Mayor Groves Vetoes Franchise Measure in Sumner City
A city council resolution calling for a special January election to decide granting a gan franchise to Sumner & Jackson of Charles City was vetoed by Mayor Groves. The council may override with a four-fifth majority within fourteen days. Deputy Game Warden Pullen fined sixteen trap violators across several counties. penalties ranged from seventy to six hundred dollars. Presbyterian church schedules services, Sunday school, and youth programs with plans to admit new members and discuss prayer meeting attendance. Attorney General Cosson orders salvage shops to close by December 31 and reduce stock to prevent liquor sales, with state-wide enforcement actions anticipated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sumner & Jackson
Charles City
Grover
Vindicator
Warren Pullen
Clay
Palo Alto
Buenna Vista
Tne
Pullen
Spencer
Storm
Metherville
Annual Declamatory Contest at Estherville High School
The Estherville High School presents its annual declamatory contest on Thursday evening December 16 1915 at 8 00 PM in the high school building with music including the High School Orchestra and dramatic and vocal performances by students. Admission price is 22 5 cents with seats sold at Kiopp's Drug Store beginning December 18.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Estherville High School
Kiopp
Deug
Water in Lake Doing Great Damage
Editor G K Allen in Orleans reports rising lake water causing extensive damage to cottages and walls. Boat house portions submerged, cement walls at Prouty and Miller cottages washed, water up to porch steps east of Rhoden Peterson cottage, creek opened with little effect, expect more damage before spring as ice forms and trees along shore threaten collapse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. K. Allen
Orleans
Myhre
Jegluu
Alore
A. ©. Brown
John Miller
Rhoden- Peterson
Stepa
Commandery Inspection By State Inspector In Betherville
State inspector Mr. Williame from Fort Dodge will visit Betherville on Tuesday evening December 14 to inspect Commandery No. 68 K T. I. members have practiced in drill for several weeks and are proficient. Inspection will be in the saylum and the lodge is open.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williame
Fort Dodge
Betherville
K. ‘Ty
Commercial Club Meeting in Estherville Draws 100 Plus Attendees
The Commercial Club gathered at the Orleans Hotel Monday for National Defence and Preparedness Day. A three course dinner served to over 100 attendees preceded talks favoring US military buildup and readiness. A joint session with the Farm Improvement Association was planned for January, with plans to admit ladies and provide luncheon. The event showcased the hotel’s modern renovations and Moore’s orchestra provided music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gommerciadd Club
Orleans Hotel
Strobe
Ainyings
America
W. Crim
Sunderlin
Anderwan
Mitchell
Tra Stanley
National Defense
Clint
United States
Smoderlin
Stanley
Fred
Improvement Association
Strube
Advertised Letters at Katherville Post Office
The weekly list shows unclaimed letters at the Katherville post office for the week ending December 4, 1916. Names include Col Olson Gus Irwin Arthur Peterson Lillie Darling Henry Peterson Mrs Jessie McDaniel Miss Annie L Tuttle. Unclaimed letters after two weeks are sent to the Dead Letter Office.
Parole Request Rejected for Iowa Inmate R H Ridley
A parole bid by R H Ridley of Armetrang, incarcerated for alleged indecency involving young girls, is scrutinized. A state official notes Ridley shows dementia and poor memory, with disturbing past sexual attempts, urging caution and possible continued confinement despite his wife’s wish for release.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atate Asviin
H. Ridley
Armetrang
Garate Commission
Pho vAneaver
Doneliie
Board of
Cottrod
Ridley
Armel
Ramain
R. H. Ridley
Board of Control of State Ponsituctions
Iowa Leads All States at Panama Pacific Exposition
Iowa officials claim top honors at the Panama Pacific Exposition with superior stock, noting a Guernaey bull as an Iowa product. The report mentions observers and researchers discussing reconstructive anatomy from skulls, including North American natives, with examples from Nebraska finds and pre-Columbian remains.
British plan for a permanent research council
The British board of education outlines a scheme to permanently organize scientific and industrial research. A Privy Council committee would oversee new parliamentary funds, with a small advisory council drawn from eminent scientists and industry men. Initial advisory members include Lord Rayleigh, G T Beilby, W Duddell, Prof B Hopkinson, Prof J A McClelland, Prof R Meldola, R Threlfall, chaired by Sir William S McCormick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
British Board of Education
Privy Council
Lord Rayleigh
G. T. Beilby
W. Duddell
B. Hopkinson
J. A. McClelland
R. Meldola
R. Threlfall
William S. McCormick
Trench Routine Revealed From English Hospital
A Canadian soldier describes trench life near Ypres, detailing a four day cycle in the firing line, four days in reserve, repeated, followed by 16 days rest. He notes the extreme strain of modern warfare and that even with this rest pattern, many cases of shattered nerves appear in army hospitals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Ypres
Beginning Case Question Refused By Doctor
A doctor recalls treating a patient four weeks before the estate executor paid the bill in full, signaling a prompt settlement after the first case. The dialogue hints at a successful early engagement and prompt payment.
General Scott Warns Against Hasty Strategists in East Lake City
Gen Hugh L Scott urged caution against rapid strategic shifts in East Lake City. He warned that too many strategists leap to conclusions and start new movements before the old ends, causing many errors. He compared reckless strategists to a floor walker misdirected by a married man seeking his wife in a crowd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugh L. Scott
East Lake City
Political Economy Questioned by Frequent Candidate
A frequent candidate questions reliance on funds of information in political economy. He states he has not yet reached a point where information replaces campaign effort. The remark highlights self reliance and strategizing in political campaigns.
REAL CRANK LEGISLATION Deas Movies, Towa
December 4. The drastic Towa prohibition law takes effect January first and may bar even commercial grape juice in soft drink parlors. W B Barney, state food and dairy commissioner, calls it the worst crime to sell hard cider. Edwin McAffee died Saturday at his home on North Fourth Street aged 70. Funeral was held Tuesday from the Presbyterian Church and interment at Oak Hill cemetery. Obituary notes his birth June 8, 1845 near Roweoe Tungis, marriage in 1873, five children, and residence changes to Ratherville and Audubon County before settling in Ratherville. He died December 6 at 1:40 a.m. aged 70 years 5 months 27 days. Left are his wife, two sons, one daughter, nine grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin McAffee
North Fourth Street
Oak Hill Cemetery
Edwin McAlfea
Roweoe
Tungis
Hele York
Audubon County
Iowa
Edwad, Hruner
Spooner
Wic
Willis T
Lea
Warning Against Tinsel Cards From Postal Authorities
Postal officials urge sending tinsel postcards in envelopes to avoid rejection or destruction. The practice of posting cards as ordinary mail violates regulations and has led to damaged mail and injuries to clerks from tinsel.
Elks to Entertain Visiting Members with Banquet
Arrangements are perfected for the Elks visiting from Elke to be entertained by the local lodge of the BPOE on Tuesday afternoon and evening in December. Abilags will be initiated with degrees in the afternoon and the balance in the evening between six and seven. Refreshments will be served in the Kik'e dining hall, followed by a banquet at the Orleana hotel. It is expected that about two hundred Elks will attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kik’e
Orleana
Funk May Get Place Held by Warren Garst
Des Moines Iowa December 2 Special It was rumored at the state house today that A R B Funk will succeed Warren Garst as state industrial commissioner The office pays a salary of 3000 Garst will retire to devote his time to personal business interests John Ross was called to Anoka Tuesday on important business connected with his farm near that town Mrs G G Gardner and Mrs Pred White entertained the members of the D A R society at the Gardner home Monday afternoon Luncheon was served at the Grand cafeteria Mr and Mrs E W Kohler made an automobile trip to Sac City Sunday to visit Mrs Kohler's parents Mr and Mrs W Coats The latter returned with them and Mr Costs comes bis one for an extended visit with
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred White
Woodhouse
Estherville
Iowa
Moore
Des Moines
State House
A. RB. Funk
Warren Garst
Sail Garst
John Ross
Anoka
Also Mentioned on This Page
M. J. Groves
Wales
Thrian Geol Krcte
Presbyterian Church
Christian Endeavor
League
Cosson
Owson
Nifest
Gare Melooug
Orchesttra
Rave Littl
Belgium
Wandering Jew
Roth Daler
New South
Melvin Hitahan
John Barker Gay Ben
Muaic
Bernica Nicoll
Winnifred Ellis
Marguerite Bryan
Leo Brawford
Muaic, Voearl Solo
Hunerous
Novella Mitchell Mandy
Dorothy McArdle
Harold Case
Lloyd Eastman
Boya Glee Club
Union Baptist Churche
Mra L. V. Cranston
Orlegans Hotel
R. He Ridley
Contra
Stain
Doras
Ties Moines, Iowa
Chembave
Iron Emmet
Pirle
Armstrong
Storm Lake
Buena Vista County
Emmet County
Coon
George Donohine
Irene Fenwick
Aimy Cary
Peoples Gas Company
Pater Cary
Tosmarry Norman van Aulaten
van Autsten
Suburban Lighting Company
People's Gas Company
Amy
Bob Moelson
Fathom
King ‘Theatre
King Theatre
Elsie Januiss
Kitty
Kunkel
West
AR. Corey
Iowa Department of Agriculture
Lowa
Sao Francises
Corey
Nature
C. W. M. Poynter
University of Nebraska
von Hygeling
University of Iena
Poynter
North America
Robert F. Gilder
Nebraska
Funk
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!