Delegates Chosen At County Democratic Convention
The Democratic and Republican county conventions met at the courthouse Saturday. The Democrats elected J F Keenan as chair and named committees on credentials and permanent organization. Delegates to state and judicial conventions were selected, with unit rule to guide voting. A county chairmanship election was postponed due to low turnout.
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Court House
J. F. Keenan
Eugene
Kieffer
John Starzl
J. E. Kelley
Jennie Levins
N. J. Mertes
H. Huene
H. F. Groetken
J.F. Keenan
F. N. Tritz
Peter Ehlinger
Des Moines
F. A. Sievers
H. J. Schneider
J. F. Weber
W. A. Coad
J. T. Keenan
H. J. Groetken
J. N. Beck
W. W. Redmond
E. F. Kieffer
R. J. Koehler
J. M. Kaas
Fred Gronemeyer
W. H. Creasy
Phil Emmert
Ed Durband
F. A. Kenyon
T. Kloster
Anton Meis
H. P. Schultz
St Josephs Defeat Hospers 6 to 5 in Ninth Inning
The St Josephs baseball team beat Hospers Knights of Columbus 6 to 5 on Hospers diamond. Three consecutive singles in the ninth scored the winning run as Haage Belling Heissel were Hospers batteries. Miss Elsie Dornbusch was a Sioux City business caller.
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St. Joseph’s
Knights of Columbus
Hospers
Haage
Belling Heissel
Elsie Dornbusch
Sioux City
Ehlinger Wins First in Kingsley Clay Bird Shoot
Peter Ehlinger of Le Mars won first place at the Kingsley clay bird shoot with 144 of 150. Roy Johnson of Primghar was second with 144, A. G. Olson of Sioux City scored 140, and Susan Mason of Kingsley shot 134 in six events. Ehlinger praised the sociable crowd and people of Kingsley.
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Peter Ehlinger
le Mars
Kingsley
Ehlinger
Northwest
Iowa
Roy Johnson
Primghar
A. G. Olson
Olson Sporting Goods Company
Stroux City
Susan Mason
W. H. Mason
Ehblinger
Mr. Ehlinger
Small aerial modification boosts selectivity in receiver
A Columbia report describes adding 12 turns of No 18 annunciator wire atop the stator winding to create a two circuit tuner. The new winding links to the aerial and ground while the grid to filament conductor remains, altering the system without disturbing nearby receivers.
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Columbia
Traffic ordinance urged to curb fast driving in Kingsley
News-Times calls for strict traffic regulations and enforcement in Kingsley. The piece notes gas pedal offenses at pavement start and high speed through downtown and back streets, warning that continued reckless driving risks serious crashes and prompts authorities to act.
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News-Times
Ahu
Horse replevin case ends with Robbins winning
A. R. Robbins sued Gainor Bros in a jury trial before Justice W. S. Freeman over a horse that refused to work. Gainor Bros claimed $35 for breaking and field work but Robbins disputed paying for breaking. The jury returned a verdict for Robbins, despite the horse and mortgage details cited in the testimony.
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W. S. Freeman
A. R. Robbins
Gainor Bros
Hinton
Robbins
Ganors
Gainors
Gainor
Dobbin
Gainorg
John Ruble
James Kellther
John Quinn
J. Laughlin
Rex Meek
P. Bremen
George Sturges
C. Roseberry
Robins
Aged Granville Man Ends Life By Hanging
Bernard Moos, 73, of Granville, took his own life late Wednesday afternoon by hanging at his home. His housekeeper noticed the dog’s distress and reported the incident. The body was cut down and medical workers tried unsuccessfully to revive him. Funeral held Friday at St. Joseph’s Church.
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Bernard Moos
Granville
Sheriff Seeks Detloff Assets as Multiple Banks Sue
Banks including American Trust and Savings and Farmers Savings sue Edward Detloff for about 28 million dollars in notes due in April and June. A mortgage on 240 acres remains with the land pledged as security. Detloff initially resisted but agreed to custody of livestock until court action concludes.
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Edward Detloff
American Trust and Savings Bank
Edward Tetloff
Farmers Savings Bank of Struble
W. J. Bolser
Plymouth Count Bank of Ovens
Detroit
Detloff
Mr. Detloff
Akron Man Dies While Shaving
Lawrence Thomas a Westfield township farmer died suddenly last Saturday while shaving He had recovered from pneumonia six weeks earlier He planned to visit his mother in LeMars before his death His wife found him near collapse and he died within seconds in Akron Catholic church conducted his funeral and he was buried in Akron cemetery He leaves several young children and his survivors include his mother a brother Frank and a sister in charity He had a prior injury losing his left hand in a corn shredder years ago
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Lawrence Thomas
Westfield Township
Thomas
LeMars
L. Thomas
Fifth Avenue S. E
Fulton Street
Plymouth County
Lambert Thomas
Frank Thomas
Sisterhood of Christian Charity
Garage Man Trails Robbers to Ravine
Sioux City police recovered tires stolen from the J. H. Nason garage at Westfield after Nason traced the car from Westfield toward Sioux City. The bandits hid the tires in a ravine near War Eagle's monument on the Missouri river, after using chains and a deserted trail through Highland.
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Sioux City
J. H. Nason
Westfield
Nason
War Eagle’s Monument
Missouri River
Stone Park
Highland
McAdoo Leads After Seven Ballots at Democratic Convention
The New York national convention reports seven ballots with McAdoo at 442.6 votes and Smith at 261144. Bry an 18 and John Davis 52 follow among a long list of candidates. Miss Mildred Jones departs Wednesday for Denver to attend a B Y P U convention.
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New York
McAdoo
Smith
Bryan
John Davis
Glass
Silzer
Brown
Ferris
Saulsbury
Guv. Davis
Ritchie
Harrison
Robinson
Walsh
Huston Thompson
Ralston
Underwood
Cox
Mildred Jones
Denver
Colo
Boy Scouts Plan Twice-Weekly Overnight Hikes
Beginning this week, two overnight hikes each week will be held under scout leader Prof. B. B. Skinner. Departing from the Dalton sand pit at 7 p m on Wednesdays, the hikes cover about two miles with camp setup and a camp fire program plus bird study and general scout work in each outing.
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Boy Scouts
B. B. Skinner
Dalton
Weather forecast for upper Mississippi and lower Missouri valleys
United States Weather Bureau forecast for June 30 to July 5 predicts partly cloudy skies with unsettled weather and scattered showers and thunderstorms. Temperatures will be moderate early in the period and cool by midweek with activity centered around Tuesday or Wednesday.
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United States Weather Bureau
Mississippi
Missouri
Stole horse used to ride to Merrill by two boys
Two young boys, each with two cents, rode off Sunday noon from A. J. Gerling farm intending to visit Merrill to spend the money. Chief Frank Smith captured them at the Redmond school house south of Le Mars. Their grandfather had given the coins.
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A. J. Gerling
Merrill
Mr. Gerling
Frank Smith
Smith
Redmond
le Mars
Death by Corn Removal Ends Plymouth County Man
Peter McGrath a well known resident of Plymouth county died at his Akron home Sunday June 22 at 72. Cause was gangrene from amputation of a toe following corn removal. Born February 22 1852 in LaSalle county NL he lived as a farmer before moving to Akron. Survived by wife three sons and four daughters and twenty grandchildren. Funeral held Tuesday at St Patrick s Church with burial in Catholic cemetery beside daughter Irene.
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Peter McGrath
Plymouth County
Akron
LaSalle County
Ellen Bray
Utica
le Mars
McGraths
Edward
Arthur
Sioux City
Emmett
LeMars
Frank Neal
Bradley, S. D
Frank Luken
Sam Grimsley
Rita
P J. Lee
Rock Island
Ill
E. Farley
Pleasant Hill
Jennie McCloskey
Cincinnati
John Sullivan
John, McGrath
St. Patrick’s Catholic Church
Father Casey
Irene
L. Clayton
M. Foley
T. Redmond
Mr. Keane
P. Smythe
J. Gale
Millionaire Bigelow Sentenced in Tax Defraud Case
Herbert H. Bigelow, Brown-Bigelow president and local figure, was sentenced in St. Paul to two years in Leavenworth and a $10,000 fine after pleading guilty to defrauding the United States of $148,000 in income taxes. He largely educated himself in the area, graduating from Le Mars High School in 1889.
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Herbert H. Bigelow
Brown-Bigelow Company
Leavenworth
W. A. Cant
United States District Court
St. Paul
United States
Bigelow
lLe Mars
Fourth of July Preparations in Le Mars
Le Mars plans no official Fourth of July celebration this year but residents will observe the nation’s birthday. Dealers report strong interest in firecrackers yet merchants will not stock oversized devices, and police will not curb private celebrations. Mayor Winslow urges parental guidance and discretion for children. Some residents will travel to nearby towns or enjoy Sioux River waters and local lakes.
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le Mars
Sioux River
Sioux Falls
Towa Lakes
Winslow
Locals Defeated by Alton 4 to 0 in Sunday Game
Alton defeated LeMars on the former's diamond Sunday by the score of 4 to 0. LeMars stranded baserunners each inning but failed to score. Hein pitched for LeMars to a 9 strikeout, 8 hit performance, while Harnack allowed 6 hits for Alton. Remsen's Harnack vs LeMars, July 4 Remsen vs LeMars at McDuffie park noted.
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Alton
LeMars
Hein
Hansen
Harnack
Remsen
McDuffie Park
B. Even
Morrison
Osborne
D. van Nimwegen
M. Even
Hexmeier
B. Wise
Dope Addict Found in Bad Shape at City Hall
Chief of Police Frank Smith found four men in a dope induced state behind City Hall. City Physician J A Lamb treated one man described as in bad shape and given enough dope to reach Fort Snelling. The man claimed to have contracted the habit in France while with the A EF. drugs were said to be stolen in Sioux City.
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Frank Smith
J. A. Lamb
Fort Snelling
Minn
France
Sioux City
Red Cross to Bring Swimming Instruction Here
The local Red Cross chapter plans to offer swimming lessons and life saving training led by Tyan J. Klingaman, noted life saving and first aid expert for the American Red Cross. Klingaman, former Iowa University swimming captain and holder of Midwest records, will visit with dates to be announced. his demonstrations boost public interest in swimming and safety.
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Red Cross
Tyan J. Klingaman
American Red Cross
Chicago
West
Kiingaman
Iowa University
Corn and oats rise as weather worsens grain market
New high price levels were reached in both corn and oats as unfavorable weather in the corn belt kept the crop in serious condition. July futures rose about 7 cents with cash prices 8 to 10 cents higher. demand remained light as growers hold stocks awaiting supply clarity and market sentiment cooled late week.
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United States Department of Agricultural Economics
Pacific
Argentina
United States
Canada
Scouts Have Fine Swimming Place in LeMars
The LeMars scout lake beside Dalton’s lake features a 15‑foot diving tower two springboards a large swing and a 16‑foot bank for launches. Prof Skinner oversees safety as scouts enjoy a tennis court and a shaded beach area on a well kept city facility praised for its care of youth recreation.
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LeMars
LeMarshak
Dalton’s Lake
Sceut
DB. BE. Skinner
Windstorm devastates Iowa towns with widespread damage
A Mississippi valley storm hammered LeMars then Iowa causing major destruction in Marengo and surrounding areas. Flooding left nine feet of water in theaters, washed bridges, and ruined crops while casualties include a Boone line worker and a Fort Dodge youth. Roads and railways face long detours.
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Mis-sissippi
LeMars
Elas
Iowa
Ilinois
Indiana
Ohio
Lorraine
Marengo
Toward Springer
Boone
Charles Johnston
Fort Dodge
Rock Island
Iowa River
Ladora
Brooklyn
Bear Creek
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Helen Friedman
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