Twenty Years Ago in Sheldon Town News
The March item from the Town MNpES highlights visits by Dr Mabee and Mrs Mabee, travel by Steve Gasser and Henry Lutyens, and a funeral for a local elder. It notes social dances, a drug-store search, and remarks on a long local feud and election activities. It reports a severe illness near Perkins and a man named Thomas W Beckley hospitalized after an attack, with details of his condition and the aftermath.
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Mabee
Sheldon
Steve Gasser
Henry Lutyens
Hag
Hludl
Hull
Marshalltown
Everly News
James A. Coad
A.W. Perkins
Northwest
Pwa
Alonday
Lopper
Brule County
Sioux County
Bowa
Kay
Karewell
Jerry
AdrEn
Thomas W. Beckley
Perkins
van Shoupht
Debrido
Lie
Itu
saTerigg
Charter Oak
Washington Letter on Administration and Policy Moves
The column surveys shifts in appointments and staffing at the White House with mention of Senators Cummins and Penrose, Labedlette, and Secretary Bryan. It notes President Marshall’s early office preferences, Oceanic Niagara Falls policy remarks by Senator Burton, and Interior Secretary Lane’s cordial outreach to Indian communities, plus constitutional direct-election talk and public mood in Washington.
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White House
Wilson
Senatora Cummins
Kenyon
Iowa
Penrose
Oliver
Pennsylvania
Florida
Cabi- Net
Labodlette
Satay
United States
Congress
Mer
Ahape
Chen
Imate
Clark
Town
Brett
Interstate Commerce Coluniastian
Sosa
Indiana
Biskter Probec
Biel Jlife
Marshall
Washington
Capital
Senate
Sunny Jim
NiaGars
Senator Burton
Ohio
Niagara Falls
Burton
Keerimsc Orr the Wolves
Lane
Interior
Stockyard
Chicago
Hell
Massachusetts
Ainnieseta
New York
Arizona
North Carolina
Michigan
Cuturaides
Idate
Mountain
I.linois
Alaine
Nevada
New
Wisconsin
Missouri
Vermont
Uarnon
Ulla
Warmiath
Capruort
Poapeuk
Peneral
Perade
Yuri Wadida
Vicbor Murdock
Pce
Bevan Gers Crite
Bryan
Y.M.G. A
Newt
Beakley Ends Life After Restaurant Incident In Hope
A troubling Saturday night at Mr. Vander Mey’s restaurant leads to a death linked to heavy drinking. Thomas W. Beckley, identified as Dag McBune’s brother in law, lies in Hope cemetery after authorities decide the best course. Ben VanderWaa of Orange City visited the area recently, reflecting the deadly toll of strong drink.
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Young
Hull
Vander Mey
A. J. Heney
Dug Craig
Chiccano
Milwaukee Company
Dag
Canton
Henry
Yankton
South Dakota
Jerry Sullivan
Sioux County
Mr. McBune
Thomas W. Beckley
Hope Cemetery
Des Moines Letter Ves Moutues and Rejection of Tax Measure
A Des Moines letter details political debate over a proposed permanent tax commission and an appeal process for doctors certificates. It notes legislators facing petitions from farmers, signs opposition to the measure, and cites testimony about petition drives and pressure from railroads. The piece ends with a continuation note for further discussion on page ?.
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Ylac
Bevletten
Clark
Tutafiuttte
Uney
Hdan
Yyleston
Hecaue
Eggleston
Easter Services and Lectures At Local Churches
Local church notices list Easter Sunday services at American Reform Church with morning worship on the empty tomb and an evening study of Dr David Livingstone. Evangelical Lutheran churches announce services on Easter Sunday at St Pauls and Easter Monday at Zions Lutheran with Holy Communion and scripture readings. A touring attraction titled Royal Slave is advertised for Davidson Opera House next Tuesday March 25.
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American Reformed Church
David Livingstone
C. E
Evangelical Lutheran Church
St. Paul's
Evangelical Luthern
Zion's Lutheran Church
Ha.m
Lord Jesus Christ
Davidson Opera House
Legislation on petitions and temperance stalled in assembly
The article notes organized protest against petitions and printed forms. It highlights efforts to indefinitely postpone the Shanklaned bill granting equor permits by ballot, with a minority report and record sought on House members. The Blackford bill to reform the State Agricultural Society is returned to debate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gehiink
Blackford
State Agricultural Society
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Ben VanderWaa
Orange City
VerSteeg
Schoeneman Bros. Co
John Smite
Des Moines
Politica
Luwi
Fevidiatiice
Tle
Leeds
Repairalare
Pugssare
Frtive Puglie Utilities
Pax Uormadigaiop
Ronployers Liability Commission
Segislature
Klay
Alates
Lipation Oryinge Boo
Thas Prwgasdiad
Beathanent
Te Corporation
Gil & Dlovd
Feruiera
Local Church News
Wit
Shimp & Sons
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