Publicity in the News Trade Shapes Modern Prosperity
Des Moines merchants hear that publicity fuels wealth, labor, and capital, transforming advertising into a national force. The piece argues newspapers depend on ads to grow towns, shops, mail-order houses, and brands, insisting publishers must push merchants to embrace widespread promotion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jinner
Des’ Moines
Thas
Ards
Possib Hes
Regal
Schlitz
Allium Watch
Easilly
Ierchanta
Ublicity
Titor
John Jones
Kedimou
Mnake
Pedestrian Jones Walks Dallas to Nome for Wager
W R Jones lectured at Family Theatre about his trek from Dallas to Nome Alaska for a $10,000 wager to walk the distance and back in 400 working days. He carries a diary, earns lodging by daily work, and must spend only even dollars. He may accept rides but must pay all expenses with earned money and avoid ship passage to Alaska until he reaches Seattle. He began April 2 in Dallas, with family in Sioux City and San Antonio as his base, traveling via LeMars Hawarden Sioux Falls and Seattle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W R. Jones
Family Theatre
Dallas
Texas
Nome
Alaska
Jones
Seattle
Washington
LeMars
Sioux City
Cherokee
San Antonio
LeMara
Schieferstein
Cleveland
Ohio
Hawarden
Sioux Falls
Prohibition Fireworks Rise in Toledo LeMars Akron Eyes
The piece lauds Toledo Ohio and LeMars Iowa for banning fireworks on the Fourth of July since 1904 and urges other cities to follow progressive lead. It notes Akronite Bart’s 20 day jail term for assault and battery on W B Martin, and mentions a ten pound newborn at the home of Mr and Mrs MAN on Monday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LeMars
Toledo
Ohbio
Ladies Home Journal
Ohio
United States
Tegislatora
Iowa
Cleveland
Bart
B. Martin
Sherif
Arendt
Shitiday
Race
Loss and Memorials Following Plymouth County Tragedies
A Plymouth County community mourns after a five year old boy Henry Weyen is killed by a falling tree while his father works on the Weyen farm in Grant township. The boy’s funeral was held at Grant township church. Also dying Monday is John J. F. Remer, a longtime Plymouth County resident born in 1834 in Germany who served in the 17th Wisconsin Infantry and later moved to Remsen and then LeMars. He left seven children and many grandchildren and great grandchildren. his funeral was conducted in English and German at the German Methodist church in Remsen.
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Grant Township
John Weyen
Henry
Weyen
Grant ‘Township
Meyer
Plymouth County
John J. F. Remer
Mr. Remer
Mr. Remner
Mecklenburg
Germany
Milwaukee
Wisconsin
Caroline Wiesenberg
Kewanee County
Fon du Lac
Atrite
Remer
17Th
Wisconsin Infantry
Ito LeMars
Maker
Brandenburg
Prussia
America
Cook County
Illinois
Marshall
Iowa
Cherokee ‘County
Minke
Remsen
Relatives Attend Funeral of Local Resident
Krekow of Cherokee county and Caroline, now Mrs Adam Grauer of Temsen, along with Heinrich of Sheldon and George of Cherokee county, attended the funeral held Friday June 18. Absent quies were led in the morning by Rev Brauer of Christ's church, then remains laid to rest at Lutheran cemetery in Tilden township. Peace to his ashes.
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Krekow
Cherokee County
Caroline
Adam Grauer
Temsen
Heinrich
Sheldon
Iowa
George
Brauer
Christ's Church
Litheran
Tilden Township
Peace
Sioux Valley Baptist Association Meets at Akron
The thirty sixth anniversary gathering of the Sioux Valley Association of Baptist churches ran June 11 to 17 at Akron with 75 delegates from 22 churches in seven north western Iowa counties. New pastors arrived at Sheldon Storm Lake and LeMars. 144 baptisms plus 144 by letter or experience. reports show strong finances and progress. next year at First Church Sioux City.
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Sioux Valley Association of Baptist Churches
Akron
J. L. Aynult
K. J. Gillett
Delogates
Sheldon
Storm Lake
LeMars
FE. H. Stevena
C. W. Britton
Sioux City
8. E. Wilcox
Wilson Mills
Henry Williams
Carrie Miller
Des Moines
H. Steinhoff
M Jones
Tribute in Collier's to founder Peter Collier
A son pays tribute to his father Peter Fonelon Collier founder of Collier's Weekly, noting his rise from a poor Irish boy to a publishing giant. The piece recalls his courage gentleness and commitment as he dies in harness, leaving his son Robert J. Collier to carry on the business and paper. Also mentions a Congregational church social and local notices including a piano bond offer and an ad for Milky Way Dip.
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Q. Times
Tie
Dayton
Ohio
Lfe
Robert J. Collier
Peter Fonelon Collier
Piano Tuning Agent Seeks LeMars Piano Clients
An agent for Melville Clark piano and player piano announces piano tuning services in LeMars. He will stay two weeks longer and return in November, asking those buying a piano to see him at the Union Hotel by phone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LeMars
Union Hotel
Melville- Clark
Monson and Fulwell Wed in Simple Home Ceremony
Martha Monson and Charles Fulwell were married Friday evening at A. H. Johnson’s home with few guests. Rev G F Whitfield of the Methodist Episcopal church officiated. The house wore summer flowers and Mendelssohn’s wedding march was played by Sibyl Johnson. A three course supper followed and the couple now reside on Hubbard Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha Monson
Charles Fulwell
A. H. Johnson
G. F. Whitfield
Methodist Episcopal Church
Mendelssohn
Sibyl Johnson
LeMars Chapter Meetring and social events in town
LeMars Chapter No 70 D and 8 holds a special session Saturday June 26 1909 at eight p m for inspection by Worthy Grand Matron Marie Clarke. An ice cream social is set for next Wednesday June 23 at the Presbyterian church with all warmly invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church
Red Cedar Anchor Porta at W H Perrys
Red cedar anchor porta at W H Perrys noted in a brief item likely detailing the availability or sale of a cedar anchor or porta item in the listed store. The note references the store location and product type without broader context or dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cedar
W. H. Perry
Farm for sale in southern Minnesota near LeMars
Southern Minnesota farm with good buildings for sale. 100 miles from LeMars. Inquire of W. 8. Freeman. B14t.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnesota
LeMars
Freeman
Farm for Rent in Southern Minnesota
Farm for rent in southern Minnesota listed at 1010. Property details limited in readable text show a rural rental offering with unspecified acreage and terms. Contacts or dates not provided.
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Chicago
Wil
Henry Weyen
the Baptist’s Association
Christian Endeavor Society of the Congregational Church
F. L. Sauter
G. Fiedler
Cuba City
H. Fiedler
J. 8. Engelken Piano Co
Koepig & Cannon
Len J. Lister
Morningside
Sioux ‘City
Chas. Wulfeck
Sioux City, Low
Orange Ave
Corn Belt
Wormith
Koenig & iCannon
Wheeler & Wilson
Grand Rapids
Brunswick
FH. Carey
Main “Uxet
Wallmadge-Buntin Land Co
Laramie River Valley
Wyoming
Laramie
WM. Laux
Tallmadge-Buntin Land Co
Liintis
LeMars, Iowa
Candy Kitchen
Main Street
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