Young Peoples Society will meet October 17 at the home of Mr and Mrs A P Andersen. Confirmation service next Sunday at 10 30 am in Graettinger and 7 30 pm. Communion for confirmation class and others who wish to partake. Offering for general church activities taken at the morning service. Sunday school and bible class at 9 30 am. All are welcome. Rev H O Sande, Pastor.
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Danish Lutheran Church
Danish Young Peoples’ Society
A. P. Andersen
Lutheran Church
Graettinger
Sande
Methodist Church Notes and Sunday Schedule
Methodist Church notes list Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. Morning worship at 11:00 a.m. sermon "That Which Abides" Epworth League 6:45 p.m. Evening worship 7:30 p.m. Bible study at the Barnharts Thursday 7:30 p.m. Lesson from John 19. Ladies Aid meets Oct 16 at Alfred Jensen home. Conference notes mention ministerial assignments and a retired relationship for Mrs. Cuthbert. A humorous barber soliloquy and local church impressions complete the item.
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Methodist Church
Epworth League
S.C. Barnhart
St. John
Ladies’ Aid Society
Alfred Jensen
Sophus Rassinsaen
Mire
Ward Noble
I. F. Noble
Sc. J. Mekkelson
George | Coolidge
Rockwell City
M. L. Carver
Armstrong
Grover
Andrew Heddle
Carver
Hartington
West Bend
N. C. Ward
Terris
A. A. Howe
Farnamwville
John Cunningham
Des Moines
A. R. Cuthbert
The humble tonsorialist and the modern Delilahs
A humorous piece ribbing barbers about skill and service. It mocks shoddy cuts and unsafe cheap trims, urges patience, clear grooming advice, and notes barber breath and hygiene while praising proper care, judgment, and respect for patrons.
Ringsted Area Roads Require Maintenance and Upgrades
The Ringsted-Armylany road remains among the county’s best routes but needs more gravel this year and another coat next year to last. West of Ringsted a road has deteriorated from neglect and is in poor condition. A farmer near Ringsted refused 160 dollars per acre for half a section. Fairmont Sentinel notes Frank Harris near Wyruman, Minn, harvested 470 bushels of oats from 14 acres, about 11 bushels per acre.
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Ringsted-Armylany
Lanmet
Ringsted
Fairmont Sentinel
Frank Harris
Wyruman
Minn
Swen City Creamery opens down town station to buy and sell
Swen City Creamery opens a downtown cream buying station to compete with rivals and plans to purchase poultry and eggs. It becomes the fifth station in Swen City, seen by locals as excessive and inviting competition.
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Swen City
Truman
Minn
Waa Putida
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Graettinghr
TIMES
John ‘S.sullivan
Graettineer
West Africa
Lamarde
Mn Plalyfair
Mizaion
Paty Jurself
Agle
Moses
Barher
Xenson
Hart Schaffner
Burkhead & CO
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