What Was New Twenty Years Ago in Ellsworth County
Geo Weir’s children suffer scarlet fever. C C Duffy from Ottawa Illinois plans to add to farm holdings by purchasing the southwest quarter 34 in Ellsworth township. More snow arrives this week aiding sleighing. W B Wheeler and Ida L Seefut wed at Lincoln House on the 10th. Armstrong creamery brings county $1,000 to $3,000 monthly. Everett opens a barber shop in the post office basement. Jolly quartet from Estherville waited for train to Algona to hear Keenan. Spirit Lake rises by 14 inches. spring rains forecast to lift level two feet from last fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. Weir
C. C. Duffy
Ottawa
Llinois
Lincoln House
J. Irving Brown
Armatrong Creamery
Estherville
Algona
Keenan
Spirit Lake
Tax Deed Notice for Armstrong Real Estate
An adjourned tax sale on January 6, 1914 of Lot 6, block 3 in Armstrong Emmet county was held for unpaid taxes. B I Robinson held the certificate of sale now in possession of W. Oil Gibbs. Redemption ends ninety days after service. a tax deed will be issued if not redeemed. Dr Alne Sausen, professional visitor to Des Moines last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Flemming
Emmet
Armstrong
B. I. Robinson
Tome
W. Oil, Gibbs
Alne Sausen
Des Moines
Anti-Freeze Warning From Anton State College Expert
An engineering professor at Lawn State College warns motorists against ready prepared anti-freeze mixtures that are highly corrosive and may damage radiators this winter. He describes a simple flame test using lime chloride to detect harmful substances and recommends safer solutions of denatured or wood alcohol mixed with water sometimes with glycerine to reduce evaporation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawn State College
Bne
Administrator’s Notice of Estate Emmet County Iowa
The undersigned has been appointed and commissioned by the district court of Emmet county Iowa administrator of the estate of Leander M Griffith deceased. All claims must be filed with the court clerk sworn and clearly stated. Persons owing the estate should make immediate payment to the administrator to avoid costs. Dated February 8 1917 at Lutherville Iowa J W Griffith Administrator.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court
Emmet County
State of
Iowa
Leander M. Griffith
Lutherville
A. D
J. W. Griffith
Emmet
Jaws
George N. Coon
Iowa telephone growth and road politics debate in Iowa
Iowa State College figures show 400000 telephones in the state, farm lines near half, and a strong independent network. The Greater Iowa Association pushes for state supervision of highways while opposing the Johnson road bill and urging legislative support for forward road programs. Albert and Anderson sell Milford elevator to Wilbur Moreland. Albert moves to a farm near Montgomery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert & Anderson
Milford
Wilbur Moreland
Albert
Montgomery
Grace Church Sunday schedule and Lent plans in 1917
Grace Church outlines Quinqua gesima Sunday events on February 18 with Holy Communion at 8 am, Sunday School at 10, Morning Prayer and Sermon at 11, and Evening Service at 7:30 pm. Funds raised go to the Church Pension Fund as Lent begins with Ash Wednesday February 21.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Church
Holy Communion
Thien
Dell House
Church Pension Fund
Trace Church
Church Club
Union Baptist Church Sunday School Cabinet Meeting Report
The Sun day School officers and teachers met at the parsonage Monday night. A mid week church meeting is set for Thursday night. Sunday morning a lesson titled Jesus and Philip will be taught. Evening service will be patriotic with songs and a talk on Lessons from the Life of George Washington by Pastor J Frederic Catin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesus
Philip
George Washington
J. Frederic Catin
Ministers Association Elect Officers
The Ministerial Association held its regular monthly meeting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Coffin last Tuesday. Rev. R. C. Mitchell spoke on Is the Prayer Meeting Effective and Rev. J. S. Coffin on The Place of Prayer in the Christian Life. Rev. J. Frederic Catlin was elected president and Dr. F. F. Case secretary for the coming year. A social hour followed and ministers discussed a potential religious census of Estherville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ministerial Association
J. S. Coffin
R. C. Mitchell
Coffin
J. Frederic Catlin
F. F. Case
Estherville
Public Notice of Estate of George N. Coon
The undersigned Lester Way Littell executor and trustee of the estate of George N. Coon deceased notifies all claims must be filed with the court clerk sworn and within legal time. Those owing the estate should pay promptly to avoid costs. Dated February 2 1917. 1-8
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lester Way Littell
George N. Coun
Days Lengthen Into Evening By March First
Readers are told that daylight increases in coming weeks with sunsets after six o'clock by March first. The article explains seasonal change, solstice timing, and leap-year effects, noting a shift toward longer days and later winter sun positions. It cites solar cycles and a forecast of climate patterns from observatories and notes Parisians facing coal shortages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Armstrong Journal
Some Snow in Northern Iowa Shuts Roads and Delays Travel
Severe snow drifts interrupt travel in northern Iowa as a rotary plow struggles through ten foot drifts near Manyaska and Ceylon. A passenger train spent Monday night to Tuesday afternoon blocked, delaying arrival to Fox Lake until evening. Also includes an endorsement for Chamberlain's Cough Remedy from Amanda Gierhart of Waynesfield Ohio. Available through Jay Johnston & Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Manyaska
Ceylon
Tong
Fox Lake
Ringsted Dispatch
Amanda Gierhart
Waynesfield
Ohio
Chamberlain
Jay Johnston & Co
Duck Raising As Business In Kansas Farms
The duck venture on farms remains only modestly profitable as marketing live birds poses buyer prejudice. Ducks need water deep enough to wash nostrils but can be raised on dry land with care. Pekin and Rouen are the main meat breeds, Pekin preferred for its white feathers and meat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. L. Harris
Kansas State Agricultural College
Harris
Rouen
Much Depends on Breeders for Better Poultry Stock
Poultry raisers should select strong vigor ous stock for breeding as poor hatch and weak chicks reduce profits. Iowa State College experts warn low vitality breeders cause high mortality and poor incubation. For flock improvement, use only birds showing size vigor and age producing traits. twenty five good females with two fine males can supply incubation eggs for profitable fry.
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Iowa State College
Grading the Little Chicks In Poultry Rearing
Differences in vigor of parent stock and incubation age cause varying chick vitality. Stronger chicks dominate food and sunniest spots, with the weak being edged out. The strongest are most valuable, but care is needed to prevent the weak from starving.
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George Porter
Water St
Menasha
Win
Penina Company
Andden
Peruna Company
Columbus
D. Bergman & CO
ST. Paul, Minn
Poe
J. Hansen
Towa Ranner
World
Europe
United States
Cne
Indear
Tt Wns
Iowa State Culture
Maines
Association
Senate
Greater Iowa Association
Commission
Highway Commission
Otte County
First Church of Christ Scientist
Union Baptist Church
Ministers’ Association
Thomas Moreux
Bourges Observatory
France
Father Moreux
Emisetsburg
Lal
Dr. King
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