Profit minded railroads threaten wage cuts and farm savior myths
The Chicago Rock Island and Pacific reports June net income of 1, six figures, with a six month total of 4.28 million, a period of broad rail prosperity cited as reason against wage reductions, while urging farmers to cut production to raise prices. The editorial blames market manipulation, urges continued spending, highway building, and public works to aid unemployment, notes Iowa’s expected record corn yield, and calls for community measures to curb theft and crime amid economic strain.
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Chicago Rock Island and Pacific Railroad
Vindicator
Republican
Peo
Ellis Petshaw wedding at Rev LaGrone’s home
A quiet August 16 ceremony united Frank Ellis and Minnie Petshaw in Estherville. Witnesses were Mrs Clara Anderson and Paul Petshaw, with both spouses longtime local residents. The couple sought privacy, but the union becomes known to the community.
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J Company
Ellia
Bbride
Bast Larson Nuptials In Estherville Quietly Unite
John C Bast and Missa Sophia Larsen both of Sherburn Minnesota were quietly married Saturday afternoon August 27 at the home of J W LaGrone in Estherville using the full Methodist Episcopal service and ring ceremony. Both natives of Martin County plan to reside on a Martin County farm.
Dinner for College Girls Honor for Girls Entering College
Miss Susan White hosted a Friday dinner for several friends soon to depart for college. A three course meal graced a garden-flower table as guests prepared for the new academic year. Attending were Misses Alice Bing ham and Dorothy Beymer bound for Grinnell, Lillian Rhodes headed to Ward Belmond in Nashville, Beth Eldred entering Cedar Falls, Orlo Lambert starting Lindenwood College, and Miss Helen Osher.
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Susan White
Alice Bingham
Dorothy Beymer
Grinnell College
Lillian Rhodes
Ward Belmond
Nashville, Tenn
Beth Eldred
Cedar Falls
Orlo Lambert
Lindenwood College
St. Charles
Missouri
Helen Osher
Entertains At West Okoboji Cottage
Mrs. Walter Crowell hosted about twenty five friends at her West Okoboji cottage on Friday. Guests enjoyed a picnic dinner and supper all day. Honored guests included Mr. and Mrs. Frank Root of Chicago Chas Root of Los Angeles and Mrs. A D Root of Long Beach California.
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West Okoboji
Walter Crowell
Frank Root
Chicago
Chas. Root
Los Angeles
A. D. Root
Long Beach
California
Porch Party Honors Mrs. Winslow at Cedar Rapids
Mrs. Alex Johnston hosted a Thursday porch party for twelve longtime friends of Mrs. Emily Fletcher Winslow of Cedar Rapids. The gathering enjoyed the shade and refreshments as the afternoon passed.
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Alex Johnston
Emily Fletcher Winslow
Cedar Rapids
Mrs Smith Hosts Guests at Spirit Lake Cottage
Mrs. Andrew Smith entertained Mr. and Mrs. Frank Root of Chicago, Mrs. A. J Root, and Mr. Chas Root of Long Beach California all day Saturday at her Spirit Lake cottage.
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Lake
Andrew Smith
Frank Root
Chicago
A. J0. Root
Chas. Root
Long Beach
California
Spirit Lake
Fall Hats On Display At Gardston Hat Shop
Beautiful new fall millinery on display at the Gardston Hat Shop with many models to choose from. Try on attractive fall hats and find a pleasing style as new arrivals come in daily.
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Gardston
Gardston Hat Shop
Woman's Club Civics Department Meeting Announced
The Civics Department of the Woman's Club will hold its next meeting on Monday September 12 at the.
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Woman's Club Civics Department
Civica Department
The
Womans Club
Civic Club Meeting Plans Winter Study in Esterville
Home of Mrs H H Leonberg hosts a Women s Club get together to outline winter work in civic improvement. The program covers fundamentals of government and legislation, with examples from other cities and a focus on Esterville Iowa. Members will receive outlines, pay about fifty cents for materials, and prepare for the first regular meeting on September 26.
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H. H. Leonberg
Seventh Street
Womans Club
Estherville
Iowa
Missionary Picnic Held At Rosenberger Home Gruver
Sixty one attendees joined the Joint Missionary picnic of the Presbyterian churches of Estherville and Gruver, hosted at the Rosenberger home near Gruver. Luncheon was served on the lawn, followed by a program on the summer porch. thirty guests came from Estherville. The ladies extend thanks to the Rosenberger family for their hospitality.
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Rosenberger
Estherville
Gruver
Dinener
Brother and Sister Gather as Guests From Wisconsin and South Dakota
Mrs M W Walcut and Mr T T Lerdah hosted a weekend gathering for their brother H T Lerdal of Madison Wisconsin and sisters Mrs Mary Haven and Mrs Emily Beyers both of Mitchell South Dakota and Mrs Ole Hanson of Spencer Also visiting were Mrs Hansons husband and children The Sunday visit was shared at Mr Serial s home on the west side.
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M. W. Walcut
T. T. Lerdah
H. T. Lerdal
Madison
Wisconsin
Mary Haven
Emily Beyers
Mitchell
South Dakota
Ole Hanson
Spencer
Birthday Surprise for Miss Josie Watson
A group of Miss Josie Watson's girl friends surprised her Sunday evening with a warm visit to celebrate her birthday. Theo arrived with a lovely gift and many good wishes for her continued happiness. Miss Watson then hosted a delightful two course lunch after the social gathering.
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Josie Watson
Theo
Miss Watson
V R House Party at Spirit Lake Club V V V's Formed
A ten day house party at a Spirit Lake cottage north of Oricana ended with attendees returning home. Chaperoned by Mrs. Wilder, the group included Creta Brown Elida Larson Bernice Case Fern Whitman Maude Hamilton Geraldine Buckley Vera Ankrum Grace Weasel and Fern Weasel. They organized a club named the V V V's.
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V.R
Spirit Lake
Oricana
Wilder
Creta Brown
Elida Larson
Bernice Case
Fern Whitman
Maude Hamilton
Geraldine Buckley
Vera Ankrum
Grace Weasel
Fern Weasel
County teachers organize meeting called by Supt Sorum
County Superintendent Marie Sorum called an organization meeting for Emmet County rural schools. The gathering is set for Saturday at 9:30 a.m. in the courthouse. Rural teachers are urged to attend. supplies will be issued at the event.
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Ix Yong
Marie Sorum
Emmet
Court House
Miss Sorum
Isue
Informal Evening Hosted by Mrs Horace Soper
Mrs Horace Soper entertained eight of her young lady friends Thursday evening at five hundred. A most enjoyable time was had and at the close of the evening the hostess served a dainty lunch.
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Horace Soper
First Fall Meeting Of D A R At Letchford Home
The first fall meeting of the D A R chapter will be on Tuesday afternoon September 6 at the home of Mrs Geo Letchford. Mrs H E Vincent and Mrs Excess Logue will assist Mrs Letchford in preparations and arrangements for the gathering.
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D. A. BR
Geo. Letchford
Re. Bert Barber
H. E. Vincent
Excess Logue
Local visits and social for Rushmore and Estherville
Mrs Clyde Bahnholtz of Rushmore visits briefly with Mrs Floyd Lytle. A large Estherville delegation attended a bal ling match at Last Mand Park Sunday. Jessie and Melvina Kasa visited Wallingford for grandmotherly birthday party. Mrs C Dahi and Miss Eth el traveled to Iowa Faille to visit relatives. Miss Lillian Anderson, nurse at S A I hospital, went to Garner after visiting here with her brother Chris. Mrs Warren Pulien and family vacationed at Spirit Lake Barker cottage. Margraret Lorimer and Edna Krose joined them as guests.
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Clyde Bahnholtz
Rushmore
Minn
Floyd Lytle
Estherville
Mand Park
Jessié
Melvina Kasa
Wallingford
Lolo Burna
Lillian Anderson
Chris
Garner
Miss Anderson
Warren Pulien
Barker Cottage
Spirit Lake
Margraret Lorimer
Edna Krose
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