Letter from L L Bingham on Weeds Law for Iowa Roads
Emmet county readers are addressed on House File 16 to remove weeds and slough grass along public highways. The letter explains the bill shifts mowing responsibility to landowners when possible, with township trustees paying for mowing if owners fail, and outlines practical provisions and funding. Bingham invites local input from Emmet county residents.
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Emmet County
House
Hoa
Senate
Iowa
Bilian
Casa
Emmet
L. L. Binenam
Mrs F H Rhodes Hosts Elegant Lady Luncheon
Mrs F H Rhodes entertained about 150 friends with a one o'clock luncheon at Gardaton Hotel last Thursday. Guests entered via the south entrance greeted by Miss Lillian Rhodes in white. A six course luncheon featured smilax decor and red carnations, with Harold Hudson and Mrs Haldeland providing solos.
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F. H. Rhodes
Gardaton Hotel
Lillian Rhodes
Sacond
Harold Hudson
Marke Music House
Hotal
Mra. Haldeland
Mra
Ira Stanley
Quasta
Mra. Rhodes
Repetition in Advertising Builds Public Attention
A merchant who advertises regularly, even in small spaces, will see recognition grow as readers seek the familiar name. Modern life demands consistent salesmanship and business psychology, for repeat exposure makes a person’s face and brand linger in the mind and draw steady attention.
Martin Ringham Dies in Hopkins Minnesota
Carl Olson reported Monday that Martin Ringham died Sunday morning at his Hopkins home of tuberculosis He formerly lived in a big city and clerked in the grocery store of Pp L Christensen He was an exemplary young man with many friends in Estherville
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Carl Olson
Martin Ringham
Hopkins
Minnesota
Big City
Pp. L. Christensen
Estherville
Farmers Institute Holds Annual Session in Court House
Farmers from surrounding areas attended the annual institute on January 16 and 17. Programs at the Court House and Odd Fellows Hall included moving picture shows, a prayer, addresses on poultry and rural life, and discussions on cooperation and roads. A Riverside Country Club program entertained, and a petition was circulated seeking a suitable women’s room for Kinmet county.
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Court House
Roscoe and
Sime
Grand Theatre
M. E. Church
O'Clook
Akre
B. M. Coon
Kildee
Amen
J. BR. Hornwell
Bammer
A. A. Brown
M. E
Hayward Sisters
Hard
Re Akre
F. E. al Cnéaa
Emmet
County
A. J. Rhodes
J. L. MacDonald
W. Bond
Snc
John Utz
Gao
Robb
James Ressell
H. FE. Clark
E. E. Thrush
Institute
Odd Fellows’ Hall
Riverside Country Club
Arthur Markley
Des Moines
Rose Blagg
Marine MacDonald
Gorton
Ybrush
Whiting
MacDonald
Yule
Kinmet County
Commercial Club
Wurpin
Ames
Impressed Bar and Public at Storm Lake Event
A fragment notes an excellent impression made upon the bar and attendees by a production described as Tha Theed and 1 housing nee the winter ach lady. The source portrays strong reception among legal professionals and gathered spectators.
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Storm Lake
Ageton and Weese Bride in Joliet Nuptials
Jo Bart Ageton of the city and Milas Edithmae Weese of Joliet Illinois wed at the bride’s parents home on January 8 1918. After a short wedding journey they reside at Gardston rooms. Miss Weese lauded as Joliet’s talented young woman with a courtship rooted in elocution and theatre while Ageton—an Ames College graduate and partner at Ageton Brothers electrical contractors— plans to move to Estherville Iowa after a May contract completion.
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Jo Bart Ageton
Milas Edithmae Weese
Joliet
Illinoia
Gardston
Louis Wallace
Joliet Township
Jenning’s Seminary
Aurora
Northwestern University
Loe
Wany
Calanthe
Pythias
Pythians
Miss Weese
Rooms For Rent at Orleans Hotel Weekly or Monthly
Rooms for rent by week or month at the Orleans Hotel listing affordable accommodation options. Includes details on rate options and availability.
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Orleans
Local notes and oddities from Estherville area diary
Twenty years ago Mr and Mrs EB Allenes home opened tonight for a gathering of locals. Dr Birney treats a family near Wallingford amid typhoid fever. A live chicken rode the express through Estherville prompting jokes about train speed. Arm strong lumber interests manager McCoy visits, plans move to Booming Armstrong. Mrs Clark dies near town. Elevators in Ringsted hoard grain due to car shortage. L C Doolittle relocates with family. Farmers Institute thanks spread through local notices and church halls. Lost gold watch fob with initials RK S found. offer reward at V&R office.
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Hank
Birney
Wallingford
Burlington
Estherville
Cedar Rapids
H. EB. McCoy
John Paula
Armstrong
Ringsted
L. C. Doolittle
Joint Installation of G A R and W R C Officers
An installation ceremony united the G A R and Women’s Relief Corps officers. Haghey installed as G A R officer with Wing men also installed. New officers include President Addie Wratten and Gen Vice Suate Mack, Secretary Colla Vai Velzer, Treasurer Cora Barty, Chaplain Mattie Kessler, and Conductor Julia Stanley. A memorial service was held and an oyster supper followed as old soldiers mourned absent members.
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Womania
Reef Corps
Hall
Haghey
G. Ai Rs
Cotamander
Les Haynes
E. Gaylord
Thi Ies
W.R.C
Addl’ Wratten
Suate Mack
Vide
Didna Cole
Colla Vai
Velzer
Cora _Barty
Mattie Kessler
Julia Stanley
Neva
Wiltsle
Araballa
Hin
Colin Stanley
Convantiung
Oelia van Velzer
Nto
Yaroling
Aome
The Kind of Woman Who Tempts People to be Dishonest
A fragment discusses a February article in Woman's Home Companion on married women's duties and temptations. It cites a wife who handles orders and bills without scrutiny leading to dishonesty, contrasting with honest tradesmen and urging moral reflection on domestic influence.
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Mehed
Tole Lowing
O. K
Atreat
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Capitol
F.H. Rhodes
Farmers’ Institute Splens
Odd Fallows’ Mall
Cash Clothiers
Sam
Northern Vindicator
Allenés
Farmera’ Institute
Sany
M. #B. church
Graaf
Grand
Odd Fellows
Gardgton
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