Local notes from Otho and nearby towns highlight visits and events
The column lists residents visiting relatives in Otho and Ft. Dodge, names locals at Humboldt and Havelock, a Thursday dance at the opera house, and moves related to the Ambrose Hansell family. It also mentions Carrell Malcolm becoming high school basketball coach and a few illness notes, ending with cynical quips about cancer and lawyers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ilton
Otek
Otho
Ft. Dodge
Paul Templeman
Chris Madsen
Sioux Rapids
Perry Lanning
Humboldt
Jennie Kannenberg
Havelock
Opera House
Evenne
Parsons
Bode
A. 0
Pederson
Steve Nelson
I. J. Godden
James Godden
Fort Dodge
Carrell Malcolm
Ames
Gilmore City
Tom White
Westbrook Minn
Nels Smith
Ambrose Hansell
Donald
Rolfe
R. E. Springsted
Fashion Buyer Sends Fort Dodge Note From New York
A Fort Dodge store owner reports from Hotel Belmont New York on January 31 1923 about intensive shopping. The letter highlights women s fashion and moderate prices including dresses from 8 7 98 and suits at 19 98. He notes bold fabrics bandanas coats and new silhouettes and mentions Broadway crowds and upcoming season plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry
New York
Fifth Avenue
Broadway
Arry
Fort Dodge
Fort “Dodge
Eaton. &Co
Canada
Toronto
Macy's
Herbert
Art of Disessing: The True Test of an Artist
A 1922 column urges painters and creators to master the art of pleasing others. It argues true success comes from accepting critique, correcting flaws, and continuing work with humility, turning failures into renewed effort and self forgetfulness.
Love as Divine Counsel Beyond Command
Arthur Chitton Brock argues that Christian love is not only a divine imperative but also an inward counsel of the heart, revealing its divine nature through personal conviction and motive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Chitton-Brock
Delicious breakfast fish with garlic parsley toast and dough
A home breakfast method describes curing and frying a fish with a tangy sauce then serving on buttered toast topped with a poached egg. It includes a potato and corned beef mash, parsley garnish, and a sweet yeast dough for bread, with steps for rising and baking.
Boycott Origin Tied to Irish Landowner in 1880s
The article traces the term Boycott to Captain Charles Boycott of Connemara Ireland in 1880. Faced with tenant petitions and widespread ostracism after a demand for unpaid work, he was boycotted by villagers and merchants, leading troops to harvest crops. The word entered English with capital B then faded to lower case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bareatt
Connemara
Ireland
Lord Barne
Wheeler Syndicate, Inc
Havelock News Highlights Local Carnival and Big Week
Cirle No 1 of the Methodist Ladies ART Society staged a sum festival carnival in the hardware building with Mrs J C Barth as organizer. Miss RunneL sold fortunes and glow buoys, attracting many nickels and dimes. A snake charmer offered a 180 feature. The Relfe Legion basketball team beat the local Legion Post 3 to 19. Numerous community members attended events and visits. Mrs Holt underwent surgery and is recovering well. Local residents, including Mr and Mrs Gruver and Emma Stevens of Altamont, visited, while others traveled for business, funerals, or family matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cirle
Methodist Ladies' Art Society
Hardware
Tulding
J.C. Barth
Runnel
Relfe Legion
Legion Paitisis
Ming
Dobbhert
Leacrens
G. A. Gruver
Emma Stevens
Altamont
S. D
A. F. Mick
August Schade
Pocahontas
Geo. Watters
Criss. Johnson
Sioux Gir
H. ¥. Holt
Fr. Dodge
Holt
St. Joseph's Hospital
Alfred Mick
Laurens
Notice In Probate of Estate of Sean W Dves
Notice of appointment of executrix for the estate of Leon W Ives in Pocahontas County Iowa seeks all creditors to present claims per law. Executrix Lanise Ives dated January 23. A.B. Moon attorney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court
State of
Iowa
Poeshontas County
Sean W. Dves
MW Sor
Ted May
Leon W. Ivestate
Lanise Ives
C. BR. Moon
Hall's Catarrh Medicine Promises Quick Local Relief
Hall's Catarrh Medicine claims to relieve catarrh by a combined local ointment and internal tonic. The ad asserts catarrh is a real disease aggravated by constitutional health and promotes years of druggist sales from B. S. Cheney & Co. Toledo Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ball
Cheney & Co
Toledo
Ohio
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the Faith
CMM
Conpien
Carnegie
Mirrar
R. EL Graver
Thes
H. D. Graver
J. EL S
Sell Flersom
Frank Mere
N. B. Hersem
Daugher
Wil Froh
Mes. Carrington
Ayrshire
Will
Guy Vats
Vsarina
Fred Homith
Peeshontas
Stevens
Pocahontas County
South Dakota
John Gruver
Emmetsburg
B. Tather
H. WH. Beents
B. F. Rives
Frank. Bina
Ham
Cage
Eagle “Mikado
Bee Eee
Ite
Eagle Aikado
Eagle Pencil Company
Fritz Christiansen
Plover
Minnesota
Deering
John Deere
Osborne
Grove Bros
Henry Christiansen
James Bruce
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