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Newspaper
Emmet County Republican
Location
Estherville, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1901
Page
11
Local notes report changes around town including a neatly fenced Norwegian cemetery, padding and beautification of hospital frontage, and a string of community updates. Other items mention 74 excursion tickets sold to the Twin Cities, new home purchase for Fireman Post, ammunition reception for target practice, and various local notices.
City officials in Estherville push ahead with enlarging the electric light and water works. Bids on new boilers open next week while bids on a 175 hp engine and a doubled-capacity dynamo await decision. The plan supports 50 arc lights and 4000 incandescents, meeting several years of demand.
Mrs. M. B. K. Wilson returned from Sparta Wisconsin. Mrs. Alton of Port Dodge visits her mother Mrs. O. A. Salisbury. Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Kirby at Colfax for mineral waters. Various locals host and visit relatives in Minnesota Iowa and Illinois. The fishing season opens with good catches on the river and lakes. Advertising notes cover paint prices plumbing and real estate listings.
Seasonal list from Ghristensen's Grocery highlights cabbage rhubarb lettuce radishes onions dill pickles olives oranges wax lemons and assorted Kennedy crackers wafers and fruit jellies. Prices emphasize small coins per pound per item and bulk jars. Quoted notes urge appetite appeal with edge and coaxing language.
A local ad lists a large assortment of canned goods at special prices. It also features prices for sliced dried beef, lean bacon, Tycvon Tea, Gulden Marracaiba coffee, and other household items including ammonia, lye, and Old Country Soap.
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