Huntington Township Opens as Shipping Point in Region
On October 28, 1899, Huntington’s first plat was filed by J.B.Egan, listing twelve blocks and 90 lots. The unincorporated town sits in a tidh section and serves a large grain and livestock trading area in northern county and southern Martin county. It has one Methodist church, one grade school, one bank, one garage, two elevators and a general store.
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Huntington
County Recorder
J. BE. Egan
Martin County
Minn
Businss
Graves Elevator at Huntington Has Fine Trade
W. E. Bombarger manages the Paul Graves elevator at Huntington where a strong patronage has grown in three years. Farmers bring大量 grain and shipments last year were large. Owned by Paul Graves of Grover, the elevator sells hard and soft coal with low prices and first class service.
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Graves
Huntington
W. E. Bombarger
Paul Graves
Grover
Hubbard and Palmer Elevator Sees Strong Patronage
The Hubbard and Palmer Company elevator at Huntington reports splendid patronage with exceptionally large grain shipments for its size. R. B. Watts serves as manager, in charge for two years, with excellent shipping facilities on the M. and St. L. racks. The firm also sells seeds and grain products.
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Hubbard & Palmer Company
Huntington
R. B. Wts
Huntington Savings Bank Builds Community Ties
The Huntington Savings Bank in Huntington has played a significant role in local community building. Established for farmers’ convenience, it has drawn loyal support. Wilson Small serves as cashier after joining from Dickinson county three years ago.
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Huntington Savings
Huntington Savings Bank
Huntington
Wilson Small
Dickinson County
Community Bank Highlights Farm Loans and Insurance
A local bank showcases its services with farm loan options and insurance offerings. It emphasizes a conservative approach while remaining highly accommodating to community needs and a broad circle of friends in the area.
Hageman Leading Businessman in Huntington
H W Hageman runs a hardware store pool hall and cream station in Huntington Ohio and has built strong local business since arriving in Emmet county in 1918. He recently expanded with a hardware line and pays top cream prices, securing popular favor in the community. Vo Ri Subscribe for the Vindicator and Republican.
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Ntington
H. W. Hageman
Hageman
Emmet County
Huntington
Worthington Produce Co buys local cream eggs poultry
Worthington Produce Company of Estherville buys cream eggs and poultry in large quantities, mainly from local farmers. Operated by O. E. Welander of Worthington Minnesota and M. Warren of Emmet county, the firm also sells Renfrew cream separators and trucks poultry directly from farmers in the surrounding area.
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Worthington Produce Company
O. E. Welander
Worthington
Minn
M. &. Warren
Emmet County
Estherville
Worthington Produce Co
Establishing Estherville Shoe and Clothing Store
Herman F. Rohde, a young Estherville businessman born and raised here, has built a fine patronage for his Sixth Street store since starting October 20, 1923 at age 22. He offers Anchor and University work and dress shoes, Fort Brand overalls, sheep lined coats, and a full range of coats shirts and socks.
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Herman F. Rohde
Esther- Ville
Sof
Sixth Street
Mr. Rohde
Estherville High School
Hansen Milk Co Enjoys Fine Patronage In Estherville
The Hansen Milk Company on Sixth Street Estherville reports rising daily sales from 80 to 300 gallons. It handles milk sweet cream whipping cream and butter with pasteurizers and a modern plant. Output of butter reaches 2500 to 3000 pounds weekly consumed in Estherville and nearby towns. Four helpers are employed and plans call for plant expansion next spring.
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Iona Ca
Hansen Milk Company
Uth Sixth Stret
Estherville
Emmet
Hansen's
Eee
Utility Tables Gain Favor in Eastern Cities
The Hardwood Milling Company of Estherville makers of the Portofold kitchen tables are expanding eastward with strong local ties. Incorporated November 10, 1919, officers include L. J. Bennett president F. M. Jones vice president M. H. Schloeman secretary and N. C. Maine manager. The firm owns saw mills, cuts timber, and ships large quantities to New England states and neighboring Iowa areas.
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Hardwood Milling Company
Estherville
Ity
L. J. Bennett
F. M. Jones
M. H. Schloeman
N. C. Maine
New England
Iowa
V.-R Entering the Sore and Yellow
Measure your health by your sympathy with morning and spring. If there is no response in you to the awakening of nature or to the lure of an early walk, or the first bride bird’s song fails to thrill you, know that the warming and springs of your life are past.
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Thorean
Littell Writes Huge Amount of Insurance
John P. Littell, Estherville pioneer insurance agent, has written several million dollars in life insurance over 38 years. He serves as general agent for the National Life of the United States in north central Iowa, supervising southern Iowa agencies. The National Life, with about 150 million in risks, is known for prompt claim payment and strong investment value.
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John P. Littell
Pioneer
Estherville
National Life of
United States
Iowa
National Life
Littell
Fearful Hero Torhan Faces Burning Trial in Fire
A famed figure, Torhan, defies fear by holding his arm in a fire until it burns away to prove bravery. Described as the greatest of historic cowards for fearing being eaten, the tale appears in the Richmond Times Dispatch with ironic legend.
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Heroiam
Torhan
Richmond Times-Dispatch
Our Bright Exchange and the Thirfty Saver
A fragmented report notes Our Bright Exchange led by Derrick at age thirty contemplates saving part of his salary to impact the world. The piece suggests a shift toward philanthropy and social action amid unclear details.
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Derrick
Aston Transgertyt
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Gardston
Estherville, Iowa
Estherville Hotel Company
E. A. Boss
W. A. Trone
Hubbard & Palmer
Leeds
R. B. Williams
Paul H. Graves
Huntington, Iowa
Hageman Store
Vo Ri
Vindicator
Republican
Worthington Produce Co, Bic Cash Buyers
Herman Rohde
New York ‘Tribune
The
Hardwood Company
Houston
V.-R
Reivenas
Johnson & Saverside
South 6Th Street
Garvie Gatstaction
R. B. ‘Williams
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