County Agent Resigns to Lead Seed Company in Emmetsburg
Long time county agent J C Eldredge resigns from the Farm Bureau after nearly four years of service to manage the Emmetsburg Seed Company starting January 1. D W Wygel hired temporarily to assist in closing affairs. selection of a new agent awaited by directors. Also notes the death of infant son of Mr and Mrs Jake Jensen near Wallingford and funeral plans pending.
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J. C. Eldredge
Farm Bureau
Eldredge
Emmetsburg Seed Company
Town State’ College
Smath
D. W. Wygel
Emmet
Little Babe
Jake Jensen
Sway
Wallingford
Presse
Jensen
Jeptha Chapter Ri A M No 128 Elects Officers
Jeptha Chapter Ri A M No 128 elected the following officers for the ensuing year. Monday evening Ralph Miller H P J W Peterson King J Lerdall Scribe P C Both Treasurer ALM Jefferies Recorder.
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Jeptha
A. M. No
Ralph Miller
H. P
Declamatory Contest Friday Evening in Estherville
The annual declamatory contest will be held in the Methodist church Friday evening attracting local interest. Local students compete for the state championship with over seventy try-outs, and strong contestants are chosen. Community support is urged to boost the schools and inspire the participants.
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Estherville
George Murray Sale Next Wednesday in Northwest Iowa
George Murray schedules a large dispersal sale at his home east of the city on December 10. The catalog lists 88 Percheron horses and 10 grades, including 27 mares and 11 stallions, plus farm machinery to be auctioned starting at 11 o clock. The event promises strong bidding and invites locals to view the stock and read the full advertisement in this issue.
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George Murray
Murray
Iowa
the Vindicator
Republican
Study Center Postponed At Armstrong Saturday
The study center at Armstrong on December 6 is postponed due to fuel shortages. County Superintendent Marie Sorum notes the county board of supervisors were in session earlier this week.
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Armstrong
Marie Sorum
County Board of Supervisors
Severe cold wave grips Estherville area
A harsh cold spell settled over Estherville with temperatures ranging from 14 below to zero. Snow accumulated about six inches, yet traffic remained largely undisturbed. Cecil Curtis, foster daughter of Mr and Mrs Henry Neitzell, and Lewis Carwa of Halfa wed in Estherville on November 26. Cecil, active in church circles as Sunday School superintendent and Christian Endeavor president, will be greatly missed. Mr Carwa is a young farmer who recently returned from overseas service.
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Cargill-Curtis
Estherville
Iowa
Ben Voorhies
Cecil Curtis
Henry, Neitzell
Lewis Carwa
Halfa
Curtis
Christian’ Endeavor Society
Cargill
Hartabioe
Red Cross Christmas Seals to Fight Tuberculosis
The community is urged to buy Red Cross Christmas Seals to fund tuberculosis prevention and control. Mrs. Fred Odell leads the local drive with seals to appear in stores soon and may employ student salesgirls. The campaign stresses tuberculosis deaths and suffering and appeals for generous purchases to aid national and local efforts.
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Red Cross
Fred Odell
United States
Navy Victory Buttons Ready for Issue in Des Moines
A limited supply of Victory Buttons is on hand at the Navy Recruiting Station in the Old Post Office Building, Des Moines, Iowa. Discharged regular navy or reserve on active duty between April 6, 1917 and November 11, 1918 may obtain one by presenting their discharge at the station. Reserve members on inactive duty may apply to their Naval Reserve District commander. Active duty men will receive instructions from their commanding officers.
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Navy Recruiting
Dea. Moines
Iowa
Naval Reserve District
Regular Meeting of War Mothers at Odd Fellows Hall
Emmet County Chapter of War Mothers holds a regular meeting on Thursday December 4 at 2:80 PM at the Odd Fellows hall. Refreshments will be served and members should bring a covered dish. Those who have not yet submitted applications are urged to do so at this meeting.
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Emmet County
Frank Wing Marries At Waterloo In Recent Nuptials
In Waterloo, on a Friday in November, Frank Wing of Charles City wed Alice Nicholson, a former Waukon girl. The ceremony was reported by local press with notes on family and future residence expectations.
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Waukon
Mra
Alice Nicholson
Frank Wing
Charles City
Watersloo
Wil
Cracker Demonstration at Larne Grocery a Great Success
The Friday and Saturday event at Larne Grocery drew poor attendance due to bad weather, yet over 960 dollars worth of crackers and cookies were sold to city residents. Norby, the proprietor, praised by Paisley of Jonal Biscuit Co, signals a record sale for his territory and promises continued store improvements and steady business growth.
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Larne
Norby
Paisley
Jonal Biscut Company
Esther
Sucess
Local people keen on oil firm expansion in midcontinent field
The Conserva tive Oil and Refining Company of Minneapolis shows strong activity in the Mid-Continent field. At Section 18-26-6 the No. 1 Jones well taps at 2695 feet with five inch casing, promising a good producer. Nearby Bolin lease tests run 1436 feet with water encountered. Local Estherville investors, led by W A Hendricksen, back the company, signaling hoped for economic gain. Executives tour holdings to assess multiple drilling tests.
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Kansas City Post
Iservative Oil and Gas Company
Jones
Sinclair-Markham
Falkenberg
Oil and Refining Company
Minneapolis
Minnesota
Mid-Continent
Estherville
W. A. Hendricksen
Trains Run Late On Rock Island Railways
Trains on the Rock Island line have run late for a week due to fuel supply shortages. The railroad reports storage coal nearly exhausted and steam power difficult to maintain. Public service may be curtailed if mining operators fail to resolve supply disputes and coal shipments do not improve.
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Rock Taland
Minera
Special Meeting of Legionettes Scheduled Thursday
The next regular Legionettes meeting will be held Thursday at the Odd Fellows Lodge. It is a social event with members from the Mean Yoga branch of the services invited to attend. Refreshments will be provided. attendees should bring a dish to share.
Death Calls Two Well Known Men in Estherville Area
Funeral services set this week for Lawrence Roy Goggin and L. L. Lawrence both noted as prominent locals. Goggin died of heart failure Thanksgiving night near his farm near Estherville then moved to Minnesota, while Lawrence died of heart disease in Cedar Rapids after years in Emmet County. Both men were active Masons and prospects include interment in Estherville with Friday morning service.
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Roy Goggin
Roy
Estherville
Minnesota
Aitkin
Goggin
L. L. Lawrence
Cedar Rapids
Mr. Lawrence
En Fille
Weather forecast for Upper Mississippi and Lower Missouri valleys
The U S Weather Bureau forecast fair weather for the first half of the week with unsettled conditions in the second half likely bringing occasional snow or rain. Cold at the start with temperatures returning toward normal later in the week.
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U. S. Weather Bureau
Washington, D. C
Mississippi
Missouri
PAVING WORK STOPPED BY SNOW AND COLD CONDITIONS
Paving work on city streets was halted Wednesday night due to snow and cold weather. No further paving will occur until spring. Concrete has been laid from Lincoln Street south on Ninth to Goddell and is ready for asphalt. Other sections north on Sixth to city limits and a half block east on Lincoln from Sixth are completed or in progress. The council may approve further paving extensions if prices are acceptable.
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Lincoln Street
Sixth
Lincoln East
Ninth
Goddell
Emery Street
Gage and McSpaden Tie in Quiet West Town Ceremony
In the presence of a few friends on Sunday afternoon at 2:00 at the home of Mr and Mrs A B Draves, Cligfond Gage and Thel Mc were quietly united in marriage by Rev W W LaGrone at the Methodist church.
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A.B. Draves
Cligfond Gage
Misa ¥ Thel Mc
Mar
LaGrone
Methodis
Algona Shrine Club Formed Last Week
Algona Iowa November 29 Sixty Shriners of Kosuth County formed a Ya Ga Zig Shrine Club after a dinner dance for 226 Shriners and guests. J G Dowell elected chairman for next year. Entertainment featured Miss Helen Miller Miss Kathryn King of Des Moines violin solos by Miss Emm Gaarde Estherville and others.
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Algona
Iowa
Kosuth County
Misa Helen Miller
Kathryn King
Des Moines
Misa Emm& Gaarde
Estherville
Kathryn
Spirit Lake
Shriedom
Mecez
Strube Bros Hire O J Pullen For Piano Service
Strube Bros engage O J Pullen of Cedar Rapids to supply a skilled piano tuner regulator and repairman. He will split the efficient Stenke force and promptly meet the city’s piano needs.
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Strube Bros
Cheating Cheaters at Grand Theatre promises lively drama
The Kieth Vanter series presents Cheating Cheaters a New York comedy drama about crooks posing as society folk to steal gems. Produced by Ira Harda with a cast including Bertine Robison Jean Wardley J May Bennet and John Saunders the show features tense moments humor and a love theme drawing theatergoers to a December 9 opening.
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Iite
Land of Maks
Graaf
Grand Theater
New York
Kieth Vanter
Eltinge
Ira Harda
Kieth Vawter
Bertine Robison
Jean Wardley
J. May Bennet
John Saunders
Iowa State College Corn Show Set By Agronomy Students
Iowa State College agronomy students plan the fifth annual corn show on year end. Entries include corn, small grain, silage, and timothy and clover produced on home farms this year. Corn classes split into four sections by regional grouping. entries due after holidays.
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Iowa State College
Iowa Corn and Small ‘Grain Growers’ Association
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Emmetsburg
Methodist Church
Navy Victory
Waterloo
Lawrence
Itherville
Masons
Gage-Mcspaden
Algona Shrine Club
Strube Bros Adod
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