Editors Discuss Political Climate and Public Sentiment
A message from editors G A Nichols and H A Nichols comments on public policy. It critiques radicalism led by La Follette, calls for conservatism against radical theories, notes flu cases in Iowa, and questions campaign funding. It references President Coolidge and Chief Justice Taft and advocates prudent amendment of controversial laws.
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Coolidge
Jusep Taft
Capitol
la Follette
Government Plan Five Year Agricultural Census
The federal government will conduct a five year census of American agriculture this fall. Enumerators will call, with sample schedules distributed to postmasters for farmers to complete by December 1. The 1920 census is outdated. this one aims to guide postwar agricultural readjustment and will keep all data confidential.
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United States
M. E
Schools of Missions
Fast Traveling Across Continent by Telephone Hearings
A startling claim describes voice travel from New York City to San Francisco in under a fifth of a second. The note suggests technology enabling rapid long distance transmission to reach remote receivers.
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New York City
San Francisco
Estherville Defeats Spencer 12 to 0 in Northwest Iowa Clash
Estherville's Maroon and White dominate Spencer on the local field Saturday November 15 scoring two early touchdowns and keeping the defense shutout. Helgason and Swift spearhead the rally with strong runs and ball control while Shiley Helygason Johnston and Stillman key multiple stops. Regular season results show Estherville posting wins and close scores across September through November.
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Bagney
Barnes
Sberville Ogitdsters
Emmetsburg
Sanford
Spencer
Northwest Iowa
Estherville
Ellis
Helgason
Swift
Shiley
Helygason
Johnston
Albertson
Peterson
Stillman
Truck transport blamed as road parasites in snow
The Kenosha Evening News quotes a 1924 editorial condemning motor truck operators for slow road clearing during a snow storm. It argues trucks rely on public roads but evade road-maintenance costs, calling railways more reliable in winter and urging county action to support fair weather and storm operations.
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Chicago
Milwaukee
Kenosha
Kenosha County
Terril Man In Jail For Mailing Obscene Literature
Amos Martin of Terril languishes in the county jail under a thirty day sentence for mailing obscene literature. He objected to a young lady not returning his affections and was reported to the Postal Service, leading to federal involvement and the sentence. The editorial pages criticize officials and advocate removal for improper actions.
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Terril
Amos Martin
Terri
Martin
Spirit Lake Beacon
Poor feed sick chicks and Emmet County Short Course plans
Poultry expert Wm H Lapp credits poor feeding for disease in hens and outlines a fall winter ration of four pounds morning and eight pounds night per 140 birds with a mash of corn, bran, oats, wheat and tankage. Milk feeding boosts profits and health. The Estherville area sets a large Emmet County Farmers Short Course for Pest 19 and 10 with cash prizes, 600 memberships aimed, local directors, and $1500 needed for exhibits and premiums.
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Wm. H. Lapp
Towa State College
Emmet County Farmers Short
Estherville
Pest
Oery
Thanksgiving Observed by Estherville High School
Estherville juniors sponsor the annual Thanksgiving program at 3 PM Wednesday in the high school auditorium. The students plan and present the entire entertainment for the school assembly.
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V. R
Estherville High School
Local society and funeral notices at Estherville area
The Superior Culture Club met at Mrs J R Keltz home. Mrs Martens shared a trip west last summer. Attendees from away joined funeral guests for Dan Chimp. Local reports cover accidents, hospital updates, sports prep, declamatory contest work, and community visits across Estherville Milford Spirit Lake Jackson and Terril with several shippings to Chicago and family events.
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Superior Culture Club
J. R. Keltz
West
Martens
B. A. Wilkinson
Dan Chimp
Brubaker
Freeport, Il
Ruth Cook
Irene Harris
Los Angeles
Col
Dr. Blakey
Minneapolis
Charley Apple
Harry Apple
North Cape
Wis
Andy Apple
Chicago
Chas. Stanley
Cedar Rapids
Paul Wade
Lake Park
Fred Clump
Charles City
Coleman
Terril
Hoover
Freeport
Harry Smith
Rock Creek
Minn
Mae Chimp
Decorah
Hal Romans
West Point
Clerke
Estherville
John Brawford
Len Brawford
Lloyd Schanks
Manby
Markley
M. J. Groves
Werling
Triggs
0. R Olsen
Nellie Ruckman
Spirit Lake
Fred Jones
Ed. Schmidt
Rice
Ernie Thomas
Ore Webber
Grover
Wayne Small
Gus Swans
Coleman Hospital
D. M. Clump
John Thomas
Mack Wade
Sidney Wade
Jackson
Lena McDonald
Sheldon
O. R. Olson
Donald
Ova Neil Small
Bert Watson
Schaller
Elsie Trabert
Milford
Ida Mae
Lucile Post
McDonald
Irving Clark
Arnold's Park
Stanley Wade
Ruby
Marvin Howell
Eagle Grove
Durley Wade
Colfax
Almer
Elmer Jackson
Clamp
J. C. Smith
Joe Prochaska
Yetter
Prochaska
Thornburg
Shippers Association
Jacobs & cLopold
Irene
Tena
Evelyn Weis
Jake Larson
Ruby Wade
Mere Wade
W. R
Heddle
John Barfoot
Huntington
Armstrong
Jim Whitman
Wertz
C. W. Dickerson
L. EB. Pickell
John Westrem
Alfred Jensen
Carl Barfoat
Lulu Busman
Jim Davis
Phelps & Dack
Hiram Griese
Mr. Newland
Armstor A
A. H. Pickell
V. Rk
Local Items From Jack Creek and Around
Mr. Lucas helped Nels Peterson harvest seed corn for next year. Mr and Mrs H L Thompson visited C R Ellerston. Mr Resh of Graettinger sold apples and a carload came from Illinois. Hanson brothers build a cow barn. Charles Wilson of Armstrong called at Nels Peterson’s. Hanson youngsters drive a new Ford. R H Schreckengost of Armstrong visited Welsh home. Mrs Nels Peterson visited Maple Hill. Emma Hanson and brothers Theodore and Henry visited Welsh. Chris Anderson called east of Half. Arnold and Kenneth Olson were on the sick list.
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Mr. Lucas
Nels Peterson
H. L. Thompson
C. R. Ellerston
Resh
Graettinger
Ilinois
Hanson Brothers
Charles Wilson
Armstrong
Hanson
R. H. Schreckengost
Nels P&erson
Maple Hill
Emma Hanson
Theodore
Henry
Chris Anderson
Nelson
Arnold
Kenneth Olson
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American Press Association
Gerpralls
Keegore
la Follette Campaign Committee
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Brookhart
R Publican Party
Sioux City
Steck
Barne
Spencer High
Star
Worthingswow
Algona
Esthervile
Kenosha, Wis
V.-R
Estherijle Ig
Klopp
Democrat
Dolliver
C. E. Sullivan
Howard
Livermore
Ethel Packard
Leo Walton
Raymond Earl Bornaturday
Jack Creek
Red East
Kellogg’s
North State
Golden
Thompson
Sweet Orr’s
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