Estherville Reels From Fourth Major Fire Loss
Estherville mourns the destruction of its Grand Theatre cafeteria complex after a basement gas explosion at 2:20 PM on Monday. The fire, driven by a west wind, consumed interiors and wall partitions, sparing neighboring State Bank and Eagle Clothing Block. The loss tops $200,000 across four fires in ten years, yet rebuilding continues.
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Eatherville
Henry Graaf
Carl Olson
Dr. Ivey
Estherville
Afeteria
State Bank
Eagle Clothing
D Binck
Rebuilding resolve after devastating fire at Grant block
Fire destroyed much of the Grant block and left Graat’s family with total losses. Insurance adjustments planned before rebuilding bigger and better. The fire spread quickly, aided by minstrels preparations and a dense smoke cloud. Community members aided responders while spectators flooded the streets.
Doctor Griffith Recovering After City Fire Exhaustion
Dr. Griffith remains hospitalized in the city hospital after surviving a large blaze. He was overcome by smoke and treated for exhaustion from the dangerous fire incident.
Pioneer Lady Celebrates 63rd Birthday Milestone
Mrs C C Carpenter marked her sixty third birthday last Sunday January 6 remembered by many friends. Despite aging she remains active and in good health with memory and mind nearly as clear as ever. Carpenter is cited as one of the oldest residents in this part of the state and Spirit Lake at the time of the outbreak.
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Mia
Carpénter
Mrs M E Bingham Wins No Hip Fracture
Mrs M E Bingham slipped on an icy crossing and was treated at the city hospital. Despite turning eighty, she rests as comfortably as possible and friends hope for full recovery from the fall that injured the upper end of her right femur.
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M. E. Bingham
Emmet County Farm Improvement Association Meets in Armstrong
The Emmet County Farm Improvement Association held its second annual meeting and banquet in Armstrong. An 11 30 dinner preceded the business session at the opera house. Prof Bradley of Armstrong High welcomed attendees. Mr Allison of Estherville Democrat replied. County agent leader Prof McDonald urged better living and high ideals. Officers announced for the coming year include J R Horswell president and W Green treasurer with A Case secretary and M L Soeth on the executive committee. Township directors listed across Emmet and nearby areas. The meeting closed with a discussion of agriculture problems and strong enthusiasm throughout the group.
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Emmet County Farm Imprrvement Association
Armstrong
Opera House
Bradley
Armstrong High School
Allison
Estherville Democrat
McDonald
Offera. AU
J. R. Horswell
R. 8. Harris
J. G. McKean
R. 8
Harris
Twelve Miles Lake
M. L. Soeth
Jack Creek
James Welsh
Denmark
J. M. Resh
Corn judging results show strong student interest and skills
Determination to boost for the coming year yielded a successful corn judging contest. John C. Eldredge, Co. Agr. Agt., reports great interest and enthusiasm among the boys with grades indicating real knowledge of corn judging. The event helped develop judging ability and expression.
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John C. Eldredge, Co. Agr
Eathervilly
Beas
John C. Eldredre
Owen Sale At Joe Allen Farm Northeast Of Estherville
M B Owen schedules a large sale on January 17 at the Joe Allen farm northeast of Estherville. The auction features 16 horses and mules, 21 cattle, plus farm machinery, with a display ad elsewhere in the paper.
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M.B. Owen
Joe Allen
Estherville
The
Dale
Fire damages C M Brown residence in Estherville
A fire on the second floor of the C M Brown residence destroyed the entire second story before being controlled. The Browns are listed as former residents of Estherville. Mrs. Fred Benson has shown improvement after a week of illness. Georgia Road returned home to Storm Lake after visiting her aunt, Mrs Harold Bradbury. A 160 acre farm for sale near Estherville is offered at 200 dollars per acre for a limited time.
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Frank
The
Democrat
H. O. Sillge
Estherville
Chas
Len Thompson
Clayton
Cedar Rapids
Rock Island
Dar
Pwk
Resife Hts
Fred Benson
Georgia Road
Storm Lake
Harold Bradbury
Poulson
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Granf
Cefeteria
Moss
Olson
H. C. Coon
Peterson & Rohde
Lincoln and
Fifth Streets
Main
Sixth Streets
Mr. Graat
G. H. Stearns
Monady
Grant Block
Rock Island Railroad Company
Ben Sampson
Carl Jeglum
Frank “Wing
Mr. Grant
Eestherville
North Sixth Street
Graaf Block
Pioneer Lady
C. C. Carpenter
Graaf Cafeteria
HH. Graat Bee Te
Reese Insurance
Dr. Ivey Pe
Ewe Wwe
E. E. Erickson Steer
Dr. Griffith
Eagle Clothing Store & Stock
M. B. Owen Sale
C. M .Brown
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