Chautauqua plans and post office bids amid local winds
A local column discusses rising farm prices and lower barber costs in Iowa towns, urges boycott of top price goods, and urges chamber funding for a Sibley chautauqua. It notes Frank Carpenter’s postmaster term ending, possible successors Fred Robinson and Fred Jones, and upcoming examination to fill the vacancy amid party favoritism concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Carpenter
Carpenter
Fred Robinson
Fred Jones
Confidence Returns as Harding Gains Respect in a Cautious Public
The piece contrasts confidence with hesitation, praising Harding's practical experience and steady demeanor. It notes voters prefer businesslike competence over grand talk, and observes a slow rebuilding of trust amid ongoing political scrutiny and the era's uncertain mood.
Cerity Shines But Not a Superman Says Tribune
A New York Tribune quote emphasizes that pure effort and integrity define character, insisting Cerity excels without claiming invincibility. It argues against overreliance on sensational strength and urges avoiding regret by valuing steady virtue.
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Cerity
Superman
New York Tribune
Church Notes ESTHERVILLE NOR Lutheran and Methodist notices
English services Sunday at 10 30 a m Norwegian services at room Rev LO Werdan Ruthven Iowa will preach at both services Prayer meeting Thursday at 7 30 p m at TD Mungons A C and M S meet Thursday August 4 Social League meets July 27 at Jacobsons Dorcas Society meets with Mrs Andrey Anderson Maple St July 29 Methodist Church notes Next Sunday 10 30 a m service Sunday School to follow August and September remaining financial year ends August 31 pastor report to Annual Conference must be mailed by September 18 Keep morning services and Sunday School up to standard cordial invitation to attend
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Estherville
Nor
Lutheran Church
LO Werdan
Ruthven
Iowa
TD. Mungon’s
C and M.S
Social League of the ¥. P
Jacobson’s. Dorcas Society
Andrey Anderson
Maple St
Methodist Church
Dhurct
U. S
Grover Presbyterian Church Notes
Sabbath School 10 a.m. Preaching 10 a.m. Subject The tragedy of Neglect based on Hebrews 2 2. Sermon to children at school’s end. Pastor away visiting Rev J C Hughes near Aberdeen SD for two to three Sundays. Rain warning prompts homeward travel. Strong invitation to attend worship and heed biblical warnings to flee wrath and prepare to meet God.
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J. C. Hughes
Aberdeen
South Dakota
Free Methodist Church Sabbath Services Schedule
The church lists activities for next Sabbath with Sabbath school at 10 AM, preaching at 11 AM followed by the class meeting, evening preaching at 7 45, and prayer meetings at 8 PM. Only two more Sabbaths before the annual conference. all are urged to attend.
Union Baptist Church Sunday services and topics
A church notices upcoming Union Baptist Church program for next Sunday with sermons by Dr. Hurley. Services include Sunday school at 10, morning worship at 11 on What Christianity Changes, Young Peoples meeting, and evening worship on What is the Matter. Invite parishioners to attend.
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Union Baptist Church
Hurley
Young Peoples Meeting
Bysin
Social events entertain in honor of Mrs Heydenburk
Mrs Alfred Rose Mrs J H Cra and Mrs C E Jackson hosted a Wednesday afternoon gathering at the Rose home in honor of Mrs R D Heydenburk with an informal pour and luncheon. Royal Neighbors held a mixed shower for Mr and Mrs John Miller at the Odd Fellows hall last Friday with a large crowd and a pleasant evening. the newlyweds are members of the order. About twenty five friends surprised Mrs E H Koop at her home on Monday for her birthday with cards ice cream and games. Little Margaret Kennedy celebrated her fourth birthday with about a dozen friends on Thursday afternoon. Miss Ethel Maxen and J Walter Schooley were married Saturday at Lake Park in a high noon ceremony. The couple planned a honeymoon to St Joseph Missouri and will live in Emmetaburg afterward.
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Heyden
Alfred Rose
J. H. Cra
C. E. Jackson
R. D. Heydenburk
Rose
John Miller
Odd Fellows Hall
E. H. Koop
Mrs. Koop
Margaret Kennedy
Ethel Maxen
J. Walter Schooley
Lake Park
High Naoh
Relati
Emmetaburg Raettinger
St. Joseph
Missouri
Birthday Party for Miss Marion Orvis in Junior Social
A Friday birthday party celebrated Miss Marion Orvis turning eleven with thirty five girl friends. The afternoon featured informal games and a lunch prepared by her mother Mrs. Joseph Orvis. Guests gave many gifts and wished her future birthdays. Invitations used a rhyme.
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Miss Marion Orvis
Joseph Orvis
Miss Marion
Honor to Miss Clara Robinson at Maple Hill breakfast
Mrs Ruef and Mrs Slescor hosted a nine o'clock breakfast at the Ruef home in Maple Hill honoring Miss Clara Robinson who just returned from Europe. Guests included Mrs Heffelfinger Miss Hays Mrs Mangold Mrs Bravender and many Armstrong Estherville Ringsted Swea City residents. A farmers union meeting in Estherville featured resolutions to withhold notices from a hostile publication and to form a committee to investigate county agents activities. The Dolliver Local supplied the evening program as a storm cut attendance and Mr Williams spoke on Topics of the Times, followed by ice cream at Ralphs.
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Clara Robinson
Fred Ruef
Grace Slescor
Ruef
Maple Hill
Europe
Harry Heffelfinger
Gladys Hays
Estherville
Walter Mangold
Ringsted
Roy Bravender
Swea City
Pearl West
Floy Daniels
Ruth Kingston
Helen Dows
Florence Olson
Mesdames Curtis
Henaman
Ernest Smith
Armstrong
Armstrong Journal
I. O. O. F. Hall
County Farmers Union
Reno
County Union
Farmers Union
Emmet County
F. U
Dolliver
Maurice Iverson
Mary Oswalt
Bernice Hollenbeck
Martin Grieve
The
Old Maids
Ernest Hulsabuk
Violet Oswalt
Lill
Sisters
Mother Wins
Arlene Hollenbeck
Andrew Smerden
Ole the
Meeting Ends In August After Pleasant Evening
A group enjoyed a social gathering with plans for another meeting on August 10. The evening started well and finished late with expectations of continued camaraderie at the next scheduled event.
Last English tate lottery drawn in 1826 ends era
The London Chronicle notes that lotteries had operated since Elizabethan times and grew under parliament up to 300000 pounds yearly. They were deemed legitimate revenue sources though later seen as demoralizing. The 1826 draw marked the end of state sanctioned lotteries in England. Eat Ralph's Home Made Ice Cream. It is good.
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Ralph
England
London Chronicle
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Baker
Danielson
Mellon
Hoover
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Dawes
Brotherhood of Man
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