Local paper notes on weather scandals and public affairs
The item reports near freezing temperatures last Saturday and discusses wage concerns, an appeal to the Supreme Court in a divorce case, the role of women at a wrestling match, and critiques of President Harding's administration. It comments on state park funding, legislative choices, and farm commodity values, urging prudent public spending and responsible civic engagement. The tone mirrors a 1920s rural Iowa newspaper with brief social and political observations.
Grain prices fall as farmers face postwar peril
The text argues grain prices are at a historic low despite higher costs elsewhere. It notes farmers lack enough hogs cattle and dairy to consume grain, limiting profit from high prices. The piece warns this teaches the need for raising sufficient livestock to avoid future calamities.
Civics Department Meeting At Women's Club Aug 29
The Civics Department of the Women’s Club will hold its first fall meeting Monday August 29 at the home of Mrs F O W Brown. All members urged to attend as the study plan for the coming year will be decided.
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Civics Department
Women's Club
F. O W. Brown
Weekend at the Wallingford Inn on Spirit Lake
Mr FE. Ho Hanson hosted Estherville guests at the Spirit Lake cottage known as the Wallingford Inn. The party included Mr. and Mrs WF Wood and children Patricia and Franklin and the Misses Hazel Rose and Winnie Rugtix. They enjoyed fishing swimming and motoring during the week end.
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Wallingford Inn
FE. Ho Hanson
Estherville
Spirit Lake
WF. Wood
Patricia
Franklin
Hazel Rose
Winnie Rugtix
Reunion luncheon for Bon Ami Club alum Miss Davidson
Mrs W FE Bradlow hosts a one o'clock luncheon in honor of Miss Lor Davidson of Minneapolis. A reunion of Bon Ami Club members from here is planned with attendees including Mrs Mable Knapp Joanson, Mrs Ruth Barhman Stockdale, Mrs Anna Calwell Johnston, Mrs Emily Fletcher Winslow, Mrs Fae Donaldson Clinite, Miss Dorothy Klopp, and Mrs Marybelle Scoville Lawrence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. FE. Bradlow
Honoor
Lor Davidson
Minneapolis
Bon Ami Club
Miss Davidson
Mable Knapp Joanston
Ruth Barhman Stockdale
Anna Calwell Johnston
Emily Fletcher Winslow
Cedar Rapids
Fae Donaldson Clinite
Dorothy Klopp
Marybelle Scoville Lawrence
Entertaining Afternoon for Visiting Guests at Home
Mrs. Mack Groves hosted Tuesday afternoon in honor of her sister Miss Ethyl Walker visiting briefly. About forty ladies attended, including Mrs. Sade Davidson and Miss Lois of Minneapolis and Mrs. A D Root of Tampa Bay, Cal. The host provided a sociable reception followed by a sumptuous dinner. The home was tastefully decorated with large vases of bowers and a dining table set with silver, cut glass, and flowers.
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Mack Groves
Ethyl Walker
Sade Davidson
Mass
Lois
Minneapolis
A.D. Root
Tame Beach
Cal
Hospital
Groves
Avery
East Riverside Country Club Member Event At Mrs Criny Home
Mrs AJ Al Criny hosted East Riverside Country Club members at her North 6th Street home on a Tuesday in August. Criny had joined the club since moving to Estherville, signaling her status as an early member of the polo club lineage.
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AJ AL Criny
East Riverside
Chile
North 6Th St
Crim O
The
Peluboams
Estherville
Old neighbors miss gathering as Mrs Swartz and Mrs Lyman attend
Members note the absence and welcome Mrs A Swartz and Mrs Geo Lyman back for the meeting. Guests included Mrs Gage, Mrs FE L Brown, Mrs W Luskart and Mrs OT Barrett. Next meeting planned with Mre Tf B, Brook.
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A. Swartz
Geo. Lyman
Alan Charter
Gage
FE. L. Brown
W. Luskart
OT Barrett
Brook
Ladies of PLBb Indgr Host Memorial Afternoon
The ladies gathered Monday at Mrs W A Ladi's home to honor visiting members Mrs Sade Davidson and daughter Lois of Minneapolis and Mrs A D Root of Long Beach California. Thirty members attended and enjoyed a brief afternoon. Refreshments included a pelmeni bih.
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Plbb
Indgr
Mra W. A
Mrs Jones Honored by Mrs Carpenter at South Eighth
Mrs F Carpenter entertained fifteen ladies Friday afternoon at her home on South Eighth Street in honor of Mrs W S Jones of Sioux City. The gathering featured cheerful conversation and at its close a tasty lunch was served.
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Jones
F. Carpenter
South Eighth Street
W. S. Jones
Sioux City
Carpenter
Birthday Surprise Party for Mrs A Albert
The Relief Corps ladies surprised Mrs. A Albert last Thursday for her birthday. They brought filled baskets of eatables and served a bountiful supper. Many beautiful presents were given, and those present reported a very pleasant time.
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The
Relief Corps
Mrs. A. Albert
Praest
Married at Davenport Ralph McKay Weds Evlith Soper
Ralph McKay and Evlith Soper were married Saturday morning at Davenport. The bride, daughter of Mr and Mrs R D Soper, is a graduate nurse who has practiced around Estherville. The groom, an assistant county engineer, is a city school graduate. They will live on north Fourth Street in Estherville.
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Davenport
Ralph McKay
Evlith Soper
Homer Black
McKay
Bath
Estherville
R.D. Saper
North Fourth Street
A. M. McAndrews
Lakota
O Skeg
C. C. Drake
Cedar Rounds
BE. A. Carey
Grover
J. J. O'Rourke
Ggaettinger
Rourke
W. G. Nichols
North Dakota
Mandran
Fargo
Martha Laugh
Alive Laugh
Jordan
Minnesota
J. W. Overholt
Spirit Lake
Geo. McCutchen
Mascotte
Florida
McCutchens
Otto Hanson
St. Paul
Amel Hanson
J. O. Kasa
Wallingford
Ex-Service Men Meet in This City Tonight
County ex service men convene in this city for a bar riet together meeting to discuss matters of importance. A large attendance from across the county is anticipated and a lifetime is planned for visitors.
Methodist Church Notes Two preachers lead Sunday services
Two addresses were delivered at the Methodist Episcopal church last Sunday morning by Rev. Dr. W. T. McDonald of Ames and in the evening by Rev. Dr. Frank Mossman of Morning Side College Sioux City. Sunday School and Epworth League attendance was strong with classes well attended.
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Methodist Church
Methodist Episcopal Church
W. T. McDonald
Ames
Frank Mossman
Morningside College
Sioux City
Epworth League
Epworth League Plans Fall Program at Church
About twenty five members gathered to prepare for a full fall season. Morning services begin at 10:00, Sunday school at 12:00, devotional meeting at 7:00, and evening service at 8:00. The pastor outlines a fall and winter work plan and Epworth Leaguers will inaugurate the season with a public officer installation and a service program.
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League Thelestona
Epworth League
Epworth Leaguers
Lutheran Church Finglish Service And Meeting Schedule
The Finglish service will be conducted by the Pastor on Sunday evening. Confirmants are to meet on Tuesday at am. The annial meeting is set for Wednesday, August 31. L. A. and M.S. will meet on Thursday, September 1.
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Fitherville
Lutheran Church
L. A
M.S
Presbyterian Sunday Service Invites Full Attendance
V-R- GRU YER Presbyterian invites all to Sabbath School at 1:00 p m and preaching at 10 a m with a children sermon. The pastor L T Hughes extends a hearty welcome as the church building is urged to be filled to capacity. Various local visits and travels are noted including Lakota visitors and Minnesota friends.
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GRU
YER Presbyterian Church
L. T. Hughes
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