Florida frost scare and Florida people on roads
Babson Park Florida February 20 1928 frost warnings across central Florida record lows with Jacksonville touching twenty four degrees. State weather alerts eased fears while grove owners and fruit pickers adapted. Iron Mountain tower project at Lake Wales nears completion with giant bells and bird sanctuary planned byEdward Bok and Mountain Lake developers.
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Babson Park
Florida
Jackonville
Weather Bureau
Edward Bok
Iron Mountain
Lake Wales
Old Country
United States
Nichols
Bok
Mountain Lake
Wm. Roag Sale Brings Big Returns on Livestock
A large sale at Wm. Ross's Dol liver farm on Washington's birthday yields over 5400 in total. Poland China hogs lead with strong average. cattle, horses, sheep and dairy stock fetch solid prices. Auctioneers Foshier, Erb and Miller, clerked by Long and Hall for the Town Trust and Savings Bank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Ross
Dolliver
Washington
Foshier, Erb and Miller
Henry Long
I. F. Hall
Town Trust and Savings Bank
Graafs Return to Confectionery in Estherville
Mr and Mrs F H Graaf resume control of the local luncheonette and confectionery they once sold to R W Mishler of Sioux City. Mishler and wife, inexperienced in feeding, left the business, and the Graafs return from California to run it again. Mishler joins Curtis Shash and Co in Sioux City for 15 years prior. They plan immediate move back to Sioux City, while Estherville welcomes the Graafs and their son Frederick back as a valued family.
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F. H
Curtis Shash and Company
Estherville
Sioux City
County Bankers Meet Reelected Old Officers
The County Bankers Association held its annual meeting and election at the Gardston hotel. Officers J. A. Nelson Wallingford president and O. N. Refell Wallingford vice president were reelected along with W. B. Mangold Ringsted secretary and S. C. Hoien Ringsted treasurer. A splendid dinner followed the business session.
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The
County Bankers Association
Gardston
J. A. Nelson
Wallingford
O. N. Refell
W. B. Mangold
Ringsted
S. C. Hoien
Emmet County Bonds Raise Tax Levy for 1928
Emmet County will issue new bonds totaling 10000 to cover retiring bonds and interest on existing debt. The bond fund was overdrawn, prompting the board of supervisors to act. A tax levy of 1 4 mills on the dollar will be imposed on all taxable property starting in 1928 and will be entered annually until retirement.
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Emmet
Board of Supervisors
Mercantile Buyer Heads East From Local Store
H Oransky departs for New York to place a buying trip for the local mercantile store after stopping in Chicago to inspect stock and select goods from the far eastern market for resale.
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H. Oransky
New York
Chicago
Supervisors Raise Salaries for Two County Officials
At the Emmet County Board of Supervisors meeting on February 22, officials approved pay increases for four county roles. County superintendent Marie Sorum saw a raise from 1800 to 2100 annually effective January 1, 1928. Deputy sheriff W G Gordon boosted from 1105 to 1200 per year. Deputy clerk Jessie Hepp increased from 75 to 85 per month, and deputy treasurer Edna Reese in charge of the automobile department rose from 90 to 100 per month.
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Emmet
Edna Reese
Automobile Department
Loudon for President Endorsed by Emmet County GOP
Emmet County delegates at the Republican State convention were instructed to back Frank O. Lowden of Oregon for president and to seek delegates aligned with the agricultural program. The group also endorsed Charles A. Rawson for national committee man and L. J. Dickinson for delegate at large. Helgason opposed the 100 million road bond and urged true road-building without indebting Iowa.
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Emmet
Frank 0. Lowden
Oregon
Frank O. Lowden
Lowden
George K. Allen
Wm. S. Johnston
S. G. Bammer
M. K. Whelan
Estherville
W. A. Richmond
Armstrong
S. C. Helen
Ringsted
I. G. Ness
Wallingford
Chas. A. Rawson
Des Moines
National Republican Committee
Helgason
E. O. Helgason
R. B. Crone
Mr. Helgason
Iowa
Hammill
Towa
Estherville Independent School election on March 12
The annual school district election will be held on the second Monday in March at the Court House. A director to replace Geo H Robb for a three year term and a treasurer to replace P D Pullen must be chosen. No candidates have announced.
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Estherville Independent School District
Court House
Geo. H. Robb
P. D. Pullen
Medlar Studio Sold to Spencer Purchaser Royce Winkleman
Royce Winkleman of Spencer has purchased the Medlar Studio and taken possession with the first of the month. He is not a professional photographer, continuing L. I. Way in charge, who has run the studio for six months and remains to please the public with his work. The Winkleman family now lives at 321 North Eight Street with their infant daughter.
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Royce Winkleman
Spencer
Medlar
Mr. Winkleman
L. I. Way
Mr. Way
Mr.Winkelman
North Eight Street
New Pastry Oven Installed at Estherville Bakery
To keep abreast of rising trade the Estherville Steam Bakery has installed a new pastry oven in its pastry department annex. The oven, heated by an Oil-O-Matic burner, has a capacity of 100 pies and is now in operation.
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Estherville Steam Bakery
Pastry Department
Gunderson Attends Willys-Overland Meeting in Des Moines
J G Gunderson of Gunderson Motor Company attended the Willys-Overland distributors meeting in Des Moines. More than 200 dealers and salesmen gathered at the Savory hotel where L G Peed, general sales manager, spoke of improved Iowa business prospects for the coming year.
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Iowa
J. G. Gunderson
Gunderson Motor Company
Wallingford
Des Moines
Willys- Overland Distributors
Chamber of Commerce
Savory
Toledo
L. G. Peed
Willys-Overland
Auction Sales This Week By Ensley and Nielsen
Joe Ensley and William Nielsen announce farm sales this week. On March 7 Nielsen sells on the farm 7 miles east of Estherville and 1 2 mile northeast of Grover, stock, machinery, and household goods as he returns to Denmark. Three head horses, 18 cattle, 15 milk cows, 20 Duroc Jersey brood sows, 9 fall pigs, 120 Rhode Island Red chickens, complete machinery and nearly new furniture. On March 9 Ensley sells livestock and machinery on the Brees farm 2.5 miles northeast of Superior, including six horses, six milk cows, a grade bull and assorted farm gear to reduce indebtedness.
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William T. Nielsen
Estherville
Grover
Mr. Nielsen
Denmark
Joe Ensley
Brees Farm
Superior
Mr. Ensley
Treasurers Auto License Books in Perfect Condition
Emmet County county treasurer office reports its auto license books are perfect after an audit by state agent W K Deming. Deputy Edna Ries handles licenses and EF Hanson oversees treasurer duties, with praise for county efficiency.
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W. KE. Deming
Emmet
Edna Ries
H. Hanson
Farm for rent and sale ads at Vindicator & Republican
A call for sale urges listing extra seed and machinery in the Farmer's Market Place. Use the newspapers want ad columns to reach neighbors ready to buy and benefit both parties.
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The
Vindicator & Republican
Kennedy and Breckenridge Seek Second Terms in County Office
The Vindicator reports Sheriff F. M. Brown seeks a second term after serving as county sheriff from a prior deputy role under Tom Nivison. Ray Kennedy announces for county recorder, a job he held before Mrs. Olive Rugtiv. Kennedy, an ex serviceman wounded in World War I, emphasizes capability over records. W. J. Breckenridge runs for a second term as State Senator for the 47th district, with a strong past Senate record and probable re election despite opposition.
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F. M. Brown
Mr. Brown
Tom Nivison
Ray Kennedy
County Recorder
Olive Rugtiv
Kennedy
Breckenridge
W. J. Breckenridge
State Senate
Illinois Man Is Wife Deserter
William Polston of Sterling Illinois was taken into custody in Estherville by Sheriff Brown on a wife desertion charge. He is 27 with two children and was ex‑farmer in the area. Polston was returned to his home for trial while Mrs Anna Henricks, his 21 year old wife, was freed after no charges were filed by the husband.
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William Polston
Sterling, NL
Estherville
Emmet County basketball tourney ends in three-way tie
Four teams contesting the Emmet County tournament at the county high school gym failed to crown a champion after two days of play. Armstrong, Dolliver, Estherville, and Ringsted each won two games, leaving final rounds postponed to March 7 and 8 following tight matchups and strong showings from Estherville and Dolliver.
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Emmet
Armstrong
Dolliver
Estherville
Ringsted
Ringsted Boys
Doliver
E. H
Gang
Spirit Lake
Brotherhood Class Leads Methodist Services Next Sunday
The Brotherhood class of the Methodist Episcopal church will lead the services next Sunday evening. Special numbers by the men's quartet and several choruses are planned. Two topics will be discussed: Redemption through Education and Redemption through Social Service.
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M. E
Methodist. Episcopal Church
Funeral for 16 year old Torrence after coastings tragedy
George Joseph Torrence 16, son of Mr. and Mrs. Torrence, died instantly when a sled with Clayton Hubbard crashed into Ed Carlson’s car on Half Mile Hill near Lincoln street bridge. Hubbard injured, later released from Birney hospital. Funeral held Saturday at the Baptist church with Rev. Frank Yearne. burial in Oak Hill Cemetery. Torrence born February 28 1912 in Schaller, Iowa, baptized Church of Christ. He leaves parents, sister Irene, brothers Robert and Samuel.
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George Torrence
Baptist Church
Frank Yearne
Oak Hill Cemetery
Young Torrence
Birney
Carlson
de Wena
George Joseph Torrence
Schaller
Iowa
Huntington
Estherville
Church of Christ
Irene
Robert
Samuel
Ar -R
Mrs. Zella Ecklund Dies After Short Illness
Mrs. Zella Ecklund, 36, died Friday February 24 at a local hospital after a brief illness. She lived in Curlew Iowa during marriage to Axel Ecklund who died about eight years ago. Born March 9 1891 in Sullivan County Missouri, she is survived by her parents Mr and Mrs Bradshaw Milan Missouri four sisters and four brothers. Funeral services were held today at Curlew.
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Zella Ecklund
Axel Ecklund
Ecklund
Sullivan County
Curlew
Iowa
Bradshaw
Milan
C. L. Lunsford
North Dakota
John Kelly
Mike Reining
Glenn Pickens
Estherville
John Bradshaw
Lemon, Mo
Emmet
Emmetsburg
Faunt
Superior
Tom
Rock Island 25th Anniversary Service Honors Halleck
A surprise celebration marked the twenty fifth year of A A Halleck in the Rock Island freight division service at Myre. The event, with cards and radio, featured a Twenty Five Year Club membership for Halleck and noted three other Dakota Division members eligible for the honor. Dr H L McMillan returned from Redlands, California, to care for his ill mother.
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Rock Island
Myre
Rock Island Lines
Sh. W. Bright
Dakota Division
Kh. W. Knight
G. HW. Morse
J. HL. Orvis
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Redlands
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