Drowning Tragedy Follows Yellowstone Creek Crash
Funeral services were held in LeMars for Miss Kate Strouse after a drowning near Billings Montana last week. The Hysham party in a Dodge went into Twelve Mile Creek on the Yellowstone Trail. Sheriff Cunningham and local residents battled floodwaters to recover the body and aid survivors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kate Strouse
Montana
A. W. Miles
Congregational Church
le Mars
American Legion and Women's Auxiliary
Billings
Hysham
Yellowstone Trail
Fillings Gazette
LeMars
Iona
H. A. Crane
Searchera
Francis Smith
T. J.cunningham
Treasure County
E. E. Klingman
Klingman Cafe
Faye Clark
Lyda Bohlken
Twelve-Mile
Sheriff Cunningham
Miss Clark
Cunningham
Klingman
Toth
Miss Srouse
Kilngman
Kingman
Weather Outlook for Upper Mississippi and Missouri Valleys
The forecast covers June 19 to June 24 with local showers early week then generally fair skies. Temperatures expected to run near normal for the period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inv
Asive
Mississippi
Missouri
Millionaire Ate of Garbage Osceola County Tribune
Sam Triesler was declared insane by a local commission and Sheriff Lowry transported him to Cherokee hospital. Once reputed wealthy, he now lived in a barn and fished food from garbage cans. Authorities note mild lunacy but acted for community safety and humanity. He is about 50, a brunette.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osceohe
Dugal
Cherokee Hospital
Sam
Cherokee
Car in ditch with eight aboard near Merrill
An Auburn six with eight passengers driven by Albert Singer went off a six foot grade half a mile north of Merrill Saturday night. The car was stripped of running gear and badly damaged but no one was seriously hurt. Passengers included Edna Taylor Lorraine Vandecarr LeRoy Roberts Geo Dominick Dorothy Roberts John Scott and Ethel Roberts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auburn
Albert Singer
Merrill
Edna Taylor
Lorraine Vandecarr
LeRoy Roberts
Geo. Dominick
Dorothy Roberts
John Scott
Ethel Roberts
Weather Rages With 92 Degree High and 88 Degree Heat
Last week brought the hottest weather of the year with 92 and 88 degree readings on Wednesday and Thursday. Clear skies limited cloud cover and a brief heavy shower on Thursday morning dropped 0.36 inches of rain. Water demand rose as LeMars Water and Light reported an average 750,000 gallons used in 24 hours, equating to about 150 gallons per person in a 6,000 population town.
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B. C. Woolley
Overlinment Weather Observer
LeMars
Farm Sold for 290 Per Acre Near LeMars
The Leo Marx farm of 120 acres four miles east of LeMars sold to Nicholas Gengler at 290 dollars per acre. Gengler will take possession on March 1, 1923.
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Leo Marx
Nicholas Gengler
LeMars
Gengler
LeMars Sluggers Beat Alton 5to X at McDuffie Field
The LeMars baseball team defeated Alton 5 to 0 in a forecasted contest on McDuffie field yesterday afternoon. Molden and Harrison delivered key hits while Freymann allowed only three scattered hits and struck out ten for LeMars, with Gaspar faring better for Alton until costly errors. The field remained in good condition after rain interruptions and the locals prepare for next games against Sheldon and Paullina.
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LeMars
Alton Aggregation
McDuffie Field
Aston Hive
Freymann
Gaspar
Molden
Harrison
Callahan
Hexmeier
Hangen
Hentges
Hansen
Cal
Faber
Harrigan
Alton
Hoxmeijer
Osborne
Bill” Coad
F. J. Starzl
Benth
Goebel
AB. R. H. Po.a. BE
Donneville
van Nimwegen
Middleton
Kellen
R.H. Po.a.e
Andersen
Sheldon Nine
Paullina
Search Warrant Recovers Part Of Stolen Goods In Franklin Street Raid
Sheriff Hugh Maxwell and Deputy Sam Schlesser executed a search warrant at the Eva Taylor house on Franklin Street near Fifth around 11 30 this morning. A wash basket half full of clothing and cloths and some china and jewelry were recovered. Mrs Taylor said the goods had been found or given to the children. No arrests were made. John Wiersma of Orange City dies at 78 from Bright's disease after fifty years in Sioux County. He leaves a wife eighteen children 126 grandchildren and about fifteen great grandchildren Myra. Fred Koerner granddaughter cited.
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Billings
B. M. Birely
W. J A. Combs
Austin Merrill
Leo Heffner
W. E. Penrod
Bert Howard
Huntley
Penrod
Miss Stouse
W. A. Combs
Hugh Maxwell
Sam Schlesser
Eva Taylor
Franklin Street
Fifth
Baker House
Taylor
John Wiersma
Orange City
Mr. Wiersma
Sioux County
Holland
Ile
Bright
Myra
Fred Koerner
Power Plant Outage Tied to Coal Strike Impacts Supply
Le Martians watched a partial eclipse as a city power plant reduced output due to a coal strike. Illinois coal shortages forced transport of Kentucky coal, raising fuel costs by about 100 percent and increasing monthly operating expenses by roughly 600 dollars.
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le Martians
AL Sehafer
eMills Water Light Company
Ohlie
Tansport Kentucky
Newamion
Kentucky
LeMars Rifle Club to Meet Cherokee in Dual Shoot
LeMars and Cherokee rifle clubs prepare a two session duel at LeMars range next Sunday starting at 9 am. The match follows the United States Army course with the range and targets in good condition. Visitors may watch as the visiting team, described as crack shots, competes against the local club while Girl Scouts serve lunch to shooters and officials invite the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LeMars
City
LeMars and
Cherokee Rifle Club
United States Army
Girl Scouts
Mother of Eight in Tragedy After Husband's Death
Mrs Bert Kenning of Alton sister of Martin Dykstra and Mrs S Faber killed herself two weeks after her husband died of cancer at the Kenning home near Corsica South Dakota. Grief over the loss and farm debt fears cited as causes. The eldest daughter, 18, will stay on the farm with older brothers. younger children live with relatives. Dykstra and the Fabers attended the funeral in Corsica.
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Alton
Bert Kenning
Martin Dykstra
S. Faber
Kenning
Corsica
S. D
Mrs. Faber
Vollmar Park Commissioner Appointed by City Council
The city council met Friday in adjourned session and completed unfinished business. Rev J J Vollmar was appointed to the new park commissioner position replacing Jas Kelley who could not serve due to post office work. The remaining two board members are Wm Marcue and Wm Long.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Vollmar
Jas. Kelley
Wm. Marcue
Wm. Long
Popular Teacher Weds Montana Man
Miss Selma Bartels married Louis Fenske of Intake Montana on Saturday June 17 at 6 pm in LeMars Iowa. Rev P C Kehle officiated with immediate relatives present. The couple will reside in Intake after July 1 and planned a brief visit with the Bartels family in Aberdeen South Dakota en route.
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Selma Bartels
Louis Fenske
Intake
Montana
P. C. Kehle
Fenske
C. Bartels
LeMars
Iowa State Teachers’ College
Bismarck
N. C
Fort Dodge
Iowa
Amelia Fenske
Wisconsin
International Harvester Company
Assmarck
N. D
West
Mont
Enroute
Bartels
Aberdeen
Twilight League Results Week of June 12 15
The Twilight League table shows Masong 14 Garages 7 Bankers 6 Printers 4 Grocers 18 Doctors 6 Court House 6 Clothiers 6. These scores reflect weekly match outcomes across seven teams with Grocers leading the set.
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Masong
Bankers
Court House
Clothiers
W. L. Pet
Grocers Post
Pope Et Ae
Ey Masons
Sereda
Tees
Enet
Touse Onsen
S. 3
Plymouth County Soils Fertility and Tenancy Debate
A Plymouth County analysis notes soil fertility decline due to tenancy practices and calls for cooperative action between landlords and tenants. It cites 1919 farm sizes and legume use, warns of long term depletion, and announces forthcoming landlord tenant meetings to address tenancy issues and soil conservation.
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Pawery
Capeta Netees Gatar
Baereien
Bsa
Cape Deva
Cork
Towa
United States
Plymouth County
Bueau
American Legion Essay Contest Opens to Ages 12 to 18
The Legion invites youths aged 12 to 18 to enter essays on How the American Legion Can Best Serve the Nation. Essays must be under 500 words, one per contestant, and must reach the county superintendent of schools by August 1, 1922. National prizes include three university scholarships of 750, 500, and 250 dollars. State prizes offer silver and bronze medals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
Akron Readies Strong Semi Pro Baseball Club
Akron Iowa June 19 arrangements for financing a strong baseball club to represent Akron were made at a meeting of enthusiasts. Several top semi pro players have signed for the season. While grounds are prepared the Akron club will play away from home and opens with the Stock Yards of Sioux City in Hawarden on Sunday.
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Akron
Iowa
Stock Yards
Sioux City
Hawarden
Akon
Small Twister Damages Farms Near Remsen
A small cyclone swept southwest of Remsen during a heavy rain and wind storm. Trees were uprooted and several buildings damaged while a Neisius farm shed was toppled and a barn shed shifted from its foundation. No injuries reported as residents checked doors and chores resumed.Louis W. Fenske Intake Mont legal Selma Vartels LeMars legal John H Solomon Sioux City RR Croft Jefferson D 18
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Remsen
G. IL Benjogerdes
Math Neisius
Peter
Addy Beer
Louis W. Fenske
Intake
Mont
Selma Vartels
John H. Solomon
Sioux City
Ima
Croft
Jefferson
Deaths See 8 Prank Wilterten and Others
A jumble of obituaries notes the death of Prank Wilterten and mentions various individuals connected to Ta Mars and surrounding communities. The piece references a funeral context, local standings, and community reactions, with partial notes on dates and places. It also includes a sports segment about Lee Herron of Ta Mars and his prospects in state competition, highlighting his recent golf score and form.
Republicans Demand Treasury Shakeup in Washington
In Washington on June 19 the drive by about 150 Republican congressmen to remove Democratic appointees from the Treasury Department gained urgency. They circulated a petition to President Harding calling for Republican replacements and naming a long list of Democratic officials to be ousted. The move targets Secretary Mellon, Undersecretary Paul Gilbert, and Commissioner Jair, with implications for potential resignations and a rift within the administration.
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Washington
Treasury Department
Congress
Harding
Elmer Dover
the Treasury
Internal Revenue
Jair
Blair
Secretary of Treasury
Melon
Treasury
Paul Gilbert
The
James M. Cox
Mellon
John Kiley
Joseph Tumulty
Woodrow Wilson
Watch Lost 20 Years Found by Farm Neighbor
Sioux Center Times reports A. J. Sandbule found his long lost watch while cultivating corn three miles west of town. The artifact had vanished twenty years earlier during harvest and reappeared in the field, prompting a dramatic reunion with an old friend.
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Sioux Center
A. J. Sandbule
Tow
Jost
LeMars Military Band Plans Southside Park Concerts
Beginning with Wednesday evening, the LeMars Military band will perform weekly concerts at Southside park, continuing in the future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southside
LeMars Military Band
Southside Park
Pioneer Le Mars Physician Dies After Long Illness
Dr. Hilbert a longtime LeMars physician and public worker died after a lengthy illness in Battle Mountain sanitarium Hot Springs South Dakota He was born in Harrison County Iowa in 1837 and served in the Union cavalry medical corps He practiced medicine in LeMars for years and held roles as county recorder mayor and church leader He left no biological children but survived by two adopted children Mrs F O Kehrberg of Sheldon Iowa and J A L Dilbert of Austin Minnesota.
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Pheo
Towa
Denise
Tharrison County
Gio
Fudy
Ehma A. Tupolt
ELOS
Liberty
Chirke County
Iowa
Union Army
Cavalry
le Mans
Tle
Wolkl
Wallace Winslow
Sheldon Flour Mills
Meyer
Ety
Loatarm
Plymouth County Old Settlers Association
Congregational Church
The
Knights of Pythias
Hilbert
LeMars
Larue
Hae
FO. Kehrberg
Sheldon
Jaanne AL. Dilbert
Austin
Minn
Merrill Builds Bathing Beach at Floyd River West Branch
A municipal bathing beach is under construction in the west branch of the Floyd River north of Merrill. A dam will be built to create a reliable swimming area with bathhouses and other improvements expected to attract crowds from Merrill and surrounding towns.
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Floyd River
Merrill
Prices corrected and revised before press in 4 6 issue
Grain prices by Plymouth Milling Company and Sjostrom Bros, hog markets via T. W. Blakerty, wool and tallow values by Cragg Co, and other commodities with mixed figures and placeholders for items such as butter, gelatin, and meat cuts, reflecting a domestic market roundup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ply- Plymouth Milling Company
Sjostrom Bros
C. A. Alexander
LeMars
T. W. Blakerty
Wmn
Cragg & Co
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Kate Strouses
Es Pessoa
Sibley Paving Gang
Cherokee Resort
Vollmar Park
Legion
Wilterten
San Amped
Weys
Pyavetiyport
Pawar
Mao Wal
Neo Teak
Ocal Man
Lee Herron
Sioux City Journal
Nidseason
Lee Merron
Ta Mars
Herron
Iowa City
Iowa Colt Association
Des Moines
Bea
Ho Goef
Battle Mountain
Sanitarius
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