Splendidly Entertained on Trip West Iowa Delegation
A Missoula Montana travelogue from July 21 details the Iowa delegation's cross country trip. The group of fourteen from Iowa, including Beall, Bruce, Doxee, Smith, Caswell, Taylor, and others, enjoyed nightly entertainments, songs, and welcome receptions in towns from Medora ND to Glendive MT. They recall Roosevelt tributes in Medora and hospitable welcomes with music, flowers, and gifts as they ride the northern route, noting Montana as host and infrastructure growth in Glendive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adelaide Nichols
Missoula
Montana
Bear Friends of
Minneapolis
Iowa
Tall Corn Land
Walter H. Beall
Argo-Gazette
West Union
Marion Bruce
Arrow
Rolfe
Mary E. Doxee
Express
Monticello
H. M
Guy
News
Osage
Ed. M. Smith
Madisonian
Winterset
G. L. Caswell
Ames
E. E. Taylor
Medora
North Dakota
Theodore Roosevelt
R. A. Nestos
Roosevelt
W. H. Stickney
Dickinson
J. C. Brimblecom
Mr. Brimblecom
Glendive
Northern Pacific
Railroads Explain Stand on Seniority Rights in Strike
The Western Presidents' Committee on Public Relations states seniority is based on continuous service and determines who works. Many on the seniority list remain employed while others strike. if strikers regain seniority, currently working men may be laid off. Government and Labor Board support protects workers who stay or accept new positions to avoid disrupting transportation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Severy
Futhermore
Labor Board
Railroad Labor Board
Harding
United States
Pusiély 3
Hooper
Milk Station Cash Theft At Milo Hausner
A Friday night entry through the milk station front door allowed a thief to pry open the cash register, steal paper money about thirty dollars and several checks while leaving some silver. Mr Hausner suspects a local boy and says payment on the stolen checks has been stopped. Authorities may soon have evidence for arrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milo Hausner
Noted Attorney Healy Adjudged Insane in Iowa
Fort Dodge Iowa July 21 Robert Healy attorney of statewide reputation and prominent orator was removed to the state hospital at Cherokee after a Webster county insanity hearing His recent mental disorder grew to threaten family safety Healy addressed capital punishment at a State Bar Association meeting in Sioux City and attended a Hampton judicial convention while considered normal earlier.
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Fort Dodge
Robert Healy
Cherokee
Webster County
Healy
Sioux City Journal
Photographer Frank W Medlar Dies at East Okoboji Lake Cottage
Frank W Medlar longtime Spencer photographer died suddenly from heart trouble at his Manhattan Beach West Okoboji lakeside cottage. He woke recently from a nervous breakdown and planned rest before returning to work. He was with wife Mrs Medlar at the lakeside when death occurred about seven in the morning.
Estherville Band Financing Sparks Naming Dispute
The Estherville Chamber of Commerce funds and owns most band assets but a recent out of town appearance billed as Wilder's Band prompts call for an explanation. If members prefer Wilder's Band, fine, but using city branding to advertise the town may warrant review. Kenneth Meadows is clerking at Lyman's store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Estherville
Chamber of Commerce
Fox Lake
Wilder
Kenneth Meadows
Lyman
Boy Bitten on Face by Vicious Dog in West Emery Street
Saturday evening Vilas Heath thirteen son of Mr and Mrs L E Heath of West Emery Street was bitten as he passed a neighbor's yard by a dog that seized him on the left cheek tearing a gash from the cheek rim to near the eye. Flesh torn and several stitches required. The dog was killed and the boy treated at Coleman hospital. no serious results expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vilas Heath
L. E. Heath
West Emery Street
Coleman Hospital
Rock Island Road Supplied Strikebreakers for Harvest Work
Sunday morning thirty two men were brought in by the Rock Island company to replace striking shopmen. They were fed and assigned jobs at the shops but most left the next day for the Dakotas to work in the wheat fields. They claimed harvest work was their aim and that free transport to Estherville was the draw.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Island Company
Dakotas
Estherville
Dr Clinite to Locate in Seattle
Dr J I Clinite is now in Seattle assessing prospects for a new office in partnership with an old college classmate. No definite plans exist yet but a move is anticipated to care for his residence and relocate his family. The Clinite family are longtime local favorites and leave a gap in the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. I. Clinite
Seattle
Clinite
S. G. Ewen
Frank Albro Stricken With Paralysis in California Telegram
A telegram received in Estherville from California reports that Frank Albro has suffered a sudden paralysis and is in critical condition. He planned to motor to Estherville with his son Harold, expected to depart soon. Albro formerly resided here and holds extensive local interests.
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Estherville
Biglow
California
Frank Albro
Harold
Albro
Cty
Free Methodist Sabbath Services and Meetings Schedule
The sabbath school starts at 10:00 a.m. with preaching at 11:00 a.m. followed by the class meeting. Evening worship is at 8:00 p.m. Prayer meeting Wednesday at 8:00 p.m. The Women’s Foreign Missionary Society meets with Mrs. Carrie Gibbons Thursday at 2:00 p.m. All are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sabath School
Women’s Foreign ‘Missionary Society
Carrie Gibbons
Fancher Brothers Give Up Democrat Ownership
The Fancher Brothers Glenn and Win quit the Democrat after about three years, as Frank Carpenter reclaimed the paper and will continue publication. They faced hard sledding in a crowded field, losing about four thousand dollars, with workers honest and diligent but unable to avert failure. The note reflects sympathy for their efforts and regret over the loss. Also updated is the ongoing railroad strike, with trains operating on schedule and shopmen demanding living wages while executives hold to the board verdict.
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Fancher Brothers
Glenn and
Win
The
Democrat
Frank Carpenter
Carpenter
Estherville
Valley Junction
Cedar Rapids
Judges and lawyers plan first annual district picnic
The fourteenth judicial district judges, lawyers, court stenographers and families will hold a picnic on the Orleans Hotel lawn this Saturday at ten o clock. After the meal, Spirit Lake Golf Club invites all to use the course. the district covers Spencer, Humboldt, Storm Lake, Algona, Pocahontas, Spirit Lake, Estherville and nearby counties, with hopes for full attendance.
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Fourteenth Judicial District
Orleans
Spirit Lake Golf Club
Spencer
Humboldt
Storm Lake
Algona
Pocahontas
Spirit Lake
Estherville
Railroads reject President Harding peace proposals
At a New York meeting, railroad executives rejected Harding’s plan to end the shopmen strike citing that seniority rights could not be restored. Most terms were accepted, but the seniority issue blocks full agreement and public opinion views the stance as obstruction to return to normal, urging generosity by the companies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York City
Harding
Labor Board
Membership Drive On By Legion Post
A big American Legion membership drive is planned for next week with prizes for the member who signs the most new names. Coach Sauerman leads the effort, aiming to surpass the top totals, aided by Commander Wilbur Thorndyke and Adjutant Ray Kennedy. County prizes plus National Legion awards are offered, Estherville stores adorn Red Cross and war equipment to honor the drive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
Sauerman
Wilbur Thorndyke
Ray Kennedy
National American Legion
Estherville
Red Cross
American Legion Notes and August Meeting Invitation
The American Legion urges members to attend the regular monthly meeting on Monday at 8 p.m. August Tth to kick off a membership drive and discuss entertainments for September through winter. A National Headquarters prize of 1385 dollars will be awarded, and the post plans prizes of its own. The Swea City Post will hold a Hand's Park celebration on Sunday, August 6 all day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swea City
American Legion
Hand’s Park
Obituary Grace Coleman-Linder passes in Estherville
Grace Coleman Linder born October 19 1884 in Maquoketa Iowa died July 22 1922 in Estherville after long illness aged 37 years 9 months 3 days Survived by husband L E Linder parents Dr R C Coleman sister Mrs Sever TEGertson and brother Dr R C Coleman Active in Presbyterian church and Eastern Star first Worthy Matron Laurel Chapter 87 Plaza North Dakota Funeral held at parental home conducted by Rev Mitchell Estherville Eastern Star members attended
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Grace Coleman
Maquoketa
Jackson County
Iowa
Estherville
Humboldt County
Livermore
Cornell College
Emmet County
L. E. Linder
Plaza
North Dakota
Presbyterian Church
Order of the Eastern Star
Laurel
Eastern Star
I. C. Coleman
Rev. Mitchell
Saint Paul
R. C.coleman
Sever T. Egertson
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Railroads
TAP Hausner Cash Register
Knute Tangeras
Ben Tindahl
0. Sko
State Hospital
Frank W. Medlar
Wilder’s
Rock Island Road
V. R Dr. Clinite
Free Methodist Church
Legion Post
Linder
Etta Reed
Perry
Des Moines
Alfred Brunsvold
Marie Lilleberg
Armstro
Brunsoo Dome
Lew Mathwig
Mathwig Farm
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