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Newspaper
Vindicator And Republican
Location
Estherville, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1911
Page
8
Winterlike Weather Nearing Peak US News
Weather turns wintry with reports of frost risk and near August conditions. Local notes mention visits by Mr. and Mrs. Noll and families to P A Fouts, trips to Armstrong for a carnival, and a busy social scene with gatherings at Mitchells and Dolliver Ladies Aid. Maple Hill teams win two games, and many residents attend fairs and institute events.
Local Social Notes From Gruver and Nearby Towns
Mr and Mrs J H Taylor were Sunday guests at G V Sweet P H Graves and Fred Dowden were Habherville callers Monday evening. A band of horse traders passed through our burgh Tuesday. Mr and Mrs N Musson and children drove to Armstrong Saturday returning Sunday evening. Mrs Frank Gremp and Mrs Geo Grems Jr and son Garland attended the carnival at Armstrong Friday. Miss Gertrude Richards entertained a lady friend from Estherville a couple of days last week. Mrs McGoy of Dolliver visited Mrs J H Merriott Monday. Mrs J H Merriott called on Mrs EK West Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Noll
P. A. Fouts
Armstrong
Mitchell’s
K. Knode
Estherville
F. Wertz
Knode
Clara Griese
Hatherville
Ole Anderson
Eatherville
J. A. Anderson
P. Benson
H. Rust
Strawberry Point
Huntington
Lewis Dobbie’s
Anna Weir
Baron
Aere
Ther
Will West
Chicago
Luella Ralston
Ed. Reinhardt
Primghar
Mr. Reinhardt
Frank
Maggie Maniece
George West
Foster
Conesville
Iowa
Reed
B. P. Clark
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Rev. McCoy
Wesley
Smyle
Dolliver
J. W. Fields
Burkholder
Trow
John Wigdal
M. Burdick
N. Musson
Frank Gremp
Geo. Grems, Jr
Garland
Gertrude Richards
McGoy
J. H. Merriott
EK. West
Preaching at town church by Rev. Taylor next Sunday
Rev Taylor will preach at the town church next Sunday with services at 10 in the morning and 8 in the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rev. Taylor
Gates The Gamester and the farmer gamble debate
The piece contrasts Gates the Wall Street figure and the farmer's risk with life as a gamble. It argues farming is not pure gambling, praises Gates for wealth earned, then notes ethical views and limits of speculation. Includes medical ads for Foley Kidney Pills and Chamberlain's remedy.
Moving Pictures Explain How Impossible Film Tricks Are Made
A detailed look at how early filmmakers create impossible on screen effects. The article explains methods for simulating jumpings from windows, reversed motion, and self-assembling figures using staged sets, puppets, and precise timing, noting the extensive amount of shooting required. It cites examples with stones arranging into writing and a herring returning to a can as demonstrations of technique.
A Trifle Withered Youthful Compliment Misfires
A brief note from Youth's Companion describes M Blanc delivering graceful lines in his native tongue but failing to land in English. An elderly woman asks if he has changed since Paris, and he replies with a florid compliment claiming she looks a rose of twenty years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Blanc
Paris
Boy Questions Othello Depicts Violence Nightly
A boy named Bobby asks his grandfather about the play Othello after a theater outing. He wonders if the black man kills a lady every night, reflecting a child’s attempt to grasp dramatic tragedy and themes of murder and race.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bobby
Grandfather
Grandpapa
Two of a Kind in the Plain Dealer quote exchange
A Cleveland Plain Dealer humor note features a quip about jealousy over a pug puppy as a lover complains and a girl replies the puppy is jealous. The piece ends with a Latin quote from Augustine on concealed truth and falsehood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Augustine
The Rosary at Armory Theatre Finds Faith in Love
A drama by Edward E. Rose portrays a wealthy atheist husband under strain who is saved by Father Kelly's faith. The couple overcomes doubt and distrust as the priest restores hope and love. After Chicago, New York, and Boston runs, the Armory engagement opens Wednesday September 13.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward E. Rose
Messrs. Gaskell and MacVitty
Father Kelly
Armory Theatre
Chicago
New York City
Globe Theatre
Boston
Real Estate Transfers Listed From Local Deeds
O D Osgood and wife transfer to Elin Turner a tract described as nwa 1-00-38. M W Buckle and wife convey 24 acres in 334 10K to W O Onedke. Win E Silver and wife deed 204 acres in 64 1e9e31 to M W Buckle. E and Susie B Junkin transfer lots in block 4 SMAL DING to J F Beatty. Barbara Urban and husband to W Hy and G W Morrison part of nel 2-U tayeng. Henry W Lex transfers to H Uh divided 44 Interest In nw 14-9634 PLUREY 1200 Wu 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. D. Osgood
Elin Turner
Nwa
M. W. Buckle
Onedke
Win. E. Silver
Susie B. Junkin
J. F. Beatty
Barbara Urban and Husband
W. Hy
G. W. Morrison
W. Lex
Reigning Monarch of Comedy at Armory Theatre
Cal Stewart, famed as the world’s premier impersonator of rural characters, brings his sixteen member company to the Armory Theatre on September 28 for a new comedy scenic production In Politics. The show emphasizes up to date refined humor and broad appeal. The offer also promotes a school atlas giveaway with Vindicator and Republican subscriptions. Chamberlain’s Coke, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy is advertised as a needed summer aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cal Stewart
Armory Theatre
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Harvey Solomonson
Ladies Aid of Dolliver
Vern Haines
Lady Friend
C. D. Wilder
Mrs. G. Burkhead
Armatrong
Petersburg
Andrew Benson
Lars Nelson
Jackson
Ladies Aid and Girls Sewing Society
O. B. Ophiem
Henry N. Brunavold
Nellie
Hanlontown
Sophie Opheim
Lenna Deliberatien
Split Lake
Branavoeld
Opheim
Henry
Nellis Brunsvold
C. O. Anderson
Even Peterson
Bertha Spurier
A. B. Benson
Ole Nasby
Nals Johnson
Ashley Benson
Henry Snyder
Des Moines
Joe Hennamann
Sac County
Minneapolis
Mr. Maneice
Margaret
Geo. West
Center Township
Viola Weir
Dunnell
Mr. Solberg
Ledgerwood N. D
Grover
Fr. Trwin
Asa
Michigan
Shaw
St. Joseph
Missouri
Charley Shaw
Ethel Mitchell
Hardy
Arthur Atwood
Jerome
Idaho
Maple Hill
Ben Lande
Dontiver
Iowa Lake
Nuws
Towa Lake
Stella and
Michel Bosworth
Corwith, Iowa
Albert Bosworth
Uy Bravender
Peter Brehlin
Adolph Hanson
Ceylon
P. Deming
Caleb Deming
Cecil Deming
F. F. Frost
F. W. Paige
Ed Holidort
T. T. Sunde, Jr
General Merchandise
Huntington, Iowa
Little Polly
Pratt
Gruver
Mrs. J. H. Taylor
The
G. V. Sweet Home
P. H. Graves
Fred Dowden
Habherville
Wallingford
Gates the Gamester
Jobin W. Gates
Frank Fayant
Wall Street
Mr. Cgaten
Mr. Gates
Chamberlain
Anderson Drug Co
Hmmet County
Vindicator and Republican Co
Estherville Renter College
Estherville Mon
Tvy-Bell
Beautiful
Jeffries & Birney’s
Howard Graves
James Espeset Emmet
County Land and Abstract Company
Owa
Abstras
Emmet CO
Esthhhville State Bank
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