John Dundas Dies Suddenly in Estherville Iowa
John Dundas a longtime Estherville resident and Emmet county pioneer died at home July in his 77th year from a complication of diseases including Brights disease diabetes and rheumatism Funeral services will be at 2 00 p m Thursday at the M E church with Rev F F Case in charge burial in Oak Hill cemetery He is survived by a wife Jane and seven children plus six brothers and other relatives from nearby towns and states
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John Dundas
Toenday Eavening
West Side
Ireland
Canada
Quebec
DeKalb County
Ilinois
Emmet
Jane Gibbons
F.H. Dundas
Armstrong
Jas. Carroll
A. V. James
Dora
Iite
Dundas
Richard
James
Alfred
Portland
Oregon
Aleck and
Dave
F. F. Case
Oak Hill
Rainy 1851 Des Moines Record Describes Prolonged Deluge
An 1851 Des Moines rainfall account notes a May to July long wet spell with frequent thunder and electrical storms. Despite near-constant rain, the soil proved fertile and corn yields per acre were exceptionally high, as described in Rev. John Nash’s Iowa History Society autobiography.
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Iowa
John Nash
State Historical Society of
Des Moines
Twenty Years Ago Local News and Notes Across Town
Twenty years ago Mr and Mrs Otto Brown were at Cadar Rapida over Sunday. C Dovilttle visits Hancock county and plans to attend the state convention. Welcome Barbar dies near Carroll’s Point Washington four weeks ago. Edith Williams wins Demarcat silver medal. Mrs McCulla visits daughter in Trene South Dakota. James Eapeset traced to Duluth for ill father. Inez Weacott visits Milford. Frank Carpenter and George Nevilla bicycle to Des Moines for convention. C Galloway and E R Either attend Spirit Lake lecture by Talmadge. Frank Little and Ida Miller wed at bride’s home. Spirit Lake chautauqua opens. Batherville delegation down. Des Moines River water unusually low. Iva Binford returns from eastern visit. John Barnhart and family confirmed at Spirit Lake church. Mrs Geo Godden returns from southern state trip. Warn against reformers pushing blue laws and joy-draining bills. praise health and living life fully.
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Otto Brown
Cadar Rapida
Do. C. Dovilttle
Hancock County
Welcome Barbar
Hunstet County
Estharville
F. E. Allen
Carroll's Point
Washington
Mies Edith Williams
Mra
A. Willama
Demarcat
McCulla Ie
H. H. Cook
Trene
South Dakota
Jas. Eapeset
Duluth
de. C
Galloway
Er. W
Eatherville
Clear Lake
T. DeWitt Talmadge
Frank Little
Ida Miller
Rev. Brown
The
Baptist Church
Chaitauqua Assembly
Spirit Lake
Batherville
Des Moinés
Iva Binford
John Barnhart
Geo. Godden
Automobdila Races Draw Local Notables to Event
Frank Carpenter editor Zellana Chaos led a social turnout at a regional automobile race, with Mr. and Mrs. J. I. Olv iite, Mr. and Mrs. H. B. Greig and families, Juba, and others including Mr. and Mrs. Bugsell Henneman, Mr. and Mrs. Joba Strube, Mr. and Mrs. Ed Strube, Ed Menske and Miss Henneman among attendees at the city event.
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Frank Carpenter
Zellana
Chaos
Root
J. I. Olviite
Greig and
Sop
Juba
Bugsell ‘Henneman
Joba Strube
Ed Strube
Ed. Menske
Miss Henneman
We Tacan AE Bloux Olty See
Judge Manford Udgh Manford Schoonover in Chautauqua
A speaker known as judge Manford Udgh Manford Schoonover visits Chautauqua to deliver a forceful message on clean honest living. Described as a hard knocks veteran with judicial temperament he connects with both rough and smooth human experiences and aims to present a strong personal problem perspective.
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Udgh Manford Schoonover
Chautucqua
University of Hard Knocke
Estherville School Census Shows Growth and Strong Attendance
The Estherville school census reports 1 390 pupils in the city school year just finished, 679 males and 711 females. Enumerator B M Scott praises parental satisfaction and notes no race deaths by own action. The city boasts the best high school outside Des Moines and describes schooling as a key attraction for growth.
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B. M. Scott
Estherville
Des Moines
Scott
Drinking men can't get work in Kansas
Topeka July 8 a governor Capper letter to the new civil service commission declares the state will dismiss public workers who drink. The rule targets the 8,000 on the payroll and says the age of liquor is sufficient cause for termination. The measure follows long standing prohibition in the state and aims to enforce sobriety among state employees.
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Topeka
Kan
Kansas
Capper
Civil Service Commission
Kaneas
Five Iowa dairy farms lift milk yields with cow testing plan
Ten farmers near Janesville Bremer County Iowa formed a cow testing association in 1911. Their herds rose from 6488 to 8048 pounds per cow per year by better feeding and management. Butter fat output climbed from 246 to 812.6 pounds, profits per cow fell from 82.42 to 46.02 dollars, yet total income rose by 8816.80 dollars as cows produced more fat. The method requires no extra barn space or much more care. The Iowa State College extension department offers to organize tests elsewhere.
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Janesville
Bremer County
Iowa
Paya
Thease Teo Herde
Adid
Agricultural Extension Department
Iowa State College
Flead The Diamond From The Sky Chapter Serial In Print
The first eight chapters of this great mortal are published in this issue. Next week more will be printed to catch up with the reels at the King theatre. After that the same chapters will appear in this paper with 46 shown at the King theatre the following Friday.
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King Theatre
Unclear OCR Item About Bus Arrival
Fragmentary report mentions a bus arrival and a jitney context with unclear details. Names, dates, or locations are not discernible, leaving only a general transport note and vague description of a motor bus and handling work. The readable portions suggest an arrival event but lack concrete identifiers.
L Royer Appointed Cashier at Merchants National Bank Mandan
Loren Royer, former Emmet county resident, is named cashier of Merchants National Bank of Mandan effective July 1. Timmerman acquires Parkin estate and Baker interests, becoming a large stockholder as Noakes retires from cashier post. Royer, long known in Morton County banking circles, brings extensive state experience.
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Biamark
Alimont
Timmerman
Noakes
Loren & Royer
Royer
Mandan
Morton County
State Bank of
Hae & Large
Automobiliatis Lamps Debated After Dimmer Bill Failure
A state law to require dimming car headlights failed after passing both houses amid charges of political trickery. The bill moved from the house on March 18 with 64 to 7 and passed the senate 26 to 17 before stalling and dying after adjournment.
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Senate
raToRmehe Owen
House
Florida Tops South in School Funds Per Child
The Russel Bage Bulletin lists Southern states by average spending per child. Florida and Virginia lead at eight dollars. Louisiana Texas Kentucky and Mississippi show seven dollars or less. Georgia Alabama North Carolina and South Carolina range from four to eight dollars. Also notes on local visitors and a sale at Garison Floor Store with regular men’s wash ties for ten cents.
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Florida
Russel Bage
New Mexico
Louisiana
Texas
Kentucky
Virginia
Arkansas
L'Ennepsse
Georgia
Mississippi
Alabama
North Carolina
Nouth Carolina
ENORMOUS CROWD AT FARMERS PICNIC
Enormous crowd at Ryan Lake celebration by Estherville residents enjoyed a safe, sane Emmet County Farmers' Picnic day. Attendees praised the entertainment, meals, and neighborly spirit with a large turnout exceeding promoters' expectations. Mayor Mack Groves led the event, promising continued community harmony.
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Ryan Lake
Estherville
Emmet
Tar
Feativitier
Itigpe
Mack Groves
Weather progress and crop condition report July 5 1916
Tena Wilthener and Crom report for the week ending July 5 1916 note cool weather restrained corn growth but cultivation progressed in central and northern counties. Rain hindered harvesting of fall wheat and rye and slowed grain ripening and clover hay curing. Potatoes, garden fruit and apples are in excellent condition. Director Geo. M. Chappel.
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Tena Wilthener and Crom
Geo. M. Chappel
Mrs Gus Erickson Dies After Runaway Accident
Mrs. Gus Erickson of Maple Hill, formerly of Marseilles Illinois, died at her home near Maple Hill Sunday night. An accident during a buggy ride caused by a dropped tongue led to a run away, throwing all occupants out and injuring her spine, leading to paralysis and death after a period of critical illness. Mayor Mack Groven and the city council consider paving Hathberville street. Weather forecast from the U S Department of Agriculture predicts moderate heat, scattered thunder showers, then cooler, with a following Sunday school and chautauqua event noted.
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Gus Erickson
Maple Him
Marseilles
Illinois
Maple Hil
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Weather Bureau
U.S. Weather Bureau
Washington
DD. C
Mississippi Valley
Plains
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Qies
Hue
F. H. Graat
Misa May Barnum
Minneapolis
Cape
Emmet County
Mies Inez Weacott
Mra. J. F. Calking
Milford
George Nevilla
Manford
Sghgonover
State of
Jaws
Warren Osadler
Chas. Zeimer
Fairmount
Claude Olson
Cedar Rapida
John Munson
S Daughier Lot Milford
Gariaion
Brb’s
Maple Hill
Mack Groven
Phare
Shautauqua
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