Severe injuries from coupling cars at Lake Park yard
A brakeman, Arthur Bradley, was crushed between a coal car and the freight house platform while attempting to couple cars. He suffered three broken ribs and facial bruising, with possible internal injuries. He was brought to Estherville and taken to Anderson hospital as doctors monitor his condition and pain. Local rail workers and townspeople wish him a speedy recovery.
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Lake Park
Arthur Bradley
eHim
Estherville
Anderson Hospital
Narrow escape from sun stroke at Emmet farm threshing
Fred Rosasberg of Huntington nearly died from sun stroke while tending a separator at the Crumb farm in Emmet. Rescue attempts by bystanders and Dr. Birney, aided by two hours of hard work, left him precariously recovered. K. C. Olson reports from Estherville dated Aug 8 1906 and adds a domestic prayer note.
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Fred Rosasberg
Huntington
Crumb
Emmet
Birney
State Fair Program Abloom With Music and Exhibits
The boat week at the State Fair is assured with extra appeal for Des Moines day and Iowa day as record crowds are expected. The week will feature stock judging, college scholarship judging for boys, and the Knabenshue airship trip over Des Moines and the state house dome. Daily concerts include Liberati’s grand military band, soloists, and the Fifty sixth regiment band with MacKenzie bagpiper from Chicago adding color.
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Towa
Knabenshue
Dés Moines
Wnd
State House
Liberati
Burcay
Fifty-sixth Regiment
MacKenzie Bagpiperg
Hirago
Real estate boom and rail expansion noted in Highmore column
Highmore Aug 14 1906 editor Vindicator and Republican reports booming real estate with 15 offices and heavy land sales led by Kiser Bros with 160 acres daily. Cites rising values, booming crops, and new rail lines from Dakota and Midland and Northwestern through Hyde county RFO. includes note on J R Coulter’s letter and clippings. Algona Advance notes Frank Woods elected state central committee chair in Des Moines.
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Highmore
Tand
Kiser Bros
Alex McKeon
Dakota and Midland Railroad
Sioux City
North Dakota
Hyde County
Olivet
J. R. Coulter
Algona
Republican -State Central Committee
Des Moines
Frank Woods
Estherville
Cummings
County Attorney Sued Over Estate Settlement Dispute
H. E. Gorton sues Geo. K. Patterson Iowa county attorney alleging failure to settle his mother’s estate, improper charges, and misapplied funds after Gorton left for California. Complaint seeks $707.85 plus interest and costs, naming C. W. Crim as plaintiff attorney.
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Geo. E. Patterson
H. B. Gorton
Mr. Patterson
Mr. Gorton
California
Patterson
Gorton Aloges
C. W. Crimef
District Court
Emmet County
Iowa
H. E. Gorton
Geo
Ki. Patterson
Brookings County
South Dakota
Linn County
James Crawford
A. D D. Root
H. Eglin
Indy
Root
Rawford
Eglin
Pishurst
Co. W. Crim
Public nuisance on sidewalks bicycles dominate walks
A letter argues a city ordinance against bicycle riding on sidewalks is ineffective. Pedestrians lack rights as cyclists, including boys with carts, take over walks. Sixth Street cited. other streets also affected. The writer calls on authorities to act and curb the nuisance.
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Sixth Street
Thia
Low Rate Excursion to New York City
Nickel Plate Road offers Chicago to New York City round trip tickets at one fare plus 2.00 with return by September 4. Departures Aug 28 and 24 from Chicago. For details contact John Y. Calaban, General Agent, 107 Aduíne Ht. Obleago.
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New York City
Nickel Plate Road
Chicago
John Y. Calaban
Aduiné
Obleago
Elks to Play Ball in Sheldon Mason City Clash on 29th
Elks from Estherville Mason City and Sheldon plan a decisive baseball game on the 29th. Mayor K B Piper of Sheldon invites the Elks team and the town looks forward to a big time with railroad fare set at 2 70 round trip. County fair runs concurrent and town expects a standout event.
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K. B. Piper
Sheldon
Mail
Elks
Mason City
Estherville
Early Start Dates For Fall School Term
The fall term opens September 10 with strong emphasis on early attendance. First graders should enroll by the third Monday, preferably on the opening frat day, to avoid work delays. The superintendent will be in office Friday September 7 from 8 to noon for new pupil classification and again Saturday September 8 from 9 to noon and 2 to 4 p.m. for interested pupils.
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Peet
Stomach Troubles and Constipation Relief Promoted
Chronic constipation and stomach trouble are cited as resolved by Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets. A Edwardsville man, Mr Chas Baldwin, reports near cure after years of difficulty. price 25 cents. Sold by Jay Johnston & Co. and Williams & Anderson.
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Chas, Baldwin
Edwardsville
Chamberlain
Jay Johnston & Co
Williams & Anderson
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County Institute
Maria Z. Pingrey
J. 1
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Miss Pingrey
K. C. Olson
K. C. Olaon
J. E. Gorton
Lincoln Building
Birdie Trimble
Prin
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Inez Overholt
Lucile Brimball
Kather Ridley
Tackson
Mayme
Prin. Gratia Kinney
Jean Patterson
Bessie Ward
McKinley Building
Tda A. Davis
Grace Aitchison
Henrietta Frank
Viola Vanderhas
Washington
Bertha Heller
Amanda Robwedder
Elsie Riebsainen
Mabel Cratty
Florence Cowie
Belle C. Aker
Hazel Granger
Faith Brown
Lucy
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Pearl Bemis
Margaret Taylor
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