Severe injury in rock island yard accident at Graver
Irwin Weller brakeman on the Rock Island freight to Albert Lea was seriously injured when he reached under a moving tender to bleed air and was drawn under the wheels at Graver yards last Thursday. His left arm was severed at the shoulder and his left leg fractured. He was rushed to a local hospital in critical condition with heavy blood loss. colleagues describe him as a popular Rock Island employee in the prime of life.
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Irwin Weller
Rock Island
Albert Lea
Graver
Weller
Loag
Just
Eng
Town Team Heads to Jackson Next Sunday
The Estherville Athletic Club football squad travels to Jackson next Sunday to face the city’s last team. Rain canceled the prior match here. The local club is confident of victory and plans return games against Armstrong and Fairmount on Armistice Day. A possible game with Spencer next Sunday looms as a potential championship clash, pending final arrangements.
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Estherville Athletic Club
Jackson Runn
Jackson
Armstrong
Fairmouth
Spencer
Wep
Victory Medal Presentation on Armistice Day
Arrangements are made to present Victory medals to ex service men on Armistice Day November 11 at 7 30 p m at the Grand theatre. Public is invited and seats reserved for families of ex service men through W B Biederman of the Chamber of Commerce. The ceremony promises to be a pretty event and many locals look forward to attending.
Pythias District 2 Convention Planned at Palais
District No 2 of the Pythias order announces a convention to be held Tuesday evening at the Palais. Deputy Grand Chancellor C A Dayton notes arrangements for the work and social time, inviting members to attend and enjoy the event.
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Hi On
Hearts and bats headline grand night in unseen text
The fragmentary clipping mentions a grand night related to Hearts and secured events. Names, places, or exact dates are not clear, but the brief hints point to a notable gathering or game night connected to a team or club. Further readable context would clarify participants and location.
Vigilance plan vows tough stance on bank robbers in Emmet County
A county vigilance organization formed at a recent meeting promises a warm reception for bank robbers. Armed volunteers under the sheriff will monitor, pursue, and capture suspects with rifles and shotguns. Rewards total 1500 dollars for dead or alive. 1000 from the association plus 500 from the state. High powered cars and telephone operators are part of the setup to spread alerts and interdict crimes.
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Benkera
Emmet
Arra Ents
Mn Barth
Association
Emmet County
Spirit Lake trip planned by Estherville fans
A crowd of about one thousand football supporters from Estherville aims to travel to Spirit Lake Saturday to cheer the high school team. J. R. Buckingham coordinates the caravan and asks volunteers to report with the number of passengers. Local donors and organizers are listed, calling L. R. Buckingham for car space. The effort reflects strong community support for the team. Also noted is the purchase of Swan Olson stock by B. Wasserman and upcoming store redecorations and relocations in the area.
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Estherville
J. R. Buckingham
High Ist
Caravat
L. R. Buckingham
H. E. Vincent
Rev. LaGrone
Swan Olson
B. Wasserman
Wasserman
Olson
Graettinger
Harding’s sweeping victory across nation and states
The Republican landslide described as historic with Harding likely over 200 electoral votes and large majorities in key states. Cummins and Kendall also favored, though slightly behind in some races. Iowa results show strong GOP gains, with one county close for Cummins in the third ward. The report notes possible Virginia carry and ongoing grand jury proceedings in Ringsted.
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Harding
Cummins
Kendall
Des Moines
House
Senate
Emmet
Spre
COX Ays
Porter Kendall
Herring
Denmark
Board of Supervisors
Roy Felkey
Armatrange
W. H. Gibbs
Kay Brown
Virginia
Cox
Ohio
Rock Island Payroll Reaches 110000 For September
Estherville learns Rock Island line payrolls total 110000 for September with October expected larger but exact figure unavailable. Locals note vast payroll boosts business and trade circulation, while Minneapolis and St Louis road also pays wages locally.
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C. E. Greene
Rock Island
Rock Island Road
Estherville
Busineas
Minneapolis and
St. Louis
Estherville team edges Spencer 14 to 7 in spirited win
Estherville high school defeated Spencer 14 to 7 in a hard fought game. The locals showed relentless fighting spirit with strong line play led by Captain Thompson and key contributions from Ochrein and Ritchie before injury ended Ritchie’s night. Next week they travel to Spirit Lake for the annual rivalry battle, with fans urged to attend.
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Estherville High School
Spencer
Acore
Ochrein
Parto
Eatherville
Estherville
Titus
Brees
Gruwell
Gru
Jimmie Ritchie
Thompson
Spirit Lake
Lake
Estherville Twin Cities Club Hosts Halloween Reunion
The Estherville Club of the Twin Cities held a Halloween party at Mrs. W. H. Jensen's home on October 29. About guests attended as husbands and families enjoyed games dancing a music program and reminiscences in festive costumes and Halloween decor. The group hoped for more Estherville reunions in the future.
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Estherville Club
Twin Cities
W. H. Jensen Key
Estherville
Entertainers Hosts Social Evening With Cards and Buffet
A social evening hosted at the home of Mr and Mrs Messara and Alex Johnston featured a cordial gathering of Republican friends. Guests enjoyed a lively card session and a tasty buffet.
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Grav’ Er
MEDA
Pythias
Secuere St Hearts
Tay
Aig
Easiare
A. J. Vase
Andrew Smith
J. F. Buckingham
J. W. Mogse
Frank Carpenter
Wm. S. Johnston
Roy J. Ridley
James Rainey
the Coleman
Pixley Smith
Geo. Anderson
F. J. White
G. A. Lyons
Tom Pullen
Clinite
L. P. Wanamaker
Sam Johnston
Melarain Erastus Hertrasie
Ato
Rev
Andreae
Tuesaday
Ies
Grant Giffen
Ringsted
BBC
Ren.g. Marding
United
Pan
A. B. Cummins
United States Senate
Thisther
Non
Seu
Nee
NEW Baptist Church
Dr. Divine
New York City
Union Baptist Church
F. H. Divine
Christian Church
Baptist Ladies’ Aid Society
Mfices
Divine
Herb Peterson
Hones
the. A. Etree
Ted Ieee
Spences
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