Fort Dodge Defeats Mason City in Opener and Plans
Fort Dodge beat Mason City 21 to 0 in an Iowa State League opener. An automobile parade drew about 1,000 spectators as 70 local businesses closed early. Manager Draper signed and released players, set season ticket prices, and defended Sunday baseball amid public debate while aiming to boost Estherville’s profile through a strong, well-behaved team.
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Draper
Emmetesburg
Gerlach
Ocayania
Mabie
Welch
Marshall
Snell
Borst
Noil
Jarnigan
Fort Dodge
Mason City
Matyas
Broderick
Rosa Borat
Ed Elder
Swell
Harry Welch
Baseball
Tekets
Wing's
Dr. Conroy
Iowa State League
Jane
One Room Iowa Schools Face Abolition Move
Rural consolidation urged by State Superintendent A M Deyoe after visiting Indiana schools. Graduates from consolidated rural schools gain immediate admission to the State University. Also notes on rural churches, a baseball primer by Hugh Fullerton, and a publisher's appeal for canvassing the Homestead in Des Moines Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. M. Devoo
Arthur Springer
I Pello
Beter Iowa Schools Commission
Indiana
Tissid
Deyoe
Lowa
County
State University
Veterans Pension Bill Boosts Payments and Coverage
President Taft signed the Increased pension bill providing higher monthly pensions for veterans. The first year adds 45 million dollars, with an average 22 million over three years, aiding about 420,965 veterans. Rates rise with service length and age, from 13 to 80 dollars monthly for ninety days and up to 26 dollars for seventy five plus, with three year service caps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taft
House
Senate
Township Judge and Clerk Listings by Districts
A dense list of township election officials names including judges and clerks across multiple townships such as Lincoln, Ellsworth, Emmet, Estherville, Katherville, Denmark, Armstrong Grove, Iowa Lake, Swan Lake, Center Denpelup, 12 Mile Take, High Lake, Jack Creek, and others. The text records expected personnel like M Eckhart, E M Iverson, I Coleman, Hoganson, J B Weir, L W Clark, J R Hornwell, W Ft Coon, W J Melliveen, and numerous others with roles noted as judges or clerks. It appears to be an archival roster for local elections with varied spellings and potential OCR errors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln Township
M. Eckhart
E. M. Iverson
I. Coleman
Clarks
H. Griese
J. A. Hyer
Ellaworth V
Judes
G. EB. Vierkandt
A. 0. Bringwold
A. Lee
Clerks
Hoganson
J. BD. Weir
Emmetownship
L. W. Clark
J. R. Hornwell
W. Lulkhart
I. J. Robinson
F. Maniece
Estherville
W. Ft. Coon
Armatwong Grove
H. J. Felky
P.parnell
A. Mitchell
Olks
Kh. Cratty
T. Whorsen
Iowa Lake
John Sturn
H. Dildine
G. Follet
W. KK. Boyer
F. W. Cheever
Swan Lake
A. Balmer
A. Buck
P. Paulgen
R. A. Bryan
Theo. Wold
Center Denpelup
Ole’ Myhre
In. Sweet
A. Crim
Irwin
J. Parnell
I. Hildreth
J P
Kennedy
Kobosius
G. Gilbert
J. O. Werholt
High Lake
Martin’ Mahan
Narrow Escape as Buggy Wheels Strike Rail Horse
A boy barely escaped death when his buggy derailed after hitting a rail and was struck by a horse. He slid along the rail, saved by the engine crew who stopped in time. he left with bruises and cuts, a week at home, and likely no lasting harm. Also notes a church music program at Christing church Friday May 23 at 8 pm by City schools pupils under Miss Studevant, with various grade ensembles and songs. Memorial union services announced for next Sunday at the Presbyterian church at 10 am with Rev G F field of the Methodist church delivering the sermon. all invited. The Variety Store advertises egg trades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. BR. C
Sons of Veterans
Presbyterian Church
Des Moines
O. S. Haynes
Boys Brigade
Flower Brigade
Olgies Socretiva
Lincoln St
Lincoln
W.R. C
Des Molnoenst
Oak Hill Cemetery
John A
A. Ketchem
Clare Foote Andross
N. J. Lee Solo
Harold Hudson
America
Benediction Bellis
Hugh
Fullerton
Lima
Zofl
Roscoe
Christing
Miss Studevant
the Frog
Lord Is Uy Glee Club
Memorial Union
Ren’ G. FB Field
Methodist
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Emmetsburg
Hare
A. Vandenburg
Grand Army Republic
Vindicator
Republican
Emmet
Hatherville
E+ therville
Iowa
Lawn Homestead
Homestead
James M. Plercg
Laws
Clarke
Mon's
M. BE
Carte OF Charautish
Maude de Smaythe
Maris Crowell
de Smythe
Havelle Byfield
Frances Calin
Jack Hamilton
Wieplep- Tata Eee
Edwip Rhodes
Matilda Hoppenhoer
Weyeds
Alics Anderson
Lateele
Grace Soper
Rantum
Dorothy Blakey
Valeria Reynolds
Malythe Roebuck
Grindem
Sullivan Katherine
Nellie Morrissey
Frooper
Lady the Roebuck
Ethel Albro
Rhea
Eatherville
Neville
Glea Club
pSavouehe Es
Daisy
Isa
B. Warereuli
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