Decoration Day observations and Florida reflections in 1939
Editorial reflects on May 30th as Decoration Day for the North and a Confederate remembrance in the South, notes Babson Park school closing then, mentions travels of local residents, De Soto anniversary in Florida, and political talk including Vandenberg and Townsend bills. It muses on faith in prayers, heat comparisons between Florida and Iowa, and ends with social commentary on fashion and food supply.
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North
Deep South
United States
Union of States
South
Supreme Court: cornerstone of the Constitution and its law
The piece extols the framers and the Supreme Court as the unique mechanism safeguarding the Constitution. It cites Article 6 as supreme law, explains judicial review, and notes John Marshall’s leadership and unbroken judicial consensus across parties. The historical account highlights the court’s role beyond political influence.
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Marshall
Supreme Court
John Marshall
Supreme Bench
Homecoming notes as Estherville honors soldiers
Sever Egertson, honorably discharged from Camp Pike, resumes cashier duties at Estherville State Bank. Lt Kenneth Turner returns from San Francisco via Japan and Siberia. Henry Locker comes home from overseas with the 88th division, as Herman Sorum also arrives from Camp Dodge. Ray Ruby back from overseas with the 88th since July. L M Christensen buys Bee Hive stock and rents the store. A big Emmet county homecoming celebration is planned with the Donaldson brothers and their three airships to thrill crowds.
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The
Vindicator
Republican
Sever Egertson
Camp Pike
Estherville State Bank
Fae Pullen
Kenneth Turner
Estherville
San Francisco
Turner
Japan
Siberia
Henry Locker
Herman Sorum
Camp Dodge
Ray Ruby
L. M. Christensen
Emmet County Soldier Boys
Donaldson Brothers
Lincoln Head Dies Recut For Philadelphia Mint
The June 9 1909 issue notes that dies bearing Lincoln’s head were destroyed by the Philadelphia mint and new dies cut with Lincoln’s head will be used. A home wedding occurred last Wednesday uniting Emil Lee and Mary E West in marriage. Minnesota passes law requiring two license tags on automobiles front and rear. Chas Coon buys Earnhardt property east of town. Misses Hillman Fritz Albert Albert depart for Colorado for a few weeks outing. 1500 guests attend a Fairfield wedding reception day and night. Moore's orchestra plays for Jas Crawford who sold his meat market interest to Walt Lucas. P L Christensen A O Peterson R J Stevens and Oscar Sillge travel to Spirit Lake to fish.
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Vindicator
Republican
Philadelphia Mint
Abraham Lincoln
Emil Lee
Mary E. West
Minnesota
Chas. Coon
W. H. Davis
Earnhardt
Catherine Hillman
Minnie Frits
Annie Albert
Myrtle Albert
Colorado
Fairmont
Moore
Jas
Crawford
Walt Lucas
P. L. Christensen
A. O. Peterson
R. J. Stevens
Oscar Sillge
Spirit Lake
Ted Struggles With Freedom
Ted explains to Miss Foster that he feels overwhelmed by tasks and cannot plan ahead. He admits he often acts on the moment, seeking guidance rather than choosing his own actions, reflecting on how structure might help his study routine.
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Ted
Migs Foster
Ted Thatcher
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G. A. Nichols
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Walden
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Murphy
Iowa
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Michigan
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Shaw’s Point
Bradenton
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Ocita
DeSoto
Father of Waters
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Cedar Rapids
Des Moines
New York City
John G. Farmer, Jr
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Farmer
Minneapolis
Ames
Beasley Miller
Wertz Point
Tom Dewey
Admiral
Parker Stockbridge
America
James Madison
Benjamin Franklin
Elbridge Gerry
Massachusetts
10Ma Child Welfare Research Station
Dawn Dovea
Wen Seal Pres
Dover
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