Rockefeller and the price of success in business
This piece profiles John D. Rockefeller as an organizer who built wealth in oil and later earned public admiration through philanthropy. It argues character, work, opportunity, and vision drive enduring success, citing Andrew Carnegie and Henry Ford as peers who redirected wealth to public good.
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America
Mr. Rockefeller
Andrew Carnegie
Henry Ford
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Rockefeller
St. Johns River
Florida
Fires consume Rock Island depot ruins and new plan
Fire in the baggage area of the Rock Island depot in Estherville destroyed the south half of the building and gutted the rest. Officials Wilson and Train Master Hanchett offices were damaged. A large, modern depot is planned to replace the destroyed structure. Also listed are Estherville High School graduation exercises for May 27 with program details and the graduating class of 1909. Albert Mahlum has obtained a government inspector of customs position near the Lake of the Thea.
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Rock Island
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Hanchett
Estherville
Estherville High School
M. E
Campbell
Clarence Ladd
Chas. F. Medbury
Miss Bemis
C. E. Person
Wasser
Chas. Wells
Blanche Young
Lawrence Swartz
Bertha Davis
Cecil Riggs
Lydia Osher
Clara Kennedy
Local Workforce Moves and New Appointments
In northern Minnesota Woods, Mr. Mahlum resides with his parents. Clarence Person resigned from the city laundry and moved to Early to work for W. H. Foote. Melville Brown will replace him at the city laundry. Margarette Taylor was elected mathematics teacher at Cornell College and left Humboldt Schools for the Cornell post. F. L. Godfrey resigned as Rock Island foreman. G. W. Tuckley of Cedar Rapids succeeds him. Mrs. Jennie Ellerston visited Montgomery to see her sons on nearby farms.
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Cornell
F. L. Godfrey
Rock Island
G. W. Tuckley
Cedar Rapids
Jennie Ellerston
Montgomery
Doctor Coleman Buys Anderson Hospital. Estherville Practice Planned
Dr. R C Coleman of Iowa City has purchased the Anderson hospital from Miss Roberts and will assume control June first. Miss Roberts remains head nurse for the next year. Dr Atkins of Superior will move to Estherville and partner with Coleman in practice and hospital work. Opal Harcourt wins humor class at Grand Theatre oratorical. Berlina Rohde back to Maple Hill to teach. Hannah Stromer to Red Wing Minnesota for a convention. Orville Turner returns from northern Minnesota with wife and two children. Emmet Holts leases second floor of Deming cottage on Spirit Jake for summer. works as carpenter for local builder.
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Iowa City
Anderson Hospital
Maple Hill
Hannah Stromer
Red Wing
Minnesota
Orville Turner
Emmet Holts
Deming
Spirit Jake
Ancient and Modern Mesmerism Theme in Christian Science Sermon
A Church of Christ Scientist Sunday lesson denounces ancient and modern mesmerism and hypnotism as error. Quoted Bible verses from Matthew describe Jesus casting out devils and unifying the kingdom of God, while a Christian Science passage asserts sickness as error to be expelled by Truth.
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Scientist
Mary Baker Eddy
Beelzebub
Jesus
Lutheran Church Choir Rehearsal Led by Peder Nordsletten
A joint choir rehearsal led by Pastor Peder Nordsletten with Prof Odvin Hagen of Forest City assisting will be held at the Lutheran Church. The rehearsal aims to coordinate voices and prepare for upcoming services.
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Lutheran Church
Peder Nordsletten
Odvin Hagen
Forest” City
Graettinger Friday Night Choir to Sing at Young Peoples' Convention
Graettinger hosts a Friday night choir event at 8 00 pm for the upcoming young peoples convention in De pew during June 9 11 Wallingford Church Pentecostal Sunday service at 9 00 am in the American language Sunday school at 10 15 am Due to baccalaureate services in Estherville Luther League canceled this Sunday Confirmation class meets Saturday morning 9 00 Prayer meeting next Monday 8 00 at Ole Ege land home Ladies aid meets Wednesday May 24 at 2 30 West Side hostesses Confirmation class Saturday 1 30 Sunday school 10 am Pentecostal service 11 am Young peoples meeting Sunday night 8 Dorcas Society Saturday May 27 at 2 30 Handeland home Ladies aid meets church May 81 hostess Mrs Andrew Handeland
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Young Peoples
Depew
Wallingford Church
Penticostal
Estherville
Luther League
Ole Egeland
Aid
Pentecostal
Dorcas Society
Andrew M Handeland
Ladies Aid
Andrew Handeland
Warns Against Commercial Safety Seals Sold
A warning to Iowans about safety seals marketed for commercial gain. Secretary Phil Sproul of the Iowa State Safety Council says such sales target local organizations for resale and may falsely claim council approval. He urges cautious purchases and supports noncommercially promoted seals.
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Sproul
Iowa State Safety Council
Enforcement of license revocation for drunken driving
State laws authorize courts to revoke licenses for drunken or reckless driving and require full enforcement. Some courts lack courage due to politics or perceived injustice, risking public safety. When officers arrest violators, courts must enforce the law, and those with backbone become community pillars of lawfulness.
No Significant Effect From 57-Cent Corn Loan on Prices
Iowa State College economists Geoffrey Shepherd and Walter W. Wilcox report the 57-cent corn loan has not measurably affected average corn prices since harvest. They caution temporary early-season effects are possible and note future price direction hinges on the new crop, planting conditions, and potential supply squeezes as security stocks rise.
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Geoffrey Shepherd
Walter W. Wilcox
Iowa State College
Iowa
Marines Offer Education Aid to Recruits in Survey
Kansas City May 22 Captain J P Schwerin reports a Marine Corps recruiting survey shows many applicants aim to advance education while serving. The program funds Marine Institute courses at no cost, with career paths, pay up to 157 dollars monthly, and a potential 134 dollars monthly retirement after 20 years. Complete details available from Marine Recruiting Station 529 P Street.
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J. P. Schwerin
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