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Newspaper
Emmet County Republican
Location
Estherville, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1902
Page
4
An ad-style notice touts Electric Shitters as a cure for female troubles and nervous exhaustion. It claims sufferers from back ache, weak kidneys, and insomnia can become healthy and happy, with a price of 500 and a satisfaction guarantee from Williams & Anderson.
The notice from the First National Bank of Estherville urges attention to very low rates offered through Minneapolis and St. Paul agents for settlers and homeseekers in Minnesota North Dakota and the Northwest.
A Washington Post report recounts attorney general Knox legally arguing over a $50,000 fee in a recent case. His friend recalls Knox angrily, swearing and venting frustration as he left the office, joking that his associates wanted him to accept a price to end the matter.
A garbled report from a Chicago theater line hints at widespread railway fraud. A passenger points to a wall and officials discuss mispositioned towns like Cincinnati, Cleveland, Nashville, and New Orleans along a line, alleging deceptive actions and calls for scrutiny.
Tilson Claston owner of the Tidy Washington inn reports a marble statue of Gen. George Washington near his house attracts moss growth on its upper lip chin and cheeks. Moss causes a beard and mustache on the statue prompting occasional shaving or repainting to preserve its dignified look.
Fragmentary report describes a centuries old artifact stash with burnt ashes, a glass-sealed seed store, sacrificial implements, and axes. It notes a Mesquite bean bread hypothesis by Mr Brown and mentions ecclesiastical ties and transfer of artifacts to Jesus College, Oxford.
A stream of personal mentions records visits and movements of residents from Spirit Lake Luverne and Sioux Falls to Cedar Rapids Des Moines Huntington and Algona among others. Individuals like Mrs A M Lyman M B Abernathy and J F Griffith appear with social links while business and land matters appear for W H Foote J Liningee and Chas Oberg. The column also notes a new agency deal for Emmet County with A A Wilcox handling the international cyclopedia and Farm ure Stock Cyclopedia.
Estherville market brief lists No 8 wheat and No wheat trading notes with Timothy. Grain prices and supply signals are sketched, placeholder figures not fully detailed. A local crop market snapshot reflects typical seasonal activity in rural commerce.
Local notes from Huntington and vicinity recap family updates. Reports mention births, illnesses, moves, employment changes, school completions, and social visits. Mentions include Mrs Fitzy Dad Ela, infant deaths, Mr Daniels daughter, Geo Niece, J. Barfoots, and local businesses. The item notes Easter, new residents, and a few property moves with several references to farms and shops around Maple Bill and nearby towns.
Reports show Mrs Sutton and Nellie Sutton visiting Mr Eisenhower on Thursday while Mrs Sidles’ aunt from Nebraska visited. Keaney stayed at Mather Villa, Druley called from Katherville, Howe plans a Sunday school painting. Revival services to continue. Dr King’s New Life Pills praised for liver and bowel relief with local store promotion.
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