Emmet County Institute Opens With Record Attendance
The thirtieth annual Emmet County institute opened with the largest first day attendance in its history, rising to ninety two by Tuesday and showing strong interest. County Superintendent Pingrey organized instructors well. Rev J McCleary spoke on American Citizenship, with lectures by J Lorenzo Awickey and others. A long list of teachers and attendees followed, reflecting broad engagement.
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Emmet County
Pingrey
J. McCleary
Minneapolis
Opera House
Pather Cleary
Estherville
Chicago
J. Lorenzo Awickey
Awickey
Etta Graaf
Zawickey
WIN A VICTORY FOR GREAT ROCK ISLAND RAILMEN
A potential 2000 conductors and brakemen strike was averted after talks last week. Freight conductors and brakemen gain 15 percent wage increases, passenger conductors 12 percent, with new schedule effective August 1. Concessions include double-heading and switching changes.
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Great Rock Island
Hr.t
Tile and brick factory eyed for Twin Bluffs site
Clay finds near race track north of town show a rich bed of clay free of limestone suitable for tile and brick. Charles W. Herrick and J. A. Lairaut toured Emmet County sites with locals, sending 1700 pounds of sample to Utica for tests. If approved, a large plant may be built with local capital, as farmers expect high demand for brick and tile in coming years.
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Charles WH. Herrick
Twin Bluffs
Linois
J. A. Lairaut
Spencer
Berrick
Utica
Emmet County
Ibis
Ilinois
Slerrick
la Iran
A. T. Cariffin
Mien
Queal Lumber to Move Offices to Local City
A rumor says Queal Lumber with several yards plans to relocate its general offices here due to favorable location. The report’s basis is unclear but not improbable. Also note promotions for local chocolate and magazine binding services.
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Queal Lumber Company
Igntfbein Plating
Ibis
City Council Sets 22 Mill Levy for Next Year
At an adjourned meeting the council fixed a 22 mill levy for the forthcoming year, down from 35 mills last year, expected to raise taxes by 2000 to 3000 dollars. Total assessed is about 617,000 versus 447,000 last year, an increase of around 130,000. Most of the session discussed the coal supply contract for the electric light and water plant, with adaptations noted and delivery delays prompting questions about nullifying the agreement.
Emmet House Sold to Peterson Bros for Future Operation
Co W Matthews who ran Emmet House for two years has sold out to Peterson Bros. who will take charge in the near future. The Petersons formerly ran this hotel. Public is assured of a good hotel under their management. Matthews is considering other hotel properties in the region.
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W. Matthews
Peterson Bros
Matthews
New Bank Opens In Winnebago City After Sale
The Secor bank in Winnebago City Minnesota has been bought by local capitalists and renamed the Maribault County State bank with a $40,000 capital. W A Streater to be cashier and preparations for opening next Monday are under way. Stockholders include E B Soper Emmetsburg and J J Kirby among others. Winnebago City, near Estherville, has only two banks now.
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Secor Bank
Winnebago City
Mian
Faribault County Bank
Minnggota
Maribault County
First National Bank
Cedar Rapids National Bank
Soper
Emmetsburg
E. J. Sondrol
J. J. Kirby
M. K. Whedon
HG. Grau
Estherville
Cheney Re-elected At District Convention in Eumetsburg
The eighty second district convention comprising Clay and Palo Alto counties met in Eumetsburg at 1 o'clock on Wednesday. Wm Coakley of Palo Alto was named chairman with Attorney Kirkpatrick of Spencer as secretary. Major Cheney of Clay was re-nominated by avlacement. T. D. Collins of Graettinger delivered the principal address.
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Cheney
Eumetsburg
Eighty Second
Clay
Palo Alto
Creaion
Wm. Coakley
Kirkpatrick
Spencer
Major Cheney
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