Two Young Lives Taken Away Erma McArdle and Mearl Barnes
Estherville mourns the deaths of Erma May McArdle and Mearl Barnes both tied to illnesses. McArdle, 22, died August 2 1913 after a prolonged rheumatic illness leading to pneumonia at her North 6th Street home. Barnes, six years old, died August 2 1918 in Minneapolis from scarlet fever after smallpox in Estherville. Funeral services were held for McArdle at the Methodist Episcopal church and for Barnes at Oak Hill Cemetery. Both families receive condolences from the community.
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Estherville
Erma May McArdle
H. Oransky
Erma
Ethel
Dorothy
Methodist Episcopal Church
Mearl Barnes
Minneapolia
Mear
Will Barnea
Minneapolis
Oak Hill Cemetery
J. D. Vanney
New Iowa hunting permits to stop duplicate license use
Iowa regulations prohibit using one hunter’s license fee for multiple hunters. No duplicate permits will be issued. Reports say some hunters previously slotted extra permits into gun stocks or loaned them to others, prompting abuse concerns cited by Lake Fork News. FOR SALE six room modern house 93800 PARAON & PTOHEE
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Iowa
Lake Fork
Age No Bar To Cupid's Bow In Wright County
In Clarion 60 year old Mrs. Mary Hamilton and 82 year old Alexander Fix wed joining two long‑loved lives. In Dixon Reach Iowa Irma Ubd e of Davenport drowned at Lake Okoboji after a lake rescue attempt failed.
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Town Falls
Wright County
Bray
Mary Hamilton
Clarion
Alexander Fix
Cantril
Charman
Camp Meeting at Batherville August 14 to 24
The annual Free Methodist camp meeting for the Estherville District is set for the Batherville High School grounds from August 14 to 24. Rev R B Kalle of Glenville Minnesota will lead services with Evangelistic support from Rev W J Bouse of Evansville Wisconsin and district preachers. Daily schedule includes 6:00 am prayer, 9:30 am love feast, 10:30 am 2:30 pm and 8:00 pm preaching. Committees Sutton and Anderson invite attendance.
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Estherville
Batherville
R. B. Kalle
Glenville
Minn
W. J. Bouse
Evansville
Wisconsin
Sutton A
Anderson
Radical valuation hike hits farm lands and stock in towns
The state executive council raises farm land values by up to eighty five percent in some areas with average gains around fifty percent. Emmet county shows a forty one percent increase. Farm assessed value jumps from fifty dollars to about seventy one dollars and fifty cents per acre, while livestock assessments rise as outlined.
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State Executive Council
Emmet
First Land Sales in Iowa described as nation wide event
An 1848 Burlington land sale attracted diverse bidders from across the Union including rivals from Kentucky and Tennessee. The State Historical Society piece notes ordinary settlers shaped Iowa’s founding, with 160 acre tracts and subsequent settlements driving state building.
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Burlington
Union
South Carolina
Virginia
Maryland
Tennessee
Tuineta
Ohio
Indiana
District of Columbia
Washington, D. C
Louis Pelzer
Town Journal of History and Political
State Historical Society of
Lown
Death on freight train near Superior described
The article details George Markley’s death while riding a freight train south of Superior Wisconsin He apparently fell between cars near Lu’slock and was cut in half The body was found Sunday night and identified Tuesday by Albert Fritz of Estherville Also mentions a Cadillac crash near Huntington with injuries to several occupants including a driver with a dislocated shoulder and others scratched or bruised The piece ends with a classified note offering a seven room house for sale and old papers for sale at the Vindicator and Republican office
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Dixon Reach
Okoboji
Irma Ubhde
Davenport
Miss Ubde
McBride
Faye
Missa
Beatrice Lally
P. J. Lally
Judge Conner
Dennison
Maroona
Dixons Beach
Iowa
Mr. Hershel
George Markley
Tia Brother
Earl
Vennent
Superior
Wisconsin
Minneapolis
Lu’slock
Elde
Albert Fritz
Estherville
George
Huntington
Titouksa
Butterfield
C. Reibsamen
Bad bin Ehouider
Town lots increased ten percent amid rural district concerns
The article notes a ten percent rise in town lot values driven by perceived rural conditions and calls for more state revenue to fund expansive legislative spending. It contrasts the caution toward strangers with the enduring value of longtime local friendships and stable character in the community.
Card of Thanks for Kind Words and Flowers
We thank friends and neighbors for comforting words and the flowers sent after the death of our beloved daughter grat dante end neice Mr and Mrs W A Barnes Mr and Mrs I H Barocas Mr and Mrs Wanamaker
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Grat
Dante End Neice
Bete
W. A. Barnes
I. H. Barocas
End
1. Wanamaker
Why Boys Leave The Farm Sparks Modern Farm Life
The article argues boys leave farming because home life lacks enjoyment and purpose. It urges farmers to involve sons in plans, share pride in work, provide social diversions, and grant small stakes like plots and livestock to foster independence. Embracing partnership with modern conveniences can keep boys on the farm.
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Boya
Roya
Beya
Katherville Week of Daily Amusement Next Week
Katherville hosts daily attractions all next week with the Katherville Amusement Company bringing top acts. A twelve piece Ladies Band performs free concerts each day along with two other free attractions. Concessions are premium, with amusements expected to attract many residents. Business building for sale or rental offered by J L Bors Prop at Golden Rule Grocery.
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Katherville
Katherville Amusement Company
Band of Twelve Pieces
Phare
Golden Rule Grocery
J. L. Bors
Twenty Years Ago From The Northern Vindicator
A skim of August 3 1893 notes includes family news of A O Peterson and Joli Halverson parties, Miss Lucy Johnsteen visiting Emmetaburg, Rev J O Kasa and J G Myerly seeking re election, Ole Johnson capturing a sixteen pound buffalo near the wagon bridge, Chauncy Ammon heading to the World's Fair, and the Dolliver post office closure with a $16 yearly salary for the postmaster. The Evangelical survey tent church reports thirty members joined, with daily services and a Sunday eve end. Also mentions Heme McCoy and John Paul’s manager at Armstrong, and sale listing ends with an ad fragment.
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Lucy Johnsteen
Mig Maud Wella
Eatherville
P. H. Steadmai
Emmetaburg
F. H. Rhodes
Chicago
M. Me Knapp
Estherville
J. O. Kasa
Wallingford
J. G. Myerly
Ole Johnson
Asherman
Chauncy Ammon
Chas. Clapp
Dolliver Hag
T Department
Thas
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Everlasting
Montgomery | Messenger
Estherville Amusement Company
Peterson
Joli Halverson
Missi Nota
Albert Davidson
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