Fire Losses Adjusted in Grant Building Total $70,000
Insurance adjusters settled with Graaf building owners for about seventy thousand dollars after a total loss. The Eagle Clothing store, Carl Olson jewelry, and Dr Ivey dental equipment and furniture losses were adjusted to the satisfaction of all parties. Graaf plans a new theatre building subject to loan arrangements, with local support expected for reconstruction.
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Graaf
Loan Association
Eagle Clothing
Carl Olson
Dr. Ivey
Farm Improvement Association Plans For 1917 Features
At the annual meeting the Farm Improvement Association endorsed new steps for 1917 including a livestock breeders club to register pure bred animals with County Agent Eldredge for sale with descriptions and prices. A three member committee J L McDonald W G Gordon and D W O'Brien will promote wider cooperation on buying and selling and monitor proposed legislation. Eldredge will organize boy clubs for corn and stock judging with goal that every Emmet County boy learns to judge and score corn and livestock. Premiums at county fairs and a potential Emmet County display at the Iowa State Fair are planned. J BR Horswell, President.
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Farm Improvement Association
Livestock Breeders’ “Club
Eldredge
Emmet
J. L. McDonald
W. G. Gordon
D. W. O'Brien
Little Emmet
J. BR. Horswell
Verril Creamery Sold at Auction in Verril
F J Maxell of this city bought the Verril creamery at Sunday's auction. He plans to fit it up and open for butter making early spring. Conrad Wee, former resident of this city, died January 14 in Oakdale at twenty one years old. He leaves his father, mother, one sister and three brothers, all of Estherville. Body sent to Estherville Tuesday for funeral at Norwegian Lutheran church Thursday at 12:40 p.m. and burial at Buffalo Center beside a sister who died years ago.
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F.J. Maxell
Conrad Wee
Oakdale
Estherville
Noxwegian Lutheran Church
Buffalo Center
Gardner and
Fartier
Town State College
H. A. Smith
Gentleman Wheatley and Cockburn
Superior
Railroads Lose Fight on Illinois Two-Cent Fare Law
Judges Evans Carpenter and Landis of the U S district court denied twenty eight Illinois railroads petition to restrain the Illinois Public Utilities from enforcing the two cent fare law. Railroads argued an Interstate Commerce Commission ruling allowing 2.4 cents per mile should override the state statute.
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Chicago
Evans, Carpenter and Landis
United States District Court
Illinois
Rairoads
Interstate Commerce Commission
Nelson Buys Paper Aid In Le Roy Minnesota
Nelson purchases a local paper in Le Roy Minnesota amid links to his Masthevville background and prior newspaper work. The report notes his relocation and past experience shaping his new role, with a tone of light wit regarding his reputation as a challenge in the trade.
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Nelson
le Roy
Minnesota
Weekly Weather Forecast for Des Moines Iowa Week Beginning January 14 1997
Issued by the U S Weather Bureau Washington D C for the Upper Mississippi Valley and plain states. The early part of the week will be fair then the weather will become unsettled with likely snow on Wednesday and Thursday followed by fair conditions at week’s end.
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Des Muginies
Iowa
U.S. Weather Bureau
Washington
D. C
Mississippi Valley
Plain
Webb Kenyon liquor law held constitutional
The West Virginia style liquor shipment ban on interstate delivery was declared constitutional by the supreme court in a close vote. The decision upholds prohibition measures and limits on personal possession via common carriers, with Justice Reynolds concurring in part and two justices dissenting.
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Washington
Webbb-Kenyon
Supreme Court
West Virginia
Tastica Meg Reynolds
Colmes and
Vandeventer
Congress
Wayne E. B. Wheeler
Earth to Witness 7 Eclipses in 17
Seven eclipses will be visible from Earth in 1917 four solar and three lunar. Iowa observers noted the year holds the greatest number since 1805 with the year opening the first total lunar eclipse on January 7 and others scattered through June July and December. Astronomers anticipate a major total solar eclipse in 1918 with expeditions planned across Colorado Kansas and neighboring states.
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Earth
Iraman
University of Iowa
Iowa
Towa
Dee
Oregon
Ideho
Colorado
Kansas
Ackaneas
Luisiana
Gulf
Worida
Election of Officers At the Christian Church
Church notices report a postponed officer election due to cold, urging attendance next Sunday for annual department reports and election. Ladies Aid elected officers. Bible Class to host Loyal Bereans Friday. Endeavor leads planned. 23 attendees last night, target 30. Bible Study Thursday studying Christ's Miracles. minister J S Coffin invites public to all services.
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Bmra
H. BE. Reamer
Ladies Aid Society
Church Bay
Mra. Wagner
Humboldt
Christian Church
Ladies Aid
Person
Shaw
Si Sietae Urer
Bible School
Bereana
Nin O
Evelyn Strait
Peope
Christ
J. S. Coffin
First Church Warning Services and Reading Room Hours
Sunday warning services at o'clock with subject Sourément on January 14. Wednesday evening meetings at o'clock. Reading room open to the public from 8 to 6 weekdays except holidays. Reading library of Eddy's writings kept in the reading room. Public urged to attend services and visit the reading room.
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First Church of Christ Scientist
Il O
Eddy
New Book On Cancer Claims Comprehensive Explanation Without Surgery
An advertisement promises a first comprehensive cancer guide based on sixteen years of experience and lab research covering more than ten thousand cases. It offers a free copy by writing to OFA Johnson AL D Suite 631 1020 Main St Kansas City MO. Also notes Lerenzy Lough’s illness and a lost bench of keys at Cement Products Company.
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Duore Thas
OFA
Johbnson
AL D
Suite 631
Main St
Kansas City
What Was New 20 Years Ago
Local items recall residents traveling to Los Angeles for winter rest and visits. Names include Tibemry Grant Florence Binford Anna Davis and W H Foote. notes on a funeral a whist party a court visit a move of Foote’s office and a buggy accident. Weather remarks and party leadership updates conclude the brief.
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Tibemry Grant
Los Angeles
Califonia
Florence Binford
Spencer
Miss Steele
Anna Davis
Recorder Collins
W. H. Foote
C. W. Crim
Sibley
Be, E. Ridley
Lawler
V. J. Harker
Armstrong
F. E. Allen
Battle Creek
Michigan
Allen
T. Howe
Lucas
Lincoln Street
J. W. Ridley
Ridley
Harry Gorton
C. A. Gorim
California
Emmet
H. Schloeman
Ao Rhiseting
Republican Central Committee
D. Fitzgerald
E. J. Breen Seretary
Your Family Budget Plan for High Wages and Prices
The passage discusses how households should plan a budget to allocate income for needs and desires without overspending. It outlines rough percentage guides for rent, utilities, clothing, incidentals, and food, noting that as income rises, the food share may decline. It cautions against simplistic end-of-month balancing and stresses proactive management. Also includes a classified ad: For sale three new houses, inquire H. M. Knutson, 722 North 6th St.
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H. M. Knutson
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Wallingford
Webb-Kenyon
Educational Board of Examiners
Ida A. Davis
Hamilton
Gedger Ane
Hkuinet County
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C.K. Clark Haimilton, LA
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Prom Ames
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