Merrill Honored by Estherville Railroad Crew with Diamond Pin
During a Friday visit the Estherville railroad crew surprised G A Merrill, now Panhandle division superintendent at Oklahoma City, with a diamond pin to express esteem. Merrill thanked the boys, recalled his rises tied to Estherville, and pledged gratitude for their support as he prepared to move to his new home.
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Rock Island
George A. Merrilt
Panhandie
Rock Island Road
Estherville
G. A. Merrill
Httle
Panhandle
Oklahoma City
Mrs. Merrill
Okahoma
Supt
Chas. Brown
Mr. Merrill
W. Crim
Mr. Merr
Railroad Boys
Hoys
Motherville
Mr. Arim
Esthervillel
Ketherville
A Sweet Breath and the Kodol Cure Claim
Mrs Mary S Crick of White Plains Ky reports long standing indigestion improved by Kodol Dyspepsia Cure. The ad touts the remedy as best for indigestion and stomach disorders and notes it digests food to make the stomach sweet. Sold by local merchants Williamse & Anderson and Quammen & Wolden Wallingford.
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Mary S. Crick
White Plains
Williamse & Anderson Und
Quammen & Wolden
Wallingford
Possible Rock Island loan leads to BC R&N lease loss
An 1890s style tale alleges Rock Island may force BC R&N stockholders to surrender the 199 year lease by degrading roadbed and management, pushing stock below par to enable a Rock Island takeover. Moore brothers of New York are named as leading figures, with stockholders warning of a planned acquisition.
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Hook Island
B.C. R. & N. Railway
Rock Island
Attck
Rock Island Railway
Algo
Itie
Moore Brothers
New York
Rock Island Gives Up 199 Year Lence and Stock Fate
The Rock Island relinquishes control to save stock from a general slump while risking loss of railway grip. Authority may act soon, but stockholders face a hard fight to reclaim the property. The Burlington and Cedar Rapids Northern operate on the Rock Island north division, leaving a looming outlet to St Paul and Minneapolis. Previously the Rock Island used the Albert Lea route.
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Rock Island
Thea Kame
Chicago Tribune
Lkely
Burtington
Cedar Rapids and Northern
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Must Wear Trousers For Mail Carriers Sparks Debate
Des Moines postmaster McKay seeks to hire women as carriers citing reliability yet faces uniform rules demanding male attire. Officials doubt women will join if regulations persist, though rural service already employs some as substitutes. Separate note on DeWitt Witch Hazel Salve and a new Lutheran church cornerstone in Ellsworth township with Norwegian congregation.
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McKay
Des Moines
Armstrong Republican
Ellsworth
Hey. L. QO. Wigdahl
Ruthven
Huntington
Thompson
Estherville
Rocky Mountain Tea and State Health Blanks Issued
A damaged clipping notes that Rocky Mountain Tea is praised while Williams & Anderson announce blanks for birth and death registrations. The state health board failed to obtain blanks by July 1 but has procured them and is mailing them out. The law imposes heavy penalties for noncompliance.
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Rocky Mountain Tea
Williams & Anderson
State Board of Health
Burdock Llood Bitters Promises Vitality for Life’s Battle
A vintage advertisement claims Burdock Llood Bitters sharpen the mind, boost brain activity, and build a strong vigorous body to keep a man fit for daily life and its challenges.
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Burdock Llood Bitters
Gilbert Breaks 392 Targets in Great Trap Run
Fred Gilbert of Estherville and Rexoma sets a remarkable shooting record by hitting 392 slag targets with no misses. The note also touts products and local notices about hunting licenses, train rules, gasoline can tagging, and travel offers including an all-purpose Spirit Lake trip and a World’s Fair excursion via St Louis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilbert
Fred Gilbert
Estherville
Croup Relief Ad and Excursion Notices
Croup instantly relieved by Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil, sold at local drug stores. The Minneapolis & St Louis railroad announces annual Homevisitor excursions to Indiana Ohio and Kentucky on Sept 6 13 20 27 and Oct 11 with round trip tickets at low rates and 30 day return. Contact agents for details or address A B Cutta G P TY A Minneapolis MN Bring your magazines to The Vindicator bindery for binding.
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ST Louis
Minneapolis & St. Louis Railroad
Indiana
Ohio
Kentucky
A. B. Cutta
A. Minnespolle
Mian
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Chicago
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Samp
Scott & Browne, Chemists
Pearl Street
Goc
Obatade
DeWitt's
DeWitt
Ayer
Susan Klopeenstiew
Tuscumbia
Owa
Dean
Iowa
Landa
Williams & Anderain
Spencer Herald
W. KE. Arobert
Pathervills
the Democrat
Spirit Lake
Croup
Thomas
ZASK
Bran
Board OF Directors
I L . J. Breen
R. Woods
M. Brown
C. Stover
Amundson Jr
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Hartung
Frank P Woods
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