Prohibition Costs and Political Cries Over Change
A reader argues that government receipts from fines and seizures in prohibition are not income but losses, as forfeitures destroy alcohol paraphernalia. The letter questions the Volstead law’s effectiveness, cites Dickinson and rail costs, and critiques Rev. LaGrone and political figures, urging consideration of law changes and better control.
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Ini
Géof
Dickinson
la Grone
LaGrand
Jonas Christ
Swea City Barbers Raise Shave Price to Twenty Cents
The Algona Advance reports the county wide shave price set at twenty cents after barbers in Swea City experimented with earning fifteen cents per shave for some time.
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Algona Advance
Swea City
Algona Banker Murtagh Visits Estherville After Spirit Lake Fishing
Hon C B Murtagh of Algona rode through Estherville Wednesday night on his way home from Spirit Lake where he fished for pike. Former Ringsted resident and ex head of the State Bank, he once represented Emmet county on an independent ticket defeating the Republican nominee. Local friends welcome his rare visits when he can spare time from business.
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Murtagh
Algona
Estherville
Spirit Lake
Pike
Ringsted
State Bank
Emmet
Ranks of G A R in Iowa fall to 3994 this year
Memorial day this year will find approximately 450 fewer survivors of the Civil War in Iowa, according to records of the state department Grand Army of the Republic. The ranks have dwindled to 3,994 with 441 G A R men dying in 1921. A Bird Study course begins June 1, and interested persons may contact Miss Colt at phone 378.
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Iowa
State Department
Grand Army of the Republic
G. A.R
Miss
Colt
Loyalty to home interests in Estherville plea
The Estherville Vindicator argues local loyalty and printing of the telephone directory at home. It notes Estherville or Sibley as possible printing sites if local printers and business patrons unite to support home interests. The paper asserts thriving towns depend on citizens’ loyalty to local concerns.
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Estherville
Republican
Sibley
Tribune
Sibley ‘Tri
Homecoming Days Parade and Flying Millers Show
A two day Homecoming Festival begins June 20 with a mammoth parade and free acts by the Beflex and LaRose Troupes. Featured is the Flying Millers aerial act with a three man and one woman team, plus Gus Henderson the famed clown acrobat, and two bands. Events include rides, athletic shows, a dance, and a fireworks finale with a rural pageant Down on the Farm using colored fires. Frank Miles will speak on the second day in a program promising entertainment and community pride.
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Fair’ Ealiber
Beflex
LaRose
Gus Henderson
Spose
Flying Millers
Puck
Judge
Gus
Aulger Brothers
Frank Miles
The
State Legionaire
Bilet of Thearleuf
Will
Farm Bureau Picnic Sets June Friday At High Lake
Emmet and High Lake township farmers gather for the annual Farm Bureau picnic with races, Sack and foot contests at 10 am, a basket dinner at noon, speeches by Hon. Chas Hunt and Mrs Ellsworth Richardson, a 3:30 pm baseball game, and local entertainment including a 30 girl choir and shoe throwing contest.
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Ooh
High Lake
Estherville
Wallingford
Maron Yeates
Emmet
Chas. Hunt
Iowa Farm Bureau Federation
Hunt
Ellsworth Richardson
High Lake Township
Emmet Township
Irwin Weller Weds Frances Bombarger in May Ceremony
Irwin I Weller and Frances J Bombarger united in marriage Tuesday morning May 29 at the Presbyterian Manse in Irwin. Rev Voorhies officiated using the church ring ceremony. They left on the 93 15 train for Denver returning to reside in Irwin. Frances is the daughter of Mr and Mrs F B Bombarger and a high school graduate who has worked in local businesses. Weller, formerly from Armstrong, moved to Irwin and works in the Rock Island dispatcher's office as crew caller. the couple plan to reside in Irwin after their wedding trip.
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Presbyterian Manse
Irwin
I. Weller
Frances J. Bombarger
Voorhies
Presbyterian Church
Denver
Colorado
F. B. Bombarger
Weller
Armstrong
Rock Island
Stores Closed on Decoration Day
All stores open until noon with furniture shops closing at 10 00 and dry goods and ladies ready-to-wear shuttering for the day.
Parade invites participation in sporting events and prizes
The notice calls people to take part in upcoming sporting events and mentions liberal prizes to be given for units. It references Piatra and other paper sections while urging readers to look for more details. The fragmentary text emphasizes community involvement and rewards in local festivities.
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Piatra
Migs
Ian
Juniors Host Lively Three Course Dinner for Seniors
The Sophomores staged a large social at the Orleans Hotel as the Junior class bid farewell to the Seniors. Louis Wasserman served as toastmaster while George Thompson, Senior class president, responded. Toasts honored four years of high school life, a Junior mixed chorus performed Caballero, and a playful sketch A Case of Suspension entertained attendees.
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Orleans
Louis ‘Wasserman
Glenn Brockway
George Thompson
Herbert Allen
Herbert
Julia LaGrone
Julia
Kathleen
Patricia Wood
Dorothy
Ruth Heidke
Mildred
Gertrude Carey
Alice
Ruth Noe Jonas
Man
William Maher
Emilius Edgerton
Chas. Clark
Harold
Lambert Scholtes Tom
Francis Shadle Jack
William Reese
Ophelia Judkins
Emma Obye
Van de Coach Henraid to Leave Spirit Lake
Vy E Henraid athletic director at Spirit Lake high school for four years has accepted a similar post at Glenelly Colorado high school The Spirit Lake board offered another year but Henraid chose the western state job over local appeal and last week decided to depart as reported by Beacon.
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Vy. E. Henraid
Ir'thie Spirit Lake High School
Gkaéley
Colo
Henraid
Valuable Souvenir Folden Days Letter From 1832 Found
Mr. Lou Heffelfinger reports a valuable keepsake in his possession, a well written letter dated February 11 1832 to his grandfather John Heffelfinger of Paughlong Post Office Vincent Township Chester County Pennsylvania. It is signed by Richard Dingman and Catherine Dingman from Ancaster Pennsylvania and remains in good ink and paper condition with the address on the outside not enclosed by an envelope.
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Lou Heffelfinger
John ‘Heffelfinger
Paughlong
Vincent Township
Chester County
Pennsylvania
Richard Dingman
Ancaster
Catherine Dingman
Splendid Lectes at the K C Hall
An evening at the K of C Hall featured E G Dann of Mason City and P H Donlin of Emmetsburg giving lectures. Despite light advertisement, the audience filled the hall for the public event. A second note covers Legion activities and a call for members. The Silver Tea runs 3 to 5 with all invited.
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C. Hall
E. G. Dann
Mason City
Dunn
P. H. Donlin
Emmetsburg
Service Star Legion
Merchants Satisfied With Three Day Estherville Sale
Estherville merchants report strong three day sale last week with crowds and long distance visitors. Saturday drew big crowds as many paid higher prices for coveted items while bargains drew in shoppers. The Boosters Committee invites all to a park pavilion gathering Saturday night June 2, weather permitting.
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Estherville
Orie
el Ville
Serchante
Jesus
Nazareth
Theodore Roosevelt
Corporstiana
Fry
Boosters’ Committee
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Cme
United States Senate
LaGrone
Cummings
Fire Works
Bureau
Irwin Weller
Miss Bombarger
Estherville High School
van de
Henroid
L. Heffelfinger
the. K. C. Hall
American Legion Room
Legion
Gom
Wee RK
American Legion Notes
John
Gion
W. J. Burbank
American Legion
Legionaire
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