Picnic July Fourth Chautauqua and Dinner Plans
Hautauqua and Fourth of July events are slated for the city park. A lemonade and coffee stand, Liberty caps for children, and a light program with music by the Human Quintette are planned, with a noon luncheon and a 2:30 pm chautauqua. A swimming pool area will be provided and daylight fireworks are planned for the noon hour. Celia Sampson, two months old, died at home. funeral services were held. J G Brewer, jailed for alleged theft, escaped through a trap door. British says German peace could come by September according to prisoners.
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Estherle
Daly
Arroyance
James L. Don
W. H. Sampson
Celia
Tir
School census data shows 1452 school age children in area
The census by Mr. B. M. Stott counts 1452 children ages five to twenty-one, with 718 boys and 714 girls. Last year’s total was 1,420, a gain of twelve. The seven to sixteen age group lists 940 males, while Mr. Scott notes careful enumeration and suggests all are accounted for. A cyclone was heard near lakes, not reaching land, causing fear but no damage. Marriage occurs between Ro Kingsley and Margaret McFarland after a Polly of the Circus show in Ottumwa-West Bend tour, Rev. Hoek officiating. The Vindicator and Republican urges readership to view this week’s issues. A postal card notes M. M. Knapp’s planned trip to Washington and New York, returning home. Building boom in Estherville.
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B. M. Stott
Polly
Kingsley
Ottumwa
Kaegaret McFarland
West Bend
A. 3. Hoek
Estherville
Circus” Company
M. M. Knapp
Washington
New York
Barn Struck by Lightning Near Terril Damages Farm
A barn on the John Lilly farm near Terril was struck by lightning last Wednesday night and burned down. Some livestock were saved and the loss is likely covered by insurance. Also notes on ad copy deadlines and a church wedding of Rev. Campbell to Miss Ella Malmgren.
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John Lilly
Terril
Campbell
Edward Campbell
Presbyterian Church of
Ella Malmgren
Los Angeles
California
Presbyterian Church
Estherville Figures Lead County Red Cross Drive
Estherville residents contribute about 4500 to a county Red Cross drive totaling near 9100 with 4600 from elsewhere in the county. Judge Lee will publish township by township tallies next week as receipts come in from across the county. The Ames ambulance unit, linked to Iowa State College, is expected to be among the first sent to France after praise from Major Yale for its training and equipment.
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Red Cross
Estherville
Lee
Ames
Francé
Iowa State College
Allentown
France
Middle West
Yale
Eastern
Educational Event Promises Talent and Community Impact
A fragmented notice describes an educational program titled Men and Women of Character and Achievement in Community. It hints at stimulating higher ideals, human virtues, and influence on behavior, mentioning talents, reputations, and patronage aspects amid unclear wording.
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Ornia Pande
Cheutaui
Sabia
Famous Cometist Kryl to Tour Redpath Vaulter Chautauqua
Kryt and his Bohemian band, famed for band music across the Redpath Vaulter circuit, will tour again for a third season. Demand from audiences across the circuit prompted the return. Kryt leads what is described as one of America’s three great bands with a strong, renewed lineup.
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Cometist
Bigtait
Bobamtr Kryt
Redpath
Vawter Chautauqua
Kryt
Vawter
Kryl
America
Serena
Building Boom In Earnest In Estherville City
A flood of new business and residential construction is reshaping Estherville with over a million dollars in anticipated value. Grass Theater Block, First National Bank, Estherville Grocer Co, and several other major structures rise in the business district as local capital backs the growth despite wartime strains. A later item notes a daytime burglary near Barber and a recovered car, while further announcements include Miss Mary Hartung and C. M. Starbuch’s Eugene, Oregon wedding on June 18, and warnings about poisoned lima beans shipped from Germany reaching Graettinger merchants.
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Estherville
National Bank
Estherville Grocer Co
Biks
Dabnaton & ‘Bixby
Hoherigollerns
Mary Hartung
C. M. Starbuch
Eugene
Oregon
Osher
Graettinger
Germany
Prices Rise Hit Railroads Amid Regulation and Costs
Washington April 2 The lesson which the railroads and themselves confront as prices rise and costs of labor and materials bite. Wasteful rules hamper credit while advances strain revenues. Chairman Krutty tells Congress committees that unified federal control would impact conditions.
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Krutty
Congress
Masons Patriotism Funds and Rail Regulation
A fractured report from a Masons meeting notes charitable donations including $500 to the Red Cross and $600 for war relief. It discusses per capita tax relief and member service waivers. A second section cites congressional hearings on railroad regulation, noting Kruttschnitt’s testimony on rate efficiency and potential public benefits and costs.
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Towa Grand Lodge of Masone
Wasterloo
Pttihaned
Liberty
Fed ‘Cross
Mugly
Janus Re
Cman
Southern Pacific Company
Oll Téetthday
Bruttechaste
Yagdlaton
Tesulta
Krotiechnitt
Meme
Asea Agriculture
Kruuschnitt
Universal Railroad
Gan
Tates
Tha Whola
Pabiic
Anton
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Fatherville
Natal
Chautauqua
Reg
G. G. Brewer
J. G. Brewer
Schaffer Ford
Associated Press
Lens
Amon
Scott
Chas
Aviderdon
S. P. Deming
Vate
Vindicator
Republican
Roomme
The
Missouri Valley: Oil Company of
Omaha
Nebraska
Refining Company
Cushing
Oklahoma
Red Cross Society
Court House
Greaults
Taugua
Meone
Ogen
Barber
Chas. Carpenter Place
Rallef
Masons
Iowa
Grand Lodge
Ed Cross
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