Reappoints Fletcher Estherville Attorney Named Special Counsel
Nelson J. Lee of Estherville named special counsel to the attorney general with Jan 3 1911 start. He is the second highest official in the state justice department and will move to Des Moines while keeping Estherville residence. Lee has long practiced law since 1896, served as Emmet county prosecutor twice, and represented Emmet county in the Thirty second and Thirty third general assemblies. Cassidy
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Estherville
State Department of Justice
Des Moines
Charles W. Tavon
C. RR
Winterset
Pletcher
Lyon
James A. Howe
Nelson
J. Lee
Narth
Casson
Yes Moines
Leo
the Lawn, University Law School
Drake University
Dudley & Coffin
Dunshee & Allen
Emmet County
Haunted House of Death in Your Neighborhood
A January Technical World Magazine piece argues that tuberculosis spreads via contaminated living spaces. It urges landlords to obtain clean bills of health on every room and for renters to demand certified proof, highlighting the danger to children and calls for radical prevention to curb the “Greatest Plague.”
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Technical World Magazine
Short courses in every Iowa county debated by farmers
The Commercial Club of Des Moines backed by the Iowa Homestead advocates a state funded program to establish short courses in all Iowa counties. A $100,000 appropriation is proposed to support the plan, praised for increasing practical farm knowledge, productivity, and curbing urban drift, with prior success in 20 to 25 counties.
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Commercial Club of
Des Moines
Iowa
Rauk
Towa
Emmet county atlas sale heats up before January 20
The Emmet county atlases are selling rapidly as people recognize a good deal. At the current pace the sale will continue until January 20, and buyers may miss out if they wait longer.
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Emmet County
Holiday Observance At Estherville Post Office
Christmas day falls on Sunday so Monday is a legal holiday at the Estherville post office. General delivery and carriers windows open 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. and 6:15 to 6:16 p.m. Regular carrier collection at 4:20 p.m. Rural carriers maintain deliveries. Also notes local residents in town shopping and a move to Des Moines for permanent residence.
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Estherville
G. C. Allen
P.M
A. W. Dawson Dead Former Mason City mayor dies at 56
A. W. Dawson former Mason City mayor and banker died suddenly at home aged 56. He had been a leader in Estherville business and city life, serving two mayoral terms before moving to Mason City about ten years ago. The piece notes his prominent banking role and pioneership status.
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Mason City
A.W. Dawson
Goclock
Dawsow
Dawson
Estherville
Erain
Conductors Reinstated After Suspension By M. and St. I.
All but one of five conductors suspended recently by the M. and St. I. after bonding companies withdrew their surety have been reinstated and are back at work. The spotter for the bonding company had no convicting evidence in all but one instance. Two men were out of service for two days.
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Jeffery
Rambler Motor
Rambler
Eastern Star Officers Elected At Reprisal Meeting
The following officers were elected: Jennie Egbert Worthy Matron A B Butler Worthy Patron Kila McArdle Associate Matron Lulu Brown Secretary Mrs G Zeeman Treasurer Georgia B Allen Conductress Mary Coon Associate Conductress at the reprisal meeting last Wednesday evening.
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Folowing
Eastern Star
Jennie Egbert
A.B. Butler
Kila McArdle
Lulu Brown
Esdraeton Commandery Installs Officers for Year
Esdraeton Commandery No 62 K T installs officers for the new year at a regular meeting. Eminent Commander F F Hendershot Generalissimo John Rosa Capt General H Brees Senior Warden G A Nichols Junior Warden A R K Butler Prelate M K Whelan Treasurer KE Hartung Recorder A M Jeffries Warder G G Gardner Standard Bearer Lewis Heffelfinger Sword Bearer John Hansen Sentinel George W Murray. Also notes a bustle patent from Kangagi city with a comical wind mechanism for fashion.
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Esdraeton Commandery No. 62
K.T
F. F. Hendershot
John Rosa
H. ©. Brees
G. A. Nichols
A. RK. Butler
M. K. Whelan
KE. BE. Hartung
A. M. Jeffries
G. G Gardner
Lewis
Horn Blower Leads Emmet County Institute Publicity
Emmet County publishes details on appointing a general Horn blower for the Institute short course in domestic science. J. W. Horswell announces publicity plans with editors, Supt. Lerdall, and Mr. Will Poshier as helpers, outlining event dates and a responsive, enthusiastic leadership setup. Also notes Special Counsel appointment by N. J. Lee and partnership with Byron M. Coon to maintain legal practice.
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Toam
General Hornblower
Emmet County Institute
Emmet County
Committee of Publicity
Emmet
Lerdall
Will Poshier
Ed Converse
A. F. Rhodes
J. WK. Horswell
Officers of Royal Neighbors Elected for Coming Year
On Wednesday night December 7 the RE N A elected the officers for the coming year Enna Holmes Oracle Lydia Bowman View Oriel la Tone Past Oracle Pauline Warner Chancellor Lillie Buckley Receiver Helen Moore Recorder Addia Wrattan Marshall Christie Cain Laner Sentinel Anna Kelsey Inter Sentinel Hazel Kately Joeremiah Howser and Mary White Managers Jydia Kowman State Camp Deputy Pauline Warner Alternate.
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RE. N. A
Enna Holmes
Oracle
Lydia Bowman
Oriella Tone
Pauline Warner
Lillie Buckley
Helen Moore
Addia Wrattan
Christie Cain
Laner Sentinel
Anna Kelsey
Inter Sentinel
Hazel Kately
Joeremiah Howser
Mary White
Jydia Kowman
Church and Society Notices and Meetings
Jeptha Chapter R A M held a special meeting for work. Miss Alina Moore of Des Moines will speak at Christian church Sunday morning December 25 for C W B M Day with an offering at close of services. Children's program, short address, and mission offering at evening service. First Church of Christ Scientist held services December 25 at 10 46 am with Sunday School at 10 am and Wednesday meeting at 7 30 pm. Reading room hours Wednesday and Saturday 2 30 to 4 30 at Des Moines and Seventh. The Daily Capital subscription offer through January 4 1912 for $2.00. The Capital is published six days weekly and reports major events. It highlights Iowa improvements and Jewry progress. urges subscriptions.
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Jeptha
Alina Moore
Des Moines
Christian Women’s Board of Missions
Christian Church
C. W. BB
Miss Moore
First Church of Christ Scientist
Seventh Streets
Iowa
Damages awarded to John Adams in railroad suit
Damages totaling 3000 dollars were awarded to John Adams of Clarion in a suit against the Chicago Great Western railway. The trial occurred in Clarion. verdict rendered Wednesday. Adams reportedly was ejected from a train after buying a ticket to Eagle Grove and inadvertently boarded the wrong train. The conductor left him at a closed station. Adams’ feet were severely frozen and both feet required amputation. The article notes postal cautions about charitable stamps on mail to foreign countries and mentions cows fetching up to seventy dollars at sales, with a nod to rising prices in butter and hogs. It also advertises Blymer alloyed silver pens for sale at the Vindicator and Republican office.
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John Adams
Clarion
Chicago Great Western Railway
Adams
Year
Eaple Grove
Adam
Lowa Falls Bentinet
Foshier
Notice of Referee sale in Emmet County Iowa court
Notice announces a referee sale of the southwest quarter of section 29 in township 99 north range 34 west Emmet County Iowa. The sale by public auction at the courthouse front door in Hytherville on December Ath at 10:00 AM for cash. Referee Wienan signs.
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Renediate
Lews
Eytherville
Own
Wienan
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Colson
Lee
Fletcher
Armstrong
F. K. Groth
N. J. Lee
Walker Atraet
A. W. Dawson
Charles F. Jeffery
Thomas B. Jeffery Company
Chicago
New York
Mr. Jeffery
Esdraston Commandery
Kangagi
Kloxville Express
CLA
Byron M. Coon
Lee & Coon
Coon Block
Myr. Coon
N. Jd. Lee
Church and Society Notices
Alt
Vindicator
Republican
District Court of the State of
Fowe
Wirmet
Johanna Duden
Katrina BK. D. Duden
Mary M. Ficken
Henretta Bunger
Bertha A. Gerjets
Be Geriets
Kent
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