Death of Ex President Roosevelt in Oyster Bay
The death of Theodore Roosevelt former president of the United States is announced at Sagamore Hill at 4 16 this morning. He died of a blood clot in the lung from inflammatory rheumatism traceable to an infected tooth. Roosevelt’s last day included reading and writing with four sons and a son in law volunteering in the war. Funeral arrangements set for Wednesday with services at Sagamore Hill and Christ Church Oyster Bay. He will be buried at Youngs Memorial Cemetery.
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Germany
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France
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White House
Young's Memorial Cemetery
Nazimova Stars in Eye for Eye at Grand Theater
Nazimova portrays Hassouna in Eye for Eye a Far East life drama featuring a real circus sequence directed by Capellani at the Grand Theater Sunday showing matinee and evening January 12 with acts from clowns to the two headed man. Matinee 3 00 and 7 30 9 00 tickets 1c and 30c. Also notes a lecture series by Rev BE House on The Psychology of Religion January 19 to 31 and a high school debate at 8 pm Friday with admission 25c.
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Grand Theater
Capellani
America
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Barnum and Bailey
Estherville
BE. L. House
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Psychogram
Granettinger and
Estherville High School
Graettinger
High School
PAY DAY FOR PRESIDENT AND RAILROADS UNDER FEDERAL CONTROL
Washington reports President Wilson drew a six thousand two hundred fifty dollar warrant as pay day outside U S borders. N P Webster indorsed and deposited the warrant. McAdoo announces that railroads under federal control received advances totaling six hundred eighty nine million thirty four thousand seven hundred fifty nine dollars in the first year. Amount includes funds from a six hundred million revolving fund and surplus operating receipts. A court teachers’ debate judges are named for an inter-school event in Spencer and Emmetburg district.
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Declamatory Contest Crowned Butler Overall Champion
George Butler won first over all at the annual high school declamatory contest held at the Grand theater. Opal Harcourt claimed top in humor with Lilian Rhodes second, while Elizabeth Clarey and Ethel Irwin took second in their classes. Judges from Spirit Lake, Lake Park, and Armstrong praised the contestants and trainer Mrs Willis B McCarty of Emmetsburg.
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Ethel Yeager
Perio Tricttelonttenne
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Sorgas Ee
Eastman
the Little God
Dickie
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Lillian Rhodea
F. T. Tompkins
Spirit Lake
R. E. Newcomb
Lake Park
J. Bradley
Armstrong
Opal Harcourt
Lillian Rhodes
Miss Opal Harcourt
Mr. Butler
Egtherville High Scissol
Dedication of New Church in Estherville Postponed Then Set
The New Christian Church in Estherville will be dedicated next Sunday, January 12, after an influenza delay. Dr Sharp of Indiana will arrive Saturday to lead ceremonies with a large orchestra and prominent local vocalists. The church, rebuilt after a fire, is described as modern and spacious, with services across the day and funds pledged to keep it debt-free.
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Mason City
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Gardiner Kane Nuptials Amid Cold Snap News
Walter Gardiner and Mae Kane wed at St Patrick's on New Year's morning. The couple, remaining in this city, will honeymoon through Des Moines Omaha and Richland before returning. Gardiner works as a salesman and bookkeeper at Walker Motor Co while Mae Kane was with the local telephone exchange.
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Bill to Help Europeans Passes in House
The House Appropriations Committee approved a $100 million relief bill for Europe outside Germany as requested by President Wilson. The measure, described as very close, authorizes the president to expend the fund with a revolving authority until June 30 next year. An audit provision was defeated, and expenditures are to be reimbursed as feasible by governments or recipients.
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Good
Iowa
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Haig lauds American Second Corps for victory drive
Field Marshal Haig praises the American Second Corps for gallant service with the Fourth British Army. He notes their participation in the September 29 breakthrough and the capture of towns, recounts three weeks of hard fighting, and honors Brancourt Premont Busigny Vaux Andigny St Souplet Mazinghen for their energy. Everett Ridley and Harold Hudson are named for bravery.
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Vaux Andigny
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Mazinghein
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Everett, Ridley
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Pensions and salaries dominate Iowa teacher debate
In Des Moines officials consider a pension plan for teachers amid calls for higher wages and a mandatory service period. Governor Harding warns pensions may harm pupils, while proponents seek a 3000 annual minimum wage and longer vacations. Debates span Beech Grove, Estherville and Graettinger school events with exams scheduled January 15 16 and 22.
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Blackhawk
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State Tesers’ Association
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Suete
Beth
Takes Wil Power Good Intentions Can Wind the Clock
A garbled note discusses power and effort, noting intentions versus action and the struggle to rise from bed, with abstract references to a mora bag and timing. The readable fragments hint at a metaphorical reflection on motivation and momentum.
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