Vindicator and Republican ad rate defense airs local reach
The Vindicator and Republican defends its ad rates as fair, noting lower prices than National Editorial Association schedules and claiming near full coverage of Estherville trade territory. It cites its large bona fide subscription list verified by the Emmet county auditor. It laments editor Barney Bruce’s defeat, argues about automobile costs, and mentions Grace Coolidge mail privileges. Irene Oehrlein visits, heads to University of Minnesota for summer school.
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Vindicator
Republican
Estherville
National Editorial Association
Emmet
Union of All Workers Forms at Algona
A new chapter of the Union of All Workers was organized in Algona last week with about 300 attendees. Bert Godfredson of Austin, Minnesota spoke, noting the union’s aim to secure better wages for skilled and common labor and inviting workers from nearby states to join.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union of All Workers
Algona
Bert Godfredson
Austin
Rock Rapids Wells Establish New Water Record
Rock Rapids city wells set a new daily water record on June 1, drawing 345000 gallons in 24 hours from the north wells. Despite the high draw, water levels remained steady, demonstrating the system’s capacity to meet city demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Rapids Wells
Rock Rapids
Foxes relocated as nuisance animals near Pocahontas Iowa
Two farmers near Pocahontas feed three baby red foxes each after digging them from dens. They will be shipped to the state game department for reintroduction in other Iowa sections where foxes are fewer. The department moves foxes from populated areas to curtail nuisance conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pocahontas
Iowa
J A Spies Sells 15000 Bushels of Oats
J A Spies of Graettinger recently sold 15000 bushels of oats at 40 cents per bushel totaling 6000 dollars. He currently holds 100000 bushels of corn and expects a favorable price within the next 60 days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Spies
Graettinger
The
Times
Spies
Ford salesman borrows wrong car in Algona mix up
Charley Lehman a Ford salesman drove up town in the county auditor’s car by error and parked outside a store. After trading he drove home without noticing the mix up. Charley Rath reported the missing car and the police traced it to the Lehman home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Algona
Charley Lehman
Ford
Charley Rath
Lehman
Ven Season Opens on All Fish June 15
Opening day for all fish species protected by law is Friday June 15. Anglers expect a mess of rock bass silver bass black bass crappies bluegill sunfish at the lake. The Dickinson County Sportsmen association promotes casting for all ages, urging participation and skill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dickinson County Sportsmen Association
Lyon County Bank Pays Fourth Dividend
The Lyon County National Bank of Rock Rapids, closed in October 1991, pays a fourth dividend of ten percent to depositors, bringing total paid to 61 percent. The payment totals $100,000 and is not expected to be the last. The receivership reports profits from interest and rents, with income exceeding expenses by a wide margin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyon County National Bank of
Rock Rapids
Rain Coolens Southern Minnesota After Heat Wave
Southern Minnesota saw two inches of rain last Wednesday, the first since April 2, with showers starting around ten in the forenoon and persisting until early Thursday. The cooler spell followed, as temperatures fell from 93 degrees on Tuesday to just over 50 on Wednesday, per the Jackson County Pilot.
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Minnesota
Jackson County
Young Man Feigns Suicide to Win Back Sweetheart
A young man in Worthington drove to Lake Okabena on Friday and left a note and clothing indicating a suicide attempt. A lake search found no body and later a Sioux City message confirmed he was safe, ending the episode.
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Worthington
Lake Okabena
Sioux City
Consul General Harold Quarton Visits Algona
Consul General Harold Quarton and wife arrived in Algona to visit Judge and Mrs. W B Quarton, the consul general’s parents. Quarton has served in Ecuador for a year and four months and says he likes the country, where Spanish is spoken and the language used for all exchange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Quarton
Algona
W. B. Quarton
Quarton
Equador
Light Rainfall Forecast and Local Visit Note
A brief weather note reports light rainfall Wednesday night with mild temperatures and up to .08 inch accumulation. The forecast lists June 12 and June 14 with highs around 77 to 80 and lows near 50 to 58. Walter Dietzler of Mason City, visiting his cousin Vernon Grimm, will return home Sunday.
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Walter Dietzler
Mason City
Vernon Grimm
Ace High bridge club luncheon at Ralph's cafe
The Ace High bridge club met at Ralph's cafe for a one o.clock luncheon hosted by Mrs. R C Brown. Afternoon bridge at Mrs Brown's home followed with members Fred Albertson Jr Ed Brams W G Tims Frank Weaver N R Ellsworth Harley Lambert G H Raife C F Mc Williams Ed Strube Ralph Rousseau and guest Mrs George Heyman. Also noted a shower for Madalyn McMahon and Albert Nytes at Michael Nytes home Adrian Minn with 150 friends attending from Esit herville including John McMahon Ralph Ebling McMahon and Nytes parties.
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Ace High Bridge Club
Ralph's Cafe
R. C. Brown
Brown
Mesdame
Fred Albertson Jr
Ed Brams
W. G. Tims
Frank Weaver
N. R. Ellsworth
Harley Lambert
G. H. Raife
C. F. Mc. Williams
Ed Strube
Ralph Rousseau
George Heyman
Local Happenings Mention Visits and Travels
Ming Lois visits Minneapolis with friends while Lucille Steinman plans a six week Los Angeles trip with her parents. Dr J P Clark moves to a new home with his family, and I N Baugman visits Estherville to tend farms near town. Mrs Fred Nissen recovers after a major operation at Birney hospital. Co F Hedrick has tonsils removed at Birny hospital. Art Leopold from near Jackson seeks medical treatment at Birney. The Mallorys and Iveys plan a Min-neapolis weekend. A special Eastern Star meeting is set for June before vacation, with refreshments served by a long list of volunteers.
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Eastern Star
Adelaide Nichols
Ethel McArdle
Oscar Fagre
Geo. Nichols
Chas. Lewis
Lou Wanamaxer
Rose Booth
Olive Miller
Dorothy Mahlum
Marriage Announcement for Miss Mary Singmaster to Burdette Rulon
Announcement from Des Moines notes the marriage of Miss Mary Isobel Singmaster daughter of Mr and Mrs Allen Singmaster to Burdette W Rulon son of Mr and Mrs C J Rulon. The ceremony took place Tuesday at 2 pm in Plymouth Congregational church study with five guests. Rev James T Mordy officiated. The bride wore ivory satin princess gown with train and a tulle veil with orange blossoms carrying calla lilies. Matron of honor Mrs Richard Ellerboeck wore blue chiffon with Johanna Hill roses. flower girl Sue Van Benthuysen wore white taffeta. best man Kermit L Patterson. Reception followed in the church lounge. The couple will home June 25 at 1249 Forty Third St Des Moines after a motor trip to the Ozarks.
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Mary Isobel Singmaster
Kermit L. Patterson
Ozarks
For Sals 1927 Chevrolet Coach Seized in Car Sale Notice
Notice of sale for a 1927 Chevrolet Coach under terms to a responsible party. W. E. Deming listed as contact or participant in the transaction.
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SALS
Chevrolet
W. E. Deming
Two Miles of Grading No 17 Complete
Two miles of grading on highway No 17 south from the Minnesota state line are complete. Work was finished ahead of schedule with no red hits to be leveled on the stretch between Batherville and the line, and the completion time for the contract is expected to be comparatively short.
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Highway No. 17
Mithesota State Line
Batherville
Raife to Attend National Alpha Phi Convention in Colorado
Miss Gretchen Raife, student at University of Colorado Boulder, will attend a national Alpha Phi convention at Estes Park Colorado. The affair, at the Blaney Hotel, is slated for the last week of June before she returns to Batherville to spend summer with her parents Mr. and Mrs G Rh Raife. She is visiting Cheatham Wyoming with her aunt Mrs Conly in the meantime.
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V-R
Mis
Irene Oehrlein
Lawrence
Kansas
Wm. Oehrlein
University of Minnesota
Batherville
G. Rh. Raife
Gretchen Raife
Alpha Phi Sorority
Estes Park
Colorado
Blanney Hotel
Raife
University of Colorado At Boulder
Cheythm, Wyo
Conly
Emmet County Lutheran Convention Concludes
The Norwegian Lutheran Church of America convention in Emmet County ends after a week long session. Women’s Missionary Federation and Daughters of the Reformation held meetings last week. Attendees included pastors Noskis letten and L A Mathre. couples H H Tosdal, C J Carlson, Ob Berven, L A Mathre and Harold Reed. Mrs B Olson, Cora Olson, and A W Nasby.
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Norwegian Lutheran Church of America
Women's Missionary Federation
Daughters of the Reformation
Noskisletten
L. A. Mathre
H. H. Tosdal
C. J. Carlson
Ob. Berven
Harold Reed
B. Olson
Cora Olson
A. W. Nasby
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Barney Bruce
Rolfe Arrow
Bro. Bruce
Barney
Vindicator and Republican
United States
Uncle Sam
Mrs. Coolidge
Congress
White House
Grace Coolidge
J. A Spies
Estherville Drug Co
Lyon County Bank
Ace High Club
Lamelton
Madalyn McMahon
Albert Nytes
Michael Nytes
Adrian, Minn
John McMahon
Ralph Ebling
Ming Lois. Clements
Minneapolis
H. F. Steinman
Lucille
Los Angeles
Calif
J. P. Clark
Famiy
Ruby
North Eighth Street
John Greig
Main Street
Karl Grover
I. N. Baugman
Marsilles, Mil
Fred Nissen
Ruthven
Birney Hospital
Co. F. Hedrick
Birny
Art Leopold
Near Jackson
R. L. Mallory
Alexander Ivey
Min
Martics
N. W
P&g
Japan
Texas
Swift
Howard
Emmet County
Alfalfa May
G. A. Nichols
Campbell's
Campbell's All Other Varieties
Soupe
del Monte
Herahey
Mayfair Orange Pekoe Tea
Kirk's Hardwater
Castile
Bottie
Ivory
Hire's Extract Root Beer
Cats
Pt. Jar
cRverall
Wheaties
Vingie E. Roe
Sonya
Nevajos
Starr Stone
Lean
Desperado
Rich Rodney Blake
New York
el Capitan Diablo
Starr
Conchita
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