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Newspaper
Vindicator And Republican
Location
Estherville, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1924
Page
8
A summer series pitting the American and Canadian champion auto polo teams against each other is scheduled at Des Moines during the State Fair from August 20 to 29. The two fastest teams in North America will compete on the fair track in front of the Brand stand, with the series ending on the fair’s final day.
World Famous Pacer SINGLE G 1 58 is set to return to the Iowa State Fair for a standout $5 000 match race on Saturday August 24. Opponents include Margaret Dillon 1 58 champion pacing mare and Sir Roch 1 59 champion pacing gelding. Track enthusiasts from the Midwest expect a historic western racing event.
Des Moines unveils the 70th anniversary Mammoth State Fair to run August 20 to 29 with a five million dollar spectacle. Entries in livestock and agriculture high, prizes totaling almost 138000, amusement programs the costliest yet in the region. Highlights include five days of horse racing, auto events, fireworks showing Tokyo’s destruction, outdoor circus, seven bands, society horse shows, and team pulling contests. Secretary A R Corey calls it the greatest fair the west has ever seen.
Dairymen will present a display of the states dairy interests at the Iaowa State Mall in August 2029. The exhibit covers more than 12 000 square feet and showcases milking machines butter making methods and a pedal display from Washington government guidance.
The Iowa State Fair hosts the first adult health contest to identify the healthiest man and woman in the state during its seventh anniversary jubilee. Examinations are free by experts with complimentary advice to correct defects. Any Iowa resident may enter and receive a health exam.
Iowa farm bureau members will park large roles in the 70th State Fair August 20 to 29 with county farm projects in the agricultural division highlighting tuberculosis eradication cow testing and other yearly activities. Cash prizes total 500 for county projects and 750 for women’s county wide project work plus a free Farm Bureau camp. Farm Bureau day is set for August 26 with lectures and meetings arranged.
A fragmentary quotation compares aging fruit to human sweetness, noting that flavor grows sweeter briefly before decay. The line, attributed to Hohnes, reads like a reflective maxim.
Des Moines reports Iowa junior farmers will compete for 11,664 dollars in cash premiums at the 70th anniversary State Fair in August 2029. More than 2,690 calves were raised for the town baby beef and purebred heifer contest, with 500 top calves shown to decide grand champions.
District Court in Emmet County Iowa notifies all interested that the 1st Will and Testament of Arthur E Ammon, dated June 8 1923, has been filed and a hearing for proof is set for August 25 1924 at 2 pm in Estherville Iowa. Public notice requires appearance to show cause why the instrument should not be probated as the last will and testament. Dated Estherville July 30 1924. Clerk Sidney E Bemis.
Clennard family and Mrs Peterson’s relatives visited Red Wood Falls and St Cloud, with stops to see Eric, Joe, and Frank’s brothers. Rene Ynethias and two Hageman children from Coin toured here with kin. L. W. Alexander hosted visitors. Verne Small underwent tonsil and adenoid surgery. trips included Sandstone and Motley. Fire news near Cusick, Washington. ice cream social hosted by Lena Brix.
Grover locals report Margaret Goldsberry visiting with Pauline Merriott near Armstrong from Wednesday night to Friday. JS Brown and wife returned home after a few days in Des Moines. Owen Wickens injured a hip falling from a load of hay. Charles Merriott of Fredericka Town visited his brother James in Grover and other relatives. Large attendance at Mrs West funeral in Estherville. Florence Williamson back to work at the Davis hotel after a week’s vacation in Estherville. Correction: TI QO F picnic date now August 3. Community Ladies circle Thursday at Will Fielding home with five girls serving. Mr. and Mrs. O B Davis spent Sunday at Interlaken Park with others visiting. Grover No. 67 f, 0 F O installed officers: Noble Grand C Skaapruy, Vice Grand F Adisson, Secretary E F Davis, Warden Lff Drake, Treasurer Roy Merriott.
A Sunday family reunion at Will Fieldings drew brothers sisters and relatives from nearby areas including Sam Fieldings of Lohrville. Miss Fisher at summer school Estherville spent time with the John Irwin family. Mrs. Walker of Madison Wisconsin visited Mrs. Fred Musson. Other items note birthdays visits guests and rural social rounds with multiple names and places including Spirit Lake Armstrong Estherville and Glidden. A farm for sale near Alpha is offered for sacrifice or rent with terms by J C Bohling of Glidden.
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