Bachelors Marry After Bluffing Mullaney at Plevar
A group of bachelors at Emmet House on North Sixth Street lured James Mullaney into marriage with Miss Mary Mangen of Plover Iowa. The couple wed by Justice Paraona at 6:46 pm and planned to live in the city, with a feast at Miss Elva Faith’s home. The Vindicator and Republican offered congratulations.
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Emmet House
North Sixth Street
James Mullaney
Mullaney
Misa Mary Mangen
Plover
Iowa
Misa Mangen
Justice Paraona
Elva Faith
Icebound Mississippi port opens for boats at La Grosse Ia
A January scene shows the Mississippi River at a low point breaking records with open water along a channel where boats may navigate. Rowboats and canoes were seen on the water as onlookers enjoy boating in January. A quiet wedding occurred at the Pride’s Home on East Des Moines Street with Rev. J Frederic Catlin officiating. The groom, a Ha therville businessman, and bride, a popular Es therville lady, plan a brief honeymoon before settling at 1028 East Des Moines St. Morning worship is at 10:46 and evening at 7:30 with Sunday school at 12. Classes for all, mission study at 8, B Y P A at 6:80 p.m. Lord’s Supper observed during the morning service. A cordial welcome is extended.
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Ia Crogac
Wie
Jan
Misalasipni
Baa
Peraona
Taunehea
East Dew Moines
J. Frederic Catlin
Hatherville
Estherville
Wallingford
Auto
East Des Moines St
High School Declamatory Contest At New High School
An annual high school declamatory contest is set for Friday evening January 16 at the new high school. The program lists speakers including Emmet's Last Speech, Martyrdom of Joan of Arc, A Plea for Cuba, The Man in the Shadow, and humorous pieces by the High School Glee Club, Quartette, and Orchestra. Admission is 16 and 26 cents. all are urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
NEW High School
FF Syodertin
High Seabed
Sisters Seek Estate in Elle n Crowell Flaherty Will Case
Estherville Iowa January 9 special suit to set aside the will of the late Mrs Ellen Crowell Flaherty has begun in district court by her sisters Mrs Mary Wilhelm and Mrs John Smith of Salt Lake City Utah aged sister claims the will was obtained through undue influence and while she was of unsound mind The estate is said to be large
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Estherville
Ellen Crowell Flaherty
Mary Wilhelm
John Smith
Salt, Lake City
Utah
Walter Crowell
Flaherty
Advertising pays for itself by boosting demand and cutting costs
A discussion argues that advertising raises the total price only if the item is worthless, but advertising increases volume and lowers per unit production costs. A firm spending $250,000 annually on promotion found its unadvertised alternative would price at $145 to match profit, illustrating how advertising lowers selling costs and enables lower prices despite initial spend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dlatant
Alfaire
The Jones Music House Opens in Spencer
The Spencer News notes K L Jones becomes owner of the Spencer branch of Early Music House forming The Jones Music House. Jones, long bus manager for Mr Early, earns praise for skill, energy and reliability, bringing a strong local reputation to the new firm. The note celebrates Spencer’s welcome to the change and wishes continued success for the new management. Also mentions Albiv Hinor moving from an east Holliver farm to the area next spring and a parcel now rented by W G Bonumaber.
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K. L. Jones
Spencer
Early Music House
Jones Music House
Jones
Iowa
Mr. Early
Mr. Jones
Spencer News
Alvip Hinor
Huntington
Holliver
W. G. Bonumaber
Attended Fully Heunlui at Spencer New Year Gatherings
Spencer attendees include Capt and Mrs Soper Mr and Mrs HW BK Soper and M L Soper with Mrs D HK Alexander of MWstherville joining a family union at Dr and Mrs J We Corys home in Spencer New Years day. Hulnetsburg Democret reports stenographers earn big salaries and recruiters seek good stenographers at Mankato Commercial College in Minnesota.
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Nis
Eo. Soper
BK. Soper
M. L. Soper
Wid
D. HK. Alexander
Mwstherville
Mire
J. We Cory
Spencer
Hulnetsburg
Local advertising boosts towns over county seat rivals
The piece argues Spencer, Algona, and nearby towns show strong advertising and lively streets, contrasting with the county seat’s stagnant image. It urges better marketing from local merchants, praises progressive leaders in Ratherville and Algona, and laments failing stores in Manmersburg while urging community support for growth. It also notes gratitude to the KHMAW RtO and MWA members for sympathy.
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Spencer
Aca
Ketterville
Alguna
Spencer's
Ovary Business Enterprise
Kmnmetsburg
Manmersburg
Dowa
Ekinlutetyburg
Telegraph plans link West Bend to Emmetsburg
A twenty year old movement to connect West Bend Emmetal and Ruthven by telephone service was discussed with a projected plant and line to Emmetsburg costing over 1000 dollars. The idea aimed to aid business men and save time and money across towns.
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West Bend
Emmetal
Ruthven
Emmetsburg
Journal
Estherville
Messrs
McMahon
Esther
Applington
Iowa
LeRoy
Minnesota
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LA Grosse
Alowhnat
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Union Baptisl Church
J. Frederick Catlin
Emmet
John Brawford
Joan of Arc
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Mollie Wilson
Cuba
Abraham Lincoln
Misa Glare Moe
Courage
Ben Randolph
Clyde Worster
Man
Rachiel Whitfield
Clara Brees
Charles Oriver
Little God
Dicky Vera Reisinger
Emmet County
Coats
Esthervilla
Jonas
Minn
Ayrshire Chronicle
Ratherville
Algona
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Ayrahire Chronicle
the Egg Trust
Walt Mason
H. Wiltwie
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