Florida Journey Through Ice Cold Iowa To Bloomington Crash
A travel note from Babson Park Florida dated January 13 1930 describes a bleak ice covered drive from Estherville to Bloomington Illinois. The narrator details icy highways from Osage to Dubuque and a near fatal slide on a steep hill with no guardrails, praising Illinois road maintenance and the use of sand and cinders. A wreck near Bloomington involved an Essex car, with both drivers unharmed but the vehicle deemed salvage. Roy Shutes of Bloomington provided aid at the hotel.
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Babson Park
Florida
Estherville
Bloomington
Ilinois
Lough
Osage
Charles City
Waterloo
Dubuque
Waverly
Prairie
Iowa State Highway Commission
Freeport
la Salle
Wisconsin
Illinois
Dixon
The
Electrical Service Co
Renewal extensions for Vindicator and Republican subscriptions
The renewal deadline for Vindicator and Republican subscriptions at old rates $1.50 and $2.00 has been extended to Saturday January 25. The new rate is $2.00 for the first zone and $2.50 for outside the fifty mile radius. This extension saves subscribers 50 cents.
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Republican
Fifty Mile
Evangelistic Services At Methodist Church Draw Big Attendance
The Methodist Episcopal Church hosts Special Evangelistic Services with sermons on Jesus Only and Wilt Thou Be Made Whole. W D Pardun leads choruses and Sidle provides drawings, with strong music and active participation. Epworth League and Boys and Girls Night feature on upcoming evenings, and Dr Lease will preach starting January 28.
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Methodist Episcopal Church
W. D. Pardun
Sidle
Pardun
Sidles
Epworth League
Lease
Elks Set Carnival Night February Seventh
The Elks lodge schedules its annual carnival night for Friday February 7 at the Elks home. The event remains the lodge’s sole public affair and draws lodge members families and the general public. Planned features include a cafeteria dinner from five and a big carnival dance with further amusements to be announced.
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The
Elks Lodge
Elks Home
J A Smith Takes Local Agency for Frigidaire
J A Smith has taken the local and county rights for Frigidaire ice machines, adding to his role as agent for Maytag washers. He will continue selling Frigidaire with his current sales force across the area.
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J. A. Smith
Vew
Warden Crackdown on Violations Across Six Counties
Over past weeks L P Babcock Estherville and H J Alexander Spencer report numerous fish and game law violations. Fines were issued to dozens including M C Moetvedt Harris for licenseless hunting and Renold Leckband Harris for shooting pheasants. Other cited individuals include Gerrit Ten Harrisel Sioux Center and G S Hulstein for pheasants, O Oleson Rembrandt for license lapse, Chas Deimert Cornell for gun in car, and several more across Hull Valley Junction Lake Park Sibley Sioux Rapids Everly and Lake Park with fines ranging from 14.85 to 56.75.
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L. P. Babcock
Estherville
H. J. Alexander
Spencer
M. C. Moetvedt
Harris
Renold Leckband Also
Sioux Center
Gerrit Ten Harrisel
G. S. Hulstein
O. Oleson
Rembrandt
Chas. H. Deimert
Cornell
Gerrit Wm. Vandestowe
Hull
Howard Hitchcock
Valley Junction
J. Simerson
Sioux Rapids
Elmer Erickson
Everly
Russell Pell
Sibley
Lyman Reed
Lake Park
L. A. Lowery
Resigns as Manager of Western Union
Miss Lois Thrush has resigned her position with the Western Union and will turn the office over to the new operator Thursday. J. W. Wright, district commercial manager of Omaha, comes here to check her out and place the new manager. Frederickson, the new operator, will probably be here only a few weeks. Thrush will leave the first of February for Los Angeles to stay with her sisters. Iva Ebling is clerking in the Estherville Steam Bakery store, taking the place of Emma Obye. Obye remains at home with her mother, Mrs. Nora Obye, whose health is poor this winter.
Mrs N B Egbert Dies Suddenl y at Iowa Falls
Mrs Jane B Egbert 73 widow of Nelson B Egbert died suddenly at the home of her son in Iowa Falls while visiting. She had been a longtime Estherville resident and was active in church and social affairs. Survived by three children and four grandchildren. Funeral Friday with service at Grace Episcopal church after a brief home prayer in the afternoon.
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Jane
Episcopal Church
Sim R. Stedman
Emmetsburg
G. C. Egbert
Iowa Falls
S. E. Dillon
Clarence Kobe
Grand Rapids
Mich
Shirley Egbert
John and Bromley Dillon
Grace Episcopal Church
Milford Mail Sold to Spencer Newspaper Woman
Mrs J O Leavea of Spencer purchases the Milford Mail from W G Smith Sons, owners of Lyon County Reporter. Paul Smith and wife have edited since 1929 with possession to Leavea on January 24. Leavea, longtime Spencer News Herald staffer and wife of the Northwestern Bell manager, will reside in Spencer and commute to Milford in summer. Harvey Purinton named shop foreman after February 1.
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J. O. Leavea
Spencer
Milford
Harvey Purinton
Mrs. Leaven
The
News-Herald
Local men win at Worthington poultry show
Geo Lyman and Dr A I Reed returned from the Worthington Minnesota poultry show held January 13 to 17 with multiple ribbons. Lyman won first on a white wyandotte cock that was champion last year, plus second on pullet, third on young pen, and fifth on cockerel. Reed showed hens winning sweepstakes on cock and hen and earned several top placements among black minorcas, with 15 birds total. The event exhibited 1483 birds including 100 turkeys, 100 rabbits, and 1040 dozen eggs.
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Geo. Lyman
A. I. Reed
Worthington, Minn
Mr. Lyman
Dr. Reed
Fine Herd of Milking Shorthorns
Hilmer H. Larsen develops a fine milking Shorthorn herd on his farm near Wallingford. He has 53 head, 45 registered, led by Star's Duke, sired by Peerless Barrington. Larsen bought a quality three year old from the John Logsdan herd in Decorah, and invites visitors to view the stock.
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Hilmer H. Larsen
Wallingford
Mr. Larsen
Star
Duke
Peerless Barrington
Duke of
Larsen Farm
Father Dies in Wisconsin at Oconto Home
Word reached Mrs. Carl Grover and Ed O Halloran that their father, David O Halloran, died suddenly at his home in Oconto Wisconsin. Ed left for Oconto and Mr and Mrs Grover travel tonight for the funeral. A Spirit Lake boy, Lawrence Byers, had his little finger amputated Tuesday at Birney Hospital after a crush injury to the finger.
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Wisconsin
Carl Grover
Ed O'Halloran
David O'Halloran
Oconto
Wis
Grover
Lawrence Byers
Spirit Lake
Birney Hospital
Junior College Victorious Over Fort Dodge Team
The Estherville junior college defeated Fort Dodge Junior College by 38 to 40 in a hard fought game. Five Estherville players started, with Sumpter and Kettler alternating at forward and guard. Upcoming Friday features a Webster City rematch and Storm Lake game as local teams aim to rebound after recent losses.
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Junior College
Fort Dodge Junior College
Estherville
Chas
Sheldon
Elmer Sumpter
Parker Bennett
Norbert Kettler
Bob Cox
Sumpter
Kettler
Joe Buckley
Sump
Roon
Meadows
Bennett
Webster City J. C
Storm Lake
Emmetsburg
Dr McMillan Attends State Meet of Veterinarians
Dr H L McMillan attended Ames for the 42nd annual Iowa Veterinary meeting. The convention boasted high attendance and strong educational value. Speakers included H E Moskey of the FDA outlining enforcement against misbranded livestock remedies and a roster of specialists from across the country.
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Dr. McMillan
H. L. McMillan
Ames
Iowa Veterinary Srogin
Civnie
Iowa State Teroiien
McMillan
H. E. Moskey
Washington, D. C
Food, Drug and Insecticide Administration
J. A. Campbell
Toronto
Canada
Thos. Sigler
Greencastle
Ind
Presbyterian Church Pastor Tells of South American Mission
Dr Norman E Nygard pastor of the Presbyterian church at Albert Lea Minnesota spoke at the Presbyterian church Monday evening on his experiences as a missionary in Barranquilla Colombo South America where he served for several years He described life and work there and the lessons learned from his time in the field.
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Norman E. Nygard
Presbyterian Church
Albert Lea
Minn
Nygard
Barranquilla
Colombo
South America
College bound leaves for Drake dental program
Eldon Wallace former Hammes Shoe Store clerk in Estherville departed Tuesday evening for Des Moines to enter the dental college at Drake University.
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Eldon Wallace
Estherville
Hammes
Des Moines
Dental College
Drake University
Leaves for Florida and cinema at Grand Theatre
Wm Fahey leaves Tuesday evening for Florida planning a spring return visiting St Peters burg and other parts of the state. A midnight show opens Saturday at 11 15 pm at the Grand Theatre featuring Maurice Chevalier and Jeannette MacDonald in the Love Parade. C J Houseman on Jan 31 offers Poland China sows top brood stock. Mr and Mrs L B Crim returned from McAllen Texas where they toured land and bought a five acre grapefruit grove and entertain mov ing there but have not decided on relocation.
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Wm. Fahey
Florida
St. Petersburg
Grand
Grand Theatre
Maurice Chevalier
Jeannette MacDonald
V-Rmr
L. BE
Crim
McAllen
Texas
Twedt Lilland sale nets strong prices per head
The Olaf Tweet O M Lilland sale Monday saw cattle average $89 and horses up to $121 with other livestock on the same high basis totaling $5300. Chickens sold in lots of 100 bringing $1.27 $1.23 and a 90 bird batch at $1.17. A near new Ford sedan fetched $402 but was bought back by the seller giving a $10 discount. John Miller and Wm Foshier led the sale, clerked by the Iowa Trust and Savings Bank.
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Olaf
O. M. Lilland
Ford Sedan Was Bid In At $402 But Mr. Tweet
John Miller
Wm. Foshier
Iowa Trust and Savings Bank
Cooperation With Employment Bureau urged for workers
Dr. A I Reed in charge of the American Legion employment bureau reports many men and women seeking work but no vacancies. He asks all who need workers to cooperate with him in finding places for these.
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A. I. Reed
American Legion Employment Bureau
Chamber group views snow plow demo for county roads
An Estherville Chamber of Commerce committee met the Emmet County Board of Supervisors to observe a snow plow demonstration bound for O'Brien County. The unit cleared eight miles along a road southwest of town in 35 minutes after a heavy snow last week had closed roads, making town access difficult for residents with teams.
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Estherville
Weather record shows longest cold snap since 1918
The local weather chronicle confirms extreme cold with January 17 hitting 14 below and 24 hour minimum at 20 below, the deepest since January 12, 1918 when highs were 15 below. Other notable lows include February 2, 1917 at 31 below and January 28, 1915 at 17 below.
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A. O. Peterson
FON IO Ee Renews Steel Libelablatene
Grass May Be Green in Oregon But Is Covered with Snow
W G Nichols and his wife, wintering in Medford, report that green grass mentioned by Jas Robbins may exist only in theory. They doubt Jim would dig 20 to 24 inches to find it under daily snow for about 10 days. Nichols says Estherville boosters would suit better, noting the mountains surrounding the area. He adds that if he returns to Estherville he would be content never to see another mountain.
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W. G. Nichols
Medford
Oregon
Jas, Robbins
Jim
Mr. Nichols
Esthervile
Estherville
Rock Island notes and local movements report
Wm Fahey left for Florida to spend the remainder of winter with no definite destination. A Claim and Staff meeting occurred with attendees from Town Falls and Dows. J W Webb from Cedar Rapids came to fill in for ill John Panzer at Birney hospital. Miss Mable Warthow and Miss Kathryn Hillman headed to Florida for two weeks. Chas Klein has been ill and unable to work. H F Reddig, Des Moines assistant to the general manager, died in Des Moines Saturday.
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Fahey
Florida
J. W. Capwell
L. F. Wright
Geo. Plowman
Town Falls
Jay Colles
A. L. Buffer
Dows
L. Palmatteer
J. R. Perkins
Sibley
G. H. Buseman
Pipestone
C. Brown
Des Moines
Estherville Creamery To Hold Annual Meet On Jan 30
Patrons of the Estherville cooperative creamery and their wives will attend a Thursday January 30 meeting at the Orleans hotel. Business men are invited. A lunch will precede a program with Prof. M Mortensen Ames delivering the main address. Short talks by H A Harmison Mason City and M P Christiansen Algona follow. Elmer Rogers to present annual report and officers to be elected. crowd expected around 350.
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Estherville
Iowa State Brand Association
M. P. Christensen
Algona Co-Operative Creamery
Elmer Rogers
Armstrong Man Killed by Auto at West Liberty
Milton Erickson forty? four, son of Mr and Mrs E Erickson of Armstrong, died Friday afternoon near West Liberty after a sedan carrying him and T D Robinson Cedar Rapids was forced off the road. A guard rail pierced Erickson’s chest, both men worked for Iowa Electric at Cedar Rapids and were en route to Davenport. Erickson’s wife survives. a prior family tragedy is noted with mention of a wreck pang.
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Milton Erickson
Funeral Services Held for Former Resident Alvert H House
Funeral services were held Tuesday at the Methodist Episcopal church for Alvert Howard House 60 of Verndale Minnesota who died Saturday after a stroke. Survivors include his widow and son Merle of Roxana plus sisters Grace Berkley Zetta Tuel and Clara Fellows. He was laid to rest beside his daughter Goldie in Oak Hill cemetery.
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Methodist Episcopal Church
Alvert Howard
Verndale
Minn
House
Clinton County
Iowa
Carroll County
Lillie Hewitt
Emmet County
Milford
Modern Woodmen
Minnesota
Mrs Henry Severson Dies in Home Stove Explosion
Mrs Henry Severson, wife of Conductor Severson of the M and St. L, died at Winthrop after a stove exploded in her home shortly after noon. She suffered severe burns and died at 8:45 pm. She was about 50 years old and left two grown sons.
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Henry Severson
Conductor Severson
M. and
St. L
Winthrop
Severson
Grodland Plans Six Room Bungalow and Tourist Cabins
Gracttinger M O Grodland, popular auctioneer, will build a modern six room bungalow with bath in spring near the tourist grounds and his store. He plans two tourist cabins now and may add more if demand grows.
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M. O. Grodland
Gracttinger
Times
Two Men Fined For Intoxication In City Court
Pearl Steele and Fred Bundy faced Mayor M. H. Schloeman on Monday charged with intoxication. Each fined 24 dollars and 85 cents and ordered eight days of hard labor due to lack of funds. They were arrested at five in the morning by night watchmen Chris Danielson and Emmet Twite. County W H Simons, a state inspector for independent high schools, visited Ringsted Wallingford and Grover with Miss Marie Sorum and reported satisfactory schools and evidence of good work.
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Pearl Steele
Fred Bundy
M. H. Schloeman
Chris Danielson
Emmet Twite
W. H. Simons
Emmet
Marie Sorum
Ringsted
Wallingford
Grover
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Nichols
Methodist Church
ELKS
Frigidaire
Western Union
Son
Milford Mail
Worthington
Dodgers
Rogers
Wren
C. J. Houseman
Lilland
Employment Bureau
Rock Island
Armstrong
AUTO
West Liberty
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