Sondrol Dies in California After Long Estherville Ties
E J Sondrol dies in Los Angeles where he wintered with his wife after a long Estherville residence in mercantile business. Funeral to be held Thursday at 2:30 p.m. at Presbyterian church with North Star lodge and Knight Templar escort. He was 87 and had been a respected figure in the community for decades.
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E. ST. Sondros
Lon Angeles
California
Presbyterian Church
North Star Lodge
Elka
Sondrel
Estherville
Monster Sturgeon Becomes Plains Lake Record Catch
The Spirit Lake Beacon reports a new world beater from West Okoboji Lake. Hen Wiese speared a 210 pound female sturgeon near Palisbury Point, 6 feet 7 inches long with 47 inch girth, the fish tied by rope for retrieval and hauled onto the ice after a twenty minute effort. The Commercial Club of Spirit Lake plans to buy and mount the monster for exhibition.
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Okoboji
Vanderbeek
West Okoboji Lake
Hen Wiese
Wiese
Chas. Wilson
Charley
Spirit Lake
Death of Frank A Davis in this city
Frank A Davis, 39, son of Mr and Mrs W H Davis, died at home in this city during Tuesday night from heart complications after a winter illness. Born January 12 1877 in Estherville he lived in Freeport Illinois before marrying Winina Helden May 15 1907. He is survived by wife, parents, two sisters Mrs L L Druley and Mrs John Smith, and two brothers Will and Ralph. Funeral from W H Davis residence Thursday at 2 pm, Oak Hill cemetery burial.
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Frank A. Davis
W. H. Davis
Scheparsnie
Rochester
Freeport
Illinois
Estherville
Prank A. Davis
Illlinois
Winina Helden
L. L. Druley
Prescott
Wisconsin
John Smith
Will
Ralph Davis
H Pneral
Oak Hill Cemetery
Hinshaw Wins Second Term as Iowa State Game Warden
Spirit Lake Beacon reports state Game Warden E Hinshaw received a new three year commission this week, extending his term beyond April. The public note praises his service as satisfactory to Iowa residents. Also covered is the Ladies Aid annual bazaar supper and market at the Christian church in Marshals Friday with a full menu including pork, beef loaf, mashed potatoes, beans, salad, bread, pickles, tea, and homemade candy.
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Hinshaw
State of
Iowa
Spirit Lake
Beacon
Ladies Aid
The
Christian Church
Farmers urged to test seed corn to avoid losses
Washington March 24 Farmers should test every ear of corn before planting as seed corn quality has deteriorated due to late cold weather and frosts. Assistant Secretary Carl Vrooman warns that one bad ear can cost about five bushels, with potential losses up to eight dollars per ear. The report notes early picked seed tests are more reliable than later samples and urges testing across all fields.
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Washington, D. C
Carl Vrooman
United States Department of Agriculture
Vrooman Saya
Nebraska
District declamatory contest highlights and church notices
The district declamatory contest saw strong performances led by Marguerite Bryan with Louise Swan and Vedker among top contenders, while Northweat Ala Vedker earned an oratorical place. Following were church announcements for Sunday worship, a prayer meeting on Thursday, and the annual church business meeting set for Monday April 3 with a community supper and reports from departments.
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Bryan
Conde
Louise Swans
Webster City
Northweat
Ala Vedker
Hallie Richards
Pocahontas
Betegvan
Teis
Serville
Wur
Marguerite Bryan
Local Visitors Seek Housing at Qlump Hotel
Dr. Robt Shannon of Mankato and family stop at the Qlump hotel this week. Shannon desires to settle here if the area can be prepared. He formerly practiced with horses and veterinary duties in his prior location.
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G. Willey
John
Jonson
Jas. Merriott
George Lorimer
Roy Merriott
Dr. Robt, Shannon
Mankato
Miamigate
Qlump
Shannon
Pions
New Seed Corn Dryer Factory Planned in Prospect
O G Voldt of Dawson Minnesota visits to interest the Commercial Club in a seed corn dryer plant to be located in Prospect. Capital stock set at 50000 with 15000 to be sold locally. site to be furnished. Dryer is patented and touted as a top market item with strong sales potential.
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O.G. Voldt
Dawson
Minnesota
All Go Home Some Time In Prison With Freedom Ahead
A New Era writer contemplates life after release from Leavenworth Federal Penitentiary. He imagines returning home, reclaiming wages, dining with family, and enjoying ordinary freedoms long denied, while shedding the habits and shackles of confinement.
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Federal Penitentiary
Leavenworth
Worth of a Wife: Wilkes-Barre Alderman Awards $100
A Wilkes-Barre alderman ruled that it is worth $100 to find a wife for a bachelor. A woman sued after claiming the man promised $100 to the matchmaker. She introduced a candidate who became the wife, but the husband refused payment. The official awarded the full amount to the plaintiff.
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Wilkes-Barre
Selt Water Inquiries And Sheriff Nivison Visit
A fragment notes interest in installing a crate or container at 138 Cement Products Co. Sheriff Nivison is in Ringsted today.
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Sheriff Nivison
Ringsted
Campaign Launched to Boost Church Attendance
A three month Attendance and Preparedness Campaign starts next Sunday at 10 am at the Christian church. Goals include weekly booster calls, personal work by a large calling committee, banners, monthly rolls of honor, special music and Bible School contests, with events like Young Men’s Day and Mother’s Day. Two captains lead two arms in the contest. results focus on attendance, Bible purchases, new members, and offerings. The executive committee comprises Bible School teachers and officers. Midweek Devotional Service combines prayer and study each Wednesday night. J. S. Cotting, Minister.
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Presbyterian Church
Saul
Plesse
Eoge
Bible School
Armisa
Polnta
Busijeld
oMocera
Sidewalks That Laat by Cement Produota Co
This spring we will install first class walks. We also lay garage and cellar floors park curbing cisterns and more. Our twelfth season promises quality work and prompt service.
Teachers Summer School Opens Dates and Certificates
Summer school for teachers opens April 14 and June 14 with all subjects for certificates accredited by the state. Courses at Alan High School and College. Special bulletin issued by Bierworth College Iowa to inform.
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Alan High School
Collage Courges
Add
Pege
Bierworth College
Iow
Tore
Also Mentioned on This Page
E. J. Sondrol
Masonic Lodge
Union Baptist Church
Mary L. Pariah
Mandalay
Burma
J. Frederic Catlin
Grace Church
Holy Communion
Peairin
Stephen Sevateon
Winneaton
Edward Egertson
Gus Gilbert
John Benegh
Graettinger
Wallingford
W. B.ie
Carl Sevation
Pillsbury’s Point
E. C. Hinshaw
Vrooman
A. B. Johnson
Birdie
Wayfield
Griger
Henry Amunson
Jack Creek Ladies Aid Society
John Hanson
Milkmaids Convention
Grada Metzler
Gruver
Grover
Prospect
Cemant Products Co
Praparadnass
Bagin
the Court of Last Resort
Stone Roads
Cross Roads
Jay Johnston
Len Smith
Teachers
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