Enthusiastic Road Meeting Sparks Imperial Highway Plan
Representatives of the Imperial highway held a lively meeting at the Gardston hotel to promote a direct auto route from Lansing to Sioux Falls with westward extensions via Estherville Spirit Lake and Montgomery. The plan envisions bridges over the Mississippi, connections to Milwaukee or Chicago, and a blaze marking along telephone lines funded by towns.
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Imperial Highway
Gardston Hotel
Estherville
Lansing
Mississippi River
Sioux Falls
South Dakota
de Sota
Wisconsin
Viroqua
Madison
Waukesha
Milwaukee
Chicago
Miami
Florida
Seattle
Pacific Coast
Northwood
Lake Mills
Buffalo Center
Germania
Swen City
Armstrong
Lake Park
Superior
Spirit Lake
Montgomery
Harris
Ocheycdan
Sibley
Little Rock
Rock Rapids
Sioux
Falla
Round Lake
Worthington
Commercial Club
Cardston Hotel
Ridley Child Rites After Silence in Sorrow
Tiffle Robart Ridley, ten year old son of Mr and Mrs R J Ridley, died Saturday morning March 17 after months of anemia and illness. Funeral was at home Monday by Rev Catlin of the Baptist church. Burial followed in Oak Hill cemetery. The family and neighbors mourn a bright, promising boy beloved by all.
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Tiffle Robart
Ridley
Robert’ Ridley
R. J. Ridley
Rev
Catlin
The
Baptist Church
Oak Hill Cemetery
Robert
Fine program is assured for Redpath Chautauqua week
T F Graham representing Red path Vawter Chautauqua System said plans are in place for next summer with a stronger program. Bohmer Kryl and his Bohemian Band return, with Elsie Baker to headline an artist recital alongside cellist Wm Durieux. Baker, popular on New York and New England circuits, once sprayed with an ankle injury but will perform in a chair. Next week details follow.
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T. F. Graham
Redpath Vawter Chautauqua
Chautauqua
Graham
Vawter
Redpath Vawter
Bohemir Kryl
Chicago
Kryl
Elsie Baker
America
Victor Herbert Orchestra
President in Appeal to Avert Railroad Strike
President Wilson appealed to railroad managers and union chiefs to reopen the issues and seek settlement in this national peril. A mediation committee from the council of national defense was sent to New York to urge conference, with cabinet officers and leaders of both sides awaiting outcomes. The aim is to prevent a general rail stoppage and safeguard food, mail, and national security amid possible war.
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Washington
D. C
Wilson
Council of National Defense
New York
Lane
Daniel Willard
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
War Department
United States
Atx
National Defense Council
Deming Offered High Post With Overland Co
W. F. Deming local Overland dealer received a telegram from Overland sales manager in Omaha offering him general manager of a 600 car distributing agency with headquarters at Norfolk Nebraska. He will meet in Omaha Tuesday morning and if satisfactory may accept. Deming has been the local representative for six months and the offer is a compliment to his sales ability and trustworthiness. The position carries heavy responsibility and substantial pay.
Railroad strike called off as eight hour workday wins
Washington reports the eight hour railroad law upholds wage increases. Supreme Court upholds the act six to three with dissents. In New York the strike is averted as railroads grant the Brotherhoods an eight hour day. Settlement increases combined salaries by about 40 million annually affecting over 300000 workers. The crisis followed German submarine actions and influenced national transit.
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Washington
Supreme Court
Day
Pitney
Vandeventer
McKenna
Justice Day
Justice Pitney
Justices Vandeventer
Justice McReynolds
Pengress
New York
Wilson
United States
Lance
Lane
Elisha ‘Tee
Brotherhood
W. G. Lee
Brotherhoods
Goethals
Adanmon
Debs
United States Supreme Court
Grand Spring Opening Runs Three Days of Bargains
Merchants of the city announce a grand spring opening over March 22 to 24 with all stores open day and night. Millinery shows and hat displays head the events, while dry goods clothing and shoe shops offer the same bargains each day. An electrical display will attract visitors. readers are urged to brave bad roads for the three day event. Sidewalks flood in places from melting snow. a local note mentions ongoing community life and shop promotions.
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Estherville
Vern Marshall to Speak at Methodist Church April 2
Vern Marshall, once billed to speak on The Horror of War in this city, will give a lecture at the Methodist church on April 2. Des Moines River level rose this morning and may reach very high water if warm weather continues, threatening flooding as snow melts. Minnesota reports large snowpack that could worsen conditions downstream.
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Vred Parks of
Emmetsburg
Bringle Bros
Eldred Thompson
Coral Stine
Huth Nicholzy
Estherville
Graettinger
Grautinger
Vern Marshall
Methodist Church
Des Moines River
Des Moines
Minnesota
Golden wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs John Fank
Mr and Mrs John Fank of this city celebrated fifty years of marriage on March 20 in Center township and Estherville with their ten children, twenty grandchildren, and eighteen years in Emmet county. Family members and neighbors gave $128 in gold and a large dinner followed by recitations from John Anderson and Chas Rhinehart. The event marked by a large family gathering and well wishes for future anniversaries. The day also saw Western Union’s district manager visit Mason City and a Iowa Senate tuberculosis bill passing 34 to 4, limiting milk sales from cows not tuberculin tested after July 1, 1920.
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John Fank
Germany
Chas. Rhinehart
Nick Fank
William Anderson
Estherville
Mra
Ed Rhinehart
Primghar
Britt
Baltis Fank
Mary
Clarion
Philip B. Lagoon
Fergus Falla
Ben Blom
Ceylon
Minnesota
Fank
Emmet County
Fom
Center Township
Ren
John Anderson
Chas
Rhinehart
Yall
Senate
Iowa
Committee On Agriculture
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Hyees
Drallers
W. Albee
Dolliver
Suesday
W. Swift
H. M. Anderson
New Shoe Store
J. P. Kennedy
Main St
Jey Johnston & Co
K Deming
Overland Company
Norfolk
Nebraska
Steike
Latte
Managvers
Sett
Suii
W. H. Carter
Estherville Merchanta
Fred Hendershot
Fatherville
Ba Ra
Frank Engel
Chas. Johnston
Fe Aea
Mrs
Aes
Yham
John Hiatt
Western Union Telephone System
Mason City
Woking
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