Editor Mrs Glendenning guest in Buffalo South Dakota
Editor and Mrs G E Glendenning visit Buffalo South Dakota hosted by Mrs Glendenning's sister Mrs Tom Sunde and family. Glendenning formerly lived in Emmet county near Huntington and was the daughter of Mr and Mrs Larson. He edited the Times Herald in Buffalo but retired due to ill health. The couple just returned from three weeks in Minnesota Wisconsin and Iowa. The piece also carries political commentary on U S actions and a book notice on Vice President Garner by Marquis James, plus subscription urgings and rail and agricultural policy notes.
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G. E. Glenden
Buffalo
South Dakota
Glendenniing
Tom Sunde Ang
Glendenning
Emmet
Huntington
Larson
Times-Herald
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Towa
Garner
Texas
Marquis James
Sam ‘Houston
Andrew Jackson
Congress
Bobbs-Merrill Company
Indianapolis
Indiana
Labor Leaders and the Threat to Industry
A critic argues that left wing labor leaders threaten the welfare of the legitimate labor movement by targeting operating industry. They oppose capital despite its role in jobs and wages, and favor business-baiting laws that could shut down industries and cost workers their jobs. Honest businessmen oppose this view, noting unions protect workers and maintain living standards.
Safety education talk at Chamber luncheon by Frank Ulish
Members of the Chamber of Commerce will hear Frank Ulish of Ft. Dodge speak on Coordination of Safety Activities in the Community and Correlation of Safety Education with Other School Subjects. Ulish chairs the education department of a new state setup authorized by Gov. Wilson and funded by a recent legislature appropriation.
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Chamber.of Commerce
Frank Ulish
Ft. Dodge
State Department Public Safety
Ulish
Geo. Wilson
Rock Island Lays New Rail Near West Bend in 6-Mile Stretch
The Rock Island railway is renewing a six mile main line near West Bend with 90 pound rails replacing 80 pound rails. A Des Moines river curve near Livermore is also being relaid with 90 pound steel. The project employs two steel gangs of about 50 men. New rail was laid near Armstrong on the Albert Lea branch last year.
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Rock Island Railway
West Bend
Livermore
Des Moines River
Armstrong
Albert Lea
New Fords for 1940 Presented to Des Moines Salesmen
The 1940 Ford models were shown to Ford salesmen at a Des Moines meeting, highlighting a sharper appearance and many changes from last year. In Estherville, the Henaman garage will display the new cars this week for public viewing.
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Ford
Des Moines
Henaman
Estherville
Ortmeyer Returns Here to Estherville Rev F W Ortmeyer reassigned
Reverend F W Ortmeyer is returned to his seventh year in Estherville by Bishop J Ralph Magee at the Northwest Town district annual assembly in Webster City. Other district appointments include J C Ruthman district superintendent Algona M D Bush Ayrshire and Watson Herrold Burt among several ministers reassigned to nearby churches.
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F. W. Ortmeyer
Methodist Church
J. Ralph Magee
Northwest Town
Webster City
Rev
Ortmeyer
Estherville
J. C. Ruthman
Algona
M. D.''Bush
Ayrshire
Watson Herrold
Burt
Thoburn Speicher
Dolliver-Huntington, Co. L. Day
Emmetsburg
Arthur F. Schuldt
Graettinger
W. G. Bohl
Ruthven
Belden Weikel
Swen City-Grant
F. Broberg
Wes. Bend-Cylinder
G. R. McDowell
First Grandchild Born to Ellison Family in St Louis
Mr and Mrs Robert Ellison of St Louis Missouri are the parents of a son born Sunday night This is their first child and he will be named Robert Jr It is the first grandchild for Mr and Mrs Geo Robinson of this city Mrs Robinson left Sunday for St Louis
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Robert Ellison
St. Louis
Robert Jr
Geo. Robinson
Leila Neikirk
Testherville
Wm. . Sehryover
Hagerstown
Maryland
C. A. Keely
Mran Randall
Stewart Randal
Spencer
Schryver
Lou Shaffenberg
Grand Rapids
Michigan
Harry Bauers
Henry Shartenberg
St. Cloud
Miréi
Shartenberg
St. Cloud Granite Co
Movida
Tampa
Sarasota
Lake Wales
Vero Beach
Industrial harmony key to indus growth says Industrial Review
The Industrial Review argues that a thriving industrial system requires fair labor practices and cooperation between business leaders and unions. It asserts there is no inherent anti labor or anti business sentiment among established leaders and condemns racketeering radicals for instigating conflict that harms employment and worker welfare.
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Industrial Review
Weather Prophet Foresees Harsh Late Oct to Early Nov
Fort Dodge Messenger reports J F Fitzgerald the weather prophet predicts a very disagreeable period from late October into early November 1939 with heavy precipitation and cold winds. He cites Sept winds and equinox timing and warns of more storms, snow, and sleet before Christmas calm returns.
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Fort Dodge
J. F. Fitzgerald
Fitzgerald
Duncombe
Board of Supervisors
Funeral for Ira L Foster Held in Fort Dodge
Mr and Mrs Leonard Carlson attended the funeral of Ira L Foster 57 of Fort Dodge who died after a car crash last Saturday. Foster a Burlington casket salesman was fatally injured when his car collided with Olney Bilstad near Somers. He died at Lutheran hospital Fort Dodge at 5 p.m. Surviving include his wife and daughter Mrs H C Kirkberg. Bilstad was injured. four others including two of his sons and Ward McGough sustained minor injuries.
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Leonard Carlson
Ft. Dodge
Ira L. Foster
Foster
Olney Bilstad
Somers
Evelyn
Lutheran
Fort Dodge
Burlington Casket
H. C. Kirkberg
Bilstad
Ward Mc Guough
Gordon Convicted of Manslaughter in Clear Lake Case
Emmet county residents learn John Gordon was convicted in Mason City of manslaughter for the May 18 murder attempt in a scale house near Clear Lake. The jury deliberated for thirty hours. Mrs. L L Smith, former Estherville resident, underwent a serious operation at Peoria Illinois Methodist hospital and is reported to be improving.
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Emmet County
John Gordon
John Larson
Clear Lake
Mason City
W.R
L. L. Smith
Estherville
Methodist Hospital
Peoria
Smiths
Smith
Rock Island
Retired Rock Island Conductor A H Reese
A H Reese, conductor on the Rock Island, retired after his last run on Sept 28. He had recently filled extra runs on trains 81 and 82 between Estherville and Iowa Falls. Born Sept 21, 1874, he joined Rock Island on Sept 20, 1904 after earlier service. The Reeses will remain in Estherville. His retirement prompted transfers of two extra brakemen to Estherville. F B Duclos and C C Workman started on the extra board.
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A. H. Reese
Rock Island
Reese
Estherville
Iowa Falls
Rock Island Company
Reeses
Dakota
Cedar Rapids
Geo. McCrutchen
Manly
F. B. Duclos
C. C. Workman
V.R
Howard Batthelman
BE. Ke, Taylor
Forget Me Not Sale Aids Disabled World War Veterans
The Service Star Legion hosts its annual Forget Me Not sale on Saturday October 7 1939 to aid disabled veterans. Children under 12 may sell flowers at the library restroom with the usual reward offered. volunteers urge generosity toward veterans paying the penalty of war.
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Service Star Legion
Forget Me Nots
Two Garages Damaged by Fire on First Avenue North
Two garages on First Avenue North suffered fire damage Monday afternoon. A two stall structure named Sidles suffered roof and siding damage while the adjacent garage also sustained exterior damage. Spencer Morris worked nearby at the Sidles residence and learned of the blaze from Craig Sidles, the owner’s young son.
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First Avenue
George’ Grove
Sidles
Spencer Morris
Craig
Small
Temperatures Jump From Twenty To Eighty In One Day
Temperatures in this town section stayed cool yet welcomed by residents. The lowest reading was twenty above zero Friday night and the high reached eighty above on Sunday. Hundreds enjoyed summer like weather with picnics and fishing along the lakes and Des Moines river. river catches were best.
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A. O. Peterson
Des Moines
Weather Outlook for Upper Mississippi and Plains Regions
Forecast period October 2 to 7 covers upper Mississippi and lower Missouri Valleys along with northern and central Great Plains. Temperatures are expected to stay above normal with generally dry conditions through most days.
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Mississippi
Missouri
Great Plains
Workers Relocated From Estherville For Gas Project
About 100 employees of the Natural Gas Co who lived in Estherville during the line construction have been moved to Spencer. The workers will base headquarters in Spencer as the project progresses and the Iowa corner work continues.
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The
Natural Gas Co
Iowa
Estherville
Spencer
Local Market Egg and Hog Prices Snapshot
Local market listings show varied egg prices with Standard eggs No 1 at 17 cents and Hens and Leghorn lines around 8 to 10 cents, while Hogs top at 680.00 and Packers pricing noted. The legible entries indicate egg grades and weights, with several price points for heavy and light poultry products.
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Cccey
Three elderly men die in Estherville area
Obituaries report the deaths of K. K. Skattebo 81 a Wallingford retired farmer Peter Monsen 59 who ran a Ringsted Estherville grocery and E T Sorum 86 a longtime Ringsted Estherville resident. Sorum died Saturday after a paralytic stroke and rheumatism. Skattebo born 1859 in Wisconsin died Friday at his Wallingford home after a lingering illness. Monsen died Friday morning after a heart attack, with funeral services in Estherville and interment in Ringsted’s St. John's cemetery. Surviving relatives include numerous children and siblings. The three men were long-time community residents with ties to Ringsted Estherville Wallingford and surrounding towns.
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K. K. Skattebo
Wallingford
Peter Monsen
E. T. Sorum
Inter
Estherville
Emma Mathiesen
St. John's Church Cylinder
J. D. Swalestuen
Ringsted
Sorum
J. A. Mathiesen
Lnter
Kissemie
Florida
B. T. iSprum
Sternberg
A. Mathie
Monsen
Bee
South Fighth Street
Inte
Hazel
Presbyterian Church
Claude Fausnaugh
St. John’s Cemetery
Monsons
Altho
Mr. Skattebo
Hallwn County
Wis
Seven Rules For Fire Prevention
A historic fire safety column outlines seven practical rules to curb fires. It urges safe electrical work, smoking in safe areas, proper building and fire protection, disposal of oily waste, awareness of job specific hazards, heightened caution in factories, and maintaining cleanliness to prevent dangerous fires and save lives.
Divorce Granted to Edna C Gray in Emmetsburg
Edna C Gray received an absolute divorce from James C Gray at a Emmetsburg district court session led by Judge F I Davidson last Saturday. She was awarded custody of three minor children and a property settlement including on farm property, the John Hancock Insurance company lease, and responsibility for all debts. The couple married in Emmetsburg on August 8 1918.
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Edna C. Gray
James C. Gray
Emmet
IF. C. Davidson
Emmetsburg
Fmmersburg
Armstrong Man Named To Old Age Pension Post
Fred Robinson of Armstrong has been named by the Emmet county old age pension commission as pension investigator. He will serve as a junior investigator under Karl Westenberger of Spirit Lake for a six month probation period before full duties. Westenberger splits time between Spirit Lake and Emmet county offices while Robinson learns the ropes. The board includes HL Sturdevant of Armstrong Mrs Walter Schildknecht and G R Connelly of Estherville. Robinson, longtime Emmet county resident, runs a mercantile business in Armstrong. Miss Sylvia Howe of Sibley visited Estherville with Fern Jackman. Mr and Mrs Honey Jensen Estherville and Mr and Mrs Charles Christensen Ruthven returned from a northern Minnesota trip. Rev Peder Nordsletten conducted rites.
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Fred §. Robinson
Armstrong
Emmet County Old Age Pension Commission
Karl Westenberger
Spirit Lake
Wm. Roberts Jr
Westenberger
Dickinson County
Robinson
State ‘Board
Emme
HL. B. Sturdevant
Walter Schildknecht
G. R. Connelly
Estherville
Emmet County
Ont Armstrong
Vindicator-Republican Offers Free Pen and Pencil Sets
A new shipment supports the paper's premium offer giving a free fountain pen and pencil set with each new or renewed paid subscription. Demand is high with many orders for extra sets. The ad promises quality comparable to higher priced brands, invites in person viewing, offers a refund if dissatisfied, and notes a postage surcharge if subscriptions are mailed. The price is $2.00 per year in Emmet and nearby counties, $2.50 elsewhere.
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Republican
Emmet
Merle Stone Named Freshman Vice President at Morningside
Merle Stone of Estherville a first year student at Morningside College in Sioux City has been appointed freshman class vice president. He will help Wilson Reynolds of Farnhamville lead the freshmen in the traditional class conflict on Fredman Sophomore Day. The event includes athletic contests a canoe rush and a tug of war across the Bloyd river with a dance in the women’s dormitory to close.
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Merle Stone
Estherville
Morningside College
Sioux City
Wilson Reynolds
Farnhamville
M Cub
Morningside
Escape in Crash Kills and Injures Des Moines Area Pair
A crash Sunday near Armstrong on the East Branch of the Des Moines River left Dale Vincent dead and Loren Vincen seriously injured as their car tore apart. The wounded driver was taken for medical care while Loren escaped with minor injuries as the vehicle was wrecked. A separate crash near Superior involved Wilson Small and others in a Northern Natural Gas truck track, with Small suffering rib injuries. The incident echoes a prior fatality in the same area linked to the Small family.
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Dale Vincent
Loren Vincen
Des Moines
Armstrong
Estherville
Dolliver
Loren
Superior
Wilson Small
Northern Natural Gas Company of
Omaha
Charles Brown
Vincent Yokubaetis
We AS Dawson
Small
Snperior
Lawson
Mr Small
Guy Small
V R SANDVIG NAMED NEW MANAGER OF WALLINGFORD PLANT
Gorden Sandvig of Kimballton has been named operator of the Wallingford Cooperative Creamery replacing William who sold the creamery at Clarion. Sandvig is an experienced buttermaker with three years as assistant at Swen City Creamery and seven years plus three more at Kimballton Creamery.
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V.R Sandvig
Wallingford
Gorden Sandvig
Kimbalitan
Willian
National Postmasters to Meet in Washington for 39th Convention
Some 7000 postmasters from states and territories head to Washington for the 39th annual convention of the National Association of Postmasters. Delegates include Leslie Hughes and Drewe Schmidt with a program featuring Kennedy and Farley. The three day session opens Oct 16 at Constitution Hall with a White House reception to follow.
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Washington D.C
United States
George W. Purcell
Bloomington
Leslie Hughes
Cedar Falls
Drewe Schmidt
West Point
Clara OF. Kennedy
Fetherville
John Davis
Colfax
Miss Kennedy
Constitution Hall
James A. Farley
Mayflower Hotel
White House
Tex Oith
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Clara RB. Kennedy
Esthervile
National Association” of Postmasters
Enco
Post Office Department
Peter T. Coolican
Canada
George Herring
Jose A. Montalvo
Republic of Cuba
A.M. Menocal
Nacional Cubana de Aviacion
Havin
Lake City Pastor Named Moderator at Graver Parley
The eighty third fall meeting of the Presbytery of Fort Dodge met at the Graver church for a two day session. Rev. Gaylord M. Covetamaes of Lake City was elected interim moderator for the coming year. Rev. T. Chandler Burton of Grover served as pastor-host. The session noted Graver’s long service and recalled the church’s move from Swan Lake to Gruver. Also mentioned are local attendees and incidents including a wrist fracture suffered by Mrs. Richard King while at home.
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Presbytery
Fort Dodge
Graver Church
Gaylord M. Covetamaes
Lake City
W. E. Rushton
BE. L. Marousek
Jefferson
Astor
Couchman
T. Chandler Burton
Grover
Mr. Burton
Swan Lake
Vilage
Emmet
Estherville
Rae
Graver
Swan Lisk
Gruver
Alexander Waren
W. O. Herboss
Syoint
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M. E
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R. I
Gail Collins
University of Iowa
Xi Chapter
Theta X Fraternity
Jack White
Wm. Bale
Grove
Weather Outlook
Natural Gas Company
Edna Gray
OLD Age Pension Post
Sylvia Howe of
Sibley
Fern Jackman
Honey Jensen
Etherville
Charles Christensen
C. d. Roe
Ree
Long Prairie
Ross
Canada Line
Tairs Solen
Jensen
Christensen
Dana Solen
Jensen Home
Peder Nordsletten Wire
Fairmont
Bric
East Des Moine
AUTOS
Arleigh Eddy
Plymouth
Clara Kennedy
Port Dodie
Geuvets Steele
Paden - Va Mio
Glen Vokes
Prene
Tede Histine
Pickens
Town Falls
Richard Kine
King
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Sioux Balls
Guy Novel
Noel
Jlamlin
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