Two Cent Fare Passes Senate Through Legislature
A 2 cent fare bill has cleared both legislative chambers and awaits the governor's signature. The piece notes railroad proposals for 500 mile family tickets at $10 and questions whether a two cent per mile rate harms railroads, while urging freight rate cuts to aid Iowa's economy. Local politics, taxes, and council seats are touched on, with commentary on city finances and election prospects.
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Interstate Commerce Commission
Towa
Jeromé W Hoot Released From Penitentiary Weeks Ago
Jeromé W Hoot, recently released from the penitentiary, expressed deep distress at his liberty. He claims to have few relatives, no money or friends, and carries the stigma of confinement and a prior term. He was convicted of sending an infernal machine through the mails to his wife, from Blackhawk county.
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Jeromé W. Hoot
Blackhawk County
Nineteen Days Left in Vindicator and Republican Contest
The Vindicator and Republican contest enters a rapid final phase with 19 days remaining. Candidates and supporters are urged to boost votes through new block subscriptions and ten vote tickets endorsed by G A Nichols or G F Schaad, with aggressive outreach and direct contact encouraged.
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G. A. Nichols
G. F. Schaad
Organizing Meeting For Estherville Business Men
A meeting of Estherville business men will be held at the Court House Friday evening March Int to organize a commercial club after a preliminary hotel gathering. Committees will canvass and call on residents to gauge sentiment for the new group. Also notes a March 6 Jubilee Singers concert at the Presbyterian church with 60 cent admission.
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Estherville
Court House
Mar. Int
Nh Sleighton Jubilee Singers
Presbyterian Church
Votes and premiums offer in local contest notice
The notice outlines voting tickets for a contest dated 1907 with 60 and 2 vote options, subscription requirements, and ballot timing. It names Geo Schund and Geo A Nichols as indorsers and lists premiums including railroad tickets to Jamestown Exposition, a gold watch, and books. It details voting deadlines, ballot box location, and eligibility rules, plus conditions for changing subscriptions and rejoining.
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Bea lsteNo
Geo. Schund
Geo. A. Nichola
Inter
Hoyote Ucket
G. A. Nichols
Ford
Sunday American Open All Day At Junction Co
A readable fragment notes that the only place in town open all day Sunday is Jo ton & Co, described as the Sunday American outlet in town. The terse item flags Sunday hours without listing further details or location specifics.
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Aay Jo Ton & Co
Jay Johnston & Co
Hawkeye Club Organized in Spokane
Hawkeye club of Spokane organized last night with 65 members. Officers: President R B Paterson, vice president H Olney, secretary J A Wilson, corresponding secretary J S Pow lesson, treasurer Mra KR0 Halliway. Aim to enroll 1,000 residents and plan social events including banquet and picnic for coming summer.
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Spokane
Wash
Hawkeye Club of
R. B. Paterson
H. ©. Olney
J. A. Wilson
Powlesson
Mra. KR
Halliway
Card of Thanks for Kindness in Sorrow
Card of thanks expresses gratitude to friends and neighbors for support during the death of a husband and father. Signed by Mrs A W Maxwell and family. Also notes a National Biscuit Company demonstrator at Pusupion Bros,GR09,Co,Store on Thursday March 7.
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Geo. A. Romey
First National Bank
Melvin
Henry Juutterman
Ocheyedan
Lutterman
Romey
Maf
Osceola
Coun
Preverson Bros
Grog
National Biscuit, Co
Grov., Co
W. Maxwell
Mra. Wall
Maxwell
Mac
C. Maxwaun
Bigouit Company
Thur
Farmers Institute Thanks Estherville Ha therville Community
The Farmers Institute of Emmet county Iowa expresses gratitude to the people of Estherville and Hatherville for their help and interest at last week’s session. Appreciation is given to businessmen for donations and sympathy, with large audiences and strong support cited as justification for the institute’s efforts and hope for the future.
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Farmers’ Institute
Emmet County
Iowa
Hatherville
Eatherville
Resolutions for Loss of Joseph Yeager in Fraternal Noble Body
Estherville Castle No. 56 Highland Nobles express sincere sympathy for the death of Joseph Yeager. The charter will be mourned for thirty days and copies distributed to city papers and records. Members extend condolences to the bereaved family and acknowledge the loss to the order.
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Joseph Yeager
Estherville Castle
Din
Donanan
Gko
Hyomei Prevents Colds Says Local Ad
An ad warns against using whiskey and coal tar tablets for coughs and colds. It promotes Hyomei pocket inhalers as a scientific, effective treatment with a one dollar outfit and optional 60 cent refills, backed by a money back guarantee from F. S. Shadle & Co.
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Ketherville
Sholle & Co
Shadle & Co
Estherville Roller Mills Offers Special Seed Wheat
A local farmer notes that Estherville Roller Mills provides mill products on yields of the year at 15 to 18 dollars per acre. The proprietor suggests farmers could profit by sowing wheat for personal consumption using a limited amount of special seed wheat from southern Minnesota.
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Estherville
Minnesota
Settlers' ticket sale to Northwest through Minnesota rail line
The Minneapolis and St. Louis A H will offer extremely low rate settlers' tickets to Minnesota North and South Dakota and Canada in March and April. Agents or the company address in Minneapolis provide details. Also warnings against mercury containing ointments and promotion of Hall's Catarrh Cure with no mercury, claiming internal blood and mucous surface action, price 75 cents per bottle.
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Minneapolis & St.Louis Railroad
Northwest
South
Southest
Southeast
Minnesota
North Dakota
Arizona
Arkansas
Colorado
Idaho
Indian Territory
Iowa
Kuansas
Louisiana
Mexico
Missouri
Montana
Nebraska
New Mexico
Oklahoma
Texas
Utah
Wisconsin
Michigan
Wyoming
A. B. Cutts
G. P
J. A
Minneapolis
North
South Dakota
Canada
Hall
F. J. Chensy. & Co
Toledo
Hig
J. Qhensy & Co
Halla Family
Foy Sonstipa Hs
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Rostom
Lown
Congress
Estherville E
Emmat County
Senate
Groves
Wesley Robb
Wes
West Bend
W.S. Philipa
Union
Austranger
Rolfe
Fstherville
Mrs. Johnson
Caroline Guntine Johnson
Joseph KE. Johnson
B. OR. Knudtson
South Tenth Street
Johnson
Freeborn
St. Paul
Abe
Wollttle
Norwegian Luthern Church
High Lake
Kingman Brothers
den Moinea
Iowa Savings Bank
J. A. Kingman
Carl Kohler Shoe Co
Des Moines
W. L
Francis
Contratanta
Agnes Luikart
Emmet
Rene Weir
Ellsworth
Vera Coleman
Lincoln
Mary Dowden
WII
Salke
East Lawn
Central House
Rutherville
Mitchell
Homeseekers
Vindicator
Misa
Republican
Hawkeye Club
Pusupion Bros
J. Johnston
Kingman Bros
New Shoe Store
Lincoln Street
Castor
Alva
Pantorium
John Thompson
Neville
Nancolas & Howard’s
Ee Yalnsion & Co
F. M. Shadle & Sons
Estherville, Iowa
Miss’ L. Morgan
Stenoqmaphy & ‘Typewriting
H. J
Atgs ‘& Co
Sealine Baa Th
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