Tax reform and political reform platform pledges
A convention of the Farmers Educational and Cooperative Union of America in Emmet county adopts resolutions opposing the highway engineer system and urging county based engineering, direct election reforms, tax reductions, abolition of unnecessary boards, and retention of primary elections. The platform also supports agricultural representation, coop grain sales, a guarantee bank, and independent extension services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F& War
County Board of Supervisors
United States
Federal Reserve Board
Agriculture, Industry
Agriculture, Industry, Finance and Labor
J. R. Howard
F. E. & C. U. of America
Emmet
Congress
Ames
Farmers Educational & Co- Operative Union
Equity Co-Operative Exchange of
St. Paul, Minn
Farmers Union
Chicago
Equity Co-Operative Exchange
States High Way Commission
Iowa
Government life insurance plan urged with warnings
A 1920s era article promotes government life term and converted insurance with conversion deadlines. It stresses two classes, warns that term contracts expire March 4 1926 if not converted, and urges readers to act. The piece also urges American Legion members to educate immigrants, rally post officers, and restart auxiliary activities amid New Year resolutions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phillion
U. S
Strikers Admit Murder in Trenton Coroners Jury
In Trenton Missouri on January 15 four strikers testified under oath to the murder of strike breaker Cornwell. Stamper admitted delivering the fatal blow. C M Post and P Wiggins resigned their shop crafts posts as the strike nears its end. Several involved vowed loyalty to law and order. Mr and Mrs G P Holden and their son travel to Rochester for medical consultation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trenton
Cornwell
Stamper
C. M. Post
P. Wiggins
Shop Crafts
Wiggins
Law and Order
Farmers of Emmet County urged to join Farmers Union
The committee on resolutions led by G. H. Ericson appeals to Farmers of Emmet County to abandon other farm groups. They condemn organizations that admit merchants lawyers or bankers as members and urge farmers to join the Farmers Union as the only true class organization to protect and improve farmers' conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers of
Iowa
Emmet
Farmers Union
Committee On Resolutions
W. E. Reed
O. E. Myers
JOS. S. Neppl
John B. Blum
Lyceum Players to Tour Ohio and Midwest on Home Vacation
A group of Lyceum players from Cleveland Ohio Pennsylvania New York will travel to Indiana and Chicago as part of a planned trip. The young women seek practical experience through the tour and expect a five week schedule ending with a week in Estherville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Viola
Aso
Lyceum
Cleveland
Ohio
Hay
Pennsylvania
New York
Indiana
Chicago
Heppness
Estherville
Elks Minstrel Show Set for February Dates
The Salisbury Production company of Muscatine will stage the annual Elks minstrel show in Salisbury with performances on February 13 and 14. Rehearsals begin February 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Elks Lodge
Salisbury Production Company
Muscatine
Northwest Iowa Masonic Association Holds Meeting
Representatives from Osceola Dickinson and Em counties met at the Masonic hall in Estherville to elect officers for the ensuing year Wm Turner Esther ville President F J Boyd Oceye dan Vice President Glenn Taylor Spirit Lake Treasurer and A M Jefferies Secretary The group discussed a picnic but set no date The meeting followed community notices including family travels school affairs and club gatherings across Estherville and nearby towns
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osceola
Dickinson
Emmet
Masonic Hall
Estherville
Wm. Turner
F. J. Boyd
Oceyedan
Glenn Taylor
Spirit Lake
A. M. Jefferies
Birthday Party Surprise at C B Larson Home
South West Emmet County notes a birthday surprise for Herman at the C B Larson home in Estherville with games and lunch. Carl Thoreson and Lena Gunderson visited, and teachers from the area attended a Saturday meeting in Estherville planning May day festivities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henrietta Gilgert
Hansen
Estherville
Carl Thoreson
C. B. Larson
Herman
Andreason
Graettinger
Quaker Oats Co
Twelve Mile Lake
Lewis Laning
Lena Gunderson
Livermore
Lewis Larson
Parent-Teachers Meet At High School Oyster Supper Featured
On Friday January 26 the Parent-Teachers Association will convene at the High School with a promising program followed by an oyster supper. All who support the school are invited and a Playroom will be provided for children. Dr Mereness was a Ceylon caller last Wednesday. Ceylon beat our locals in Saturday’s basketball. a home rematch is planned. Supt Schmidt was an Estherville caller Saturday. Dr Mereness went to Center Chain Minnesota to assist Lloyd Frisbie after a serious accident. Lloyd was injured when a truck wheel dragged him while boarding near the school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parent-Teachers Association
Dr. Mereness
Ceylon
Supt. Schmidt
Estherville
Center Chain
Minn
Lloyd Frisbie
Lloyd
Dolliver community notes reflect meetings and local visits
After a holiday break the Aid society resumes its frosting schedule. Jan 25 next meeting. Mrs. Pickell hosted young matrons and babies, guests including Mrs. Westrem and Florence Estherville. Debates and high school games noted, with church crowds for Rev. Marsh. Sheriff Nivison and locals visited Dolliver. Farmers Union shipped hogs and cattle with several stock cars listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Society
John Westrem
Florence
Estherville
A. H. Pickell
Irwin
Newland
Alton
Chas. Catts
Jack
Paul Anderson
Carleton
Jack Miller
Armstrong
Dolliver
Marsh
Andy Oswalt
Roy Richards
Peterson Bros
Ed. Dack
Sheldon Family Returns From Madison Visit
Mr and Mrs Dick Sheldon and their children returned last Thursday evening from Madison South Carolina where they had spent the past three weeks visiting at the Frank Newton home. Mrs Lew Mathwig who has been quite sick with pneumonia is improved and able to be around the house. Lem Irwin of Independence arrived in the city Saturday and will stay for a while.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dick Sheldon
Madison
S. C
Frank Newton
Lew Mathwig
Lem Irwin
Independence
Local notes of health visits and social gatherings
Mise Pearl Sternberg suffers tonsillitis and friends wish her a speedy recovery. Ned Garvin hosts a Monday evening gathering with a lunch. Jim McKay required three stitches after an ice accident. Everett West ill with quinsy at his sister Jimmie Maloney’s home. Mrs Geo Lurkhart from Hinckley arrives for a ten day visit with the Willard Byron Weir families. Erickson siblings visit Sternberg home near the state line. Nachtigall family from Terris visits Emma Moller north of town. Brown Creek club hosted by Mrs Timons and Mrs Bartleman Thursday at the Timmons home. Mrs Everett Clark hosts relatives for birthdays of Mr Clark and Virgil Marriott on Jan 15. Mrs J S Stewart recovering at home after hospital stay is able to move about.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pearl Sternberg
Ned. Garvin
Jim McKay
Everett West
Quinsy
Jimmie’ Maloney
Geo.’ Lurkhart
Hinckley
Minn
Willard
Byron Weir
Enoch
Leonard
William
Georigia ‘Erickson
Richard Sternberg
State Line
Wm. Nachtigall
Terris
Emma Moller
Joe Timons
Geo. Bartleman
Brown Creek Club
Timmons
Everett Clark
Clark
Virgil Marriott
Town City
Marriage Licenses Issued In Past Week
Jan 10 George Van Valkenburg Estherville 21 wed Nora Nelson Wallingford 18. Jan 12 Myron Lee Baker Doliver 31 wed Ella May Taffey 26. Jan 12 Arthur Fouts Estherville 21 wed Hanna Christiansen Estherville 80.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George van
Valkenburg
Estherville
Nora Nelson
Wallingford
Myron Lee Baker
Dolliver
Ella May Taffey
Arthur Fouts
Hanna Christiansen
For Sale and Rent Items in Local Advertisements
Classified notices list real estate for sale including Moden house, residential lots, business property and small farm with terms by H N Rohde. A cement products offer promises early spring tiling. Rentals include a four room house with basement. Also a bonds and papers lock box by First Trust & Savings Bank and a sorghum sale. A housekeeper position seeks a middle aged woman with one child.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. N. Rohde
Palace Meat Market
First Trust & Savings Bank
F. H. Rhodes
Also Mentioned on This Page
American Legion
Legion
Lemuel Bolles
Maurice Doyle
Napoleon
a_ post
G. P. Holden
Rochester
Ween Northwest Iowa Masonic Association
Win. Turner
Boone
Turner
Duncombe
Grover
A. J. Wilder
Bradgate
Burr
Wilder
Mrs. Burr
Midway Country Club
Rob Woods
Owen Morton
Howard Hanby
Gladys Mathias
Ladies League
Owen Wickens
Dirks
Birth
Mesdames Anderson
Heinrich
Miss Allen
Verna Wickens
Farm Union
James Ramsey
V-R
Emmet County
V. R
Cement Products Co
Dunnell
A. Fisher
B. L. Bradford
Estherville, Iowa
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