Kennedy to Judge Ames Percheron Colt and Belgian Show
Prof. W. J. Kennedy of Ames College will judge and grade Percheron colt and Percheron and Belgian stallion show on February 26 in Estherville. Cash prizes totaling 260 provided by Matherville businessmen, 160 for colts, 50 for stallions, 50 for judging contest, with a special prize from Percheron breeders for first prizes. committee notes judges not competing in colt show to encourage breeders. Program and prize list to be printed next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Kennedy
Estherville
Matherville
Stallone
Mr. Farmer and Sons
Foshlar Sala Dates and Local Sales Notice
A list of sale and farm dates near Estherville and surrounding towns with officials and landmarks. Several entries give dates in February and March, listing names and positions, followed by a sale notice for six buff Orpington roosters with contact details for George Nichols.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Nichols
New Firm Established in Estherville Furniture Store
Charles S Anderson buys half interest in H Mahlum Furniture Store forming a new partnership with Henry Mahlum. Anderson has ten years service as salesman and funeral director at the store and is noted for his accommodating manner. Mahlum retains location on the east side of the square and pledges to uphold the store’s reputation and customer service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Anderson
Henry Mahlum
Anderson
Saleamian
Kuainese
Estherville
Mablata
A. Karber
Entertaining Miss Lucille Haynes at Bride Shower
Mesdames John Milford and C D Osgood hosted a miscellaneous shower for Miss Lucille Haynes at the Osgood home Monday afternoon. About thirty ladies attended, each bringing a useful present. Rooms featured heart and ribbon decor as nuptials near. The afternoon was spent in visiting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mesdames John
Milford
C. D. Osgood
Lucille Haynes
Public Sale Near Terril Will Mack Farm Auction Listing
Having sold my farm I will sell at public auction on the Will Mack farm located north and east of Terril with multiple animal lots including 3 horses, 26 cattle, 63 hogs, 42 Shropshire sheep, and 80 Wyandotte fowls. Equipment includes corn planter, seeder, cultivator, hay stacker, and wagon. Sale at 12 sharp on Tuesday February 18 with cash terms or 10 months on approved notes at 8 percent interest. KR. B. AYERS proprietor. DeL. Wm Fosuirr auctioneer. Davy Nevilly clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Mack
Terril
Raleigh
Superior
Deere
KR. B. Ayers
del. Wm Fosuirr
Davy Nevilly
County Buys 228 Acre Poor Farm Near Heatherville
The board of supervisors purchased the H. K. Groth farm of 228 acres three miles south of Heatherville for a poor farm at 96 dollars per acre. Expected to save county funds by reducing destitute costs, suitable inmate housing will be built this year. Governor Clark named Eimer C. Hinshaw of Okoboji state fish and game warden for a full term starting April 1, replacing George A. Lincoln of Cedar Rapids from among nineteen applicants. Hinshaw, a Tanac Walton follower, is known to anglers at Okoboji and Spirit Lake with a $1,600 annual salary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Supervisors
H. K. Groth
Heatherville
George W. Clark
Eimer C. Hinshaw
Okoboji
Mr. Hinshaw
George A. Lincoln
Cellar Rapids
Hinstian
Tanac Walton
Spirit Lake
Auction of Farm Property at Bouck Farm Near Maple Hill
The under signed will sell at public auction on the old Bouck farm northwest of Maple Hill and southeast of Dolliver Iowa on Tuesday February 11. 24 head of horses cattle hogs and machinery are described along with a 260 acre farm near Minneapolis. Terms cash for $5 and under. over that amount eight percent interest on approved notes. Sale begins at 11 oclock sharp with free lunch at noon. W M Ross Prop. Auctioneers and clerk noted.
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Greatwestern
Llo Vlock Sharp
Lent Regulations for Lent Begin Feb Five
Lent begins Wednesday February 5 in Catholic churches with fasting days of obligation from Ash Wednesday to Holy Saturday. Dispensa tions apply for illness labor infirm elderly and other cases. meat allowed on Sundays and certain weekdays. eggs and white meat allowed daily at principal meals. two ounces bread with coffee or drink. drippings and lard allowed. Sundays Lent have no fast or abstinence but no game meal. indult for workers to abstain from meat advice with fasting and alms. custom to abstain from stimulants during Lent in honor of Christ.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holy See
P. J. Garrigan
United States
Political Jabber Across States
A compilation of light political snippets from Sioux City Journal Waterloo Courier Perry Chief Council Bluffs Des Moines Tribune, noting swift gait intrigue, popular fatigue, inaugural ball friction, Beveridge expenses, and the rush of half baked bills opening day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux City
Waterloo
Woodrow Wilson
Washington, D. C
Perry Chief
Beveridge
Council Bluffs Noopareil
Des Moines ‘Tribune
For Sale Egg Producer House and Shoes Ad
For sale six room house at corner 4th and Pleasant streets with easy terms. Special price on 100 pound quantities of fresh ground bone. James Meat Market advertises phone 36. Ladies and gents shoes shined at Gardston Barber Shop.
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4Th and
Pleasant Street
James Meat Market
Ithe Gardston
Twenty Years Ago Interesting Notes From The Northern Vindicator
A look back to February 2, 1893 reports Train Dispatcher BE Knight buying two building lots opposite Wm Bartlett’s residence with plans for a new house in spring. J W Harrison of Armstrong attends town events. E S Sandrol freezes cheeks en route to the store. Swan Lake correspondent covers Miss Pingrey and E P Lamb school visit, a short vacation, and Vernie Wilder spelling both schools. Cashier T W Doughty travels from Armstrong for Rev S W Steele and Miss Lola Doolittle’s wedding. February’s cold, 38 below zero with a 40 mph wind, remembered. Frank Reymore of Anamosa buys property in Emmet County from C A Williams, offering modern nine-room house terms if desired. Contact W H H Fo or for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Knight
Wm. Bartlett
J. W. Harrison
Armstrong
E. S. Sandrol
Swan Lake
Royal Entertainment at Groan Room Brings Pink Wedding Joy
Mrs H G Graaf Sr and Mrs Clyde Cummings hosted about forty ladies at the Green Room on Friday afternoon. Misa Haynes rewound a string into a pink and white gift basket, guests wrote advice for the bride, and the room showcased pink and white decorations as they wished the bride happiness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. H. G. Graaf Sr
Mrs. Clyde Cummings
Groan Room
H. G. Graaf Sr
Clyde Cummings
Frank Crumb Ocours
Misa Haynes
Free booklet promises easy guards against appendicitis
Jay Johnston Co Druggist Kahra of Dolliver reports big success with a free Adler-like book that claims to prevent appendicitis and relieve constipation or gas quickly. The offer promotes an easily attainable stomach relief guide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jay Johnston& Co
Kahra
Dolliver
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Ames College
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Art Anderson
Ben Bartleoman
Hantington
Henry Thomas
Will Hire
Hetherville
Wm. Ross
Maple Hill
Dave Reimer
Huntington
Fred Ladeaux
Geo. West
Eatherville
J. P. Erpalding
Grover
Frank Marothy
R. B. Ayres
Chas. Rosenberger
Geo. Davia
Jack Guy
John Berg
E. J. Williams
F. A. Schaffer & Son
A. O. Irwin
Gruver
I. A. Rauve
F. Kortam
Paul Graves
Charley Fuller
Austen Jones
John McCormick
Chas. S. Anderson
H. Mahlum
Lers
Bank of
F. H. Rhodes
Iowa
Hinshaw
W. M. Ross
WM. FosHikk
L. P. Svreuman
Minneapolis
A. Carliser
Wyoming
Minn
Emmet County
Farnam St
Omaha
Nebr
Lenton
Voice of the Press
House of Ku
Northern Vindicator
Royal Entertainment
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Estherville State Bank
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