Death claims a pioneer J Hess of Armstrong dies
J Hess a pioneer Emmet County resident died in a Chicago hospital Friday from rheumatic trouble. He had lived in Emmet County over twenty years, farmed near Maple Hill, and later headed an elevator in Armstrong. He served on the county board of supervisors and later became a stock dealer and key officer at Armstrong Cement Works. His funeral was held in Armstrong Tuesday. A new Iowa fish car, supervised by Game Warden Hinshaw, visited Spirit Lake, claimed by government men to be the best all round fish car in America with capacity for 60 000 fish and room for eight diners and four berths.
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Jd. Hess
Emmet County
Chisago
Armstrong
Hess
Kamet County
Maple Hill
Kinmet County
Board of
Armatrong
Armatrong Cement Works
Milwaukee
Spirit Lake
E. C. Hinshaw
America
Arnold Perkie Cheff
Russell Klein
Lows Fish
Spirit Lake Man Celebrates Eighth Decade Birthday
George Gallagher will mark his 80th birthday on Friday November 7 in Spirit Lake. Local note says he is the oldest active businessman in the area with A Wampole just 21 days older. The Spirit Lake Beacon highlights Ireland’s credit for his long years and vigor.
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George Gallagher
A. Wampole
Walleguar
Spirit Lake
Gallagher
Old Ireland
Wampole
Cgalleghar
Spirit Lake Beacon
Johnny’s Last Speech and Knights Oyster Supper
A local note recounts a merchant praising advertising after losing his store at auction. It also announces the Knights of King Arthur annual oyster supper at the Methodist church dining room Friday from 6 pm until served, urging attendees to bring friends and support a social and financial event.
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King Arthur
Twenty Years Ago at a Pleasant House Party
Twenty years ago tonight a F H Rhodes couple hosted a card party for invited guests at their cosy home. A beer load seized at Rock Rapids in the Illinois Central storehouse belonged to Schlitz Drawing Co of Milwaukee. Knight’s mother to return to Warren Illinois. Fullenwider back at First National Bank after Decorah visit. Blakey & Biddock take over White & Jamerson meat market. Chas Ogilvie elected in fourth district by over eight votes. Bunt the independent candidate. Snow delayed threshing. Miss Mary Oskerson began term in Ellsworth No 4. A ten pound boy born to Mr and Mrs Levi of Milsworth. Ed Crego building new corn crib. corn looks better here. Masons and ladies organized Eastern Star. officers elected. Barber Riley moved his shop to the new bank basement. A K Gaylord and family moving to new cottage. Barber moving to new residence. Hubbard Bros. blacksmiths dissolved partnership. Mark stays, Cal operates Harlan & McGrath shop.
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F. H. Rhodes
Ilinois Central
Rock Rapids
Schlitz Drawing Co
Milwaukee
W. Knight
Warren
Illinoie
Mary Oskerson
Ellsworth Township
Thor Levi
Milsworth Township
Ed Crego
Ellsworth
Illinois
Masonic Fraternatives
Thn
Eastern Star Lodge
Clara J. Ratan
Adelin E K. Walker
Col. Doolittle
Barber Riley
Bank
A. KE. Gaylord
North Sixth Street
Boost For Byrnes In Iowa Primary Bid
J H Byrnes deputy state auditor announces candidacy in the coming primary against John L Bleakly. A Waterloo native, Byrnes is described as popular, memorable, accommodating, and well posted on finances with near unanimous support from state auditors and strong backing from his county. Auditor Marriage, president of the State Association of County Auditors, speaks highly of him.
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J. H. Byrnes
Eldora Herald
the Herald
John L. Bleakly
Byrnes
Waterloo
Auditora
Tim
Herald
State Association of County Auditors
Allen Family Heads to California for New Home
Attorney and Mrs F E Allen and their baby departed Tuesday for California to establish their future residence. Before leaving Mr Allen sold a large residence property on East Main Street, including the former Jay Mitchell building and two prime lots, to Henry Mablum for 3800 dollars.
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F. E. Allen
Baby
Calfornia
Allen Gold
East Main Street
Jay Mitchell
Lota
Henry Mablum
Clarence Person Marries Maa Ethel Marah in Aurelia
The wedding takes place this Wednesday afternoon at the bride’s parents’ home in Aurelia with Rey Hard officiating. Clarence Person, son of Batherville residents, is a prominent Aurelia clothing store manager. Maa Ethel Marah, a newcomer to Katharville, is described as an accomplished young woman and will be a fitting partner for Mr. Person. The community extends warm congratulations.
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Clarence Person
Maa
Katharville
Person
How To Avoid The Automobiles Back Strain Advice
Advice on preventing back pain from cranking a car and sitting during rides. Emphasizes keeping the back straight, bending from the hips, and avoiding slouching. Includes a stray classified line about spring chickens and a contact for Deming.
Frank P Woods gains prominence in Des Moines Capital
In a Des Moines Capital column a once mocked congressman Frank P Woods, Iowa Tenth district, rises as Republican committee chairman. The piece notes his temperate conduct, home ties, and steady social cautions, contrasting past doubts with his current national prominence and party revival. It also covers subscription offers, local high school notes, and a October U S vessel production report.
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Des Moines
Frank P. Woods
Congress
Tenth District of
Laws
Republican State Committee
Frank
Ite
Iowa
Stay in Iowa advised by tuberculosis lecturer
Dr A HK Kepford, state lecturer on tuberculosis, advises a Jasper county woman to stay in Iowa for winter. The patient, once weakened by tuberculosis, gained weight after a westward cure last winter and improved. Kepford recommends continuing the fresh air and good food program at home, noting cold air can aid consumptives and that local merchants supply needed goods.
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A. HK. Reptord
Jasper County
the Inquirer
Kepford
No Place Fors Poor Man
Spencer Reporter critiques California dreamers by quoting a Los Angeles Record piece pointing out mass unemployment in Los Angeles, with residents scraping by on low wages while many are lured west by misleading ads. The article argues Iowa’s harsher winters and strong farming show Iowa can offer better living, urging readers to read, think, and not abandon the Midwest for sunshine.
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Spencer
California
Los Angeles
Califfornia
Southern
Low Angeles
Folke
Iowa
Bet
Towa
Courage in Everyday Life and Truth
The passage urges daily courage beyond heroism, including honesty, resisting temptation, speaking the truth, and living honestly within our means. It emphasizes being true to oneself rather than pretending to be something one is not.
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Chicago
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Geo. Fullenwider
Flrst National Bank
Decorah
Blakey & Biddock
White & Jamerson
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Lowa Lake
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Chas. Ogilvie
Sil
Bunt
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Hubbard Bros. Blacksmiths
Mark
Cal
Harlan & McGrath
Marsh
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Walter Reed
Ladies Aid of the Baptist Church
Christian Church
Manson Democrat
Sioux City
Kuppenheimer
Woods
Vindicator
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Cecil ‘Taylor
Washington Building
Aive O'Clock
Aix
Miss Bens
State Teacher's Association
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Orty
Misa Nasby
Crty
State Teachers Association
Des Mollusa
Merritt and
Klarold
Petice
Gost
Joe Yeager
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