Local notes reflect petitions and town chatter across Emmetsburg era
Local notes report L R Benton circulating a petition to raise railroad freight rates. Humboldt hosts a Ruthven game. Knut Grenatal moves to Ratherville then Des Moines for a new job. Park seats installed. $10 fines for defacing lanes. Hem of notes cover social gatherings, a fever joke, atlas sales, and Clint Smith’s wedding at Motherville with praise for his amiable character.
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L. R. Benton
Ruthven
Humboldt
C. P. Perry
Minnesota
Dunnell
Tred Sizer
Rock Island
Geo. Groves
Frank Wing
Masonic Block
Mary
Esther Hartung
Fae Pollan
Vern Mitchell
Misa Lydia Osher
Graettinger
Blanche Young
Knut Grenatal
Hig
Ratherville
Des Moines
Knut
Hatherville
K. J. McFarland
Estherville
Iowa
McFarland
Ochayedan Press
Clint Smith
Motherville
Miss Dillon
Clint
Emmetsburg
Emmoetsburg
Spirit Lake Visitors and Local Guests Noted Across Week
A string of visitors and residents’ trips recounted from Spirit Lake area towns. Gen Osborne, Albert weet, Francis Kennedy, Mrs. George Nichols, Miss Laura Carson, Mrs. Roy Brown, Miss Sabria McCoy, Miss Luin Morgan, Miss Jenet Jackson, Miss Mable Armdal, Miss Cora Watling, and others were seen visiting relatives, returning home, or taking outings at Orleans and Templar Park. Several residents from Emmetsburg, Wallingford, Des Moines, Cedar Rapids, Waterloo, and Sioux Falls visited or traveled through Spirit Lake area locales over the past days.
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Gen. Osborne
Spirit Lake
Albert Weet
Grachtinger
Francis Kennedy
Wallingford
George Nichols
Templar Park
Laura Carson
Des Moines
Roy Brown
Emmetabure
Sabria McCoy
Luin Morgan
Orleans
Jenet Jackson
Mable Armdal
Walling
W. A. Stone
Cora Watling
Thelma Mudge
Maud Rose
Carne Hauge
Emmetsburg
Winnn Worst
Cedar Rapids
Cheyenne
Wyoming
RK. J. Stephens
BR. Hartung
Ratherville Beach
Sam Schmeiding
W. FE. Warner
Utica
Ilinois
Hog losses in Tama county farmers hit by strange mala day
Tama county farmers report hogs dying by the drove from a mysterious illness resembling lung fever. Adolph Manfull led heavy losses with seven head, Will Feakins lost 150 spring pigs, with M Keller, Jesse Fury and John Cummings also hard hit. The Telegraph News notes the epidemic among local hog herds.
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Tama County
Adolph Manfull
Will Feakins
M. Keller
Jesse Fury
John Cummings
Telegraph News
Foley Kidney Pills touted for quick relief in kidney problems
An advertisement style summary notes Foley Kidney Pills as a quick relief remedy for kidney and bladder ailments. It cites Mia Rosa Glaser of Terre Haute Indiana describing a long battle with kidney trouble and a permanent cure after using the pills and endorsing them to others.
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Foley
Mia
Rosa Glaser
Terre Haute
Ind
Jay Johnston & Co
Lady Wanted for Dress Goods Sales Territory Binghamton NY
Classified ad seeking a sales rep for Standard Dress Goods Company to sell wool fabrics and dress materials in New York City patterns and accessories. Promises generous weekly earnings, express prepaid samples, no money required, apply promptly at Dep 800 Binghamton NY.
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N.Y
Hix
Railroads and profits spark Iowa Kansas political clash
Chicago reports summarize Senator Cummins of Iowa criticizing the Interstate Commerce Act while Rail President Ripley defends rail investment and earnings. Ripley argues Cummins’ figures misstate capitalization, returns, and the public cost of railroad growth, noting substantial private risk and foreclosures.
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Chicago
Ollinois
B. Cumming
Iowa
Peabody
Kan
BH. P. Ripley
Santa Fe Railroad
Kansas
Cummins
Congress
Ripley
Roosevelt
Interstate Commerce Commission
Cumming
Ripley Bays
United Staes
Summer Rushes Washed Away by Oil of Wintergreen
The item promotes a soothing lotion of Oil of Wintergreen in D. D. D. Prescription for summer skin issues. It claims to relieve itching from summer rashes including poison ivy oak and prickly heat, with testimonials from users worldwide. F.8 Shadle & Go.
Morse Moves Offices to Second Floor Over Post Office
J. W. Morse relocates his professional offices to the second floor above the post office block, signaling a convenient new locale for clients and business operations in the area.
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J. W. Morse
Boyles College 1910 Year Book Describes Courses and Campuses
The 1910 Year Book of Boyles College covers Business Stenography Telegraphy and Civil Service courses. The Omaha and Council Bluffs wings operate under the same management with shared facilities. Students may live in either city and work for board if needed, with fall classes starting September 6 and placements offered after completion. Copies available from Mr. H. B. Hoyles in Council Bluffs or Omaha.
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Boyles College
Omaha
Council Bluffs
H. B. Hoyles
Boyles Iowa College
Merriam Block
Council Blutts
Lowa
Boyles
Omahs
Nebraska
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Promises Quick Heals
A local ad touts Bucklen’s Arnica Salve as instantly relieving burns cuts scrapes wounds and piles and claims cures for ulcers boils eczema and skin eruptions. It asserts the salve heals worst sores and chapped hands and sprains, urging readers to try it at G. H. Williams.
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Bucklen
Turreat
G. H. Williams
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy Promoted for Coughs
An old advertisement urges buyers to try Chamberlains Cough Remedy for coughs colds and whooping cough. It claims no danger and relief certain and notes it is sold by H. Williams.
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8. H. Williams
Chamberlain
5. H. Williams
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