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Newspaper
Emmet County Republican
Location
Estherville, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1901
Page
2
Gov. Shaw appoints a Des Moines commission to assess the advisability of Iowa’s 1893 St. Louis World’s Fair exhibit. They favor a state exhibit and possible legislative funding, with opinions on a sufficient appropriation to build a creditable display reflecting Iowa’s greatness.
The Spirit Lake Herald shows improvement under its new management. A. B. Cumming extols an insatiable desire driving Americans to strive, claiming it lifts the nation to prominence and would sustain its leadership for future generations.
The post office department will feature President McKinley’s hand on new postal cards to be issued after December 1, with birth and death years flanking the name. The design moves United States of America lower, freeing space for postmarks. Also noted is a claimed whiskey cure using salted tomatoes, while an East Lynne road production advertises Miss Courtenay Morgan as Lady Isabel at the Opera House on October 18 with strong press notes.
Report from Alvona Upper Des Moines describes a funeral at a Waterloo church where a coffin proved defective as pallbearers lifted it from the hearse. The coffin collapsed with the lid bursting off after three handles pulled loose, creating a disturbing scene and prompting concern over the undertaker’s workmanship.
Mr Shegetaro Morikubo of Tokio is in town to present the Japanese Wedding to Essterville under the Christian church auspices at the Opera house Tuesday October 22 at 8 pm. The November Designer features Thanksgiving pieces and stories The Minister's Turkey and Maria's Redemption. Also included are Holiday entertainment ideas in Thanksgiving Silhouettes and poems, plus practical tips on comfort for babies Delft Embroidery Nursery Lore and Cookery Recipes for housekeepers.
Marshalltown reports that Purchasing Agent Fred Wing and Vice President TLF Day discussed consolidation plots involving Minneapolis & St. Louis and Town Central, which Day denied ever being official or considered. He said Iowa Central will grow as an independent railroad with continued close traffic ties to M and St. L, and no change in management plans.
Rev Ferguson plans series of meetings in Halfa starting October 17 after Sunday school mission. Halfa held annual rally October 12 with a full program. Mrs Richmond and Miss Youngman visited Minnesota. Mrs Bert Anderson travels to Minnesota for a grandparent’s funeral. Families visited Dolliver. Mrs Tipton heads to Illinois. Ladies aid met with Mrs Richmond. turnout good despite weather. Dr Smylie to lead two day Huntington meetings October 8 and 9 with quarterly conference October 19 and services by Rev Ginn and Dr Smylie. Dolliver rally anticipated with basket auction and multiple sermons on October 20.
Rainy conditions persist as G W Inman sells his farm to a Boone County buyer at 50 dollars per acre. Toman plans to move to the Wildfang farm next year while thrashing continues. Neighbors Will Nicolson and Will Grems are noted for Sunday activities and home improvements. The Hess family from Armstrong visited A J Wilder, Lucretia Masthag becomes a clerk at Lamberton’s store, Ole Heltae visited Albert Lerdall, Olaus Gilbertson heads to Montana replacing Lewis Helme in Norway, Nely Whetterhuse stones a cellar, and Mrs Hibbard visits relatives near Armstrong.
A reception for Rev Gina Friday night October 18 in the James S Pletcher building south of the courthouse invites all to greet him and support his service. The Methodist church urges attendance to show appreciation of the pastor's year of faithful work. A Flower Sale and general market by the Presbyterian Womans League Friday afternoon and evening October 18 offers bread pies cakes and crafts in the Newbery Co room. The churches Presbyterian Baptist and Episcopal announce rummage sales opening Saturday afternoon at Newberys old stand with bargains on clothing goods and books.
An advertisement offering hard and soft coal for sale from LT at South Fifth Street near Lews Hotel. The note includes a personal sign off by 13th H. N. RowDE and asks for orders. A second item promotes Dr. King's New Life Pills for liver trouble and clear skin, claiming 25 cents at Williams & Andersons drug store.
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