19 Dec 1895
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Newspaper
Emmet County Republican
Location
Estherville, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1895
Page
1
A newspaper ad notes new low prices on books at 1c to 33c, window shades and wallpaper closeouts, and toilet articles. It highlights drugs and medicines as best and purest, with prescriptions carefully compounded and requests trade.
A fine line and the largest stock of boots and shoes in the county, with all grades sizes and styles. Ladies fine footwear a specialty. See the new styles and visit for selection and value.
A poetic fragment opens with a parent fearing loss as a child pleads at the door. The text shifts to Iowa news items: State Auditor McCarthy demands reports from fraternal insurance companies by March 1, 1896, after a supreme court decision. Reports must be sworn. reserves only if required by plan. Other notes discuss journalism ethics, a Sabula wedding deaths linked to poultry bleeding, advice on advertising for merchants, acetylene lighting via carbide gas, and various Iowa legal and civic updates with local color and brief commentary.
A vendor announces to Estherville readers a week long shoe sale offering deep discounts to attract locals and prove the quality of goods. He claims he and his shop are strangers, inviting customers to judge for themselves.
Procured at two drug stores in Rolfe 41 gallons whiskey 24 of brandy 24 of alcohol 2 of gin 3 of wine and 707 quart bottles of beer. On account of diphtheria in Ashton churches and schools are closed and as sable gatherings forbidden. Ashton Ader.
Des Moines December 14 W H Byers of Shelby county sits at the front of a crowded field in the initial contest for the Iowa house speakership. Supported by the younger wing of the Iowa league of Republican clubs and key party figures, Byers faces only a few rivals including W S Allen H J Griswold and George VanHouten as many others declined. Also notes on Electric Bitters benefits and a Homeseekers Excursion via B C R R & N Ry with dates and destinations.
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