State park near Estherville facing cap on size
The state park site west of the river near Estherville is under consideration with a 50 acre limit urged. State officials Ramsey and Haskell toured the area, urging modest demands as the executive council weighs purchasing land and funding half the price with local citizens covering the rest. The decision hinges on November talks and local support at the Chamber of Commerce luncheon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Estherville
State Park Commission
Executive Council
School Section Creek
Walter Ramsey
Haskell
Ramsey
Es‘therville
Chamber of Commerce
Emmetsburg High School Offers Instrumental Music Class
Prof Lattin teaches a Monday instrument music class at Emmetsburg High School. He covers band instruments and piano, a notable innovation. At present state funds aren t permitted for such lessons, with pupils usually paying tuition and the school granting scholastic credit. The program is expanding to larger cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. H. Lattin
Emmetsburg
W R Denies Son Set Fire To Jorgen Anderson Barn
Mrs. James Harris of Graettinger denies the claim her son set fire to the Jorgen Anderson barn west of Wallingford. She says he did burn the Peter Miller hay stack accidentally while smoking, based on her knowledge and hearing evidence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Harris
Graettinger
Jorgen Anderson
Wallingford
Peter Miller
Lambert Strube Realty dissolves after ownership shift
The Strube Brothers sold their interest in Lambert Strube Realty to Harley Lambert. The remaining Strube interests required the move, and Harley Lambert will continue the land company under his own name.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Strube Brothers
Lambert-Strube Realty Company
Harley Lambert
Strubes
Lambert
Girl Mauled by Bear at West Bend Grotto Park
Four year old Venetta Goodness of Storm Lake was attacked by a bear at St. Pauls Park in West Bend while her family visited the grotto. The child’s arm was broken and flesh torn, with the bear injuring her while attempting to pull her through the bars. Her father, Frank Goodness, rescued her by forcing his hand into the bear’s mouth, suffering bite injuries himself. Venetta and her father were taken for emergency care to Algona hospital where doctors treated multiple wounds. the prognosis for the child's arm remains uncertain though surviving is expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul’s Park
West Bend
Venetta Goodness
Storm Lake
Algong Hospital
Frank Goodness
Geraldine
Venetta
Mr. Goodness
Fred
Algona Hospital
Strube Brothers Install New Radio Outfit
A new radio system in Strube Brothers music store, owned by the Strube Brothers and K V Turner, airs fine programs from cities like Winnipeg Pittsburgh Newark Scranton Detroit and more. They receive news and market items daily and invite the public to listen, especially in the evenings, with Westinghouse Radio phone equipment now carried.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Strube Brothers
K. V. Turner
Winnipeg
Canada
Pittsburg
Newark
N. J
Scranton
Ohio
Detroit
Mich
Kansas City
Fritz Krisler
Westinghouse
Pension Granted to Rock Island Employes and Conductor
A pension of 72.20 monthly was granted Conductor W D Francis dating from August 1. Carl Klock, a Garner section man, received 20 per month. Francis is well known in Estherville and once ran passenger service to Cedar Rapids. He is now in a sanitarium after health decline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.D. Francis
Carl Klock
Garner
Francis
Estherville
Cedar Rapids
Telephone Report Of Algona Estherville Football Game
A telephone report will detail the Algona Estherville football game with play by play. The report will be received Saturday at the Vindicator and Republican office, using long distance connections to the sidelines for direct updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Algona-Estherville
Vindicator and
Republican
Estherville Man Honors Rock Island Railway Legacy
The Daily Argus-Leader reports Estherville’s A A Halleck spoke for the Rock Island during the Seventieth anniversary ceremonies. He recounted the 1852 Chicago to Joliet 40 mile debut and contrasted early locomotives with modern engines, noting gauge choices and the road’s eventual expansion across 14 states totaling over 8 000 miles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daily Argus-Leader
Sioux Falls
Rock Island Railway
A. A. Halleck
A A. Halleck
Estherville
Iowa
Joliet
Congress
Ock Island
America
Junior Red Cross Boxes Filled and Shipped
Marie Sorum leads the county Junior Red Cross as rural and consolidated schools in Ringsted, Dolliver, and Halfa pack boxes with clothing and toilet articles for boys and girls. The filled kits are shipped to Hoboken for Near East Relief distribution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marie Sorum
Red Cross
Ringsted
Dolliver
Halfa
Hoboken
Congressman Dickinson to Speak Here Thursday
Congressman Dickinson will speak in Emmet County on Thursday November 12 in the afternoon at Ringsted and in the evening at the Grand Theatre in Estherville. The event invites residents to attend and hear one of the best campaign speeches of the year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congressman Dickinson
Ringsted
Grand Theatre
Estherville
Ongressman Dickinson
Emmet County
Passenger Train to Sibley Annulled
The evening Estherville to Sibley passenger service is canceled from the first of the week with No. 563 westbound and No. 564 eastbound the last runs. Trains will operate between Estherville and Cedar Rapids indefinitely as business could not pay for the prior Cedar Rapids to Sibley route. Authorities in Chicago ordered the suspension due to diminished demand and rising railroad rates, with autos blamed for eroding passenger travel.
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Estherville
Sibley
Cedar Rapids
Chicago
Sioux Falls
Interests push tariff tax to aid Europe debts
The speaker notes the same advocates of a $3,000,000,000 tariff claim to back a policy that would tax Americans $11,000,000,000 to let Europe dodge paying its legitimate debts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
American Legion Meeting Promotes State Bonus Support
A Wallingford gathering drew a sizable crowd to discuss the state bonus measure on November’s ballot. The program featured music by a Wallingford soloist, a reading by Miss Allen of Estherville, and humorous sketches by Scotty O Keefe. Al Herrick and Jack Edge gave talks supporting the bonus, with Kirt Allen offering remarks on its heartfelt importance. The editor urges veterans to join the American Legion, stressing duty and loyalty and inviting new members to answer the call.
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Wallingford
Scotty
O’keefe
Soch
Jack”Edge
al. Herrick
Kirt Allen
Herrick
American’ Legion
Legion
Buddy
Howdy
New National Commander Urges Greater Peace-time Service
Our new national commander Al vin M. Owsley declares pledge to America to provide greater service in times of peace, building on wartime defense. He calls on citizens to match his energy and sacred honor with stronger commitment to community and nation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alvin M. Owsley
America
New National Commander Leads American Legion in 1923
The speaker greets the new national commander, praising the leadership at the head of the American Legion and predicting a great year for the Legion in 1923 based on favorable signs and blessings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
Th Legion
Iowa soldiers' bonus law push for November vote
The 39th General Assembly enacted bonus legislation to be presented to voters on November 7. The piece argues Iowa, among the wealthiest per capita states, risks becoming the first to reject the bonus for veterans if it fails. It appeals to citizens to support the measure and notes Iowa's tradition of honoring servicemen and women.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
39Th
General Assembly
Iona
Republican meet at Grant's theatre on soldiers' bonus
On Wednesday evening November 1 M L Soeth of Wallingford county chairman of the Republican Committee will give a short talk at Grant's theatre on the soldiers bonus Archie Keith a Scotch comedian from Wallingford will provide entertainment with songs and ballads His act alone will be worth the price of admission based on reports from last Friday's meeting in Wallingford
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. L. Soeth
Wallingford
Republican Committee
Grant’s
Archie Keith
Emmet County voters hear on Soldiers' Bonus plan
A large American Legion gathering in Dolliver Tuesday October 24 and an Armstrong Post meeting Thursday evening discuss the Soldiers' Bonus proposal. The plan would pay ex servicemen 50 cents per day served and fund payments with bonds. Several neighboring states have enacted similar measures and Illinois plans a similar ballot question for the fall election. On November 7 voters will decide the issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
Dolliver
Armstrong Post
Armstrong
Emmet County
Iowa
Minnesota
South Dakota
North Dakota
Missouri
Illinois
Estherville Sees Abundant Pure Water After Deep Wells
Estherville completes deepening of west side wells increasing depth to thirty six feet and diameter sixteen feet. Test pumping produced 1400 gallons a minute with three pumps running, leaving six feet of water in each well during a dry period. Water flows from the west hills direction, ensuring ample supply. Council and Supt Connolly receive commendation for rapid, skilled work and reliable electric centrifugal pumps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Estherville
Connely
Former Estherville Couple Weds in Sacramento
Announcements record Miss Nellie Scott marrying Edwin O. Sha in Sacramento California on Monday October 9. They will reside in Klamath Falls Oregon after November first. Both are former Estherville residents. Mrs Sha led Morse and Kennedy office work and Mr Sha served in the navy before government employment in Klamath Falls. Estherville friends wish them joy and prosperity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nellie Scott
Edwin O. Sha
Sacramento
Cal
Klamath Falls
Oregon
Estherville
Sha
Morse & Kennedy
Orleans
Fergus’ Falls
G. H. Woodhouse
Navy
North Star Chapter members at Des Moines Grand Lodge
A number of North Star Chapter No. 200 Order of Eastern Star members attend Grand Chapter in Des Moines this week. Listed are Elizabeth Colt worthy patron Henry Mahlum worthy patron and Mrs Mahlum Mrs Mead Nurss associate matron Mrs Roy Blazer conductress Mrs Joe Orvis Mrs C M Keating and Mrs A C Brown secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Star
Order of Eastern Star
Des Moines
Elizabeth Colt
Henry Mahlum
Mahlum
Mead Nurss
Roy Blazer
Joe Orvis
C. M. Keating
A. C. Brown
Emmet County Meeting On Soldiers Bonus Asked
Voters in Emmet County urged to attend meetings to hear discussion about whether Iowa should pass the Soldiers Bonus. The appeal emphasizes citizens should participate in the public discussions across the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Emmet County
Service Star Legion Notes Meeting Notice
Regular meeting of the Service Star Legion Thursday November 2 at 2 30 p m All members urged to attend Bring sandwiches enough for two and a covered dish Coffee will be provided Bring cup fork and spoon Come and have a social time Halloween serving Com 48w2
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Service Star ‘Legion
Hallowe’eny
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Senator Haskell
Prof. Lattin
Emmetsburg High School
Rdenies
W. R
Lambert - Strube Realty Company
Bear
Venietta
Goodness of
Rock Island
Core Kee
Democrat
Brother Carpenter
Halleck
Junior Red Cross
Harry Macdonald
F. A. Macdonald
W. G. Nichols
Herb Nourse
West Side
Clarence Johnson
Arthur Saveride
L. H. Saveride
U. S. Immigration Department
Harlan
Story City
Waterloo
Justice of Peace
Russell
Grand
Supt
Ford Connelly
California
Service Star Legion
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