Japanese Combat Feats At Port Arthur and Niotrou Nan Shan
A historical military report describes Japanese assaults at Niotrou Nan Shan Talien Wan and Port Arthur, noting eight hour charges and high casualties before a foothold was gained. It lauds Japanese fighting qualities while also mentioning local Iowa State alumni actions and political notes about university leadership and Port Arthur surrender expectations.
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Niotrou Nan Shan
Talien Wan
Lin Tung
Port Arthur
Iowa State University
Stat
MacLean
Tik
Lough's Opinion on Enterprise Pronotibu Ordinance Questioned
The article notes Lough's stance on the Enterprise ordinance, declared provisional by the council at its last meeting, likely to trigger a notable change. It mentions his frequent reversals from the justice court to the supreme bench and suggests his old code is worn.
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Lough
Justice Cour
Supreme Bench
Toobody
Bit
Tribute to a Dead Soldier Major Charles Mackensie May Memorial Day
Memorial day honors Major Charles Mackensie in May Thrift. The service salutes the living and dead as a bond of union. Flowers and ritual mark the grave while memory keeps a divine harmony between past and present.
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Charles Mackensie
Betance Ibis
Memorial day tribute to human brotherhood and the Grand Army
The piece laments lingering oppression while praising Memorial day as a reminder of self sacrifice and the Grand Army of the Republic. It contrasts Calvary and Appomattox with ongoing quests for liberty, urging future generations to uphold the soldiers’ remembered deeds for God and humanity.
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Calvary
Appomattox
Union
Articfa
Grand Army of the Republic
Ita
Rumor of Dakota division overhaul stirs Ketherville
A widespread rumor roiled Ketherville last week claiming the Dakota division would move its superintendent division engineer dispatchers office and train master to Vinton and extend the line to Watertown with Sibley Des Moines Valley operations. The chatter linked a single trainmaster and Vinton battery plants to a major restructuring. The rumor’s origin remains unclear though gossip points to the Rapid City office and railroad circles, while residents demand the current headquarters stay in city.
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Vinton
Ketherville
Dakota
Sibley
Watertown
Des Muines Valley Division
Wold
GiViston
Crete
Tire Company
Dee Pliggay
Bowling Contest At Thompson Alleys Draws Attention
The individual handicap bowling tournament began at Thompson alleys last week with eighteen games per contestant over two alleys. Entries bowl evenly across sessions, with two to three weeks of competition and strong scoring. J S Warner leads scratch with 163 average and 190 high, while other totals show entrants averaging around 140 to 164 with highs near 209.
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Thompson
Myob
J.S. Warner
B&w. Cooveese
Waare
Avl
Weggre
Wetous Praish
Cs Gumen
Bowling Handicap Scores From Local Meet Debut
A list of bowlers with and without handicaps shows totals, averages, and high and low games. Gecar Robbins-Scrateh leads with 460 total for three games, Oscar Vestrem-Handicap 5 posts 844 across six, while Co F Palmer 20 four games reaches 519. The article explains handicaps add pins per game to equalize competition and notes valuable prizes for top scorers.
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Gecar Robbins—Scrateh
W. Liens
Oscar Vestrem
George Bale
Aull Anthony
Co. F. Palmer
Carl Thompson
Estherville High School plans fourteenth commencement
The Estherville High School will hold its fourteenth annual commencement at Lough's Opera House tomorrow at 4 p.m. Admission is free and the public is invited. The program includes violin duets, addresses, diplomas presented by Brown, and a baccalaureate sermon delivered by Rev. Thompson at the Presbyterian church.
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Estherville High School
Lough's Opera House
A.J Saudere
Mamta Hamrick
Nvoraliog
W. Hendy
Hieh School
Everet Lesher
Helen Miles Parewelb
Lawrence
M Brown
Board of Education
Merry Jane Heh
Shadle & Sons Trade. New Ownership Near Marion County
The Marion County News reports Shadle & Sons exchanged their dry goods and pecteral store for McNeil of Drakeville, transferring only inventory and business. Mer Nell, an experienced merchant, plans to take over June 6 and move his family to town, with his son in law joining to run operations. the store will retain its high standards under new management.
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Marion County News
I Leaadtville
Shadle & Sons
McNeil
Drakeville
Elas
Medias
Wales
Mer Nell Iy
Wessume
Marloo County
Thhe Presbyterian Church
C.K. Nourse
Frank Nourse
Kolguts
Golden Precept
C. F. Bemis
Nau Bros
Jobo Bork
Royal Arch Masons
Joe Gurren
Armstrong
Wenham
Spirit Lake
Salas
Edwie
Mall Vata
Bes Memorial
Gay
Addréda
Armatedag
Reception To Pupils At Dukes Home For Seniors And Juniors
Prof and Mrs Edwin Dukes entertained the high school seniors and juniors at their home last Wednesday evening with games music and refreshments. The gathering praised as a capital entertainment by the hosts and the young folks enjoyed the event.
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Prof
Edwin Dukes
Mrs. Dukes
Ownership fate of Des Moines and Ft. Dodge line in doubt
The Des Moines and Ft. Dodge Railway annual meeting this month is expected to reveal future owners. The line now runs under lease to Rock Island, expiring this year. Rumors swirl of a shift to M. & St. L. and possible extensions to Ruthven and Marshall, connecting with major lines, with impact seen in Estherville and surrounding routes. Community notices follow, including church schedules, local business updates, and upcoming events.
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Des Moines
Ft. Dodge
Des Moines & Ft. Dodge Railway Company
Rock Islands
Rock Island
Jim Hill
Marshall
Mino
Great Northern
Pasaea
Ayatem
Ruthven
Storm Lake
Estherville
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