Frat week and local town updates in February
Norman Johnson becomes a skilled electrician. Haia works for Ageton Brothers. Bam Reaney starts a Mugene Oregon grocery venture, formerly Estherville clothing man. Mrs J T Woods operated for appendicitis. smallpox cases in Ringsted area quarantined with no deaths. Church notices, boxing match results, and local business moves populate the brief city page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norman Johnson
Haia
Ageton Brothers
Subacribera
FE BK. Soper
Hot Springs
Ark
Tampa
Florida
Emmetaburg Tribune
Tom Pullen
Francis Edward
Grant
Oak Hill Cemetery
Frank G. King
Wallingford
Viciney
Gup
J. H Morive
Albert Soeffing
Yies
Chris Anderaga
A. M. Cbristopher
N. C. Oshbar
Iowa
Mason City
Fort Dodge
Clear Lake
Emmetsburg
Estherville
Christian Science Church
Opera House
McAndrews
Preba
Prehu
Prebiu
Wach
Man of Straw Origin From England and Witness Signs
A historical note explains the origin of the phrase a man of straw in English legal practice. It describes men who would walk in Westminster hall with a straw projecting from their shoes to indicate willingness to serve as witnesses. An advocate would then ask for a convenient witness, presenting a brief exchange over the fee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Westminster Hall
Professor Thinkitout Faces Wedding Mystery Script
A humorous Exchange quip has Hopelessly Tangled noting he mailed his own wedding invitation. He muses about his fiancee’s name appearing on the card and the irony of his own name, wondering if she is faithless or if he risks bigamy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Professor Thinkitout
Tasting His Love Engagement Ring Plans
The Houston Post reports a couple discussing expressions of affection and a plan to visit a jeweler to assess an engagement ring this afternoon. The exchange highlights desire for inside information and forthcoming actions in their relationship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston Post
Probing the Jury in Theft Trial
The judge questions jurors about verdict agreement. Foreman requests a search of each juror, claiming a missing pocketbook. The jury says no verdict has been reached on the theft indictment.
Velvet Voice Prima Donna Draws Praise
A Baltimore American note describes a singer as a "prima donna" with a voice of velvet, praising her appeal and the charm of her stage presence.
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Baltimore American
Also Mentioned on This Page
Brief City News
Episcopal Church
Mark G. Paulsen
Eatherville
Ageton Broa
Kirt Allen
Clay County
Board of Supervisors
J. T. Johnston
Chicago
Fort Bryant
Fort ‘Dodge
Meala
Rock Taland
Gardston
Hh. T. Ball
Los Angeles
Ontario
California
People's State Bank For
Monterey
John Toedt
John Hilkendorf
Lee Brown
Christ Struck
A. ©. Brown
John Brown
Howard Fitz
J. L Lovell
Fairmont Sentinel
Peel Tsape Ie Nerchantea
W. PP. Galloway
Galloway
Henry Kat
Geo. Lyman
Warren Pullen
Ruthven Free Press
Peter Klein
Judson D. St. John
Welcome
Minnesota
Roge Perry
Spencer
Margaret
Des Moines
Oregon
James 8. Cox
Story City
Bindjery
BR. G. Bevana
Michigan
Jake Snyder
Marshalltown
Harry Kenyon
Harndon
K. T. Surain
Forest City
Mrs
G. G. Gardner
T. T. ®Unde, Jr
Jess Sidles
Huntington
Fred Bensom
Arcadia
Lloyd Cronhgly
Minneapolis
Fririda
Armstrong and
Herville
Smith
Allison
Greenville Bank
Heffelfinger
Clyde Salyers
Algona
Maple Hill
Whitten
Art Dean
Re. Wm. Baker
Hans Sconberg
R. J. Ageton
Rolfe
Ageton
Roy Brown and Son
C. A. Achenon
John Lucas
Little Valley
New York
Fred Jay White
Harry Cockburn
Geo. Lingenfelter
Nelson
Milford
Abladia
Win. Paltzer
C. KE. Ingvall
Emmetaburg
Cooper Blow
Griffen
Canada
Mr Blow
Blow
Spirit Lake
Hoy Lesher
Ketherville
Dougherty
Austin
Minn
Roy Arnett
St. Louis
Kit Ox
State Capitol
E. T. Hobein
Louise
Gardner
Jeasie Atkins
Tuesaday
Metropolitan Artists Company
Geo. R. Dolf
Miss Atkins
Spirit Lake Beacon
A. M. Green
Cedar Raplida
Beatherville
Bessie Shultz
Green
Shultz
Northwestern
Tews
George Cogson
Greeb
State of Iowa
Tee
Boston Herald
Oransky
Bank of Estherville
F. H. Rhodes
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