Health League urges federal health bureau to save lives
The American Health League calls for a national health bureau to unify government health efforts. A statement by Professor Fisher warns disease prevention and hygiene improve longevity and reduce costs, urging congress to act amid concerns over venal health funding and policy.
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New York
Fanta
Congress
Taft
Werving Fisher
Apas
Atm
Glo Health League
Istica
United States
Wayinie
Mersuzentlong
Fisher Teal
Giaryyieng
Bad Nauheim
Washington
Public urges active support for national government reform
Public calls for Congress to implement the President's recommendations to create an adequate national government. The appeal stresses leadership to head the work of increasing the nation's vitality and securing national unity.
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Congress
Elizabeth Raft to Ray Blossom Wedding in Ringsted Dispatch
On Wednesday December 20 at the bride's mother's home in Boinbeck, Elizabeth Raft and Ray Blossom will wed. Elizabeth, a former school principal, resigning before holidays, is praised for talent and warmth. Groom Ray Blossom served as Danish American Savings Bank cashier and now leads Fenton Savings Bank at Venton. The couple plan their home in Venton and will host friend gatherings after February 1.
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Boinbeck
Elizabeth Raft
Ray ‘“Stevhelitfe Blosssom
Driang
Harid
Jones Ot Ha Bess
Ringsted
Why barber poles became a sign of shops in old times
A compact note explains barber poles with red white and blue stripes originated from historical barber surgeons who performed bloodletting. The pole signaled a place where medical procedures occurred and later became a shop sign as barbering separated from surgery. It mentions local firms closing hours and professional piano tuning services offered.
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Butler Cowts
Prege
City Wins Case Over Tax, Supreme Court Dismisses
The First National Bank v City Council of Ester ville ended after four years when the U S Supreme Court in Washington dismissed the case for lack of a federal question. The Iowa Town Supreme Court had upheld the council’s 1908 action raising stock assessments to market value, rejecting bank claims of asset value and conflicts with the National Banking Act.
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First National Bank
Esterville
United States Supreme Court
Washington
Gol. Chas.a. Clark
Cedar Rapids
Byron. M. Coon
Fuller
Supreme Court
Fmmet County District Court
Bailie
State Supreme Court
Iowa Supreme Court
Iowa
National Banking Act
Stree Come
Tow Supreme Court
Towa
The Kiss Debate and Its Social Implications
The text critiques the idea that kissing will swiftly transform society, noting mixed beliefs about kissing as a path to matrimony. It discusses risks of excessive passion and scorn for overly intense displays, while approving moderate kiss practices as conducive to happiness and potentially leading to a honeymoon, though none can be kept indefinitely in ideal condition.
Yeomaan lodge to install officers at Oud Fellows Hall
Notice to Yeomen announces installation of Yeomaan lodge officers at Oud Fellows Hall this Wednesday evening January 12. All Yeomen are requested to attend, followed by a banquet. By order of Chris Rogenberger, Foreman.
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Yeomaan Lodge
Oud Fellows Hall
Chris Rogenberger
Opposed to Church Suppers and Fairs Stir Controversy
Estherville editor letters attack church social fundraisers and minister Benjamin Franklin pranks, arguing Honest Gospel support requires more than ritual offerings. Controversy spreads over church finances, Emerson quotes cited, and a threat of resigning ministry if prompts persist.
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Estherville
Buffalo
Minneapolis
Emerson
Isveines
Benjamin Prank
Individual Drinking Cups Move With State Policy
Des Moines January 7. Secretary Davison announces receipt of a supply of individual drinking cups and an antimatic vendor to be installed in the capitol lobby. The executive council supports the push by the State Board of Health to abolish the common drinking cup. The Rock Island railroad and Northwestern are installing individual cups on through trains.
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Northwestern
Dennison Post Office Plans and Small Town Prospects
The fragment notes Dennison being a town comparable to Algous and suggests a room for post office use could be rented for 600 a year. It mentions ten percent interest and investments of 46,000, hinting at financial considerations for town facilities.
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Congressman Woods
Dennison
Post Office Department
Woods
Conners
Algona Courier
Estherville firms buy Vindicator and Republican calendars
The list shows Haymer & Hendershot, First National Bank, Spurbeck Lambert & Co., Jay Johnston & Co., Kingman Bros., and Chas Stedman among those who purchased calendars last year. An accompanying notice promotes shoeing services by an expert horseshoer from Minneapolis, offering special attention to interfering and sore-footed horses and inviting patronage via phone in Estherville Iowa.
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Estherville
Vindicator
Haymer & Hendershot
First, National Bank
Spurbeck-Lambert& Co
Jay Johnston & Co
Kingman Bros
Chas. Stedman
Minneapolis
2Boa QC
Henkins
Iowa
Assessors Agree Uniform Stock Valuation in Emmet County
Emmet county assessors met at the courthouse Tuesday afternoon and set a uniform stock valuation by township. Hog, registered stock and fat cattle prices rose while feeders fell. estate values not assessed. Attendees include Holmes Estherville Maniece Emmet Evans Lincoln Manly Town Lake Peterson Denmark Boswold Swan Lake Center Nivegon Jack Creek Sevatson High Lake Jackson Twelve Mile Armstrong Larson Ringsted.
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Emmet
Court House
Heal
Happily United Benne Nelson and Misa Pauline Jacobson wed
Benne Nelson and Misa Pauline Jacobson were married January 5 1910 at the bride’s parents home south west of town in a ceremony by Rev Alive of the Lutheran church. About one hundred friends attended as the couple planned a future in Wallingford. Nelson works for Stockdale and Dict and will live with his bride after a short wedding trip.
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Benne Nelson
Misa Pauline Jacobson
Lewis Jacobson
Alive
Lutheran Church
Stockdale & Dict
Mucran
Nelson
Wallingford
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Pooumoma
Foley
Counky
Bout
Dakota
Advanci
Jay
P. Mornin
Palace
Stanley
Yeonen
Bejamin Franklin
Tramp
Rock Island
Ospeed
Oscar Hansen
H. K.groth
Sweden
Humboldt County
Thompson
Bode
W.N
Bode Bugle
Bugle
Thopson
Humboldt
Humpbolt
the Dennison Post Office
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Prurson & Pree Wnr
Happily United
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First National Bank Inc
Kirby, Quahtor
Estherville, Iowa
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