Western Electric raises rates on local phone service
Western Electric Telephone Co plans new monthly rates of 2.00 for business and 1.50 for residence phones starting Jan 1, prompting concern among Ratherville customers who expected no change. Despite protests, few businesses paid more than 2 percent last year, and residents fear higher charges while service remains praised. Local efforts to form an independent exchange continue, aiming to secure lower rates and preserve access to residence and business lines.
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Western Electric Telephone Co
Ratherville
Plumes House
Bock Rapids
Matec
Aes Ab Chereker
Suirit Lake
Pipestone
Ant Luverne
Marmetsburg
Stow
Campany
Blomouth
Emmet County Eyes Consolidated Telephone Network
Residents in Estherville and Emmet County advocate for consolidation of independent telephone companies to extend a countywide network. They argue Estherville should have robust service and hope the entire county gains widespread telephone lines.
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Estherville
Emmet County
Entre County
Eastherville
Wreck in Missouri Claims Three Lives Aboard Train
A. F. Bigelow escaped serious harm after a Missouri train wreck while en route to Hot Springs Arkansas to be with his son in law C. B. Tollifson who was operated on. Tollifson’s condition improved but Bigelow learned of the casualties after the crash. Three people died and others were injured in the wreck, with Bigelow suffering a badly sprained back from aiding the injured.
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EF. Bigelow
Missouri
A. Bigelow
Hot Springs
Ark
C. B. Tollifson
Mr. Bigelow
Ulneas
Miss Nora Taylor Dies After Long Illness in Beaumont
The Vindicator and Republican correspondent reports Miss Nora Taylor died at her Beaumont home on February 1. Daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Taylor, she lived in Emmet County for years and battled tuberculosis for over a year. Her passing brings sorrow to many local friends who will remember her with affection.
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Nora Taylor
Vindicator
Republican
Midway Plaisance
Beaumont
Cal
Mira ‘Caylor
Emmet County
Shoe
Uwff
Taylor
Uu Peneliy
California
Ter
Ow Durge Eirele
Fiaenils
Fire at Shadle store narrowly quenched after early blaze
A near miss at the Shadle store involved a coal stove and a rapidly growing fire. Firefighters, alerted by a timely discovery, contained the blaze before extensive damage occurred. The incident occurred last evening and was contained while the fire crew was away for supper.
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Usdaee
Marly
Groundhog Predicts Six Weeks More Winter
Groundhog Day observations hint at six additional weeks of cold and ice as the creature sees its shadow yesterday. Meanwhile Jenkins Hepa Lumber Co. under manager Donaldson plans $1,200 to $1,500 in yard improvements on the west side, including a long double deck shed and other upgrades, signaling a busy summer ahead.
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Donaldsona
Jenkins-Hepha Lumber
Maui
Donaldsvea
Jenkins- Hesla Lumber Co
D. Mott
West Side
Emmet County Teachers Hold Profitable Armstrong Meeting
Emmet County teachers gathered in Armstrong for two days of meetings on January 29 and 30, visiting Armstrong public schools, admiring room decorations, and discussing the spelling contest final set for February 20 at Gruver. About seventy teachers attended despite travel delays, with lectures, a reading by Miss Gen Yet Barker, hospitality from the community, and a call for better attendance next year.
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Armstrong
Hargrave
Armstrong School
Pingrey
Gruver
Browih
Ho Gen
Barker
Wea
Whcb
Prof
Blargrave
L. A
Presbyterian Church
Emmet
Meeting Brings Public Attention to School Issues
The meeting closed Saturday with unprecedented public interest in school matters. The superintendent and teachers faced a high level of public engagement, and attendees anticipate greater results at the next gathering.
THE NEW OFFICERS OF THE PARMNERS GROUP
The Parmners organization held a largely attended meeting last week in Gracelin ger hall. Officers elected include President LP Notts Vice President JO Overholt Secretary Hotergesen and an executive committee. The event celebrated hospitality and continued community service. A growing population saw births this week with three new babies. A death toll rose as Mrs BE Newman died, with funeral details noted.
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Gracelinger
LP Notts
JO. Overholt
Hotergesen
William Peon
Do ‘Tipp
Diefeathers GB
Osher
Frank Miller
Martell
BE. Newman
Buildings renamed for school facilities in city
The school board approved renaming buildings to fit a new system Washington High Lincoln New School and McKinley MeKinley and Jackson Forest schools The division lines between Lincoln and Washington Jackson and Main streets were adjusted while forest limits remained unchanged A year half report from Supe Dukes was filed and reviewed along with duties on furniture purchases and school duties
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Sehood
Seasigna
Albee
Boaard Geendleal
Echool Huildings
High
Washington
Forest School
MeKinley Wield
Jackson
New School
Lincoln
Dieterod
Sheely Oelag
Lago Waiino Grupe Co Moves to New Quarters
Lago waiino Grupe Co relocates wholesale fruit business to the career room of the Masonic nook just vacated by Disawoud Garment Cutter college. They will occupy the first floor and basement, with rapid growth noted since opening.
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Lago waiino-Grupe Co
Masonic Nook
Disawoud Garment Cutter College
Chig
Will Organize County Meat Producers Group Meet
Avall has issued for a meeting of cattle feeders and live stock producers and shippers of Em metcounts to be held in the courthouse hall Monday evening February 7 at 7:30. The aim is to form a county organization to aid the Corn Belt Meat Producers association in its fight against railroads and the reel trust. Farmers, stockmen and shippers should attend. addresses will be made by Lod, Bergeson and others.
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Corn Belt Meat Producers Association
Reel Trust
Lod
Bergesou
In Session Opens District Court Under Judge Quarton
The district court term opens with Judge Quarton presiding. Jurors are empaneled for the Wellys Burling case as faults and routine matters are handled. The grand jury is organized with members including George Yors as foreman, and others named. Court known at the Coon Building.
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Andrews
Joba Dundas
Jobo Henricksen
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