Editorial Comment by G A Nichols in Babson Park Florida
The piece notes rapid open air vegetable growth in Florida with fertilizer and water, mentions occasional frost, and emphasizes Minnesotan and Iowan settlers in Babson Park. It describes tourism, traffic, and derelicts, then lists upcoming talks by Miss Rankin and local speakers, plus northern owners in groves and rising Florida property interest with Iowa visitors and Miami bay shore sales.
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Florida
Jack Frost
Groups to Organize Northwest Iowa Welfare Association
Claude Lindquist a social welfare worker in Emmet county plans to join a Cherokee meeting on February 18 to form a Northwest Iowa Welfare association with nineteen northwest counties. Speakers include C A Kammeier and Elizabeth Mills at a conference in Cherokee.
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Claude Lindqust
Emmet
Northwest
Miss Mills
Iowa
Welfare League
Boy Scouts
Lyons
Osceola
Dickinson
Sioux
O’brien
Clay
Palo Alto
Kossouth
Plymouth
Cherokee Buena Vista
Pocahontas
Hum
Woodbury
Mrs Hensley's Daughter Safe From Flood Report
Otha Hengeley, clerk, received word from Mrs. Arthur P. Saberson of Cincinnati that she and her husband are safe in Troy, Ohio. The Sabersons' letter says the Nowak Milling warehouse is under water and operations halted. Mrs. Saberson notes she doubted disaster reports but witnessed the flood's destruction.
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Otha Hengeley
Arthur P. Saberson
Cincinnati
Ohio
Troy
Starch triggers white blood cells to attack cancer
The New York University team led by Dr. Robert Chambers and G Grand found starch can stimulate leukocytes to attack cancer. In mice, starch injections caused white blood cells to swarm disease germs and sometimes destroy tumors, causing them to disappear. Milk prices also noted in Florida and citrus fruit prices cited.
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New York
American Journal of Cancer
New York University
Robert Chambers
G. Grand
Labor Department conference aims to end auto strike
Frances Perkins, Secretary of Labor, met with CIO officials in Washington on January 27 to chart steps to end the ongoing auto industry strike. The group included John L. Lewis, Sidney Hillman, Charles P. Howard, and leaders from Amalgamated Clothing Workers, United Auto Workers, and United Steel Workers.
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Frances Perkins
CIO
Washington
D. C
Charles P. Howard
Pres
International Typographical Union
Mme. Secty
Perkins
John L. Lewis
Sidney Hillman
Amalgamated Clothing Workers
Atanding
George Addes
United Auto ‘Workers
Leo Krzycki
Edward Hall
United Auto Workers
Homer Martin
Pires
Wyndham Mortimer
John Brophin
CIOM
Lee Pressman
General Council Steel Workers
Ground Hog Sees Shadow Amid Snow and Cold Figures
Northwest Iowa endures persistent winter as Ground Hog emerges from deep snow and sees sun, reinforcing six more weeks of cold. Observer A. O. Peterson reports frigid readings with dates from January to February. Joe Burns, twelve, broke his right forearm skiing on Sunday. Bernard Burns, a noted Etherville auctioneer, presided at a large livestock sale Saturday at the county fair ground pavilion.
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Iowa
Groundhog
Observer A
Peterson
Hi Low Tan
Eden
Ieee
rJan
V.R
Joe Burns
Bernard Burns
Eetherville
County Fair Ground
Over Hundred Arrested In A December Month
A State Conservation Commission report shows 102 people arrested in December for fish and game law violations. Of these, 90 were convicted or fined or jailed, with total fines $1,625 and $364 suspended. Court costs were $120. Violations by category included 59 fishing, 17 fishing, and 48 trapping. Confiscations totaled 10 guns, 21 furs, 2 spears, 4 game birds, 14 fish, and 17 traps.
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State Conservation Commission
Garling Home Destroyed by Morning Fire in Superior
Louis Garling narrowly escaped smoke in a west Superior blaze Monday morning. He crawled outside after discovering dense fumes upstairs, and neighbors found him on the yard. The residence burned completely with all contents destroyed. He was treated at Birney hospital in Estherville.
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Superior
Louis Garling
Birney
Estherville
Garling
Aged Lady Dies in Armstrong
Mrs. Margaret Van Den Burgh aged 92 died at her Armstrong home after a two week illness. Last rites were held at the Presbyterian church with Rev. R. R. Irwin officiating. Burial followed in Armstrong cemetery. Survived by five children William Sioux City Stanley George Bessie Armstrong and Earl Milford, plus grandchildren and friends.
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Armstrong
Margaret van den Burgh
Presbyterian Church
R. R. Irwin
Armstrong Cemetery
G. A. R. Post
Estherville
William
Sioux City
Stanley
George
Bessie
Earl
Milford
Woa
Prof F Cram Speaks Here In Estherville Talks On Dictionary
Professor Fred Cram of the State Teachers College Ex tension department visits Estherville and Emmet county schools this week. He discusses dictionaries at guest dinner and addresses at the teacher's meeting. Events include a 6:30 p m dinner at Gardston hotel and sessions at city hall. Local officials and educators introduce topics on education and tuberculosis prevention.
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Fred Cram
State Teachers College
Cedar Fall
Estherville
Emmet
City Hall
Gardston Hotel
Cram
National Education Association
Iowa
F. G. Stith
Velma Thompson
Algona
M. O. Moklebust
W. A. Ortmeyer
F. M. Cunningham
H. G. Anderson
J. C. Johnson
Reed Jordon
H. O. Miller
W. W. Maves
Millie Pervical
Max Lynn
Barbara Cornwall
Henrietta Miller
Elizabeth Colt
Margaret Maniece
Genia Gray
Irene Swengon
Charlotte Carlson
Florence O’brien
Wallingford
Grover
Maple
Proceeds From Gruver Games Aid Flood Relief
A basketball doubleheader at Gruver gym Wednesday will send proceeds to the Red Cross for flood relief. Gruver Boosters face Terris and Usherville against Maple Hill. Games start at 7 30 with plans for a postgame lunch and strong attendance hoped for.
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Gruver
Gruver Gymnasium
The
Red Cross
Gruver Boosters
Terris
Usberville
Maple Hill
Check Forger Wanted Here
Paul Wendrich of Chicago serving a three month sentence in LaCrosse for lasciviousness will be brought to Estherville on forgery charges, Sheriff Cliff Frederickson said yesterday. Wendrich allegedly forged two $25 checks at Cut Rate Grocery and Broadway Inn and two more at Dolliver, with a report of another forgery in Mankato Minnesota.
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Paul Wendrich
Chicago
Ill
LaCrosse
Wis
Estherville
Cliff Frederickson
Wendrich
Broadway Inn
Dolliver
Mankato
Minn. N.R
Estherville Council Hires Merle Moller as Policeman
At a city council meeting Merle Moller was hired as a policeman with duties of at least eight hours daily and a monthly pay of 100 dollars. The council also directed Treasurer Joe Orvis to invest 5,000 dollars from the meter deposit fund at Emmet County State Bank at the regular rate. Transfers totaling 263.06 to the general fund 22.17 and 76.50 from street funds were recorded. Businessmen complained to Mayor Ehlers and council members about Saturday night bank nights at the New Grand theater. a Friday drawing is planned in about a week. Manager Schrodt was asked to end matinee registration, pending contact with Central States Theatre Corporation.
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Merle Moller
Joe Orvis
Emmet County State Bank
Estherville
Ehlers
New Grand Theater
H. N. Schrodt
Schrodt
Central States Theater Corporation
Skating Rink to be Lighted at Night
Arrangements are made to light the ice skating rink in the Sunderlin field. Lights will be on from 7 to 9 30 p m on nights with no Roosevelt building activities. PF G Stith announced the rink remains in fine condition and more people enjoy ice skating each day.
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St. Petersburg
Florida
Babson Park
Sunderlin Field
PF. G. Stith
Roosevelt Building
Prisoners Taken to Fort Madison After Break-In
Sheriff Cliff Fredericksen and City Officer L L Jones transported Harry Van Valkenburg and Ed Olson to Fort Madison on Saturday to begin serving sentences for breaking and entering the Blue Bird Inn and stealing beer. Roads were reported very icy.
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Cliff Fredericksen
L. L. Jones
Harry van Valkenburg
Ed Olson
Fort Madison
Blue Bird Inn
Regular Meeting of Service Star Legion
The Service Star Legion holds a regular business meeting Thursday afternoon at two thirty in the legion club rooms. President Mrs W G Gordon asks executive board members to arrive early for a pre meeting. A luncheon follows hosted by Mrs Geo Miller with assistance from Mesdames EK, E Cooper, Paul Peterson, and W C Post.
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Service Star Legion
Legion Club
W. G. Gordon
Jensen's Open New Feed Mill at Fairmont
The Golden Sun Milling company opens a branch in Fairmont. John McDonough, formerly with Jensen’s in Estherville, leads the operation. The new mill matches the Estherville plant in capacity, with storage for six coal cars, ten cars of sack feed, and 6000 bushels of grain.
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Golden Sun Milling Company
Fairmont
John McDonough
Jensens
Estherville
Martin County
Manufacturer builds tiny gasoline engine for model boat
Town's smallest gas engine by Dick Morton, a Mason City locksmith, compares his eight month home project to a pocket watch. The miniature engine runs 15 minutes on two ounces of gasoline with a 3000 rpm flywheel. Norton plans to install it in a model boat this summer.
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Dick Morton
Mason City Sporting Goods
Norton
Cummer
Reed Calls Safety Meet In Emmet County Requested attendance urged
Dr. A I Reed president of the Emmet County Safety council has called a county meeting for Wednesday February 10 at city hall. L C Sandcuke of LeMars will lead a school of instruction for safety council directors and members. Attendees are urged to join the movement to make highways safer. meeting at 8 o clock.
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A. I. Reed
Emmet County Safety Council
L. C. Sandcuke
LeMars
Safety Council
Presidents Ball Receipts Aid Local Health Fund
The Warm Springs Foundation fund in Emmet county totals 169.71 with receipts from the last Roosevelt Birthday ball. F. J. Kennedy reports 140.25 from ticket sales and 79.44 in expenses for the event. Thirty percent of the expenses, 20.94, will go to the Warm Springs Foundation, with the rest staying locally.
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Presidents Ball Receipts
Warm Springs Foundation
Emmet
Roosevelt
Iast
F. J. Kennedy
Fire at Spirit Lake Destroys Three Businesses
An overheated stove caused a 4000 dollar fire in Spirit Lake this morning destroying Gossett Barber Shop Arlie Farmer restaurant and Russell restaurant. The events damaged nearby Jen sen Tire company building slightly and Kaplan store.
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Spirit Lake
Gossett
Arlie Farmer
Russel
Farmer
Jensen Tire Company
Kaplan
Rebuilt Lake Park Station Opens After 1936 Fire
Lake Park replaces burned Rock Island station and Arnold livestock and grain office after the July 14 1936 blaze. J B Price, once Rock Island agent, now uses the new facilities. Arnold firm builds brick offices and coal sheds with Carl Clayton Arnold and Grant Skophammer as local managers.
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Lake Park
Rock Island
Arnold Livestock and Grain
Rock Island Railroad
J. B. Price
Arnold Company
Carl and
Clayton Arnold
Grant Skophammer
Laborer Carl Smith Sentenced After Arrest
Laborer Carl Smith was arrested Sunday night by Officer Chris Danielson on intoxication charges. He appeared before Mayor Fred Ehlers and received a ten day jail sentence with costs. the sentence was suspended if he maintains employment while shoveling snow in the railroad yards.
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Carl Smith
Chris Danielson
Fred Ehlers
Local Flood Relief Donations Reach Over Two Thousand
Emmet county has turned over more than $2,000 to the Red Cross for flood relief in the Ohio and Mississippi valleys. A check of $132.85 was mailed today by treasurer Josh Hoye, bringing the total to $2,105.08. Numerous town and school contributions followed, including Wallingford, Huntington, Ringsted, and Estherville area schools and rural districts. Admiral Cary T. Grayson urged continued giving beyond the $10,000,000 goal as Red Cross aid already covers about 932,109 people in 11 states, with 774,612 homeless.J
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Emmet
Red Cross
Ohio
Mississippi
Josh Hoye
Wallingford
Huntington
Ringsted
Grover
Armstrog
Maple Hill
Dolliver
Estherville Banks
Eywytherville
Estherville
McKinley School
Roosevelt School
Lincoln
Jackson
Mile Lake Township
Oliver Klingtbelil
Mile Lake
Edna Hutchinson
Mile Lake Dist
Elsie DeWall
Mile Lake di
Margaret Larson
Center
Roma Abell
Hool
Alice St
Ellsworth Dist
Margaret Kiefer
High Lake Two
yee Jena_ Gunderson
Ellsworth
Evelyn Kissinger
Laeke
Miss McMillan
Jack Creek
Evelyn Hanson
Cary T. Grayson
Woman's Club to Meet Tuesday at City Hall
General meeting of the Woman's club scheduled for Tuesday night at the city hall. Mrs. Ella Jones, president, announced the program will be led by members of the American Home department.
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Women’s Club
W. &. Bradley
Henrietta Miller
F. G. Sith
Woman's Club
City Hall
Ella Jones
General Club
Membre
American Home Department
V.R
Kennedy and Bagan Host Bridge Luncheon
Mrs. F. J. Kennedy and Mrs. D. A. Bagan hosted a one o clock luncheon at the Kennedy home for thirty two guests. Tables were centered with flowers. Mrs. Frank Koch won high score and Mrs. William Oehrlein was second high.
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F. J. Kennedy
D. A. Bagan
Kennedy
Frank Koch
William Oehrlein
Local Market Prices for Grains and Livestock
Market report lists corn varieties No 2 No 3 and No 4 yellow, No 8 white oats soybeans and barley prices, plus heavy springs and leghorn stock categorized by weight. Includes hens stags and cocks, cream variants, and hog categories among others with scattered figures and descriptors.
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Lindquist
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W. M. McDade
Covington
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