Two deaths in Ry wreck at Sherburn Minnesota
A Minneapois and St Louis way freight derailed in Sherburn. Engineer E Ankrum of Estherville and brakeman K Scherff of Winthrop were killed. Ankrum died after injuries. Scherff was instantly killed. Conductor Gordineir led the train. The crash occurred during switching in the Sherburn yards due to a defective switch.
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Minneapolis and St.,Louis
Sherburn
E. Ankrum
K. Scherff
Winthrop
Ankrum
Scherff
Gordineir
Estherville
Minneapolis and
St. Louie
M. E
Designation for entry of nearly 3 million acres of public lands
Washington reports Secretary Lane approved entry of about three million acres of lands in the west. The area includes lignite mineral lands in North Dakota, over one million acres of dry farming land in Idaho Montana Oregon South Dakota and Wyoming. Also nearly one million acres opened for stock raising across several western states. The notice is followed by local community items and obituaries.
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Washington, D
Ticket for City Election
Opposition to present administration in early field. B B Anderson for mayor. A clean sweep of the old council requested. Ticket lists councilmen at large John Jay and Carl Jeginm. councilman 1st Ward W J Beauman. 2nd Ward F M Jones. 3rd Ward A J Kodes.
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B. B. Anderson
John Jay
Carl Jeginm
W. J. Beauman
F. M. Jones
A. J. Kodes
Opposition Picks Strong Ticket For City Election
The opposition has filed nomination papers for a city election ticket formed of prominent business owners. Names include Mr. Anderson a former mayor and grain elevator head, Mr. Lilly councilman at large, Mr. Jeglum general merchant, Mr. Beauman manager of Joyce Lumber Co, F. M. Jones of Burt & Jones coal dealers, and Mr. Rhodes a lawyer and garage owner. The current council members are not seeking re-election, while Mayor Groves is expected to run again as the Democrat nominee. Also noted is a notice that an income tax collector will visit Emmet County with dates in Estherville Armstrong and related warnings to taxpayers.
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Anderson
Lilly
Jeglum
Beauman
Joyce Lumber Company
F. M. Jones
Burt & Jones
Rhodes
Rhodes Garage
Groves
Emmet
Internal Revenue
Murphy
Estherville
Court House
Armstrong
Town Hall
Beaty Farm Home Age Comes to Light
A fragmented report notes concerns over a farm home’s age and condition. Details are incomplete but indicate scrutiny of building standards and local property records affecting the Beaty property.
Wolves of the Sea serial hailed as top work by Parrish
The Vindicator and Republican announces a new serial Wolves of the Sea by Randall Parrish, praised as the best story yet from the author. The first chapter appears the first week in March. Also noted is a Junior Red Cross Bazaar and Entertainment at the High School on Friday evening February 21 to raise funds for the membership fee, with general admission 26 cents and multiple activities. Eighth grade examinations are set for February 27 in Estherville, with a schedule of subjects listed. A postponed farm sale by Arthur Pitcher is rescheduled for Friday February 21, weather permitting, including a free lunch and a hot dinner at the Center Country Club.
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Walker Motor Co
Stella Weimer
Uncle Sam
Washington
Ras the Connicy
Washington, D. C
War Risk Bureau
Washington, D
Kenyon St. N. W
Nichols
Casalty
Estherville
Milford
Aqamalla
Republican
Randall Parrish
Red Cross
Toeraday
Escaryue
Marie Soram
Arthur Pitcher
Center Country Club
Ice Shortage Threatens Estherville Harvest
In Estherville a looming ice famine worries residents as no local dealers have delivered ice despite river ice being thick and high quality. Nearby towns import from Spirit Lake and Okoboji, while locals debate building an ice plant at a cost well over twenty thousand dollars, doubtful to secure funding. A letter from France dated January 14, 1919 informs Mrs. Hudson her son, Sergt. Lat Class Baro Hudson, earned the Distinguished Service Cross for bravery in action and notes promotion interference delayed final recognition.
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Estherville
Spencer
Spirit Lake
Okoboji
France
Mary
Hudson
Iowa
Mra. Hudson
Baro Hudson
Han
Inspirational Institute Draws 152 Teachers In County
The county inspirational teachers institute held last week attracted 152 attendees, nearly all of the county’s teachers. Miss Marie Sorum organized an excellent program with state figures Prof. McGlade and Supt. McClenahan contributing. A banquet in Graaf’s Dutch room featured speeches by Supt. Sunderlin, Supt. Moeller, Miss Countryman, Supt. McClenahan, J. C. McGlade, and Mayor Groves. County Supt. Marie Sorum gave the welcome and was thanked by Supt. Wooldridge. Also noted: the Emmet County Pure Bred Live Stock Association meets Feb. 27 at the I. O. F. hall in Estherville for officer elections and plans on disease control. John C. Eldredge invites all stock producers to attend.
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Marie Sorum
McGlade
State ‘Normal School
McClenahan
Graaf
Sunder‘lin
Moeller
Miss Countryman
J. C. McGlade
Groves
Wooldridge
Maple Hill
Pure
Emmett County
I. C. O. F. Hall
Estherville
Ne Veteinatiant
Ron Me
Fed Cj
Bureau of Animal ‘Thushandry
John C. Eldredge
Agricultural Clubs Aim to Boost County Youth Programs
Farm Bureau plans to organize the Acre Corn Club and Pig Club for boys and girls this year. Rules change for ages ten to eighteen. contests include corn yield tracking, pig feeding, and a Pure Bred Sow and Litter Club starting with a sow due to farrow before April 15. Fall shows will showcase the entries.
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Farm Bureau
Alwaya
Ieee
Farrow
May Get Teachers College Extension School
Estherville appears poised to host the Iowa State Teachers College Extension School this summer, with the Vindicator and Republicain reporting four weeks ago on city repair expectations now clarified as misinformed. Students expect full accommodations at reasonable prices and no extortionate charges, while the town must meet state college requirements as notified to the extension board.
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Estherville
Iowa State Teachers’Coflegs’ Extension School
State College
Extension Board
Propositions for 1919 Extension Summer Schools in Estherville Iowa
The paper outlines proposals for the 1919 Iowa State Teachers College Extension Summer Schools in Estherville and other communities. It details site acceptance steps, required facilities, transportation support, advertising, and cooperative arrangements with local boards and clubs, with emphasis on cost effectiveness and public school usage.
Seed Market Adulteration Sparks Clover Seed Debate
Fragmentary text suggests concerns about seed quality and pricing in the clover seed market. Mentions seed companies possibly adulterating seed, with scattered phrases about price and cautionary actions. No clear individuals, dates, or places identifiable.
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