Funeral Services Held for Pat Howe
Funeral services were held Saturday from a Catholic church for Pat Howe who died last Wednesday evening after a long illness. Born in Ireland on March 12 1845 he emigrated to the United States at age seven and rose from railroad foreman to road master before farming and retirement. He left a large family including wife Ellen and thirteen children with several surviving relatives in Iowa Washington and Montana. The community mourns a just and honest man who dedicated his life to service in railroading and family.
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Pat Howe
Mr. Howe
Rock Island Railroad
Rock Island
Ireland
Ohio
Atate
Ackii Pent
Hoe
Parkersburg
Iowa
Ellen Carri
Nellie
Patsy
Johnnie
Mary A. White
Seattle
Wash
M. E
Great Falls
Mont
la Collins
F. X. Faran
Frank H
Dickinson
Estherville
Octanton Band Concert May 10 at Grand Theatre
The Octanton Chamber of Commerce band led by G F Wilder performs at the Grand theatre on Tuesday evening May 10. Proceeds fund new uniforms. tickets are 1.00 for adults and 60 cents for children. Vocal selections by Wilford Claire Foote and local talent readings add to an evening praised as meritorious and worth the price.
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Chamber of Commerce
Grand Theatre
G. F. Wilder
Wilford Claire Foote
Estherville
Fabherville
Odd Fellows Celebrate 102nd Anniversary With Social
A splendid musical program is planned to mark the 102nd anniversary of Odd Fellowship in the country. The entertainment includes a hard time social and attendees are urged to dress for the occasion. Odd Fellows and Rebecca lodges from nearby towns are invited to participate and help ensure the success.
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Odd Fellowship
Mrs A E Landmark Lake Faree death shocks town
Mrs A E Landmark wife of Rock Island station agent and shop operator near Lake Fare passed away at home while alone. Her husband and son were apart. he returned from lodge to find her body in bed, a coroner’s diagnosis pending. She was famed for plants and flowers and kept a garden with bees and vegetables.
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Vane
Mra
Rock ‘Island
Landmark
Orion
Heron Lake
Estherville Fast Track Crew Prepares for Ruthven Meet
Estherville high school track team shows strong form at home meet despite wind. Dauber led with multiple wins including high jump and sprints. teammates Groowell, Brees, Hemmingsen, Strid pace the relays and mid distances. Squad aims to contend at Ruthven on the 15th, with Carey and West among likely scorers.
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Niors
Freamen
Indy
Ea Moiies
Ruthven
Estherville
Dauber
Gruweil Balet Brees
Hemmingsen
Strid Shoul
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Eac
Carey
Gravall
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Brees
Eas
Gravell
Smith
Sley
Strid
W. Logue
Pera
West
F. Logue
Moore
Hemmingnen
Veat
Worth- Severson Marriage at Armstrong Home
Mr Harry Bosworth and Miss Haze Severson wed Tuesday at high noon in Armstrong at the home of the bride’s parents Mr J M Severson, Rev B Demaree officiating. Guests from Forks attended. The ceremony occurred in a beautfully decorated setting with a dinner served afterward.
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WORTH
Tribute to Old Friend by Bixby in Daily Drift
Neb ate Journal columnist Bixby offers a tribute to late Matthew Richmond. The piece recalls early days near Town Lake and the Des Moines river, describing settlers and prairie life. The reminiscence reflects on friendship and shared memories from long ago.
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Bixby
Nebate Journal
Phys
Matthew Id
Des Moines
Armstrong_Journal
Pearl White Courageous Offstage Hero at Fire Scene
Pearl White, a William Fox star, is highlighted for bravery after a cinema fire incident. She and colleagues helped evacuate guests at the Grand Theatre area, guiding workers to exits and aiding others to safety as flames consumed parts of the building. Nearby funeral services also noted.
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Pearl White
Perl White
Grand Theatre
Miss White
William Fox
Ralco
Cai
Big musical program is assured in community effort
The May song festival is assured with rehearsals starting this week. About 150 voices are expected to participate under director Wilford Claire Foote, with the Chamber of Commerce backing the project and invitations extended to all residents to join. Names of soloists will be announced later. the production aims to be among the finest and fill the Grand Theatre, with extensive community cooperation needed for success. A winter weather note follows about heavy snow in northern Iowa on the 15th, delaying travel and road conditions.
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Chamber of Commerce
Singjeta
Ese Gom
Crue
Estherville
Wage Reduction Drive Shapes Up for Eastern Railroads
Eastern railroads opened a drive for wage cuts to unskilled and some skilled workers. The labor board, five members present, rejected postponement citing a lack of confirmed presidential appointees. Hearings featured exhibits on living costs and wage comparisons across industries as testifying roads defended their positions and regional coverage extended from York to Washington and Philadelphia.
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Labor Board
Laboy
Cectoeit
Congress
Harding
Roa Rede
Ya Central
J. G.wilker
B Bureau of
Tess
Ogi
York Witc
Ashington
Philadel
Het St. Loum
Unable to determine a coherent headline
Fragmentary text describes a courteous gentleman and expected policies to grow and expand business, with scattered references to stores and holdings. The passage is unclear and lacks concrete names, places, events, or dates to form a factual summary.
Faure Survives State Freeze Threat to Fruit Crops
Fragmented report notes Iowa colleges and southern districts fared better than central and northern areas where buds were damaged by frost. About 60 percent of fruit aged. spray applications urged to salvage next season as some trees show signs of recovery while others remain injured. Early July conditions described as a possible reprieve for some small fruits.
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Faure
Toya
Accordix
Iowatte College
Sarto
NASA
Towa
Pou
West
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