Tragic Gas Accident Claims Prof Holden at Ames
Oscar Lee Holden born Davenport Iowa May 8 1896 dies May 18 1919 in Estherville Iowa from accidental gas suffocation in bath. He taught agricultural training and aimed to study at Columbia. Services held at Episcopal church with teachers and students present. community mourns loss of respected educator.
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Gom
Brice
Sixth Street
Holden
Larvel
Xan
Heatey
Irs
Oscar Lee Holden
Davenport
Iowa
Estherville
Frank Bently
Ames
Isaic
Columbia
H. C. Brees
Sanderlin
Me ‘Episcopal Church
Anton Walter
Torbet
Episcopal Church
le Molletlat
Hospital Merger Brings Dr Coleman Nder son to Estherville
Dr Coleman Nders on Iowa City purchases Anderson hospital from Miss Roberts and will serve as head nurse Jane Roberts heads the hospital next year. Dr Atkins of Superior will join with Dr Coleman in practice and hospital work in Estherville. Memorial Sunday service set for 3 PM at M E church with Rev Voorhies of the Presbyterian church delivering the sermon. Twelfth Annual Meeting of Estherville Commercial Club scheduled for Friday May 23 after a Christian church dinner. J W Griest to discuss Retail Merchants Service and officers’ annual report followed by board election and Homecoming reception for Emmet county soldiers. Secretary A O Peterson notes.
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Atkins
Supeerior
Hin
Miss Roberts
R. C. Coleman
Iowa City
Anderson Hospital
Misa’ Roberts
Misa Roberts
Vonner
Athne
Superior
Eatherville
Coleman
M. E
Voorhies
Presbyterian Church
Commercial Club
Estherville Commercial Club
Court House
Ladies of the Christian Church
The
Christian Church
Rolnek
Harp
Ditmer
Frank Stockdale
Estherville
Soldier Boys
Emmet County
A. O. Peterson
Red Cross Drives Winter Clothing for Emmet County
The American Red Cross plans a clothing drive to collect 2750 pounds for the Emmet County Chapter. Readied garments for all ages are urged, including light wool, canton flannel, baby items, ticking, blankets, and children's wear. Donations should be sent promptly, with acceptable worn items aiding destitute women and populations in occupied regions.
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Red Cross
American Red Cross
Emmet
Field Meet Big Event Sparks Local Pride
The field meet in Estherville drew strong local interest as Sheldon high school dominated, winning the Saunders cup with 31.5 points. Emmetsburg took 24.5, while Estherville placed fifth with Andreae winning both the 100 and 440 yard dashes and Dick taking second in the shot put.
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Eatherville
Sheldon High School
Emmetsburg
Estherville
Andreae
Barker
Lansborn
Ketchen
Swaney
Spirit Lake
McKenna
Sheldon
Baie
Hastings
Emmetsbare
Clark
Therville
Cole
Ruthven
Cawalke
Sanborn
Fade Cola
Emmeteburg
Yones
Milford
Emmetebite
Young, Ruthven
Hall
Ingens’ Ruthven
Doolittle
Sita
E . Reithvens
Fiat
Myers
Soper
Slagle
Hinshaw
High Sump
Ist
Myers, Ruthven, & Ft. In
Strathman
Lake Park
Ard
Archer
Emmets Abuse
Gsshora
Spirit’ Lake
Lake A
Record of a multi-topic local sale and highway booster notes
A fragmentary newspaper piece covers a ten thousand dollar sale event starting May 23 with promises of increased stock and discounts across departments, plus announcements of theater events and school exercises. It then shifts to detail Everett Powers highway boosters in Des Moines 1919, outlining counties and towns along a Spirit Lake to St. Louis route, naming many communities and local officers involved.
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Ansky
Lle
Riday
Eee
Crett
Asso
Des Moines
Henry E. Slack
Carlisle
L. V. Russell
W. H. Goskaloosa
Tawa
Risted Poounty Organisation
Poe
Wapelloounty
John H. Morrell
Ottumwa
Mahaska
Robt
Shanahan
Onkaloosa
Marion County
W. H. Allen
Knox Yi
Dallas
Steele Blake
Perry
Calhoun County
Holdoegel
Rockwell City
Greeng
M. Lampman
Grand Junction
Everett Powers
Warren County
France
Everett
Spirit Lake
Iowa
St. Louis
Missouri
Towa
Superior
Eatherville
Wallingford
Graettinger
Emmetsburg
Mallard
Holfe
Pocshontas
Pomeroy
Labrie
Adem
Churdan
Jefferson
Grand Rippey
Angus
New Florence
High Hill
Jonesburg
Pendleton
Warrenton
Foratell
Wentzville
Gilvarg
O'Fa
Bees
Estherville Chautauqua offers week of speakers and music
The Estherville Chautauqua features Dr Charles Medbury, Major Bridgman, and the Boston Opera Company among many talents July 8 to 14. Daily programs launch 2:30 PM with concerts, lectures, and Jr Chautauqua events. Admission ranges 36 to 60 cents including war tax. venues include Grand Concert by the Boston Opera Company and lectures by Sir John Foster Fraser and Gov. George A. Carleny.
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Estherville
Memrs
Boston
Operampany
Crima
Harry J. Loose
Boston Opera Company
Chicago
Chicago x of
Sir John Foster Fraser
Joan Batacse
Wallace Bruce Amsabary
Gov
Geo
Carlaony
Dunbar
Hussar Gila
Abe
Roderick
War
Tae Se
Paul Dixon
Patriste
Banda
Valor R. C. Bridgitan
War Tax Bc
Roma
Luigi ‘Quagua
Mesopotamia
Raphael Emintavil Mentenian
War Tax Jc
Cya
Nylon
War Tax
Ralph ‘bin Pe
Jdbc
War Tax Fc
Tal
Thasan’ Apanes
Banday Gram
U S Fighting Men Wanted A Church
The central department of the American War Work Council reports church attendance and religious activities from May 1, 1917, to December 1918 in U S military camps. Over 6.28 million attended services, 2.20 million heard 7,670 religious features, and 1.99 million read books through the Y’s education and library programs aiding soldiers and sailors.
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Ceanon S
M.O
Central Department
A. H. Liehty
Amer War Work Goureil
Campa
Lichty
Chicago
Ohio State
Library Association
Athi
Eas
Honor Worker In Russian Be Ce Ae Aracenima Tae
A local council notes a ceremonial honor for a worker with ties to Russian communities. The event highlights service and dedication within the town’s civic sphere, recognizing contributions across municipal duties and community programs.
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Bath
Barialwe
Gran Fuss
Hema
Ke Fuss
Epscis
DR. Coleman Nderson Hospital
Firat
Emmett Tube
Fitherville
Diena Cols
Diana Hoag
Stevens County
Ilinois
Darwin Copee
Ale
Paul
Serti
Aneue
Re-M
Thoreday
Admis
Fealey
Fort Dodge
Chautauqua
Chas
Medbury
Major B
C. Bridgman
Jane
Armstrong
Armstrong Cement Metis
Tadust
U. S
Y. MW. Co. A
Corytral Military
Freape
Marines
el American
Fresom
Tosie
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