Estherville Pioneer: A Green County Editor Remembers
A 1921 reminiscence recounts George A. Nichols recalling 1890 when W. M. McFarland invited him to Estherville Emmet County Iowa to edit a paper. He notes the city’s growth, beauty, lack of saloons, and early settlers including Mrs. Esther Ridley. He recalls grasshopper disasters and Indians feared, plus his move from Green Iowa to Estherville and a Christmas 1890 notice in the Bower Graves Block.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George A. Nichols
Vindicator
Republican
Eriend
Estherville
Emmet County
Northern Vindicator
W. M. McFarland
Green
Butler County
Iowa
Jackson
George
Sinet
Emmet
Dickinson
Spirit Lake
Dickinson County
Eppalth
Esther Ridley
Jack
Des Monte Rives
Dosito
Esther
Bower
Eiden's Confectionery Sold to Gaarde After Trade
Frank Ejiden disposed of his ice cream and confectionery last Saturday morning to P A Gaarde of Armstrong in a land trade. Gaarde takes charge immediately with Elmer Fox retained to manage. A 40 cent dinner will be served soon, along with a new cook and planned service upgrades.
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Frank Ejiden
P. A. Gaarde
Armstrong
Mr. Garde
Elmer Fox
Mr. Gaarde
Biden
January 2 Holiday Observed At Post Office
Post office observes Monday January 2 as holiday due to New Year on Sunday. Window service runs 8 30 to 9 30 am. No deliveries of mail.
Service Star Legion notices annual meeting 1922 officers elected
Regular meeting of the Service Star Legion on January 5 1922 at 2 30 pm with important business. Audit committee report and secretary treasurer 1921 results. Newly elected officers assume duties. Dues for 1922 payable at start of year. We plan a year of service with lunch and coffee.
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Service Star Legion
Estherville Good Fellows Aid Christmas Hunger
An anonymous Estherville group called the Good Fellows quietly funds and distributes Christmas baskets to two dozen needy families. The volunteers meet yearly to plan, cover expenses from their own pockets, and deliver meals with no public recognition. Their unseen work brings happiness and a sense of community.
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Estherville
Milford High Basketball Works Through Holidays
Milford High School basketball team, under head coach Kerley, works hard through the holiday season to get into shape for the January 6 opener against Milford in that city. The squad, while Sauerman travels with his parents in Avoca, Iowa, continues to improve.
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Milford
Kerley
Holn
Sauerman
Avoca
Lowe
Celebrated O Neville wedding marks fifty years in Estherville
Pioneer merchant O Neville and his wife celebrate their fifty year union with a party at the Dutch Room, recalling a life built in Estherville since 1882. The couple, wintering in Florida and California, raised a family of six with ties to local business and real estate, and their celebration drew over a hundred guests in a jovial reunion with old settlers.
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O. Neville
Mitchell County
Osage
Neville
Mr.Neville
Mr. Neville
Ft. Dodge
Estherville
Iowa
K. & K. Hardware
Hig Hardware
Milwaukee
Lincoln Street
Des Moines
Round House
Emmett County
Moore
Roy Lucas
Iowa Secretary Seeks Change in Automobile License Fees
Secretary Ramsay urged the next state legislature to cut annual automobile taxes by shifting the one percent list price assessment to a per hundred pounds rate of 75 cents. He argues heavier cars pay more while reducing costs for lighter models and proposes financing license plate manufacture through state penitentiaries similar to Indiana. The plan would lower a Ford’s fee to about 37.50 annually and aims to reduce total plate costs, with Iowa’s 1922 plates costing around 100000 dollars.
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Ramsay
Michigan
Iowa
United States
Indiana
U S Grain Growers Organize in Emmet County
Representatives of the United Grain Growers have been active in Emmet County in recent weeks signing fifty to sixty farmers to a cooperative marketing plan. The initiative aims to sell all grain through a cooperative elevator to stabilize prices, provide farmers a living wage, curb speculation, and extend credit. Backed by Farm Bureau support, the nationwide effort seeks widespread participation and market impact.
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United Grain Growers (Incorporated
U. S. Grain Growers Organization
Farm Bureau
Emmet
Ion In
Oscar Sillge Pioneer Merchant of Estherville
The Vindicator and Republican omits Oscar Sillge from praise of old time Estherville business leaders. He has run the harness shop on east Lincoln street for over forty years and remains in a fine brick establishment. Likely the oldest continuous businessman in Estherville and nearby regions through many financial ups and downs.
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Oscar Sillge
Estherville
Lincoln Street
Extherville
Yuletide Spirit Shines at Elks Hall Gala Dinner Dance
A York region Yuletide celebration at the Elks club rooms drew a large crowd for a dinner and dance. Roy Brown and committee organized a stunning decor with a central Christmas tree and arch, while performers from the Estherville area provided music, singing, and readings. The evening featured a 300 plus attendee dinner, magic by the Estherville quartette, solo numbers, and a lively dance floor, ending with remarks by Exalted Ruler W. A. Beymer and festive cards and games for non-dancers.
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Elks’ Club Rooms
Home of the Elks
Roy Brown
Jesse Cox
Erie Rattese
Tom Thompson
Jim Rainey
Amelia Gaarde
Emma Gaarde
Marie ‘Wilson
Eatherville
W. A. Beymer
Elks Lodge
Elke Lodge
Estherville Postmaster Likely For Fred Robinson
Deputy postmaster Fred Robinson was recommended for the Estherville postmaster role by Representative Dickinson. He has long service in the Estherville post office as clerk and deputy and enjoys community support. Candidates listed included F. M. Jones James Goslin Frank Carpenter E D Darling and Robinson.
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Fred Roebington
Dickinson
Estherville
Robinson
Allen
Carpenter
Emmet
F. M. Jones
Jas. Goslin
Frank Carpenter
E. D. Darling
Farm Bureau Annual Meeting Set for January Eighth
Plans are ready for the Emmet County Farm Bureau annual meeting to be held January 8 at the courthouse, with the program starting promptly at 10 o'clock. The organization reports record interest and activity, noting that the year’s work has surpassed all previous efforts.
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Farm Bureau
Court House
Emmet County Farm Bosane
Axioe al
Aivity
Paat
Mit
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Geo. E. Delevan
Los Angeles
California
Elmer Foxed
Mrs. O. Neville
Florida
Neville Emmet County
Carl
Nina Ute
Davenport
John Utz
Carla
Miss
Nina
High School of
Daven
U.S
Elks’ Hall
Fred Robinson
Ostmaster
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