Emerson Events Sketch Local life in Emerson and area
Emerson society notes recounts of residents, travel, and happenings. Mentions Haskall buying a Regal auto, Darle Warner in Des Moines, several visits to and from Glenwood and Beatrice, Neb, a buggy accident injuring Mrs Shick, a wedding in Gem Kan, Ames College graduation of Harold Cheney, and other small-town occurrences with names and places such as Des Moines, Avoca, Griswold, and Genoa Neb.
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Haskall
Regal
Darle Warner
Des Moines
Son Bert Visits Father From Omaha
The article notes the father appeared in his usual health and mentions his son Bert arriving from Omaha on Thursday to visit.
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Bert
Omaha
Glenwood Musical Benefit For Simpson College Conservatory
The Glenwood Methodist church hosted a Friday night program aiding Simpson college conservatory. Rev. L B Wickersham urged support after a sermon like talk. Miss Ethel McFadon, Mills County singer, impressed with If I Were a Rose and Three Green Bonnets. Miss Myrtle Bussey accompanied with a flawless piano display including Liszt Hungarian Rhapsody No12.
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Glenwood Methodist
Simpson College Conservatory of Music
L B. Wickersham
Mills County
Wickersham
Emerson
Iowa
Hesselerg
D'Hardelot
Cowen
Rogers
Bohn
Myrtle Bussey
Glenwood
Moszkowski
Liszt
Cooler Weather Predicted In Midwest This Week
Government forecaster expects cooler air to move in starting Wednesday after a hot spell that stretched across the middle states. Omaha reported 94 over the weekend while Glenwood logged 92, and farmers noted improved corn growth but poor yields due to hot nights and dry pastures. Wet weather is needed for corn, pastures, and small grains as ten days of fine cultivation pass.
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Middle States
The
Mercury
Omaha
Andrew Schappel
Glenwood
Mills County
The Farmer and the Primary Vote Insight
The Glenwood Opinion editor offers a pointed economic reflection for Mills County farmers about voting in the primary. It warns that abstaining from voting or avoiding politics due to fears costs, noting the farmer who stays away effectively halves the hog price.
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Glenwood Opinion
Mills County
New Brass Band Forms in Balfour Center Township
The Silver City Times reports a 30 piece brass band organized in Bal four Center township. G A Spellering of Silver City leads as instructor. On Wednesday the band received a shipment of new instruments for the musicians as they practice scales in spare time.
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Silver City
Balfour
Center Township
G. A. Spellering
Plant Power Breaks Pots and Rocks Across Island
Plant breaking up an island describes how maidenhair fern roots crack pots and grass blades lift curbstones. Mushrooms crack stones, plants split rock, and Aldabra near Madagascar is shrinking as mangroves eat into cliffs. Waves occupy the gaps, slowly eroding the island toward rubble.
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Aldabra
Madagascar
Plecea
Glidden tourists Route Through Glenwood Amid Auto Boom
Glidden visitors bound for Council Bluffs pass through Glenwood on the main road from Tabor with local citizens urged to ensure smooth travel. Local car owners report a surge in Buicks and other autos, with 43 cars in Mills County valued at about 537,750 and a Glenwood club of St Joe auto enthusiasts traveling to Omaha.
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Glenwood
Tabor
Council Bluffs
Queen Mills
Henderson
Mills County
M.C. Harover
Citizens Bank
The
Tribune
A. J. Gettler
Omaha
Dunagan Gros
Albert Heinsheimer
St. Joe Automobile Club
St. Joe
Death Claims W E Dimmitt Hastings Pioneer Farmer
William E. Dimmitt a well known Hastings area farmer and charter Knights of Pythias member died about 7 am at his home after months of heart trouble. Funeral is set for Wednesday at 2 pm at Hastings Methodist church with Rev J W Wright officiating and burial under K P lodge auspices. He was past seventy and resided over forty years in the Hastings vicinity. Further life details to follow.
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Hastings
Old Settlers at Tabor July 4 meet decision
The Tabor Beacon reports the Old Settlers' Association of Pottawattamie Mills and Fremont counties will hold its meeting in Tabor on July 4, with Vice President Jones and Secretary Laird choosing the date due to President Burkett's absence in California. To fit schedules, the group canceled prior celebration plans and will host the gathering on July 4.
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Tabor
Associaton
Pottawattamie
Mills
Fremont
Henry Burkett
Glenwood
California
Jones
K. M. Laird
Old Settlers’ Association
Reunion effort promised to be among the best ever
Organizers pledge full effort to make the reunion one of the best ever held, aiming to attract attendees and celebrate longstanding connections with coordinated plans and enthusiasm.
Flower Day at Glenwood Institution Honors Mrs Hinman
The Glenwood Institution held its annual flower mission service led by Mrs. M. F. Hinman of Belmond, state WOTU president. About 100 children attended in the Chapel as flowers, small flags, and scripture cards were shared, with a fitting address from Mrs. Hinman and a program including song, Bible reading, prayers, and distribution of flowers.
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Glenwood Institution
M. F. Hinman
Belmond
Democrats Urged to Aid Congressional Campaign
Notice from the Democratic National Committee of Washington urges readers to support the campaign with voluntary contributions. It predicts a Democratic House if Democrats unite and emphasizes funding for literature, speakers, and organization. James T. Lloyd chairs the committee with Joseph E. Ransdell as finance chairman.
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Democratic National Congressional Committee
Washington
D. C
The
Tribune
House of Representatives
James T. Lloyd
Joseph E. Ransdell
In Memoriam by Gade Rogers for Mr and Mrs C L Epperson
The verse laments the death of lifelong friends Mr and Mrs C L Epperson. The speaker recalls grief and fear, but finds comfort that the two souls have ascended to a higher, better sphere. Hope remains to be reunited in God's enduring love.
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Gade Rogers
Calendars from the Tribune Offer Home Work in 1911
A Tribune ad advocates ordering 1911 calendars from local sources to save commissions paid to traveling salesmen. The piece then shifts to a historical quote about Ancient Iceland from John Fiske, noting its founding in AD 874, population growth, trade, political freedom, and naval strength.
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the Tribune
The
Tribune
Iceland
Norway
Winthrop
Massachusetts Bay
Denmark
British Isles
John Fiske
Hastings Notes and Visits From Hastings Residents
Hastings residents report visitors from Missouri and Davenport Elmer Leeder visits W E Van Ausdale and Mrs Hutchings attends the women’s relief corps meeting Grace McDonough leaves for Cedar Falls for summer school Jennie Priest and Dora Edmonds return from Highland Park college News of a new daughter born to Dr and Mrs Edgar Christy Thos Young’s busy season prompts sale of farm assets and a Hastings real estate deal A whooping cough outbreak among local children traced to Glenwood visitors South Dakota and North Dakota trips yield land purchases and trades
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H A Russell
Billings
Mont
Elmer Leeder
Missouri
W E van Ausdale
S B Hutchings
Emerson
Women's Relief Corps
H G &Scharfenberg
Davenport
Edgar Christy
Pythian
Grace McDonough
Cedar Falls
Jennie Priest
Dora Edmonds
Highland Park College
Weihler
Randolph
Henry McVarland
Thos Young
Glenwood
A H Burger
James I Burger
Epworth League
Jack
Young
John
Hastings
Anderson Township
David Woods
L. K Mason
Creston
Nodaway
Ina Mason
CW Kelley
Ed Hathaway
North Dakota
Kelley
Whitesides and Jackson wed in Silver City ceremony
Joseph G. Whitesides and Miss May Jackson married Saturday evening at the Methodist parsonage in Silver City with Rev. Peter Jacobs officiating. The couple, from East Liberty, will reside in South Omaha where the groom works as a stenographer for the Cudahy Packing Company.
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Joseph G. Whitesides
May Jackson
Methodist Parsonage
Silver City
Peter Jacobs
East Liberty
Andrew Jackson
E. RB. Whitesides
South Omaha
Cudahy Packing Company
Legal notices urged through Tribune readers in probate matters
The Tribune appeals to readers who publish legal advertisements in settlements of probate matters or district court cases to direct their attorney or county official to arrange required publications. The notice underscores community cooperation in legal cost and official procedures.
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Opiel
Rge
Ci Pribu Ey
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George
Ada Craword
Graham
Henry Shick
Mildred McFaden
Indianola
Minnie Rhoads
Mrs W W Letz
Beatrice, Neb
E Cole
O L Wright
Brandville
Ill
E. L Carson
Clyde Rhoads
John Tollinger
Avoca
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OC E Sherwin
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R A Whipple
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Gem
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Harold Cheney
Agricultural Department
Ames College
H B Cheney
Louis W Rowley
E B Birdsall
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John Evans
Lake Okoboji
Roy Ballain
Clinton
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George H Kellenbarger
Emma McLain
Rev McClelland
Genoa
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R E Dunn
Esmia Scott
Scott
RM Shipman
Albion
New York
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Miss Shipman
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W J Ranz
Mr Ranz
Red Oak
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W. R. Bruce
Glenwood Granite Works
Eay Reichenbaugh
Mark Twain
Land of the Living
Elmer Patterson
Orville Harris
Malvern
Wm. van Orsden
Auto Brigade
A. S. Paul
Frank Robbins
H. M. FF
CG. L. Winn
Holsman Auto
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William E. Dimmitt
Memoriam
Yeows
Whitesides
Jackson
J. W. Ferner
Emmy Mabel
Henry Francis Tompkin
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