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Newspaper
Emmet County Republican
Location
Estherville, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1902
Page
2
The Estherville column recalls a hot spell in July 1902 with a dawn chill and rain, notes an extended strike end for Chicago freight handlers, and mentions a severe hail storm in western Minnesota and South Dakota that damaged grain. It cites editorials, telegraph changes, and local tax notes while touching on politics and county fair dates.
A. F. Lough began taking depositions Monday in a suit by city officials of Esther ville against Mayor Breen and council members for 12,000 dollars tied to the M and St L right of way bonds. Testimony from Breen Rhodes Myhre Lee Egbert and Corimpwae will be carried to the next court term.
Iowa voices support a grand display at the Louisiana Purchase Exposition with a 125000 dollar town appropriation to boost manufacturing mining and agriculture while promoting Iowa's future. The mammoth Lock Pavilion at the State Fair Grounds in Des Moines will seat 4000 around a 170 by 120 show ring. dedication August 25 will feature notable officials and a program of speeches music and exhibitions.
A garbled railway notice appears to outline passenger and freight car movements for the Forest City division. It lists train numbers 78 and 72 with daily, Saturday, and weekday schedules, indicates no service on Sundays, and names M B Winn as station agent.
Market letter from Edwarda & Co. reports grain trading and weather impacts. Wheat prices drift, with harvest damage from storms in Minnesota and South Dakota. Sighted increases in visible supply and cautious outlook. Also advertises one fare round trips to Colfax Iowa and discounted rates for Iowa Falls Indiana? text notes Iowa events and agents offering fall information.
An advertisement touts Mieteric Bitters as a permanent cure for stomach, kidney, and liver issues. It claims to tone the stomach regulate kidneys and bowels invigorate the liver nerves and purify the blood. Electric Bitters is advertised as curing kidney and liver troubles stomach disorders nervousness sleeplessness rheumatism and neuralgia with a malaria expulsion guarantee. 50 cents.
Mr Fr H Wella of Deer Park Long Island says Chamberlain's Pale Balm is the best liniment for a strain and gives quick relief and cure. Sold by J J Klopp.
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