Fatal accident at Ellsworth claims popular fireman
Fireman Linius Srannan of Wirworth falls from a box car in Rock Taland yards while on an extra train to Pipestone. He slips while moving between cars and is crushed by five oncoming cars. Witnesses recall his instant death and mourn his untimely loss as friends and colleagues learn of the tragedy.
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Linius Srannan
Wirworth
Fathervills
Rock Taland
Pipestone
Ed Kerchner
Brennan
Randy
Murderer of Chas Dillehay of Ellsworth Caught
The Ellsworth moving picture man Charles Dillehay was killed in a robbery by three Thiel brothers from Laverne. One brother confessed after a card-game encounter with detectives in which the trio argued about shared plunder. They deny intent to kill, claiming only to stun for a cash theft, but face possible extreme penalties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Dillehay
Ellsworth Moving Picture
Thiel
Laverne
Dillehay
Orluxe
Edgerton
Imperative to Preserve Domestic Producers in Postwar Markets
The United States must defend its home producers as war markets shrink. Postwar demand will favor exporters while Britain may reimpose tariffs to gain revenue and independence. The anti protection stance is weaker than in 1894, as political parties debate tariff policy amid European upheaval. Muncie Indiana National Republican.
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United States
Germany
Europe
Muncie
Ind
Overland Sales Lead Iowa Auto Registrations
Iowa shows the highest car ownership relative to population with 3139 Overland registrations from April to August. The three next largest high grade manufacturers totaled 4523, the Overland lead by 745, and July alone saw 1140 Overlands registered, nearly matching five months of rivals. A masquerade ball and Hypocrites at the King Theatre on October 28 prompt an early 7 pm showtime ending at 8 pm to allow attendance at both events. The Baptist State Convention meets in Cedar Rapids October 27-31 with about 1000 delegates. speakers include Rev William Fetler and Dr Shailer Mathews.
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New York
Lowa
Lowi
Iowa
Willys-Overland Company
Overland
King Theatre
Baptist State Convention
Cedar Rapids
Union Baptist Church of
Katherville
J. Frederic Catlin
J. A. Campbell
A. H. Kately
William Yfetler
Petrograd
Russia
Shailer Mathews
Hwedergted Churches of America
Death Claims Two Old Settlers In Emmet County
Obituary notices report Frederick Benson born in Norway in 1886 and long resident of Estherville Iowa died after hospital treatment in Cherokee. Funeral held Monday with survivors including wife Mary Hanson Benson and children Henry John Bertha. Separate obituary notes Gust Harris died of heart failure aged seventy eight in Graettinger, body to Graettinger for services.
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Frad Benson
Cherokee
State Hospital
Frederick Benson
Hadiland
Norway
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Eveson
Mary Hanson
Theus
Henry
John
Miss Bertha
Estherville
California
Iowa
Benson
Clara Bergman
Elmer Severson
Qotteson
Henry Anderson
John Nilson
Jackson
Superior
Kil Harris
Graettinger
Elmer Fox
High Lake
Tie
Elmer Iox
Remember to Work Hard: Advice to a Young Man
Advice urges young men to choose any honest work from manual tasks to writing and editing. It warns against idleness, links labor to health appetite and happiness, and urges taking initiative to make a mark in the world. The quote from Bob Burdette emphasizes effort over comfort and warns that idlers gain no respect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tia Hayond
Army
Bob Burdette
Tabernacle Notes Promote Big Community Chorus and Work
Mr and Mrs Rose lead a large choir as training increases for all parishioners. A seven thirty Friday rehearsal at the Presbyterian church. Men urged to bring hammer and saw for the tabernacle build planned Friday morning. Evangelist Bulgin arrives Thursday with union prayer meetings set midweek in local churches. Members from cooperating churches urged to attend Sunday opening sermon and join the campaign effort. Prof Rose asks singers to go directly to the platform.
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Rose
Presbyterian Church
Tabernacle
Evangelist Bulgin
Christian Church
Methodist Church
Big Tabernacle
November Woman's Home Companion feature on Chloe Malone story
The November issue showcases Waunie Heald Lea’s lively new Chloe Malone romance, a charming Southern debutante with strong views on money and marriage. It also includes a practical parcel post article by Postmaster General Albert Burleson and contributions from numerous writers, plus fashion, cooking, handicraft, and entertainment features.
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Waunie Heald Lea
Sicily Ann
Chloe Malone
Qchlon
Co Watah
Albert E. Burleson
The
United States
Parcel Post
Amarigan
Kuv
Chas
Jefferson
L'Abernace
New York City
Kathleen Norris
Laura Spencer Porter
Alice Wooda Emery
Dye
Sheephine Baker
Mary Krancox Hackley
Gabrielle Koslere
H. Glaudy
Elwood Williama
Fannie Heasslip Lea
Mary Heaton Vorse
Grace
Kirkwood
Sophig Kerr
Sylvia Chutefield Bates
Mary Hastings Hrasley
Very Happy Wedding Unites Miss Anna Alberts and Edward Nelson
A quiet wedding at the home of Mrs. N. Alberts joins Miss Anna Alberts of Ruthven to Edward Nelson, owner of Ruthven Free Press. Rev. F. Cane officiates as relatives and close friends witness. The bride, longtime Bank of Esterville bookkeeper, and the groom, Ruthven native and local newspaper owner, plan a two week honeymoon in Minneapolis before settling in Ruthven.
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N. Alberts
Anna
Edward Nelson
Ruthven
F. Cane
Methodist Episcopal Church
Eatherville
Bank of
Ratherville
Peter Nelson
Ruth‘ven
Minneapolis
Rev Short defies expulsion from Congregational church
Sioux City reports Rev Wallace M Short plans to fight his ouster after being accused of open saloon advocacy and anti temperance activity. He argues ministers may hold personal views not conflicting with church doctrine. Short has led a separate independent service in the Grand Theatre since resigning from First Congregational Church. Also noted are election date changes for Jeptha Chapter and a visit by Mrs Frank W Dodson to promote Iowa equal suffrage.
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Sioux City
Wallace M. Short
Congregational Church
Primghar
Short
First Congregational Church
Central Independent Church
Grand Theatre
Miniaterial Association
Kansas City
Irank W. Dodson
Sta
Iowa Equal Suffrage Association
Estherville
Equal Suffrage Movement
Rate hike fuels anger at hidden insurance creep
Editor cites a sudden rise from 24.40 to 96.90 in insurance rates and blames unnamed lawmakers for a measure that benefits fire insurance firms while burdening local residents. The Grinnell Register and Mancheater Press both condemn the legislature as soft in brain for letting the change pass.
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Thia
Alan Sting
Tanewingg
Tad Haan
Grinnell Papar Ahowa
Treasurier
Taig
Grinnell Register
Mancheater Press
Rush Frizzell injured while switchin in the rock
Rush Frizzell suffered a severe toe injury when his foot was pinched while switching on the farm. He was taken to Anderson hospital where five toes required amputation. He is reported to be recovering as well as expected. The piece also notes seasonal bird migrations and local farm activity, with various residents and events mentioned.
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Rock Island
Frizzell
Anderson Hospital
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E. J.C. Bealer
Joseph Fort Newton
Thia City
J. Hall
Waterloo
Hugh Harrington
North English
Chas. Dillehay
Emmet County
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Towa
Emmet
Herman Oransky
Emmeteburg
Mrs
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Cedar Haplis
Fred Benson
Eli Harris
Benson Hald
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High Lake Gamatary
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Mra Klein
C. D. Wilder
Fouta
M. B. Owens
Lee Griffith
Dolliver
Hugh Smith
Pete Nolt
Odd Fellowe
Grover
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Mayme Hanson
Tate Anderson
Frank Stenhart
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Woman's Home Companion
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AANA
Anna Albert
IM Holy Wenlate
Rev. Short
Jeptha
Des Moines
L. Heffeltinger
Loney
Rush Frizzell
Midway
Ruckman
Frank Wells
L. C. Wigdaht
Union State Line
Iva
Coral Garson
Lizzie Herem
Alice Martens
G. G. Wheatley
Ernest Withers
Dew Moines River
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Geo. Davis
Superiore
Martens
Orleans
Spirit Lake
BF. W. Rosser
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