Rock Island offers pension and pass to returning shopmen
The Rock Island system announces that seniority rights for strikers cannot be restored but all returning workers by October 1 will receive full pension and pass privileges. Those in service July 10 lead the seniority list, with vacancies filled by former employees first. Nonservice applicants gain only by personal application.
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Republican
Rock Island
Estherville
Rock Island Road
Iowa Tire and Tube Co Change Management
G W Smith of Spencer closed a deal to take on the stock business and books of Estherville Tire and Tube Co. The former proprietor A W Heinrich retires from management. Smith will run the business at the old location carrying standard casings and tubes. He is a noted local automobile businessman with farms near Estherville and Dunnell.
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G W. Smith
Spencers
Esthervill Tire and Tube Company
Gardston Hut
A. W. Heinrich
Prietor
Smith
Old Place
Estherville
Dunnell
Spencer
P A Axten of Galt Dies in Estherville
Mr P Axten, a respected Galt citizen, died in Estherville on Sunday while en route home from Worthington with his wife. He was an uncle of Mrs John Hackett of the city. The couple had traveled to Worthington for Mrs Axten’s health and stopped in Estherville to visit their niece when he grew ill and passed away.
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P. A. Axten
Galt
Estherville
John Hackett
Presbyterian Church Services and Union Meetings
Estherville church notes recount a bright Sunday service with quartette and solo by Fred Albertson. A youth group spoke on securing an education. Union Evangelistic services start next Sunday at 10 45 AM in the M E church with Dr McConnell. Prayer meeting Thursday at 7 30 PM and Missionary Society gathering Friday Sept 22 hosted by Mrs Roudebush.
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Quartette
Fred Albertson
Union Evangelistic
Methodist Episcopal Church
McConnell
Christ
Estherville
Union
M. E
Missionary Socity
L. H. Roudebush
Mesdames Osher
Anderson, Brockaway
Sandrel
Rev J E Rice Assigned to St Paul Church
Rev J E Rice who has led the Free Methodist church in this city for the past year was assigned to a church in St Paul at the Ruthven conference last week. He will depart next week for his new charge. Rev George Whiteaker of Winnebago Minn was assigned to the Estherville circuit and is expected to take charge here next week.
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J. E. Rice
Free Methodist Church
St. Paul
Ruthven
George Whiteaker
Winnebago
Minn
Estherville
Hageman Poland China Hog Sale Called Off
The Poland China sale of Henry Hageman of Gruver has been called off due to winter conditions. He will sell some quality young boars at private sale and invites inspection of his herd. Advertisement appears elsewhere in this issue.
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Poland
China
Henry Hageman
Gruver
Milo Hausner Returns Home After Absence
Milo W Hausner, who had been missing, returned home last Wednesday in an unexpected manner. He had traveled to Spokane and nearby areas during his absence.
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V-R. Milo Hausner
Milo W Hausner
Spokane
Halleck Family Returns From Vacation Trip
The A A Halleck family traveled through Minnesota visiting Mahnomen Detroit Park Rapids Bemidji Itasca State Park Brainerd Minneapolis on a thousand mile trip with no tire trouble. Harold caught a ten pound Northern Pike during the fishing stop.
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A. A. Halleck
Minnesota
Mahnomen
White-Earth Indian Reservaton
Detroit
Park Rapids
Bemidji
Itasca State Park
Brainerd
Minneapolis
Harold
Protect the Fox and Grey Squirrels City Notice
Grey and fox squirrels are increasing in the city and officials will protect them. There is no current ordinance but a law against shooting within city limits will be used to punish anyone who shoots or targets squirrels.
Big Shrine Doings In Spencer October 6th
A thousand Shriners from northwest Iowa will come to Spencer on October 6 for the Shrine ceremonial of Abu Bekr Temple of Sioux City. Spencer Shrine Club plans parades, free refreshments, a banquet, and secret initiations with Abu Bekr officials and the Sioux City Shrine Band in attendance.
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Iowa
Spencer
Sioux City
Spencer Shrine Club
Abu Bekr
Oasis of
Storm Lake
Red ‘Fez
Masonic Temple
Order of Nobles
Mystic Shrine
Abu Bekr Temple
Shrine Band
Emmet County Boy Wins High State Honor
Alan Kreiger of Center Township won a top state honor after county exams. Stella Masters of High Lake township also scored highly but illness and a shaky hand affected her penmanship, keeping her from equal national placement.
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Emmet
Alan Kreiger
Center “Township
Center Township
Bug
State Department
Des Moines
Stella Masters
High Lake Township
Alan
First Killing Frost Dates From 1889 to 1920
Iowa Falls Sentinel notes the first killing frost occurred on Sept 11 in Iowa Falls but was light. It lists frost dates for 33 years, showing six years before Sept 18 and only two before Sept 15. It suggests the region can usually reach maturity by Sept 20 for staple crops.
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Iowa Falls
More Electroliers Sought to Light Estherville Streets
The city plans to extend the white way in Estherville one block south on Sixth to Howard and one block on Lincoln to the Rock Island depot. The improvement will enhance city beauty and aid local businesses. New electroliers will likely be a single large lamp atop iron posts, replacing older clusters to ensure better lighting.
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Estherville
Sixth Street
Howard
Lincoln
Rock Island
Reception of Teachers Was Splendid
Last Friday evening Estherville teachers were delightfully entertained by the Chamber of Commerce at the American Legion and Gardston Hotel club rooms. About 130 attendees included teachers, Chamber members and wives. Guests visited, a program featured a piano solo, reading and violin performance, with ice cream and cake refreshments. The event strengthened ties between residents and school leaders, helping newcomers feel at home.
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Estherville
Chamber of Commerce
American Legion
Gardston Hotel
Biedermann
Great Clay County Fair in Spencer September 26 29
At the Clay County Fair in Spencer September 26 to 29 radio concerts are free and new. The fair will outclose previous years with heavier demand for cattle horse and swine stalls. The event remains the biggest Northwest Iowa draw with strong races free acts and music and notable farm machinery displays. Reserve seats by phoning or writing L W Emery.
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Clay County Fair
Oy É. Clay County Fair
Iowa
L. W. Emery
Revival Headlights Opens Estherville Union Revival
Next Sunday morning at 10 45 Rev Dr Lincoln McConnell will make his first Estherville appearance as part of a four church union revival. Leaders promise a thorough test of the evangelist and a strong song program with a welcoming chorus for all who value worship and singing.
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Lincoln McConnell
Estherville
McConnell
America
Obituary of Mrs Horace Zimmerman of Gruver
Bertha E. Beck born Greencastle Indiana September 25 1874 died at Gruver Iowa September 13 1922 aged almost 48 wife of Horace G Zimmerman no children survived by husband one brother Dr Beck. Funeral at Dr Becks home with Rev Dirks and Rev Marsh officiating remains shipped to Minneapolis for burial.
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Bertha E. Beck
Samuel
Elizabeth Beck
Greencastle
Indiana
Dr. Beck
Gruver
Iowa
Horace G. Zimmerman
Zimmerman
Beck
Dirks
Presbyterian Church
Grover
Marsh
M. E. Church
Dolliver
Minneapolis
Emmet County Institute To Be Held Next Week
Emmet County Institute will take place Thursday and Friday September 28 and 29 at the High School in this city. Supt M G Clark Sioux City Miss Mae Francis candidate for State Superintendent Dr Sampson of Creston Doris E White Cedar Falls Dorothy Taylor Ames among instructors. All county schools closed for the event and patrons urged to attend.
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Emmet County Institute
M. G. Clark
Sioux City
Mae Francis
Dr. Sampson
Creston
Doris E. White
Department of Physical Education
Cedar Falls
Dorothy Taylor
Ames
Superior Celebration Draws Small Crowd and Local Talent
Last Friday in Superior featured an Attorney Neary Spirit Lake speech, a band concert, and a noon luncheon by the Royal Neighbors. The Superior nine beat Estherville High School 6 to 4, bronco busting impressed, and a bowery dance capped the event amid flags and bunting with visitors from Estherville helping out.
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Superior
Neary
Spirit Lake
Estherville
Great Duck Season Report By Hunters
Hunters report a prolific duck season with teal and mallards common. Local ducks from nearby sloughs dominate kills while northern ducks have yet to begin southward migration.
Estherville High School Opens 1922 Football Season
Local fans urged to attend the season opener in Jackson Minnesota as Estherville High School faces a highly experienced opponent. The piece praises workouts and new players, promises a strong schedule, and invites strong support at all upcoming games beginning with the Jackson clash.
Vigilance Committee Organized to Fight Bank Robbers
An Emmet County bank ers association meeting at the Gardston hotel formed a county vigilance committee to protect banks and businesses from crime. F H Rhodes praised cooperation. Major Laneson spoke on state justice efforts. every town will form local groups to cooperate with peace officers. The sheriff will outfit members with firearms and ammunition, and members will be deputized to act if arrests are needed.
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Gardston Hotel
Emmet County Bankers Association
F. H. Rhodes
Banker’s Association
W. H.beidermann
Reading
LeRoy Miller
Harold Trone
Fletcher Howe
Vigilance Association
John Lieh
Spencer
Clay County
Major Laneson
State Department of Justice
Ben Reeves Public Sale Sept 23 at Graettinger Farm
On Saturday September 23 Ben Reeves will hold a public sale at his Graettinger area farm featuring pure bred Poland China hogs, Shorthorn and grade cattle, horses and mules, sheep and farm machinery. The herd boar Jupiter, two year champion at the Spencer Fair, plus many choice young boars will be offered. full sale details appear in the issue. Milford high school football opens season with alumni game. alumni win 39 to 0 but locals show improving readiness under Coach Sanford.
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Ben Reeves
Graettinger
Poland
Jupiter
Pencer
V.and. R
Milford
Sanford
Spencer to Hold First Practice for S. H. S. Team
About forty men reported to Coach Loftus of Spencer for the first practice held last week. They aim to fill vacancies left by Titus Emery Rider Heisler and Xingerson after last spring’s graduation. Returning veterans include Swede Carlson Glenn Jones Ted Lidman Darrel Nutting Harold Rhodes and Harve Purington as Spencer eyes a likely winning season with seven scheduled games and one open date.
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Loftus
Spencer
Titus
Emery
Rider
Heisler
Xingerson
Swede Carlson
Glenn Jones
Ted Lidman
Darrel Nutting
Harold Rhodes
Harve Purington
Spirit Lake to Open Season at Fairmont on Saturday
Spirit Lake will open their football season next Saturday with a trip to Fairmont to meet the local high school team. The Indians face a stiff schedule, nine games with one open date on November 4. For those seeking Spirit Lake's schedule, call at this office to obtain details.
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Spirit Lake
Fairmont
Indians
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N R. Presbyterian Church
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de Molay
Estherville Boys
Eastern Star
Gaylord McCarty
Arden Bauck
Raymond Fordyce
Robert Smith
Leslie Frye
Ray Miller
Kenneth Brough
Kenneth Davidson
Eldon Fain
Marshall
Maynard Morling
Andrew Vandervelde
Cyril Berg
Harold Nelson
Russell Schmidt
Clarence Ashburn
John Jensvold
Eberett Schendel
William Kreiger
Hageman
Halleck
Y. R
Chamber of Commerce Organization
Great Clay County
Horace Zimmerman
V. R
Lizzie
Jackson
E. H.S
Pacpton
Lake Park
Vigilance Committee
Algona
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