Obituary for Catherine Holin in Iowa 1901 1922
Catherine Holin born April 1 1901 in Shelby County moved with family to Hutbandt County later to Monona Renswick LaVerne and died February 28 1922 after appendicitis operation at Algona hospital She leaves husband son Eugene Eunice daughter and several relatives Funeral at Evangelical church Meservey Rev A W Schlesselman Burial Luverne Card of Thanks Fred Kigessy and family seek thanks to helpers and floral offerings
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Catherine’ Hotin
Harlin
Shelby County
Lown
Hutbandt County
Wredolin
Klaesiy A
Monona County
Lowe
Renswick
LaVerne
Algona Hospital
Monibhy
A. W. Schlesselman
Meservey
Luverne
Levy Tax to Support Band Referendum Asked
The last state legislature allowed towns to levy a two mill tax for band support if a majority of taxpayers approve. Many towns use this, with Renwick proposing about $200 yearly. Citizens argue the town should fund the band fairly through general taxation rather than rely on a few business supporters.
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Renwick
Ren- Wick
Garfield Seeks Second Term as Humboldt County Attorney
The notice states county attorney C W Garfield seeks a second term in Humboldt County. It praises his untiring work, calling him a capable and convenient attorney, with no expected opposition due to proven performance.
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C.W. Garfell
Garfield
Humboldt County
Ias
Death by own action at Belmond Gunderson dies after self-harm
Belmond man Gander Gunderson shot himself with a small calibre revolver last Thursday. The bullet penetrated near the heart and he died the next day. Authorities cite financial and domestic troubles, with creditors pressing him and his wife suing for divorce.
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Gander Gunderson
Belmond
Former Renwick Resident Emmey Keeney Dies in Oklahoma
Word was received that Emmey Keeney died in Checotah Oklahoma. Keeney formerly owned and operated the Mariner's Elevator here and will be remembered by many older residents. At the time of his death he was living with his son Joe Keeney in Checotah.
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Emmey Keeney
Checotah
Oklahoma
Keeney
Mariner’s
Joe
Breweries Converting as Industry Shifts During Prohibition Era
The article notes breweries across states repurposing operations into ice plants bread laboratories and electric utilities. It highlights Wahl-Henry Institute’s sale to the American Bakers Association and cites conversions to near beer soft drinks and other goods, signaling a broader decline in brewing while industry uses diversify.
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Maye
Ian
Chicago
Pennsylvania
Japan
Tax Burden Reflections in a Poem by Walt Mason
A reflective verse on income tax and economic strain. The speaker laments taxation's bite while a preacher and villagers appear in a rural setting. The narrator contrasts local hardship with foreign practices, noting public sympathy shifting toward tax relief and shared pity for the taxed citizen.
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Ita
Walt Mason
Accidents Mar Kanawha Workers Cause Narrow Wounds
A. J. Cooper had a narrow head wound when a horse kicked him during hay work at Fred Jurgens farm as a sale was being prepared. Olaf Heggen suffered a painful accident driving a team when a pin failed sending a double-tree into his stomach, with the team raking him and the horses damaged. Medical help was summoned and his condition was improving.
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A. J. Cooper
Fred Jurgens Farm
U. J
Geo. Anderson
Olaf Heggen
Olang mi
Kanawhe
School Secretary Financial Statement March 1 192
District finances itemize receipts and expenditures with figures including total funds, balances, and disbursements. The secretary reports amounts such as 21 1073 and 32 650 19 alongside 3 529.05 and related tallies in a routine district accounting summary.
Great Inter-Conference Missionary Event in Storm Lake
Storm Lake Iowa hosts a grand Inter-Conference Convention on March 13 1416 1922 promoting a centenary program with bishops doctors and professors from multiple cities and nations. Registration is 60 cents. 800 rooms are listed. transit fare is railroad and half. prayer meeting and Junior League activities accompany the event led by Pastor R E Cook.
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Storm Bake
Iowa
Oltive
Otasha
Stunta
G. H. Mead
Baker
India
R. J. Wade
Chichago
Garland Penn
Cincinnatii
Geo. B. Dean
Philadelphia
C. 2. Forsyth
Canyon
Binghams
Proud Foot
Adianola
L. Sigmund
Sioux City
Storm Lake
R.E. Cook
How to Sell Eyes Ames Egg by the Pound Idea
A curious Ames column suggests selling eggs by weight with a plank hole in a henhouse as a quirky sales method. A La Verne farmer reportedly uses a hole to separate eggs, selling only smaller ones to merchants and saving larger sizes for favored customers. Some Renwick buyers complain the eggs appear dropped through a small hole, hinting at inspectable grading.
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Ames
la Verne
Renwick
Dogen
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Bank of Personal
Adda
First National Bank
Humboldt Laundry Agt
H. G. Helmke Proprietor
W. H. Palmer
MR. Merchant
Miller
Farmer's Exchange CO
Noredad’ Winnsen
Buriah
Royway
Fred Kigessy
Mra
C. W. Garfield
State Bank of
Renwick, Iowa
Vernon Township
Lews
Bnest
F. Eggerth, Svey
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M. B. Church Notes
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