National Defense Committee presents Haskin book to Estherville Library
The Estherville Public Library receives two copies of Frederic J. Haskin's revised edition The American Government donated by the National Defense committee. The volume explains the work of the U S Federal Government, its officers duties, and how they serve the people. It notes foreign-born residents will gain respect for American institutions and loyalty. The new edition adds 12 chapters and updated charter revisions, offering a broad survey though not a complete departmental history.
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National Defense Committee
Okamanpado
Frederic J. Haskin
Estherville
United States of America
United States
Bird Portraits In Color by Thomas Sadler Roberts
Esther ville Public Library buys two hundred ninety five North American Species of birds authored by Thomas Sadler Roberts, professor of Ornithology and Museum of Natural History director at the University of Minnesota. Ninety two full page color illustrations rival any bird book, water color plates reproduced by top North American artists, checked against bird skins for accuracy. The volume shows male, female, immature and seasonal plumages across a wide range.
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Thomas Sadler Roberts
Estherville
Museum of Natural History
University of Minnesota At
Minneapolis
North America
Local deal closes as Gardner sells hardware to Kasa
G. G. Gardner sells hardware stock and business here to J. O. Kasa of Grach tinger. Kasa receives a large land tract in North Dakota in exchange. Other transfers include Eckhart selling land near Armstrong for 125 per acre and Hayes Miller selling near Armstrong for 175 per acre. A wedding joins Herman Sorum and Eliza Olson in Center township.
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G. G. Gardner
J. O. Kasa
Grachtinger
North Dakota
Chris Eckhart
Armstrong
D. M. Simpson
Lone Rock
Hayes and
Miller
Ernest Smith
M. &K. Whelan
G. Zeemen
A. D. Root
E. I. Sondral
Romaine
California
Herman Sorum
E. T. Sorum
Eliza Olson
Center Township
Emmet County
Arthur
Maurice Bringle
E. C. Heyer
Selz Royal Blue Shoe
Bringle Bros
Pleasant surprise marks 25th wedding anniversary
Dr C C Birney reports a girl born to Mr and Mrs Fleury Colt of Swan Lake on January 4. A boy born to Mr and Mrs Cal Hubbard on January unknown. C A Wanssins moved from the rear rooms of the express office to the Mc Farland house on South Eighth. Frank Barker, former superintendent, left for Whitewater to study at Wisconsin State Normal. Mrs R S Robinson and Mrs Carberry to host Woman's League Friday. Items from Northern Indicator January 15, 1886. George Matson prepping for ice crop. Hinman and Crim bought Lloyd Gould property on Lincoln Street for 700 dollars. Dr BE Ballard visited patient in Swan Lake township, snow bound four days. Cold spell widespread, oranges froze in Florida. Sixteen passengers, five women, snowbound at Superior on Sunday. teams sent to bring them home.
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C. C. Birney
Fleury Colt
Swan Lake
Cal Hubbard
C. A. Wanssins
McFarland House
South Eighth Street
Frank Barker
Whitewater
Wis
Wisconsin State Normal School
R. S. Robinson
Mis
Carberry
Presbyterian Church
George Matson
Esther
Messrs. Hinman and
Crim
Lloyd Gould
Lincoln Street
BE. H. Ballard
Swan Lake Township
Florida
Superior
The Rise And Limits Of Women In Aviation
Bruce Barton reflects on Amelia Earhart's push to fund barriers breaking for women in aviation. He argues enduring prejudice stems from women themselves, cites cases of women resisting leadership roles, and predicts long fight ahead before a woman becomes U S president. He contrasts Billy Sunday's firm faith with Ingersoll's doubt, praising belief as life's greatest blessing.
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Amelia Earhart
Miss Earhart
Rome
Mediterranean
Billy Sunday
God
Heaven
Earth
Abraham
Isaac
Jacob
Moses
St. Peter
Robert G. Ingersoll
Pilly
Ingersoll
Billy
Sunday
Gamble Stores Christmas Bonus For 1200 Employees
More than 1200 Gamble Stores employees received year end Christmas bonus checks as the firm allocates 10 percent of yearly profits for staff rewards. Founders B. Gamble and P. W. Skogmo present checks at a December 23 party at the St. Anthony Commercial Club in Minneapolis for general office and warehouse staff.
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Gamble
Minneapolis
Jackson coats of arms and a frontier woman in Idaho
The article notes multiple Jackson family origins in the United States and a tombstone shield in Copp's Hill Boston bearing a possible Beach Hill Surrey connection. It catalogs Jackson arms with three magpies, falcons, or shell drakes and identifies shoveller ducks on the depicted crest. It cites Public Works Administration funding for women’s projects and features Harriet Hanson near Lowman Idaho, a frontier leader who, aided by phone and radio, stays connected and holds a cougar hunting record despite isolation.
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Jackson
United States
England
Ireland
New England
Thomas Jackson
Copp's Hill Yard
Boston
Mass
Quincey
Beach Hill
County Surrey
Harriet Hanson
Lowman
Idaho
Estherville Midgets top Storm Lake in close Lakes clash
Estherville High School Midgets beat Storm Lake 25 to 21 in a fast, hard fought Lakes Conference game on their home court. Doug Reynolds led with 11 points as Reynolds and Robinson fueled a 12 to 8 halftime edge and a 24 to 14 third quarter lead before Storm Lake narrowed late. Kenny Burrell starred in apreliminary 35 to 17 win for Estherville seconds over Superior.
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Max Lynn
Storm Lake High School
Martin
Eagle Grove
Storm Lake
Reynolds
Robinson
Tornadoes
Estherville
Estherville Midgets
Doug” Reynolds
Estherville Seconds
Kenny” Burrell
Superior High School
V-R
Church Schedules and Meetings Led by Pastor L A Mathre
Services at 11 a.m. next Sunday with 10 a.m. Sunday school and 7:30 p.m. Luther League. Bible Study Tuesday 7:30 p.m. Choir practice Wednesday 7:30 p.m. Prayer meeting Thursday at Clarence Hanson home. Confirmation class Saturday 10 a.m. Ladies Aid hosts December 20 and 26 with listed hostesses. Luther League and adult class meet on specified dates at the church.
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L. A. Mathre
Luther League
Laila Larson
Clarence Hanson
N. 8Th Street
Ladies Aid
Mesdames Emlet Twite
A. R. Espeset
Ben Olson
Ole Lilland
Wednnesday
A.W. Nasby
H. H. Lundahl
Carl Ryberg
Spencer Daily Reporter Sold to New Owners
Spencer Daily Reporter changes hands after six months with W J McGiffin Newspaper Co. Be th C White Dent E Green and Paul H Martin of Spencer News Herald purchase. Miller remains publisher under White management while Green becomes managing editor of the Reporter and Martin remains News Herald editor.
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W. J
News-Herald
White
Reporter
McGiffins
Mr. White
Mite
Martin
Asa
Emmetsburg Opera House Plans Fireproof Spring Build
Emmetsburg Opera House company will rebuild after December fire with a fireproof structure. A 700 seating capacity is planned on one floor with a 55 foot width, reduced stage and lobby depth, a basement lounge and restrooms, and a manager’s office. The second floor may be apartments rather than offices.
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Emmetsburg Opera House Company
Local Junior Chamber of Commerce Tops Ethiopean Warriors 82 to 28
In a fast hard fought game the local Junior Chamber of Commerce basketball team defeated the traveling Ethiopean Warriors 82 to 28. Irwin Nelson led Spencer high with 16 points while Anzo paced the visitors with 10. A rematch is set against Stockyard A A U in Sioux City at 8 o’clock Tuesday, Jan 14.
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Peterson
Warriors
Basketeers
Estherville
Junior C. of
Ethiopeans
Irwin Nelson
Spencer High School
Glen Tangeman
Anzo
Stockyard A. A. U
Sioux City
Miller
Spencer Merchants
Want Ads Offer Ford Sedan and Biz Opportunity
Classified pitch promises a brand new Ford Sedan and a work-from-home boss role with minimal financial risk. Albert Mills lists contact in Cincinnati for free details, reflecting era style headlines.
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Albert Mills
Monmouth
Cincinnati
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