Railroad Strike Rumors Stir U S Capital And Lakes Region
The article reports an imminent railroad strike with talks at the White House about an eight hour day. It notes railroad managers warming to the eight hour principle, conditional on worker concessions and practical application, and President Wilson to present the plan to union leaders. Also covered are local Lake Region notices and escalating newspaper price increases due to higher paper and metal costs impacting circulation and pricing nationwide.
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Washington, D. C
Committee of
Wilaou
Interstate Commerce Commission
Wilson
White House
Wedaberg
Des Moines
Denison Bulletin
Cedar Falla
Sioux City
Muscatine News-tribune
Davenport Times
Suifflag
Moree Named Councilman to Fill Ward Vacancy
At Monday night’s special council meeting G. H. Morse was appointed to the first ward council seat to replace the late W. J. McIlveen. Morse qualified for the office that evening and the selection was praised as excellent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. H. Morse
W. J. McIlveen
Moree
Sunday School Report for County Attendance
Sunday School figures listed for August 6 across multiple churches with total reported attendance 610. Notes include several "Not in session" or "No report" entries and a call for others to attend. Hazel Bemis, Secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Armstrong Free Methodist
Methodist
Presbyterian
Dolliver Methodist
Estherville Baptist
Christian& Catholic
Free Methodist
Grace Episcopal
Luthern
Grover Presbyterian
Hoping Presbyterian
Halfa Presbyterian
Huntington Methodist
Maple Hill Presbyterian
Ringsted Presbyterian
Wallingford Presbyterian
Hazel Bemis
Sec’y
Moose Lodge Organizes Local Chapter Officers Elected
The Loyal Order of Moose organized in the city Friday night and elected officers including Past Dictator I. J. Lerdall Dictator J. C. Lilley Vice Dictator Frank Hiden Prelate R. R. Allison Secretary F. W. Crumb Treasurer Lloyd Stockdale.
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Order of “Moose
I. J. Lerdall
J. C. Lilley
Frank Hiden
R. R. Allison
F. W. Crumb
Lloyd Stockdale
Spencer Masonic Temple Dedication in Northern Iowa
The Masonic Temple at Spencer Iowa was dedicated with grand lodge ceremonies and a six block parade of 75 grand commandery members from Iowa. The project cost 40000 dollars, nearly funded by private subscription led by Carl Bohw and 6000 by others, with a large dinner and program of speeches and musical selections.
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Spencer
Grand Masonic Lodge
Masonic Temple
St Spencer
Lowa
Grand Commandery of
Towa
Iowa
Grand Lodge
Grand Lodge of
Craig
Des Moines
Misa Gertrude Munger
Mias Helen Kimath
Masona
Order of the Eastern Star
Pinne Bensdiction
J. O. Thrush Spencer
Clay County
Carl Bohw
The New Grand Theatre to Open in September
F H Graafs new theatre near completion plans formal opening on September 20 with grand opera Martha. Graaf returned from Minneapolis with bookings including The Birth of a Nation The Battle Cry of Peace and Civilization an eleven reel feature never shown outside the cities to be shown in November. This will give local people chance to see famous pictures filmed.
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F. H. Graaf
Martha
Wheeler Circus Sold and Repainted Name Change
The Wheeler Brothers aircus sold in Belmond to a wealthy owner named Black after showing ten days ago. They claim a $40,000 loss in the bucal nese during summer. Wagons and tents were repainted with the new owner. The circus moved from Kelmond to Carroll Manning and Harlan, then shipped to Maryland. An eastern circuit, it recently lost a lion, tiger and elephant.
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Wheeler Brothers
Aircus
Belmond
Kelmond
Carroll
Manning
Harlan
Maryland
City Hospital Nuws Tocas and Adorable Operations
Mrs Chas Lyons underwent tonsile and adenoids Tuesday. Mae Eisenhower had a gall operation for appendicitis Thursday and is recovering well. P A Graves admitted Saturday for medical care. Mrs Geo Gusa operated Friday for tonsils and adenoids. Mrs Bugbee recovering and will soon return home. Frances and Arnold Gillet operated Saturday for tonsils and adenoids. A baby boy born Thursday to Mrs E Clark. Mr Frank Leopold mobile and may return home next week. Mr Steve Christopher slowly recovering from his accident.
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Chas. Lyons
Mins Mae Eisenhower
P. A. Graves
Geo. Gusa
Bugbee
Frances
Arnold Gillet
E. Clark
Frank Leopold
Steve Christopher
Erickson Mitchell Wedding in Dolliver Iowa
Mary Ethel Erickson and F Herman Brickann wed at Dolliver Iowa home of John Mitchell with Nellie Watters playing Lohengrin. Rev Whitford officiated and a wedding feast followed. They will reside in Quasqueton where Erickson is superintendent of schools.
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John Mitchell
Dolliver
Iowa
Mary Ethel
F. Herman Brickann
Wyoming
Nellie Watters
Lohbengren
Whitford
Esarvica
Erickson
Mrs. Erickson
Walter Brigge
Chicago
Misa Nellie Watters
Martehalltown
Biffle Eckholm
Swea City
Knights Templar Conclave at Templar Park
The Knights Templar Conclave held last week at Templar Park drew large attendance and high enjoyment. Weather was ideal with daily pavilion performances, boating, bathing, and fishing in the afternoons. Thursday featured dedication services at Spencer Temple and Friday morning saw the installation of officers led by M Bromwell and a group of grand officers.
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Knights Templar
Templar Park
Brother Knights
Spencer Temple
Bromwell
Marion
G. E
J. K. Elwell
Des Moines
Grand
F. A. Sporle
Waterloo
N. Williams
Ort Dodge
F. A. Whitney
Atlantic
J. XK. Brownwell
Sioux City
Grand Recorder
W. Willard
Grand Standard
J. A. Lewis
Local Beach Style Echoes Coney Island In Iowa Swimwear
Denison Bulletin reports Knut Wold dies after prolonged illness at his brother’s East Lawn home aged 83. Funeral held Sunday at brother Pheo Wold’s home near Ryan Lake with Swan Lake burial. Deceased had been a longtime resident of the county for about thirty years.
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Knut Wold
East Lawn
Hia
Pheo
Wold
Ryan Lake
Wade
Swan Lake
City urged to seize gas plant and run it with utilities
A petition asking the city to take over the defunct gas company and operate it with electric light and water was circulated last week and signed by over eight hundred taxpayers. The council meeting found it incomplete due to missing women signatures, as women now have voting rights. Petitions will be circulated for their signatures and a special election is expected to be scheduled this week.
Announcement of New Automobile Company in Estherville
Retail and wholesale Ford distributors announce a new company covering Emmet Dickinson and Clay counties and Vernon Walnut Lost Island and Highland townships in Halo Alto County. They will occupy the former Rhodes Motor building and soon offer sales repairs and parts.
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Ford Cars
Rhodes Motor Company
Emme Dickinson
Clay
Vernon, Walnut
Lost Island
Highland
Halo Alto
D. ‘Root Lumber Company
Ord. Roe
Farm Tour planned for Labor Day in Ames county
The Farm Improvement Association announces a Labor Day farm tour on September 4 with Ames speakers. The plan includes visiting eight farms across the county, a noon picnic, and a later schedule of meetings. All county residents are invited to join and keep the date open.
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The
Farm Improvement Association
Ames
John’. Eldredge
Presidential Pointers on the 1824 election and Adams rise
The tenth presidential race drew twenty four states and 361 electoral votes with Adams 84 Jackson 99 Crawford 41 Clay 37. With no majority the House elected John Quincy Adams on the first ballot on February 9 1826 by 13 states, while Jackson and Crawford trailed.
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John Quincy Adams
Andrew Jackson
William H. Crawford
Henry Clay
House of Representatives
John Quipsy Adams
Jackson
Crawford
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