Congress to Act on Rural Credits Plan
President Taft outlines a national rural credit system as part of currency reform. A committee of governors will draft uniform state legislation, with Myron Herrick to testify on European rural credit models and potential reforms.
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Washington
Taft
House
Banking and Currency Committee
Myron T. Herrick
United States
France
Representative Glass
Virginia
Representative Bulkely
Europe
Conference Ends As States Plan Credit Legislation
Gov O Nea l of Alabama chairs the meeting with Johnson California and others as the White House conference adjourns after less than an hour. Final adjournment comes soon after 4. The next meeting is set for Colorado Springs despite a bid to move to Denver.
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O'Neal
Alabama
Johnson
California
Plaisted
Maine
Foss
Massachusetts
Hadley
Missouri
Harmon
Ohio
Mann
Virginia
McGovern
Wlaconain
Carey
Wyoming
White House
Colorado Springs
Denver
Two Early 20th Century Weddings In Estherville Area
Olaf Myhre and Hattie Johnson wed at the bride’s father Henry Johnson home with Rev J J Akre officiating. The couple will live on a rented Ellsworth Township farm. Also wed were Winifred Wickham and Fred Person at the bride’s sister’s home with Rev Mark Paulsen. they will reside in British Columbia after a brief visit.
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Henry Johnson
Hattie Johnson
Olaf Myhre
J.J. Akre
Estherville
Winifred Wickham
Fred Person
Frank Peterson
South 8Th Street
Mark Paulsen
Petergoo
Claremont
E. Person
British Columbia
Canada
Fort Charles
North Dakota
Lent Earliest Since 1818 Shrinks Local Social Season
Lent begins February 12 marking the earliest start since 1818 and shortening Eartheast social season in Eatherville. Easter falls March 23 next year, determined by ecclesiastical rules tied to the lunar calendar, moving the season earlier and shortening winter social duties.
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Eatherville
Wootal
Moon Breathes To The Ear Of His Lady Fair
A fragment notes a moon guiding a youth to speak softly to his beloved and bear witness in a quiet, intimate moment.
Local notices and society items from December 16 1892
Frank Carpenter returns from Waterville Minnesota to work in the Democrat office. Mrs Bingham and her mother depart for Waconia for an extended visit. A daughter born to Mr and Mrs Kent of this city. The Misses Robinson and Rosencranz host a party at A O Peterson's Saturday evening. A council member says the electric light company may plant this winter if the company acts fairly. A D Rose has two novelty drays. G Ruglio sold his Story County farm at a 4000 profit and will stay in Emmet County dirt. Wann's new restaurant opens next Monday. B C BR & N Co has bought the right of way of the old Davenport Iowa & Dakota road into Mason City and plans to build to Forest City in spring, possibly reaching Chicago via its own line. Mr and Mrs A T Lough visit the southern part of the state and plan a warm winter.
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Robinson
Rosencranz
Mra. A. O. Peterson
G. Rugtio
Story County
Wann
Davenport, Iowa & Dakota
Mason City
Forest City
Chicago
Aa. T. Lough
Inferno Devastates Half of Superior Town Center
A massive fire destroyed half the town of Superior on the Rock Island line, burning the east Main street business block and Bruce Edgerton Lumber Co. A defective flue started the blaze, wind spread flames, water supply failed, and only residences in the southeast part were saved. Estimated damage near $100,000, with much uninsured. Estherville fire department was initially called but could not help.
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Superior
Eatherville
Rock Island
Main Street
Bruce-Edgerton C Company
B. B. Rosa
BE. L. Briggs
Fred Smith
Ross
H. EB. Weaver
R. Koeltz
Barber Boop
Bruce Edgertson Lumber Co
Jual
Estherville
Funk Leaves Bank Disposes of Spirit Lake Interests
Spirit Lake Iowa December 7 A B Funk longtime president of Spirit Lake National Bank has disposed of his interests to B B Van Steenberg and Henry H Buck both previously connected with the bank. Funk plans a reduction of duties now and may later leave the state for the west.
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Spirit Lake
Iowa
A. B. Funk
Spirit Lake National Bank
B. B. van Steenberg
Henry H. Buck
Minnesota
Mr. Fuck
Congressman Woods Improves but Not Out of Danger
Congressman F. P. Woods shows gradual improvement though doctors warn he remains in danger. He is unlikely to return to duties in Washington soon and will need further monitoring and recovery time.
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F. P. Woods
Washington
Masonic and Eastern Star Meetings Schedule
The Eastern Star holds its regular meeting Wednesday evening December 11 with election of officers. North Star lodge No 447 A F and A M has a birthday evening this week with election of officers. Endraelou Commandery meets in regular session Wednesday evening December 14.
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Eastern Star
Officara
North Star Lodge No
A. Fo
Endraelou Commandery
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Garner High School
Obas Bailey
H. M. Hoag
J. C. Lewis
Hanna Tierney
Rasualt
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Miss Spratt
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W. 38. Prichard
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Miss Tierney
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Misa Clark
Garner Bignal
Wickham Wadding
Bradley
Sue Reefer Muffiera
aBe
Sogpendera
Hose
Baye
Frank Carpenter
Waterville
Mrs. Bingham
Mrs.Tracy
Wlaconal
Bory
Mra
Kent
Sith
Rose
Funk
Spirit Lake Institution
Congressman Woods
Masonic Lodge
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