Notable English Letters in Dr Watson's Possession
Dr. Harold F. Watson, head of Simpson college English, bought letters and signatures of Lord Byron, Lord Byron's era figures, Queen Victoria's father, and others from New York. The collection includes Byron’s poem to Mrs George Lamb in what seems Byron's handwriting. A Poweshick county bridge was moved at a cost well below replacement, saving funds.
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Simpson College
Harold F. Watson
New York City
Watson
Lord Byron
Edward
Duke of Kent
Queen Victoria
Henry Howard
Corby
Robert Wapple
Lord Mood
George Lamb
Byron
Poweshick
Seed Lot Announcement for Spring Planting Needs
A new cargo arrives from North stup King and Co offering seeds including corn and flax seed. The notice urges customers to visit before buying and promises vigorous prices and quality for spring planting.
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Northstup, King & Co
Algo
Mrs Guerdet remembered for pioneer era and wartime ties
The obituary notes Mrs. Guerdet of Algona who lived 88 years, recalling 36 years on a stock and grain farm, relocation to Crookston and Minnesota. Widow of a 89 year old, she remained alert, followed World War II events, spoke of grandson Billy Sullivan in England, and mentioned a Canadian pilot grandson listed missing since January 1 1948.
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Majeres
Grand Forks
North Dakota
Josephine Sullivan
Saskatoon
Saskatchewan
Guerdet
Crookston
Minnesota
Billy” Sullivan
RCAF
England
Greig Feed Mill and Farm Store in Estherville Iowa
Greig and Co. operates a full service feed mill and farm store at 1025 E Central Ave Estherville across from the M and St L A R Depot. The shop carries Northrup King seeds poultry and livestock remedies hybrid seed corn chick equipment and hog feeders with custom grinding mixing oat crimping corn cracking seed cleaning and treating plus a full line of DeFiance Salem and Purina feeds.
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Greig Feed Mill
Central Ave
Estherville
Iowa
Northrup, King & Co
Greig
Defiance
Salem
Greig’s
Esteactive Estherville Chiropractor Sevatson Ad
Dr S M Sevatson of Estherville at 501 North 7th Street promotes chiropractic care as a path to full health. The ad notes his modern office with X ray equipment and offers a free consultation without obligation to analyze cases.
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S. M. Sevatson
Sevatson
Alyce Jensen Beauty Shop promotes modern services
The Alyce Jensen Beauty Shop in Estherville IA offers modern equipment, fast dryers, comfortable surroundings, and new hairstyles with permanents. Operators are described as highly competent and well equipped for hair care and facial treatments. Clients are urged to call 174 for an appointment and experience the shop’s expertise.
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Estherville
Alyce Jensen Beauty Shop
Pioneer Matriarch Mrs Guerdet Remembered in Emmetsburg Obituary
The long life of Mrs Guerdet, last of the 1856 Irish colony pioneers, is recalled. Born to a family that traveled from Kane county Illinois, she helped settle Palo Alto county, lived through hardship, and was a devout Catholic. Survived by children and grandchildren, her memory is celebrated by The Times.
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Guerdet
Kane County
Illinois
Palo Alto
Iowa
Riverdale
Emmetsburg
Mahans
Walnut Township
Dwar Mahan
John Mahan
Appointment of Administrator for Peterson Estate in Palo Alto County
Notice is given that Carl T. Peterson has been appointed and qualified as Administrator of the Estate of Andrew P. Peterson, late of Palo Alto County, deceased. He requests payment from all indebted to the Estate and asks creditors to file claims with the Clerk of the District Court duly authenticated for allowance. Burt & Davidson, attorneys, dated March 8, 1944.
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Lowa
Palo Alto County
Andrew P. Peterson
Carl T. Peterson
Burt & Davidson
Classifieds Offer Poultry and Farm Goods in Iowa Ad
Classifieds list farm items including chickens ducks and eggs with weights and varieties. Also offers safety deposit boxes laundry service hatchings alfalfa seed corn and seed catalog requests from Hall Roberts' Son Postville Iowa and Hamilton Hatchery Bancroft Ia with prices and contact notes.
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Hall Roberts’ Son
Postville
Iowa
Greig & Co Hatchery Plans High Production Chicks
Greig and Co hatchery operates under the Purina Hatchery Plan featuring Chek-R-Chix bred for high production. Flocks are blood tested and cull-banded under Iowa Poultry Association supervision to guarantee better baby chicks. Manager W. Wissler, Iowa State graduate, costs: visit Estherville Hatchery, Highway 9.
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Greig & Co
Purina
U. S
Iowa Poultry Association
Iowa Poultry Improvement Assodiation
W. “Chuck” Wissler
Iowa State Colleze
Ames
Iowa
Prairie Farmer Publishing Co
Chicago
Estherville
Gretig's
Neighborly thanks after fire loss at farm place
A. J. Duhn expresses sincere gratitude to neighbors and friends in Grach tinger and vicinity for the generous donations following a fire at the farm. He notes deep appreciation for the neighborliness and friendship shown.
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Grachtinger
A. J. Duhn
Notice to Bidders for Water Main Ditch Digging
Bids will be received for digging and lining a ditch for a water mains extension about 1950 feet long and 6 feet deep with a bottom width of 14 inches. Submit written bids to Town Clerk by 8:00 p.m. April 8 1944. Council may reject any or all bids.
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Gudrid
Naae
Also Mentioned on This Page
the Graettinger Times
John J. Sullivan
Grasttinmer, Ta
Electric Motor Service
Magneto Service
Iowa Guarantee, Inc
South Street
Brown’s Tire Shop
Central Avenue
Estheerville, Owa
South Thirteenth
Martin
Hoffman Auto Salvage
Jerry Wegs
Chaplin
Nevill Bros. Implement Co
Allis Chalmers
NEW Idea
the Motor Inn
International
Oldsmobile
Bert Anderson
Graettinger
Mrs. Guerdet
Palmer Chiropractor
North 7Th Street
Toowa
Wallingford
Alyce Jensen Beauty Shoppe
Estherville, Iawa
Graettinger Market Report
Straigh Run
Adolph Spies
Alfalfa Hay
Martin Norris
Rt, Graettinger
Ruthven
Smith, Osgood
George A. Larson
Terris
Town
John Hester
LeRoy Oddson
Plymouth Rock
Gordon Smith
Osgood
Enquire Times Office
H. A. Elsenbast
Cameron Hatchery
Hatch
W. Leg
N. Rock
Insurance and Real Estate
J. J. Skow
Graettiiger
Zoon Farms
Marley
Turner
Farmers Grain Co
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