From the Land of Flowers Delighted with Country
Mary Esther Florida February 5 1911 by Chas Blea of Vindicator and Republican bindery reports a visit to Pensacola area. He praises climate soil and fishing prospects, notes bayou life oysters porpoises and diverse fruits, and plans to buy land before returning while detailing local sights and a turpentine operation. Also reports a Chicago wedding of Henry H. Lawrence and Clara French in Estherville with future travel plans to California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. Blea
Vindicator
Republican Bindery
Pensacola
Florida
Mary Esther
Camp Walton
Yam
Five Mile Bayou
Henry H. Lawrence
Chicago
Clara French
North Sixth Street
Nathaniel Pye
Rock Island
Lawrence
Southwest
California
Estherville
Jay Howard
Florence French
Impressed by fertile land and abundant crops
February 9 diary note praises the area for its natural resources and soil fertility. The writer and John planted lettuce, radishes, onions, corn, and parsley, harvesting a second winter crop already. An orchard is expanding with various fruit trees and many grape varieties, including Delaware and Malaga.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John
Delaware
Malaga
Will Meet in Storm Lake for District Council Gathering
The communities chosen last week in Storm Lake will host the District Council of the Patriarchs Nullitante I. O. O. F. in Storm Lake from August 8 to 11. They plan to camp beside the lake after the chautauqua and will use the chautauqua tents. Myhre visited St Paul for business last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Storm Lake
Myhre
St- Paul
Farmers Institute Highlights Silos and Silage Talk
Perry Clawson of Ohio and D Ward King headlined the farm institute with talks on building and filling silos and silage feeding. Clawson detailed tests showing corn stocks produce silage feed equaling 400 pounds per bushel of corn, aiding cows and pork production. King discussed road graders, tuberculosis and food safety lectures followed by musical interludes from local students and choirs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers Institute
Jerry Clawson
Ohio
Des Moines
Irvin Hartman
Spirit Lake
Lillie Eisenhower
Mary Doyle
Ames
Estherville Population Declines From Five-Year Span
Estherville's 1910 population is listed as 3404, down 246 from five years earlier and up 167 from 1900. The drop is not gratifying but compares favorably with many other Iowa towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mensus
Estherville
Towa
Saving Habit Can Build a Fortune Over Time
The note argues small monthly savings grow with interest, claiming five dollars saved each month at compounding rate would reach 776 in ten years. It urges even low incomes to open a savings account, noting one dollar suffices to start at The Estherville State Bank with G Zeeman as cashier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Estherville State Bank
G. Zeeman, Vashier
Theatre Man at Armory cuts for February show
A clipped advertisement announces The Theatre Man performs at the Armory on February 27. Tickets priced at 35 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Armory
Aberdeen Angus cattle push into Emmet county market appeal
J R B Hornsway of Oakworth Cattle Farm advocates Aberdeen Angus as top beef cattle, noting $10,000 invested over four years and urging local farmers to inspect the herd on sale day March 16. He argues the breed outperforms others and can enhance farm value, despite scant local attention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oak Worth
Estherville
Emmet
Tdo
J. RB. Hornsway
Oakworth Cattle Farm
Doan's Kidney Pills Promoted by Testimony
Nature tells you kidney trouble through the urine a calendar of health says a local user Thomas Slater Emmittsburg Town reports dull back ache frequent urination and sediment. He claims Doan's Kidney Pills cured him quickly and urges buying from Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY as sole US agents for the 60 cent remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nature
Dean
Thomas Slater
Emmnetsburga
Down
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
New York
United States
Doan's
Provident Savings Bank Statement Shows Asset and Deposit Details
The bank reports total assets of 895,416 78 and liabilities including paid up capital 20,000, deposits totaling 801,401 63 with various categories such as sight and demand deposits. Officers declare the figures true and assets belong to the bank, sworn by Cashier J P Kirby before a Notary Public in Emmet County in February 1911.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dolliver Savings Bank
Iowa
Dolliver
Minimet
Continental and Commercial National Bank
Jedny Rapids National Bank
Qedar Rapids
Lowa
Lowa National Bank
Des Moines
First Nationwalville
Towa
Raul
Bani
Banik
DUI NP
Syee
Nona
Fai - Emmet
Stillman
Bancebove
LP. Stillman
Gashier
FL Stillman
Pobtuery
Srsn
M. Butler
Immet County
Q. E. Sullivan
Jno
P. Kirby H.R. Reed
Iterville
Emmet
Colum Free Eeeeeere Ferasenuoy
Rodiscounta
Duo Clearing House
Burplus Fund
State of Iowa
Kurt Cony
Jnc
BP. Kirby
Jao
P. Kirby
Cashler
Joe. P. Kirby
J. W. Morse
O. Neville
Frank Albro
P. J. Guristenson
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Chas. Elce
Hunters Paradise
Turpentine Company
Jobnn
Garniers
Hwing
Meas
Santa Rosa Island
Camp Wafton
Mike
Gulf
Perry Clawson
D. Ward King
Mysterious Smith Co
Birney & Jefferies Drug Store
Palace
G. E. Yuaarr
Sele By
Aieee
Qed AL
AOL
Ki. V. Post
Wm. Post
Viola
Provident Savings Bank
Tay AL
Nong
Qitizens
Radi Spencer
Tow
Ville
Geo. Shadlein
St. Paul
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