Western Florida prospects and travel on Santa Rosa Sound
The piece surveys western Florida's economy and future potential, noting flaking, boating, turpentin ing, and lumbering as current income sources with low wages. It highlights lack of capital and energy as barriers, local farming struggles, irrigation needs, and the appeal of gulf coast recreation for yachts. It mentions visitors by yacht, regional resorts, and the lure of western Florida versus the Pacific coast, with cautious investment guidance.
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Five Mile Bayou
Florida
Pacific Slope
United States
Florida Gulf Coast
Atlantic
St. Augustine
Evans
Ilinois
Key
Pensacola
New Orleans
Gulf
Pacific
Various births and marriages in Batherville area 1894
Twenty years ago Dr. Anderson reports births in Batherville noting families and new residents planning homes. Marriages include William Nehring and Emma Peak, Otto Brown and Hattie Donahue. Community events feature a large cinch party, a hotel expansion plan, and school staff changes. A spring setting recalls sunsets and local travel, with upcoming oyster trip plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Reaney
C. D. Barnum
al Houltzhouner
Join Anderson
John Halvernon
J. B. Binford
L. A. Snow
Ana. Jennon
9. Bemin
William Nehring
Emma Jane Peak
Batherville
Anna Davis
Minnie Lough
Clifton Bradley
Sondrol
Sandrol
J. W. Randolph
Randall
Ward
Neville
Mrs. Rhodes
Hog Cholera Cost Ames Farmers Big Losses
Town state college Ames Feb 1 1919 extensive report on hog cholera in Iowa detailing farm losses from cholera and market sacrifices. Estimates total impact around 33 to 38 million dollars across the state with counties listed by severity. Warns on serum testing, proper administration, and sanitary controls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Town State College
Ames
Towa
Towa State College
W. J. Kennedy
Agricultural Extension Department
Sioux
Plymouth
Sac
Kossuth
Crawford
HH. Stange
State Serum Laboratory
Caroles
Boy Missing From Home Sought by Harris Authorities
Harris officials search for a 16 year old boy who ran away on January to visit an uncle. Last heard from in Dubuque. Police ask whoever has information to locate him and ensure his safe return.
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Aun
J. MW
Men of Harris
Aeking
Whit
Dubuque
Lenten Dates and Holiday Occurrences This Year
Lent begins February 26 and Easter falls on April 14. Shrove Tuesday is February 24, Good Friday April 10, Ascension Holy Thursday May 21, Corpus Christi June 21. Lincoln's Birthday February 12 falls on Thursday, Valentine’s Day February 14 on Saturday, Washington's Birthday February 22 on Sunday. Memorial Day is Saturday, July 4, Labor Day September 7, Thanksgiving November 26, Christmas Friday.
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Corpus Christi
Washington
Returning to Estherville for newspaper pickup
A brief letter from Chas Rosenberger requests that the recipient refrain from further reading letters and notes that he will arrive around the 20th of the month to call for papers. He mentions good health, pleasant weather, and cool evenings with frost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. Rosenberger
Estherville
Thera Ag
Chas. Rogenthorper
School Notes From Junior High Luncheon and New Semester
The Junior high teachers enjoyed a six o'clock luncheon last Monday, with a Valentines themed table. Miss Temple and Miss Serum hosted, while Miss Salven, Miss Taylor, Miss Ford, and Miss Harrigan presented the lessons. Gose lectured on The Missing Gink, aided by drawings of apes and guerillas. New subjects include commercial law, typewriting, and shorthand. The one session day continues despite tardiness and failures, and the school displays cartoons from the Junior high.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Temple
Miss Serum
Salven
Miss Taylor
Miss Ford
Miss Harrigan
Semaster
Han
Gose
Sophormieres
Real Estate Firms Seek Bubble Place in Botherville
Deughouberg of Bort Dodge and Groecnell of Chivage visited the city last week to scout a site for a new real estate office. They were impressed with Botherville and may locate there.
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C. A. Logue
F. M. McFarland
Washington County
Frank
Washington
Deughouberg
Bort Dodge
Groecnell
Chivage
Botherville
Will Foshier Sells Feed Yard to Rogers Brothers
William Foshier sold his feed yard to the Rogers brothers. In the deal Foshier receives the Rogers farm four miles northeast of Estherville and the Rogers brothers take possession March 2. Foshier will enter real estate in Natherville and continue mortgage sales. A. J. Case of Fred Richman Realty handled the transaction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Foshier
Rogers Brothers
Wm. Foshier
Rogers
Estherville
Roger Brothers
Foshier
Natherville
A. J. Case
Fred Richeman Real Estate
Robt Burns Celebration Shines in Crowded Hall
The annual Robt Burns celebration Monday evening drew one of the largest audiences in the hall. Jessie Maclaghlan impressed as a rare artist with a melodic voice and unique expression. Jack McGuckin and the Minnesota Pipe Band also delighted the crowd. Rev D J MacLeod of Armstrong praised Burns as inspired and witty. A well attended dance followed, described as a pleasant social event. Caledonian Lusistsiy have set a record, promising future celebrations with anticipation. Me J Jonnenun offered tuning and piano services for Methervills.
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Robt. Burn
Iowa
Jessie Maclaghlan
Jack McGuckin
Minnespolia Pipe Band
D. J. MacLeod
Armstrong
Burna
Armory
Palo Alto
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Western
Santa Rosa Sound
Bayou
A. Mishels
Emmat
Rapahiinan
Aoa
Anderson
To Flannafan
Wan Lake Munday
Appirl
Ed Farrington
WI Hodge
al Houltzhouser
Burlington
W. A. Ladd
Luke Doolittle
America
Lwa
Bylloves
Lincoln
Bedford
Ore
Watherville
Town
Spaak
Lo F Bingham
Esthervilly
M. I
Bingham
Everyonne
Swea City Herald
Pastor
Grace Hypiscopal Church
Mee J. White
Theowlfaly
Monty
Mr. Gose
Sibley
Folk
Duruc Dursey
Elmer B. Rogers
John Rogers
New Proprietors
Burn
J. Jonnenun
Profeasona Vipeurgeu Sud
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