Death of an Old Settler in Estherville Age Seventy
Obituary recalls early Norwegian immigrant Osmundson who lived in Estherville for decades. Born January 19 1838 near Stry anger Norway, he moved with family to Illinois then Wisconsin before settling in Iowa and Minnesota farms. Survived by widow, four children, and one brother and sister, he died August 16 1908 after a long illness. Funeral held at M E church with burial at Oak Hill Cemetery.
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Gonn Onmindsorg
Tlinois
Bud
Primtoge
Dane County
Wis
Jober
Caroline H. Hendrickson
Mary M
Orin H
Lena F
Josephine M
William C
Carrie J
Freddie C
Cora Iuy
John W
Wisconsin
Forest City
Iowa
Lake Frémont
Minn
Iowa Mine
Estherville
Bathervile
Biershé
Orin
Haywood
Jesus Christ
Methodist Episcopal Church
Bin
Orin H. Osmundson
Mankato
William C. Osmundson
Ledgewood, N. Dak
Curtid Haut
Lake Milla Town
John ‘W. Osmundson
Osmundson
M. E. Thurgh
Arial
Oak Hill Cemetery
Unclear fragment crowns West Okoboji event
A partial OCR snippet describes a crowning at West Okoboji with reference to Arnoide Park and Okaboji Ta Aug 3, noting an event marked by nightfall and an end of something near Nelson at Dew Mokx Motnes.
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Arnoide Park
Okaboji
Nelaon
Farmers Parade Plans Big County Display
The committee organizes a Saturday forenoon farmers parade with township participation. A $35 purse will award three prizes of $20, $10, and $5 for the best displays featuring stock, grain, or novelty features. A. O. Peterson chairs the committee. all townships urged to join. Date noted as Sept 8 to 1 inclusive.
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A. O. Peterson
Floral Auto Parade Promises Prizes and Flower Decorated Cars
The Fall Fair and Festival committee urges owners to enter cars in an Auto Floral Parade with prizes of 1000, 6.00 and 3.00 for first to third in the heat. Decorations must feature flowers plants or grains, natural or artificial, and plain cars are equally welcome. Paper flowers available from dealers for orders.
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Sirat
This & Bucess
Hue
North-Weat
AO. Petbraon
Cure for summer cold and hay fever heralded by Foley’s Honey and Tar
A Batesville Indiana man, A. Nusbaum, reports suffering months with a summer cold and hay fever. He tried doctors and medicines that worsened symptoms before using Foley’s Honey and Tar, which quickly cured him. His wife also found relief with similar remedy.
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Nusbaum
Batesville
Ind
Foley
New Subscriptions Drive Boosts Piano Contest
Miss Anna Turner leads with the most votes in the city while Miss Bessie Jacobson and Miss Hattie Ball contend countrywide. An extra 900 votes per ten dollars of subscriptions by Saturday night aims to spur contestants as the closing date nears next week.
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Misa Anna Turner
Bessie Jacobson
Hattie Ball
Bessie McKibben
Anna Turner in Vin Dicater and Republican’s piano contest
Anna Turner, daughter of Mr and Mrs HL Turner of the west side, a senior at Iowa High School, entered late but works hard in the contest. She is described as attractive and has the best vote tally this week, leading the competition.
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Mink
Anna Turner
Rock Island Railway Adds Gasoline Motor Car Service
The Rock Island railroad company bought a gasoline motor car to run between Vinton and Iowa Falls. The car will carry nearly as many passengers as a standard interurban electric car and will provide Rock Island patrons from Vinton to Iowa Falls with extra train service.
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Rock Island Railroad Company
Vinton
Iowa Falls
Rock ‘Island
Lowa Falla
Weather and Crop Report for Week Ending August 22 1900
Weather and crop report notes average daily temperatures near normal with a cooler second half. Skies were sunny and cloudless until Sunday with light scattered showers. Southern areas face intensified breathy conditions. corn remains rich and well tilled though late planted and poorer fields suffer from moisture drought. Northern crops, especially carp, show limited growth due to dry spells.
Disease paralyzes children in Winona area
In July and August a severe outbreak of anterior poliomyelitis devastates Winona with three dead, twenty crippled, and thirty cases. Health officials struggle as the rare, noncontagious illness spreads via airborne dust or similar agent, baffling scientists.
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Winona
Fairmont Sentinel
Yeoman Lodge Established at Ringsted
A Yeoman lodge was instituted at Ringsted last evening with about thirty members. Delegates Wennesstrom and Trussel of Des Moines conducted the ceremony. Elected officers for the year include Foreman F. F. Barlow, M. C. W. M. Kirkwood, Chaplain Mrs. George Dotson Jr., and Correspondent H. Wiensen. Regular meetings will be on the first Wednesday of each month.
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Wennesstroms
Trussel
Des Moines
F. F. Barlow
M. C
W. M. Kirkwood
George Dotson, Jr
H. Wiensen
Dairy Expert Begins Work in Waterloo Iowa
Dairy expert J Hugh G Van Pelt, formerly on Iowa State College of Agriculture faculty, is appointed State Dairy Expert with headquarters in Waterloo. He will devote full time to promoting dairying and organizing county associations. Write for services for dairying picnics institutes and county groups.
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Waterloo
Iowa
Hugh G. van Pelt
Iowa State College of Agricuture
Hose
Seduction case Studer v Brant in county court
Mise Studer of Junack Creek township accuses Charles Brant of paternity. Brant fled last winter, was captured in Pocahontas County, brought to Estherville, and held on $5000 bond. He claims others are equally guilty and will mount a defense. Prosecutor J W Morse, defense lawyers Nela Leo and Calhoun, jury members listed.
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Charles Brant
Mise Studer
Jnuck Creek
Brant
Pocahontay County
Estherville
Ia J. W. Morse
C. W. Grim
Nela Leo
Calhoun
Mimmersburg
H. M
Ceat Opens Monday September Sixth for Fall Term
Public schools begin Monday September 6 marking the fall term. Officials urge all students to start on the first day to ensure a smooth opening and full participation. Prof Mishler is noted in the briefing as part of the educational leadership.
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Prof
Mishler
Lotte Page Married Under Town Falls Ceremony
Miss Lottie Page daughter of Mrs Lena Page formally of this city wed Mr Frank Wlauigan of Fort Dodge at her home in Town Falls on Wednesday August 18th. They plan to reside at home after October 1st. The grand jury now in session lists foreman Johnlem and members G Gilbert Louis Lareen W C Dowden Ed Iverson H Harveyo M F Kohl. Several matters for investigation are expected. adjournment is anticipated tomorrow. An advertiser note promotes durable tiles and prompt factory loading or delivery.
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Lottie Page
Lena Page
City
Town Falls
Frank Wlauigan
Fort Dodge
Johnlem
Foreman
G. Gilbert
Louis ‘Lareen
W. C. Dowden
Ed Iverson
H. Harveyo
M. F. Kohl
Methodist Conference Preparations in Estherville for 300 Attendees
The North West Iowa District will hold its annual Methodist Conference in Estherville from September 22 to 27. About 300 preachers and laymen are expected, requiring local lodging as well as basement meals at the church. volunteers are asked to contact A. H. Nash, F. A. Robinson, or Dr. W. C. Wasser for accommodations.
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North West Iowa
Estherville
Eatherville
Methodist Church
Commercial Club
Hatherville
A. H. Nash
F. A. Robinson
W.C. Wasser
Reach the Spot Kidney Pills Ad
Mrs. B. Strong of 808 N Schft Hatherville Town describes years of kidney trouble and rheumatism with back pain headaches and tiredness. She reports relief after using Deans Kidney Pills addressing kidney secretions and eye strain.
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Dean
B. Strong
N. Schft
Hatherville
Town
Doan's Kidney Pills Restore Health After Kidney Trouble
After trying many remedies with little relief, the speaker found Doan's Kidney Pills at H Williams drug store. Three boxes brought complete benefit, and they have kept Doan's on hand as a preventive against recurrence. Sold by all dealers, 50 cents a box, Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sole US agents. Remember the home Doan's and take no other.
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Doan
At & H. William's
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo New York
United States
State Fair Visitors Flock to Dr Young for Cure
Dr. Young prepares for out of town guests during State Fair week to see every caller. He advertises free consultations and examinations, warns some cases are incurable, and claims vast national recognition as a stomach specialist with offices at 209-6th Avenue Des Moines Iowa.
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Young
Dr. Young
United States
Union
Canada
Mexico
6Th Avenue
Des Moines
Lows
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Estherville Ten
Yaardé Anil
Nelson
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Emmettsburg
Snd
Grand
Graattinger
Kraettinger
Mooresharp Orchestra
A. D. Bailie
Samuel H. Greeley
Sparta
Company K
Okoboji
Weather and Crop Report
Yeoman Lodge
Ringsted
Studer Ve. Brant
Ceat
Lotte Page
the Grand Jury
Faame
THE
Methodist — Conference
Bank of Estherville
Tub Factory
Carl Dalziel
General Department Store
H. Williams
C. A. Young
West Bros
Dray Line
Estherville,owa
It National Bank
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