Brist Game Boomerang Differs From Australian Return Tool
The article describes Brist as a new outdoor game using boomerang like implements called boomeranga and rakawy. It explains a cross shaped set of sticks that returns in an air arc when thrown, with play centered in three rings and scoring up to 20 points per game. It notes players can practice to manipulate the device and hints at growing popularity.
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Peturnminiy Bros
Ernie Hach
Isolven Uhrer
Unkempt Drifter Found on Train Engine in Rain
A tall, dirty man about 40, described as restless and intoxicated, was found clinging to a coal lamp on a passenger engine in Friday afternoon rain. Marshal White ordered him off after a tense confrontation. the man then headed south, limbs twisted and unsteady.
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Marshal White
Coal theft at Northern Lumber Co yard reported
A loader of coal was found missing after an overnight theft at the Northern Lumber Co coal yard south of Rock Island. No suspects or clues have been identified. Also notices Ketherville High School entrance exams and exams to high school branches require notification to Sept. Dukes by September 1.
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Kobbers
Northern Lumber Co
Rock Island
Ketherville High School
Mr Breen Leaves Estherville for Fort Dodge Bank Plans
The article notes Mr Breen and family leave Estherville to move to Fort Dodge where he will oversee a bank started there with his brother and others. Breen has been a key figure in Emmet County’s development for thirteen years since arriving, and his departure is marked by best wishes for his future. He will retain property interests in Estherville and Betherville while remaining engaged in county welfare. Superintendent Barrett also calls attention to the annual school census, emphasizing its importance and the official procedures for listing residents aged 3 to 21 within each district.
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Horace Greeley
Placerville
Horace
Hank Monk
Mr. Clemens
Hank Mink
Mr Greeley
Creeley
D. Mo Benton
Carson City
Monk
Benton
Dro Renter
Sian
Aortee Growley
Yerrington
Nevada
St. Loouis
Upion Station
Aly
Sam Clemens
Wutcrior Vie Bw
Careon
Wan
B. Bree
Betherville
Emmet c
Kt Dodge
Breen
Emmet County
Estherville
Ft. Dodge
Mr Breen
Deats
Stuur
Barrett
Threshers Violating Law Across Culverts in County
Notice warns threshers in the county are crossing Culverts and bridges without planking as required by law. Two culverts near Esthervilleare broken and others damaged, risking prosecutions if the provision is ignored.
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Estherville
Elevators Assigned at Armstrong and Maple Hill
W A Devereaux of Minneapolis visited Armstrong on his way home from Gruver and Maple Hill. Hans J Ries of Armstrong has a fee of five elevators, two in Minnesota. Gruver and Maple Hill will retain Grover elevator management with Crownell Jagobeau and Mr Anderson heading Maple Hill duties.
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W. A. Devereaux
Minneapolis
Armstrong
Bielevators
Gruver
Maple Hill
Hans J. Ries
Riespow
Minnesota
Crownell Jagobeau
Anderson
Splendid program closes thirtieth annual teachers event
The thirtieth annual teacher’s event closed with high attendance, the largest in county history. Teachers benefited from extensive activities and all participants praised the effort and results.
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al Uo
Ironsdale Bros Biz Minstrels at Opera House Next Monday
A lively program by the Ironsdale Bros Biz Minstrels features new songs, dances, and comedy. The show promises pretty music and pleasing features, with the performance slated for the opera house next Monday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ironsdale Bros. Biz
Opera House
Time Card and Rail Changes On Rock Island Line
A new Rock Island time card takes effect Sunday with minor train schedule tweaks. No. 45 freight northbound shifts to 7 am, branch freight runs to Albertea, Germania and Daws via an accommodation route, and the afternoon passenger trims to seven stops. The change brings ten new families to Dows and signals a broader shift of division operations toward Dows. Clerks’ duties and train consolidations adjust accordingly, with service limits and duties described for Nos. 707 708 407 and related posts. An American Citizenship lecture at the pep house drew strong attendance, stressing authority liberty and religion as pillars of government. Local ads note seed oil prices, threshing coal, and laundry help.
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Rock I Sland
Albertea
Germania
Asa
Sloux
Dows
Iowa Falls
Ee Vo
Rock Island
Wilson
Railway Mail Service
Lowe Falls
Estherville
Cedar Rapids
Sioux Falls
Dows and
Kestherville
Terminae
Pulok
Fox
Bather Cleary
Petc House
Coe
Americas
Chary
Obituary notices for Olson and Morse pair in Mitchell Iowa
A former resident of this city, Howard Olson, died in Dunnell Minnesota after a brief illness. He was about 27 and survived by his wife and child. Funeral held at Guntheran church with burial in Oak Hill. Also, City Solicitor Warren J. Morse wed Winnie Williams in Mitchell Iowa and began housekeeping in Estherville.
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Ibis City
Howard Olson
Michael Olson
Dunnell
Mian
Guntheran Church
Oak Hill
Olson
Bingham & Son
Higley & Co
Sherburn
Mino
Fulkes Duunell
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Drs EE
Horace Cereefey
Fale Mahibit
St Louis
Hank Mank
Pluneer
Far West
Mark Twain
Vincerville
Jetu
St. Louis
J. A. Yerrington
Arr
Charlie M. Reeves
States and Territorial Exhibits Committee
Hank Mook
Ayer
SMITH
Saratoga
B. Wy
Ayer Day
Lowell, Mi
Et. Dodge
Frreen and Family Leake
That City
Fewoanen
Clean coal—Northern Lumber Co
Dean Drug Co
Omar
SEN
Vv Tive
Pather Cleary
Worthern Lumber Co
Leader
Prige
Madras
Royal Worcester
Reputir
E. T. Hobein
Lowa
Mi Devg Co
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