Grinnell Portrait Identified as James W. Grimes
A Grinnell College Alumni Recreation hall portrait long deemed unnamed was traced to James W. Grimes, Iowa senator during Reconstruction, after a Des Moines portrait gallery displayed the original. In Tipton one night last week, twenty cars were entered and items stolen, including a deputy sheriff’s pistol and holster. Mr and Mrs Fred Hart of Onawa spoke with three sons and their families in California over Christmas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grinnell College
Grinnell
State Historical
Des Moines
James W. Grimes
Iowa
Cara
Tipton
C. C. Crawford
Fred Hart
Onawa
California
Quote on selling and buying sales Wednesdays
A fragment notes a mantra about buying from sellers and selling to buyers. It mentions sales happening every Wednesday but provides no clear event or involved persons, organizations, places, dates, or concrete details. The readable text is too sparse to identify a full news item.
Estherville Auction Co Weekly Sales Offer Savings
Estherville Auction Co promotes its weekly sales every Wednesday at their sales barn. The ad highlights cash payments, low selling charges, and strong knowledge of livestock values to help farmers and stockmen maximize net returns. It invites buyers and sellers to attend for livestock disposal and to meet agricultural needs locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Estherville Auction Co
Estherville
Studebaker Champion 1941 Sensation Promoted at Estherville
The Sorum Garage in Estherville promotes the Studebaker Champion of 1941 as a leading automobile ahead of its time. Aimed at demonstration and service, the ad touts performance economy and expert craftsmanship. Sorum Garage offers complete repair, towing, battery and tire services and urges drivers to bring cars in for thorough inspection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Estherville
Studebaker
Studebakers
Iowa
Raut
SORUM
Dining room suite offered at own price in Lohrville
R M McKinley of Lohrville advertises a dining room suite for sale at the buyer's price with a daily price drop of one dollar until sold. The item valued at 96 dollars has previously been sold in this manner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. M. McKinley
Lohrville
Mr. McKinley
Small dog leads to rescue at Anamosa reservoir
Mrs. Charles Niles of Anamosa was drawn to a reservoir by her small dog where her three year old son fell in. The child clung to a clothes prop and the suction pipe as five feet of water filled the reservoir until local firefighters arrived with a ladder to rescue him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Niles
Anamosa
County's Leading Industry Estherville Packing Ad
The Estherville Packing Company urges northern town and southern Minnesota cattle producers to market with them. With manager Mr. McKenzie, they highlight livestock values and market conditions, promising the greatest net return and lower marketing costs. Seek their service for cattle sales and market activity details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Estherville Packing Company
Town
Minnesota
McKenzie
Estherville Packing Co
Wallingford Farmers Co op Creamery Ad Boosts Dairy Profits
An Iowa creamery promotes higher butterfat production, proper cow care, balanced feed, and clean equipment. It touts top prices year round, dependable cream checks, and the value of a strong dairy operation for stability during tough times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mfg
Iowa
Wallingford
COOP
MERY
Pla Mor Bowling Alley Ad Shows New Modern Center
Pla Mor Bowling Alley on Central Avenue promotes itself as a new modern high class center for bowling, drinks, candy and socializing run by Carlson and Amdahl. It emphasizes clean alleys, quality equipment, and serves as a meeting place for sports enthusiasts in Esther e area. Also included is a Notice of Proof of Will for J A Sags deceased with hearing set for February 8 1941 in Clark District Court signed by Emth On Deputy Frost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gardston Hotel
Carlson & Amdaal
Estherville
Jack
Plamor
Carlson & Amdahl
Central Avenue
Carlgon and
Amdahl
Esthere
Paulo Alto
J. A. Sags
Emthon
Clark District Court
Ly W. Frost
Grand Theatre Review Promotes High Class 1941 Shows
Under new management Mr Sorenson pledges the same high class service at the Grand Theatre Estherville. The theatre is modern with good ventilation and heating, comfortable seats, and a policy of wholesome productions featuring world famous stars. Patronage remains strong from Estherville and surrounding areas as it offers clean entertainment and seeks to please audiences throughout 1941.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Theatre
Estherville
Executrix Appointed for Edward J Mitchell Estate
Notice in Palo Alto County states Pauline Mitchell has been duly appointed and qualified as Executrix of the Edward J Mitchell estate. Creditors should promptly make payments and file claims with the district court clerk, authenticated, as required by law. Mitchell & Loth and Joseph D. Dickson, Attorneys for the estate, January 2, 1941.
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Palo Alto
Edward J. Mitchell
Palo Alto County
Clark
District Court
Pauline Mitchell
Mitchell & Loth
Joseph x Dd
1940 Good Citizens Value Hospital Services
In 1940 one person in every fourteen used hospital service reflecting the era's health access. The public is urged to appreciate adequate hospital services as a civic duty and measure of community welfare.
Coleman Hospital Deserves Community Support
The Coleman Hospital in Estherville, a 50 bed facility directed by J. M. Walden, offers X ray service and registered nurses in charge. The editorial praises its modern facilities, up to date equipment, and the value of local support for emergency care and community benefit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Wolden
Estherville
Coleman Hospital
J. M. Walden
Cote
Electricity As a Modern Servant Promises Modern Comfort
D E K Rural Electric Co operative urges Estherville area readers to adopt electric service for farm homes. The piece touts clean safe dependable power, notes benefits like electric brooders, and invites inquiries for high quality light and power service from expert staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. E. K. Rural Electric
Co-Operative Assn
Estherville
Bavera
D. EE. K. Rural Electric Co-operative
D. E. K. Rural Electric Cooperative
1941 Will Be A Builders Year
Concrete Materials Co. promotes 1941 as a builders year and urges choosing quality sand and gravel from its Wallingford location. It highlights supply, equipment, and expertise for reliable foundations and emphasizes freight costs, cleaning machinery, and careful material selection for construction success. It also mentions Orange Crush and Crystal Springs beverages as dealer suggestions.
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Concrete Materials CO
Wallingford
Crystal Springs Bottling Works promotional notice
Crystal Springs Bottling Works of Estherville promotes its Orange Crush and Crystal Springs beverages as top quality non alcoholic drinks. It highlights a clean sanitary plant, electric bottling, state pure food inspection, and visitor welcome, urging support for local producers. Also notes Lisbon ending the iron pile era with 225 tons of scrap iron available directly to buyers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Munson
Estherville
Cleopatra
Mark Anthony
Crystal Springs Bottling Works
Crystal Springs
Crystals Springs Bottling Works
Iowa
Legh
Lisbon
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Scram
A. B. C. Foods
T. T. Sunde & Sons Contractors and Builders
O. L. Anderson
Elmer E. Russell
First Avenue South
International Trucks Sales and Service
Nelson’s SeRvIce
East Central Ave
Calhoun
Bill McTaggert
Bill Neylan
Flinder
Emmet
Forest J. Sorenson, Mer
Mr. Sorenson
The
J. L. Galyean
Met
Wallingford AU
Ava
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