Masonic and fraternal lodge meetings and schedules
A dense list of fraternal organizations and their regular meeting times. Contains multiple lodges chapters encampments and posts with their typical meeting days and hours across various dates and venues. Includes Odd Fellows Knights of Pythias and veterans groups with recurring monthly sessions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Piba
North Star Lodge
North Star
Exch Rovath
Estherville
Rebekahs—Harmony Lodge
Meste Istand
P-Red Gauntlet
Istand
K P—Launcetot
C—Minnewaukan Div
K. P. Bull
Bofr T—Esther Lodge
Odd Fellows
Ar—Vandenburgh Post
Regula
Full Moon Womans' Relief Corps
Inc
O. Io
Odd Fellows Ball
Fort Defiance
EF. Hall
New Hope Camp
Pall
Emmet
Oud
Odman Circle
P. Tall
Longevity of Various Races Across Nations
A discussion on life expectancy by country and age compares English, American, German, and French prospects. It notes Englishmen at age 2 may live 42 more years, Americans slightly longer, Germans around 39½ years at 20, and varying outcomes at 30, 60, with French prospects between German and English.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London Globe
Inter
A Jockey Describes Riding Sensations in a Race
A Cincinnati Enquirer account relays a famous jockey describing breathing method and effort in racing. He compares wind resistance, pace, and nerve to train speed, noting the need to stay focused during neck and neck finishes and ignore grandstand applause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Cincinnati Enquirer
Tarun
Signs of a harsh winter from forest signs
A Washington Star report quotes a veteran woodman who cites abundant acorns, hickory and chestnuts as well as persimmons ripening late as indicators of a severe winter. He notes squirrels storing nuts and animals preparing for cold weather, though he admits signs are not infallible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodeman
Washington Star
Washington
Burlap uses rise with exports and crafts noted
Burlap is increasingly demanded for packing bags coat linings and decorative wall coverings while expanding export trade. The text also mentions vegetable trade with Buenos Aires where buyers estimate quantity by eye and butchers sell meat by chunk rather than weight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buenos Ayres
Unfair to Bangor. Venison famine hits Maine markets
The New York Sun reports a Maine venison shortage in Bangor and nearby towns as market leaders resist selling game under a new law. Farmers and merchants once shipped deer and partridge to Boston and New York, but embargoes and licensing changes cut supply, driving buyers toward Portland and Augusta where deer meat is abundant and cheaper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maine
Amherst
Elsworth
Ayho
New York Sun
Bangor
Boston
New York
Fred Johnson
Mangor
Portland
Augusta
Rockland
Spain adopts twenty four hour day decree
A recent Spanish decree changes daily time from one to twenty four hours starting at midnight after January. Government offices telegraph railway and steamship lines must adopt the new system. The 24 hour method has been urged here though railroads once abandoned it for standard time. Astronomical observatories already use it with noon as the day’s start.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spain
Mary Minny
Gay
Balloon Ascensions Explain Harsh Heights Attained by French Explorers
Two Frenchmen by Vincennes attempted record altitude ballooning, noting increasing discomfort from 18 200 feet to 22 400 feet with headaches, numbness, and ice on beards. They finally reached ground exhausted, while other pioneers rose to 27 500 feet and 35 feet with serious symptoms before success. The furnace of an Atlantic liner inhales 7 500 000 cubic feet of air per hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vincennes
Scientific American
Berson
London
Messra
Coxwell
Galpher
Travrelera
Local notices advertise auctions and sales in Estherville area
Prominent auctioneer W Richtmyer of Estherville offers to cry sales for local people with satisfaction guaranteed. James Walrath advertises a hotel restaurant business for sale with furniture and rent. James Fletcher & Co promote Red River Valley lands in Minnesota and North Dakota. J W Wilson sells horse blankets and robes. The Gerberich Music Co markets Aunky-Dory cake walk. St Paul Dispatch subscription ad. Harry Eulin offers wagon and blacksmith services with skilled help and quick turnaround.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. W. Richtmyer
Estherville
Richtmyer
Princeton
Ill
Richtmyer Brothers
P.O
Red River Valley
Minnesota
South
Daklia
North Dakota
Landseekers
JAS Fletcher & Co
Emmet County
Lowa
Sam
Harry Eulin
Peter Hanson
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Astherville, TA
Jenkins & Nichols
Burlington
Cedar Rapids
Histherville
Nate
Nowire
Bas
Oing Rar
Hee
Eae
Annivind
Winn
Minneapolis & St. Louis
Sime
Thecal Freight
GOLN
A.m. Mole
al tLocal Freight
Geo. W. Nicholson
General Directory
A. Nichola
M. Barker
Rhodes
J. HW. Wilson
Boeknam de
Frank Aluro
C. Refsell
Sam Loquin
H. H. Davidson
BP Callwell
Estherville Schools
J. H. Griffit
Gres M. Brown
Lea Aylgrd
N. Begbert
G. A. Nil
Sok Secy
Olvid Kooleties
J .Hansen
Lincoln Street
Orleans ‘Hotel
Geo Galagher
Outing Publishing Co
Fifth Ave
N.Y
U.S
Andress
Elgin Nurseries
Elgin
Uminois
Norgren
Prisco
Tam
Davie Shoe Store
Batherville Town
A. S. Williams
Antirondas
Adamn Macon
Bradfield Regulator CO
Atlanta
South Sixth Street
James Walrath
Iowa
Central Passenger Association
J. W. Wilson
Bealan
Aunky-Dory
Gerberich Music Co
St. Paul
Hood
F.rfica
Tate
Geo. F. Letchford
Nile
Haviland
Klondike Ulsters
Viking Clothing Store
Nau Brothers
KRAFT
Kraft Clothing Co
Estheauille, Towa
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