California letter on grand canyon trip by Mrs Ralston
A long travel diary from Mrs Ralston recounts the Oct to Oct 31 trek from Long Beach to Los Angeles and through Iowa Nebraska Colorado and New Mexico. She notes storms, camp life, tolls, tire troubles, and scenic spots including Garden of the Gods and Raton Pass, with encounters from Des Moines to Ames and Lansing and a Scenic Route with narrow mountain lanes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Seventh St
Long Beach
California
Estherville
Iowa
Los Angeles
Storm Lake
Council Bluffs
Harlan
Rev. Hock
Ford
Rev. Catlin
Omaha
Detroit
Lincoln
Denver
Friend
Neb
Capitol
Hastings
Minden
Oxford
McCook
Haiger
Colorado Line
Nebraska
Akron
Colo
Fair Grounds
Colorado Springs
Mr. Ralston
Steamboat Rock
Cheyenne Canyon
Seven Falls
Trinidad
Raton
Fox Monte Cristo A Giant Production
Alexander crowds at Grand Theatre for a two day showing of Foxs Monte Cristo with Edmund Dantes as instrument of retribution. Dumas themes of power and oppression mix with Napoleonic era drama as a gripping historical tale unfolds. Sunday and Monday Dec 24 and 25 matinees at 3 oclock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexander
Dumas
Monte Cristo
William Fox
Grand Theatre
Edmund Dantes
Chas
Norby
Fire destroys Armstrong Sundy store and stock
A Sunday evening blaze gutted the one story frame building on the east side of main street in Armstrong. The store owned by Sam Schraiberg, a general merchandise supplier, was destroyed with the entire stock. The property was partially insured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Schraiberg
Armstrong
Swindle Syndicate Reported in North Iowa
Des Moines detective R. C. Saunders said he would present evidence of a swindle syndicate to Attorney General Ben J. Gibson. The scheme allegedly sold valueless refunding bonds of a bankrupt St. Paul land concern to northern Iowa farmers. Estherville’s Iowa Tire & Tube company and farmer Gus Anderson are named victims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
R. C. Saunders
Iowa
Ben J. Gibson
Saunders
St. Paul
Iowa Tire & Tube Company
Estherville
Gus Anderson
Odd Fellows Rebekah Homecoming Brings 100 Members
The Odd Fellow and Rebekah lodges held their annual homecoming Monday evening at the lodge rooms. About one hundred members attended a festive event with Christmas greens and a large central tree. A. O. Peterson and Chas. Anderson played Santa and spouse, delivering gifts amid merriment. A music program featured Mr. Manthey and Frances and Hattie Manthey. Letters from absent members, including Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Ralston in Long Beach and Mr. and Mrs. Ira Stanley of Cedar Rapids, were read.
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Odd Fellow
Rebekah
A. O .Peterson
Santa Claus
Chas. Anderson
Judge Coyle Taken Ill at Des Moines Hospital
Judge D. F. Coyle, long-serving Iowa jurist, is dangerously ill at Methodist Hospital in Des Moines. Relatives and friends report severe liver trouble with previous episodes. Hospitalized judge is one of Iowa’s oldest in tenure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coyle
Des Moines
di F. Coyle
Methodist Hospital
Iowa
Esdraelon Commandery Elects Officers For Year
Esdraelon Commandery No. 62 K. T. elected officers for the ensuing year at a regular meeting Tuesday evening. Jury list included J W Peterson Eminent Commander J E Stockdale Generalissimo H E Narey Captain General A E Taylor Senior Warden Chris Anderson Junior Warden C C Gravatt Prelate Lloyd Stockdale Treasurer A M Jefferis Recorder. Spirit Lake delegates attended including Ed G Taylor Ed Narey G C Taylor Fred Gilbert Peter Christensen H S Pierce A B Het Steenburg J H Rozemna B K Bradfield. Installation of the newly elected officers will be held in January.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Esdraelon Commandery No. 62
K. T
J. W. Peterson
J. E. Stockdale
A. E. Taylor
Chris Anderson
C. C. Gravatt
Lloyd Stockdale
A. M. Jefferis
Spirit Lake
G. C. Taylor
Ed. Narey
H. E. Narey
Fred Gilbert
Peter Christensen H
S. Pierce
J. H.rozemna
B. K. Bradfield
Christmas Day Hours Observed at Post Office
Christmas Day December 25 will be observed as a holiday at the post office. Window service runs 9 p.m. to 10 a.m. A parcel post delivery will be made in the forenoon to city patrons. Rural carriers operate as usual. General Delivery windows stay open until 8 p.m. Thursday through Saturday evenings.
Munson Receives Lieutenancy in Aviation
Homer Munson son of Mr and Mrs E N Munson completed the radio and observation course at Post Field Lawton Okla last Saturday and now has his lieutenancy in aviation He had also finished the advance school at Post Field before going to Oklahoma The grind was hard but he is glad to be through in time to spend Christmas at home and expects to return by week end
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homer Munson
E. N. Munson
Post Field
Lawton
Okla
Oklahoma
Homer
Post. Field
Knights of Pythias Buildings Association elect officers
The Knights of Pythias Buildings Association elected J. C. Lilley as president Ray D Shoemaker as secretary Robt S Knight as treasurer and directors J C Lilley Ray D Shoemaker Robt S Knight C L Jeglum Chas A Dayton J M Cummings and Sid E Bemis at their regular Thursday meeting
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Knights of Pythias Buildings Association
J. C. Lilley
Ray D. Shoemaker
Robt. S. Knight
Treas
J.C. Lilley
Ray D.shoemaker
C. L. Jeglum
Chas. A. Dayton
J. M. Cummings
Sid E. Bemis
Resolutions of Respect for Charley Norby
The Farmers Educational and Cooperative Union of America Iowa Division Emmet County expresses sympathy after Charley Norby is called by God. Resolved copies go to the bereaved family, county papers for publication, and the county union minutes for record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charley Norby
Farmers' Union
Farmers Educational and Cooperative Union of America
Iowa
Emmet County
Farmers’ Union
Debating Teams Picked for Interscholastic Debates
Nine students were selected after the final tryouts to form the high school debating teams. Deemer Lee, Harry Coffee, Glenn Brockway, Tennis Strid, Bernard Jones, Margaret Allen, Lewis Wasserman, William Maher, and Ivan Linge will compete this season. The Dolliver match features Deemer Lee, Harry Coffee, and William Malier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deemer Lee
Harry Coffee
Glenn Brockway
Strid
Bernard Jones
Margaret Allen
Lewis Wasserman
William Maher
Ivan Linge
Dolliver
William Malier
Library to Close for Two Weeks for Heating Upgrade
The heating plant at the library is out of commission and a new one must be installed. The building will therefore be closed for two weeks while this is being done.
Grand Theatre Adds Five Piece Orchestra for Attractions
The Grand Theatre introduces a five piece orchestra for each show and opens the Dutch room after the first performance where guests may dance with music free. This new feature surpasses prior offerings by the theatrical manager.
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Grand Theatre
Graaf
Passing of Conductor W B Francis in Independence
Conductor W B Francis, long time Rock Island railroader, died at the state hospital in Independence after an illness from last winter. Funeral held in Cedar Rapids where he lived. survived by a wife and son. He was trusted by company and public and known for his cheerful disposition. Also a for sale notice: a full blood Holstein bull and a purebred Poland China boar. Contact Fred Wassman, phone 120.
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W. B. Francis
State Hospital
Independence
Cedar Rapids
Francis
Rock Island System
Estherville
B. C. R. & N. Company
Rock Island
RFOR
Poland
Fred Wassman
Estherville Third in Big Four Declamatory Contest
Twelve high school students competed Friday night in the Big Four Declamatory Contest. Beymer won first in humorous at Spencer. Pullen second in oratorical. Benesh second in humorous at Algona. Brockway second in dramatic at Emmetsburg. Waters and Gruwell second in dramatic and humorous here. Spencer led with four firsts and five seconds. Algona had six firsts and no seconds. Emmetsburg was fourth with one first and three seconds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Pullen
Julia LaGrone
Ruth Beymer
Spencer
Patricia Wood
Margaret Allen
Mary Benesh
Algona
Herbert Allen
Glenn Brockway
Leona Brown
Emmetsburg
Eunice Klocow
Iva Waters
Dorothy Gruwell
Mary Ben
Atkinson’s reminiscence of era past in Emmet county
The veteran Armstrong figure recalls arrival in Emmet county in 1896. He details travel by train and stage, a late drive with liveryman Byfield, and early motoring in 1987. He also shares memories of Lincoln’s son and Anne Rutledge, linking to Abraham Lincoln and Miss Todd, with notes on Pullman and Kentucky.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Armstrong
Billy” Atkinson
Emmet County
Livermore
Estherville
Abraham Lincoln
Robert
Robert Lincoln
Iowa
John Harlan
Pullman, IL
Atkinson
Anne Rutledge
Miss Rutledge
Mr. Lincoln
Kentucky
Miss Todd
Phecamic
Y. R
Riedy to Leave Estherville for Davenport
J K Riedy of Walker Motor Company departs Estherville for Davenport his hometown to locate there with his people. He is regarded as a capable auto man with strong ties and many friends here regret his departure due to his genial manners and courtesy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. K. Riedy
Walker Motor Company
Davenport
Mr. Riedy
Estherville
Rock Island railroad official relocates to East Side residence
Mr. H. E. Allen division superintendent for the Rock Island railroad has rented the North Eighth street home vacated by Mr. Moldt and will move in with his family this week. He previously lived on Kirtland avenue on the west side of the river but finds the commute to his office too difficult in cold weather. Miss Thena Biden returned home from Cedar Rapids for the holidays after several weeks at a wholesale millinery house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. E. Allen
Rock Island Railroad Company
North Eighth Street
Moldt
Kirtland Avenue
Thena Biden
Cedar Ra
Miss Bi
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Grand Canyon
FOX
Chas. Norby
Gilbert Voorhies
Messrs
Selby Broms
Fred Albertson
Mr. Manthey
Oak Hill Cemetery
George Letchford
Fred Kilgore
Hans Sconberg
Henry Graaf
Ed. Strube
Walter Gleason
Elks Lodge
Swindle Syndicate
North
W. R
Spirit of Progress
Chamber of Commerce of
Sioux City
Ilona
Jong
Esdraelon
H. Munson
K. P
V. R
William B. Francis
Rock Island Railroad
MR. Atkinson
Vrsupt
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