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Newspaper
Emmet County Republican
Location
Estherville, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1901
Page
3
The Republican reports settlers from Luinuie and southern regions are moving into Fitherville with stock and fine horses. It notes local support for W. H. H. Myers in Dickinson County, discusses Gardner Cowles, A. D. Clarke, and Major Humes, and mentions editor-publisher concerns about press association costs and a cautionary State Register item on signing papers and swindles in the western plains.
Old cabinet members reappointed by President McKinley. plans announced for trips to the Pan American Exposition, Niagara Falls, and Toronto. Osceola county politics denials by Representative Myers of Milford. Emigration surges in Estherville area with many settlers arriving in February and activities of the 4.0. By&N. Co. moving emigrants north and west. numerous local names listed as new settlers and jurors for April term.
Upper Des Moines reports a Forest City editorial straw poll showing 20 to 6 for Cummins, signaling editor opposition to his candidacy despite strong support in his districts. The piece notes concerns about Cummins’ closeness to “hot house” politics, a pending claim of a Britt mint plot, and rival Gov race comments from S. A. Foster.
Two hundred shop workers at the B C B N struck on Tuesday afternoon after two months of brewing trouble over the piece work system. Most machinists boilermakers and blacksmiths quit. few may be asked to quit. Elsewhere in the notice, John Iverson faces a public sale March 12, 1901 on section 36 High Lake township, near Gruevtinger. The sale includes 10 horses and epite, two thoroughbred colts aged one and two, 30 cattle, and various farm machinery. auctioneer Henry Joboson.
Neighborhood notes describe rental moves by P. P. Noonan and influx of Illinois farmers this spring. Locals John Nuff and Frank Lathrop are mentioned, along with Tom Fjone returning to H island duties and new barn projects. A sale at Lamb's drew a large crowd while Yarrow Urban traveled to Chicago with cattle.
Mr Taylor arrives Friday evening and stays in his restaurant. Henry Townsend to work for P O Irwin next season. Roy Guineary and family visit from Halfa, returning with brother John. Austin Andrews travels to Waterloo to visit parents. Miss Thompson of Graettinger visits sister Mrs P Jacobson. Geo Grema of Swan Lake hauling lumber for a new barn. Ladies league to meet Mrs John Irwin Thursday. 10 cent supper noted. W W Pitkin of Maple Hill loading baled hay. Abe Pickle returns from Germany with help for F Sharp move. New residents planned for spring. Mrs Higinbotham of Forest City visiting son Charles. Jacobson travels to Minneapolis on business. Tim Stanhope absent from school for 4 days last week. Chas Peterson moving to his farm. Mrs C L Hubbard and children visit G Frapp. Alfred Burns ill with lagrippe. Mrs P C Broad and Clifford attend Aska sale and stay night. Ernest Bemis begins villa project for new Stanhope house. Largest stock of musical instruments in NW Iowa at Gerberich Music Co. Card of Thanks for Clara Brunswold family. Nor provided. Farm for rent. For sale eight room house at Howard and Third. Cow for sale. Humboldt College term opens Feb 26. Buy clothing from Lanpher endorsed merchant.
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