Interesting Germany Letter Reprinted for Emmetsburg Readers
A full reprint from the Emmetsburg Democrat recounts a June to July journey from Fenton to New York aboard the Mt. Gorrall, a 1921 American screw propeller ship. The writer notes pleasant weather, German American passengers, quality meals, and evening concerts, ending with a Hamburg arrival and a rail trip to Stuttgart.
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Emmetsburg
Democrat
Reutlingen
Germany
Fenton
Ohio
Washington, D. C
New York
Mt. Gorrall
Philadelphia
Tie Mt. Corralt
Return to Kevilingen Wurltembure Describes German Life
The writer recalls travel to Kevilingen Wurltembure and reflections on postwar Germany. He notes grain shortages, wine and beer prices, and cheaper necessities for Americans. Wages range from ten to twenty five marks per hour, with railways and factories operating at full capacity, and a strong emphasis on thrift and rebuilding. The author describes emigration interest, family ties, and lasting German customs amid economic strain and reparations.
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Yave
Fenton
Germany
America
France
Ruhr
Gypsies Hold Up Town in Rockwell City Bank Raid
A gang of Gypsies robbed First National Bank in Rockwell City Calhoun County. Two women distracted assistant cashier Parl Lemen while one slipped 65 dollars from the cash drawer. Sheriff Wowle arrested them. $28 remained to be recovered.
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Rockwell City
Calhoun County
First National Bank
Parl Lemen
Mr. Lemen
Aged IGA Pioneer Celebrates 92nd Birthday in McGregor
In McGregor Clayton county Mrs. A J Jordan widow of an early attorney who died in 1875 marks her 92nd birthday born Mary Ann Roberts in Plattsburg New York July 20 1880. She arrived in 1853 lived 55 years in the same house witnessed railroads telegraph and many innovations. She has two sons two daughters six grandchildren nine great grandchildren and recently took a 125 mile automobile trip. A separate Waterloo incident describes a farmer delaying pole setting to let a nesting turkey brood hatch including nine turkeys and six pheasants with an intruder question.
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McGregor
Clayton County
A. J. Jordan
Mary Ann Roberts
Plattsburg
New York
Brownsdale
Minn
McGregr
Andrew Jackson
Iowa
Comodore Perry
Japan
Lincoln
Lowa
Wisconsin Territory
Cassville
Mississippi River
Dubuque
Jordan
Waterloo
Turk
Des Moines Woman Raises Highbrow Persian Angora Cats
Mrs. George MM. Wilson of Des Moines raises Persian Angora cats in multiple colors. She sells foundation stock to fanciers nationwide and keeps a portion of a large litter. a bulldog posed as a bargaining point in a quirky note.
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George MM. Wilson
Des Moines
Irish Named Principal At Dubuque High For 55th Year
Prof Thomas M Irish, aged 80, has been elected principal of the Dubuque high school for the 55th time marking a remarkable tenure. He previously taught in Iowa City and was its first superintendent of schools. Five generations of the Irish family have taught in Iowa City schools.
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Tor
Thomas M. Irish
Dubuque High School
Irish
Iowa City
Trish
Towa City
Telephone repair crew works along highway near town
A telephone repair crew on a highway assignment several miles out encountered an incident. Details are limited from the readable text.
Famous Iowan Harriet J Kirkman Weds Retired Clergyman
From Los Angeles comes notice that Harriet J. Kirkman 83 widow of Rev. Frank M. Kirkman former Chicago churchpaper publisher and sister of Gen. Francis M. Drake ex governor founder of Drake University has married Rev. John R. Hay 80 an 58 year church worker associate of her first husband. Her father was Judge John Adame Drake founder of Drakeville and Iowa state senator.
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Los Angeles
Harriet J. Kirkman
Frank M. Kirkman
Chicago
Francis M. Drake
Sovernor
Iowa
Drake University At
Des Moines
John R. Hay
John Adame Drake
Drakeville
Pammel presses Iowa conservation on lakes and habitats
Prof L H Pammel of Ames leads the Iowa Conservation Commission urging preservation of lakes, ponds, swamps and marshes as breeding grounds for fish wildfowl and fur-bearing animals. He argues drained lakes fail to yield farm land and straightened streams destroy deep-water habitats. Iowa lake area totals about 43 000 acres with Spirit Lake West Okoboji Clear Lake and Storm Lake among the largest bodies.
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L. H. Pammel
Ames
Iowa Conservation Commission
Dy. Pammel
Towa
Spirit Lake
West Okoboji
Clear Lake
Storme Lake
Aged Iowa Woman Ruth Herrick Dies at 94
Ruth Herrick of Storm Lake dies at 94. A longtime teacher of 55 years she taught until 66. Blind from age 81 she learned the braille alphabet and served six weeks at it. During wartime she made 100 wash cloths 40 scarfs 30 sweaters and socks. Survived by 25 grandchildren 22 great grandchildren 24 great great grandchildren and 3 great great great grandchildren.
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Ruth Herrick
Storm Lake
Ren
Brandch Dren
Piente Hams Offered At 19 Cents Per Pound
A fragment notes Piente hams priced at 19 cents per pound at Honacker Bros Market. The snippet provides minimal context and lacks full details like date or location.
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Honacker Bros
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Britt
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Titonka
Buffalo Center
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Geveral
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Stuttgart
Dhat
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Kevilingen
Wurltembure
Nes Kardulil
Walle
South Germany
United States
Thig
South America
Palo Alto County
Independence Township
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Sondelfingen
Wuttemburg
Wuningen
Zuffenhauger
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IGA
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