Among Our Neighbors in Estherville Area Notes
Local snippet reports neighbors visiting, New Year greetings, sickness, and social events around Estherville and Dolliver. Folks such as Maggie Maneice and the Weir family are mentioned with back-and-forth visits, shows, parties, and travel to Chicago, Emmetsburg, and nearby towns. A public sale of farm stock is announced for January 14, 1910 near Netherville, Ruperter, and Huntington with detailed livestock lists and payment terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Weir
Estherville
Geo. Weir
Strawberry Point
Maniecs
Sharer
Netherville
Residence for Sale by PrErRson & Pitcher
Eight room modern house for sale in a well located area with easy terms. The Federated Baptist Church items note Sunday services at 10:45 and a Bible teaching on Baptism. The Ladies Aid and Missionary Society meet at Aunt Esther Ridley’s home Wednesday for officer elections and Baptist Home Missions study. New members to be welcomed and Baptism to be administered at evening service next Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies Aid and Missionary Society of the Federated
Baptist Church
Esther Ridley
Baptist Home Missions
Society
Federated Baptist Church
1910 Grand Jury List Names Lin mTOwnships
Grand Jury list for 1910 includes Sam Caylor Lincoln township Jobb J Richmond Swan Lake Walt Jeffries Jack Creek township David Van Eman Emmett township John Latty Armstrong Grove Ole Beck Jorden Denmark Center K. K. Skattebo Twelve Mile Lake Township Nels Anderson Ellsworth for Chris Eckart Iowa Lake township W. A. Heidecker Estherville township Eugene McCarty High Lake township
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Caylor
Lincoln
Jobb J.richmond
Swan Lake
Walt Jeffries
Jack Creek
David van Eman
Emmett
John Latty
Armatrong Grove
Ole Beck Jorden
Denmark Township
Frank Hornby
Center Township
K. K. Skattebo
Twelve Mile Lake
Nels Anderson
Ellsworth
Chris Eckart
Iowa Lake
W. A. Heidecker
Estherville
Eugene McCarty
High Lake Township
The Office Girl Who Uplifted A Grim Room
A winter tale of a bright girl who joined a petty firm office in a dirty room filled with sour, cliquish workers. She arrived with a tailored blouse and personal desk items, spoke of cleanliness, and quietly inspired change. Within a year the atmosphere brightened without shouting or reform campaigns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lfe
Anna Steens Richardson
Woman’ S
Compton
Armory Woes Pressure Estherville Unit and City
A 1909 correspondence chain reveals Col Chantland pressing A J Rhodes and the Commercial Club to back the Co D 66th Regiment armory in Estherville. Reports cite damp basements, poor rifle conditions, and a need to drain and repair the armory or abandon the building, with threats of condemnation if ignored.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col. Chantland
A. J. Rhodes
Tam
E. A. Ringland
Pris
Estherville
Commercial Club
Meen
HK. A. Ringland
Adj
Co. D 66Th Regiment
Walla
Phe India
Adjutant General's Office
Des Moines
D 66Th’ Tafty
Guy E. Logan
Ringland
Adjt
Gol
Chantland
Cap't
Tonger
Dr King's New Discovery Tamed Winter Ills
A historic advertisement touts Dr King’s New Discovery as a cure for cold coughs and grip. It claims one bottle cured a Pine Valley resident after weeks laid up with grip and lists lung issues such as bronchitis and asthma as ailments it can help. The ad promotes the medicine at $1.00 and credits H Williams as the distributor with a May 29 date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
IL. Dunn
Pine Vallery
H. Williams
Seared Pleased the Czar and the beard gift tale
The report recalls Tsar tolerance and delight at a gift of a beard ornament sent by a queen. Maray of infant figures in the anecdote as the czar smiles and laughs at the sight of the toy during a post dinner game with ItMs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tvan
Orace
Marayů
Doan's Kidney Pills Prove Fast Kidney Relief
A boastful local letter column touts Doan's Kidney Pills as quick help for kidney and back pain. Mrs May Howard of Estherville Iowa credits the remedy with restoring health after severe swelling headaches and dizziness. The piece also includes humorous local quotes from residents and one line about the Howard County constable. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY is listed as sole US agent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Esthervillé
Towa
Sayes
Bright
Trey Cooon
Lccoon
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffallof
New York
Doan
Fragmentary Loyalist Toasts and Satire in 18th Century Banquet
Readable fragments describe a banquet scene with references to Phillip V of Spain and Spanish court tears, a humorous toast by Alphonse Kamr, and Garrick’s quip about estimation. Includes an unrelated advert for Foley's Orino Laxative claiming relief for indigestion and related ailments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phillip V
Spain
Alphonse Kamr
Garrick
Kit
Notice of Proof of Will in Iowa County Court
The will of George Wast, deceased, has been filed, opened and read. The proof of sane is set for submission in Loowa County on Tuesday, February 1, 1010. Anted it Keathervine, Iowa, this 17th day of November, 19, Steward
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mlate
Loowa
Tinmet
George Wast
Lowa
Notice of Proof of Will for Whi Wertz deceased
Court records show the will of Whi Wertz, deceased, having been tiled opened and read on Tue d. Gaythellrst auy of Pebroary 110. Proof of same is issued by LW. L. AEF FELINGER, Clerk Pistret Court Hatherville lawn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawn
Wertz
Pebroary
Hatherville
Aef Felinger
Subscriptions Offered At Half Price By Globe Printing Co
The Globe Printing Company of St. Louis Mo will accept subscriptions at one half the regular price for a limited period twice weekly, with eight or more large pages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Globe-Democrat
Globe Printing Company
St. Louis, Mo
Compliment for the Pastor and a Clergy Revolt
Agron Bancroft, Massachusetts clergyman and father of the Istorian, faced distance from fellow clergy after dissenting from Calvinist orthodoxy. A remark from his parish records recounts a farmer noting Bancroft’s steadfast path as a quiet compliment he valued rather than applause. The exchange, cited in George Bancroft biographies, highlights enduring personal honor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agron Bancroft
Massachusetts
George Bancroft
M. A. Dew. Howe
Mermoranda
Mrr. Bancroft
Medical Advice by Wireless on Injured Sailor Rescue
A steamship off the California coast reported a sailor injured from a fall and internal hemorrhages. Humboldt wireless relayed medical guidance from Dr. Charles Falk of the marine service, and the vessel remained at sea until the prescription was followed. The piece also touches on Kidney remedies, a fishing spider in Buenos Aires, Pasteur’s benevolence, metric adoption, Chop Suey history, and Chinese pork as a delicacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asuncion
California Coast
Humboldt
Hureka
Mam
Charles Falk
Marine Service
Why He Was Glad
A six month old honeymoon humor piece shows a bride asking if George is glad to be married. He replies yes and adds the marriage will prevent future mistakes of that kind. The tone is light country humor about marital bliss and the couple's quick wits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George
Debt and art lure frame a troubled life
Kayrless admits deep debt while Wise notes his poor judgment. A Catholic Standards piece reflects on misapplied credit and misplaced values. Separate quips observe a wife joining and leaving the stage for art and a French view of family in marriage, with a medicine ad urging Foley's Honey and Almond for colds.
Inquisitive Mrs Gadabout Stirs Tolker Row
Dialogue unfolds as Mrs Gadabout irritates Mr Tolkker and Mrs Tolker with prying questions causing a heated argument. A cough note then shifts to an advertisement for Foley’s Honey and Tar claiming to ease coughs and protect lungs amid flu fears.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
Koley
Jay Johnston & Co
The Highest Folly Quote Exchange
A dialogue on folly compares listening to insults about oneself versus listening to criticism of others. Ganloig remarks about the danger of ignoring harmful words, while the converse view cautions against dismissing critique about others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ganloig
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Emmet
Maggie
Eddie Maneica
Exuititgton
Weir
New Yenra Ky
Goo
Grippe
A. Brunswold
Ellsworth Township
John Anderson
L.' Pebbie
Ratherville
Cc. Oongan
Norning
North . Dakota
W. J. Weir
Frank Leopold
Chicago
Maggie Maniece
Thompson
Dunmell
Minn
0. H. Koehler
Leopold
Rackman
Superior
Mr. Jarvis
J.heneman
Geo. West
Cen‘ter
Fr. Maneice
BP. McKibben
Geo. Luikart
Will Luikart
Frank Ien
Susan Schultz
Dolliver
L. P. Stillman
Emmetsburg
Mr. Stillman
Frank Reasne
Miss Horton
Olive Reed
Hazel Kidd
JW. Fields
Hiewla Pickell
Citizens Bank
Ralph Butler
Betherville
Qkruver
Carrie Goldsberry
Halfa Lat
Chas. Peterson
Goodell
Lis Slater
Géo. Grems Jr
Jus. Merriot
Clarenes Willer
Petherville
Lewis Merriot
Miss A. Pickell
Mig
Frank Grems
Geo. Gremp, Jr
Key Goldsberry
Halfa
Shropshire
Noxby
M. R. Warr
Fosnier
Gro. A. Ports
PrErRson
THE
Moore
Orchiestra
Wood
Diles
A A.W. Ghase
Farmer Nubbins
Maria
Hiram
Hoskintes
Gataya
Howard Coustant
Dalnin
Atlayla Constitution
Jisay FU Chnaton & Co
Stewar
Tee
Jay Johngton
Buenos Ayres
Pasteur
France
Holland
Belgium
Sweden
Turkey
Kayrless
Aio
New York Evening Post
England
Ildress
Jay Johnston
Mors
Tolker
Mr. Tolkker
Ayer
Aven UomPant
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