Armour weighing Estherville for packing plant
The Vindicator and Republican reports Armour Company is listing Estherville as a potential site for a new packing plant. A Minneapolis architect hinted the town is under consideration, with the Chamber of Commerce expected to push for any foundation. Estherville’s central location, rail access, and hog and cattle district appeal to a major Northwest packing facility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Armour Company
Estherville
Minenapolis
Minneapolis
Chamber of Commerce
History of Estherville Chamber of Commerce Progress
The article traces Estherville history from 1899 to 1912, detailing the growth of the Estherville Chamber of Commerce from an early community effort to a highly active civic body. It notes key leaders, campaigns for state funds, and projects such as street lighting, the Gardston Hotel, and the Estherville Commercial College, highlighting the club’s influence on local development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Biedermann
Estherville
G. K. Allen
First Tris and Savings Bank
Bank of Estherville
Estherville Commercial Club
Estherville Chamber of Commerce
A. J. Rhodes
Iowa
Register and Leader
D. Estherville Sg
B.im. Coon
Eatherville Commercial Club
Commercial Club
Estherville Commercial College
Gardston
Woman's Auxiliary Post American Legion Founded in Town
Ray D. Shoemaker reports the establishment of Women's Auxiliary Post 5 in town, with officers elected for 1924 and a list of permanent charter members. Mrs. C. E. Barnes of Garner will install officers and address duties. arrival at 6:10 pm via Rock Island train. Legion men urged to attend with wives, sisters, and mothers. nominal food fee planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray D. Shoemaker
Maurice Doyle
Pigrence L. Shoemaker
Vera Howard
Myrtle Ewen
Hattie Rhodes
Eva Lathe
Margaret Edge
Josephine Thorndyke
Claude Randolph
Herbert Nourse
Leo Brawford
H. R. Johanson
M. R. Lathe
M. T., Morton
C. E. Barnes
Garner
Auxiliary
Rock Island
Fancher Joins Vindicator and Republican Staff
W C Fancher, formerly editor of the Democrat and recently with Mr Carpenter on the same paper, has taken a position with the Vindicator and Republican. An expert linotype operator and machinist as well as a versatile ad man, he will augment the present force starting Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. Fancher
The
Democrat
Carpenter
Vindicator
Republican
Fancher
Special Musical at the Grand by Henri Kubrick Company
Grand Theatre books a three night stand January 17 to 19 featuring the Henri Kubrick Company in a program of unique musical numbers. Press notices praise novel playing methods and vocal-like instrument effects. The event is promoted amid other city activities including seed corn testing and a Special Dairy Day notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. H. Grant
Grand Theatre
Thoraday
Henri Kubrick
the Grand
Henri Kublick
Board of Supervisors Reorganizes for Year
The County Board of Supervisors met in regular session and reorganized for the year, electing Wank Hildreth as chairman. J L Bennicksen of Ringsted was sworn in as the newly elected member from the first district covering Iowa Lake Armstrong Grove and Denmark townships, succeeding Roy Felkey. Only new member on the board. Mrs N Percival and daughter Ed Rismae of Montgomery visited at the W O Dillon home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Board of Supervisors
Hildreth
J. Ll. Bennicksen
Ringsted
Iowa Lake
Armstrong Grove
Denmark Township
Roy Felkey
Arrold
Fagre Home Among The Nicest In Estherville
Estherville notes praise for the new residence of Mr and Mrs Oscar Fagre at 916 North Seventh Street. Built by contractor Mr Fagre in winter 1923, it is a concrete brick eight room home with modern conveniences, white oak floors, tiled bath, hot water heat, and electric lights. The Fagres have three children Marion Stanley and Roland and have lived in Estherville about five years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Estherville
Oscar Fagre
North Seventh Street
Fagre
Marion
Stanley
Rolland
Awnaby Brom
L. H. “Mayne
Eximetsburg
Service Star Legion Eyeing Memorial Site Purchase
The Service Star Legion has an option on the Martin Izer property at Seventh and Des Moines to build a Memorial building. The lot measures eighty eight by one hundred twenty four feet and the current brick three story hospital could serve as a temporary memorial and clubroom until a permanent structure is funded. A report from the memorial fund committee is due at the February meeting to decide the purchase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Service Star Legion
Martin Izer
Seventh
Des Moines
Drs
Woman Posing as Mary Sweeney Here In Estherville
A woman claiming to be Mrs Mary Sweeney Hanson, famed for pardons and wartime tales, visited Estherville and sought lodging and meals with aid from Associated Charities and the American Legion. She traveled toward Emmetsburg with money raised by locals while authorities investigate credentials and motives. Local notes mention a small fire at Buckley residence and health concerns among several residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Sweeney Hanson
United States
Estherville
West
L. H. Roudebaat
Baker
East Lincoln
Lee
Board of Supervisors
F. M. Brown
Emmetsburg
Art Bringle
Atmerican ‘Legion
Bringle
Hanson
Jon
Harding
Coolidge
Washington
Montana
Borhood
Ohio
Marie ‘Sweeney
Detroit
Joe Waa
Mrebe
Emmet
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Armour
North Star Lodge
Wm. ‘Turner
P. Garvin
Glen, Wanamaker
J. W
Ralph McKay
J. D
L. Smith
Elmer Weir
JH. Wilson
Tyler
A. M. Jefferis
Ghoslin
Treas
George Firman
Counsilor
All Worth
Woman's Auxiliary Post
American Legion
Win Rhodes
Levert Egertson
C. M. van Deusen
West Springfield
Mass
Arthur M. Fossum
Dan S. Howard
Nellie Westbrook
Adelia Westbrook
I. ©. Nichols
Earl White
Louis Branford
Fred Kurtz
Roscoe Tillen
Harry Jones
R. M. Ihlan
H. L. McMillian
Fagre Thome
V. Achange
Bete Stores
L. M
Christensen
Shadle’s
Oransky’s
Enna
Raife's
Bringle Bros
Price Boot Shop
Chauncey Ammon
Los Angeles
Ammon
Ada Hughes
Decorah
J. JeKlopp
A. EB. ‘Ammon
G. M. Brown
Lincoln Street
John, Ammon
Emnet
Electric Company
Petehow Sercertay
Wanalker
Robinson
W. D. O’bren
Clark
W. A. Schultz
A. Is
Anderson
Cinerig-Seported
Iting
Mary Sweeney
Associated Charities
Emmeteburg
V-R
Wu.r
Clif Nurss
Babe
University Hospital
Town City
Pai
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