Frank Davey Elected Speaker of Oregon House
A historical note celebrates Frank Davey of Oregon being unanimously chosen speaker. It quotes his acceptance speech stressing harmony, responsible leadership, and steady legislative progress for Oregon’s prosperity. The excerpt highlights the ceremony, escorting committee, and Davey’s pledge to run the house without friction and for efficient time use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House of Representatives
Oregon
Frank Davey
Frank
Davey
Oregon Statesman
Messrs
Campbell
Clackamas
Simmons
Marion
Jackson
Douglas Counties
Legislative Assembly
State of
Union
Shoot Them In The Face Of Hypocrisy And Whining
A sharp denunciation targets those who cry graft and dishonor while profiting unseen. The speaker urges decisive action against critics, whiners, and busybodies, insisting the mob crushes deceit and keeps the public honest despite personal risk and fatigue.
Fine Harmless Prescription to Overcome Rheumatism
A claim blends a cure for rheumatism and kidney trouble with a harmless formula said to help even severe cases. The advertisement urges readers to try the composition as a prompt remedy, presenting testimonials and assurances of efficacy.
Simple home remedy for rheumatism and kidney trouble
An eastern publication promotes a home brew using Fluid Extract Dandelion Karyon and Syrup Sarsa parilla. Adults take a teaspoon after meals and before bed with water, claiming to relieve kidney trouble, lame back, weak bladder, and urinary issues, especially in elders. A local druggist says Kargon acts on kidney eliminative tissues to remove waste and uric acid.
Fragment of 1878 Estherville Meteor Spotted in Vienna Museum
Frank P. Woods reports a letter from Thomas R Wallace of Cefield Germany describing a fragment of the Estherville meteor on display in a major Vienna museum. The writer notes the relic’s connection to Estherville and the historic meteor’s sale to the British Museum.
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Frank P. Woods
Thomas R.wallace
Crefield
Germany
Vienna
Estherville
Iowa
Thomas R. Wallace
Exyninet Township
British Museum
Petz Bros
Des Moines
Social Revival Chau tauqua in Appleton Heads to 1907
Social Revivals in Appleton Wisconsin report a successful first Chau tauqua with bad weather and lack of big political names but quick revival in attendance. The 1907 program is anticipated as townspeople recall the communal spirit and social uplift described by a Congregational minister as a revival.
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Appleton
Wis
Judge sentences Abe Springer for drunken conduct at funeral
Judge Bh. F. Waite condemned Abe Springer for intoxicated disruption at his wife’s funeral after releasing him from a workhouse sentence to attend the service. Springer, already serving eight days for a disorderly house, was ordered to serve thirty additional days.
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Bh. F. Waite
Abe Springer
Springer
Merchants Urged to Attract Local Salesmen in Estherville
The Estherville Star urges local merchants to patronize resident traveling salesmen to attract families and keep the town from decline. It notes the railroad expansion hurts by driving away residents, and calls for loyalty to local merchants to sustain thrift, enterprise, and town standing in Iowa.
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Chicago Rock Island & Pacific Railroad
Estherville
Nany
Iowa
Planning next season's work on the farm
A farmer should use the time of year to plan the next season's tasks. The farm should be divided into tracts with each area laid out for use. Seed grain should be checked and stock kept ready for planting and operations.
Early seeding and proper farm care to ensure crops
The text urges testing all seed now to avoid poor yields or shortages later. It stresses timely seeding and planting, ahead of spring work, and urges overhauling machinery to prevent delays. Early preparation saves time when the season begins.
County Teachers Examinations At County Court House
Forty three Emmet county teachers attend this week with expected registrations reaching about fifty. Superintendent Pingrey and deputy Miss Carrie Bartlett oversee the event. The list includes Minnie Gilbertson, Anna Campbell, Alma Ruble, Clare M Fuller, Jennie Steiner, Katharyn Castello, Harriet Patterson and others. Emmet teachers are regarded as high average under the new law.
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Court House
Emmet County
Emmet
Pingrey
Carrie Bartlett
Minnie Gilbertson
Anna Campbell
Alma Ruble
Clare M. Fuller
Jennie Steiner
Katharyn Castello
Harriet Patterson
Emma Ressell
Hannah D. Hansen
Hattie Griffith
Helene Egernton
Marthia Murphy
Bertha L. Pedersen
Lemis Pullen
Sarah L. Madden
Anna M. Heaton
Kate Rugg
Bertha L. Hinthorne
Winfred Pullen
Harriet Holmes
Florence Olson
Mary A. Peterson
Hazel McKibben
Laura Ferguson
Bessie Bartlett
Kate Brogan
Louise Olson
Sue Mitchell
Isabella Welch
Riza Welch
Louise Kortman
Sophie Olson
Jessie Schultz
Isabel Pilzen
Margaret Manice
Lottie Mitchell
Mayme McCarty
Teresa Keane
Leona Bond
Public Auction of High Grade Short Horn Cattle and Horses
Farmer offers sale of part of stock not culls but top quality Short Horn cattle and select horses. Sale at southeast Center Two on Friday February 1st. All stock described include bay geldings, mares, and young horses, with arrival to allow inspection before sale. Auction site lies 4 miles east and 1 mile north of Keterville, 24 miles northwest of Graver.
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Center Two
Horge Galt
Horse and cattle sale notice with multiple lots listed
A livestock and machinery sale catalog lists horses cattle and farming equipment. Items include various horses, cows calves yearlings steers and a registered Short Horn bull calf plus machinery such as plows drag hoes mowers wagons engines a feed mill sheller and a boiler. The auctioneers are Robert J. West and others with two horse buyers in attendance and Belgian and American bred horses exhibited. Terms require cash under five dollars and credit terms up to ten months at eight percent interest for approved notes.
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Frew Lunca
Robert J. West
Wm. Fosuirr
F. W. Convenias
They Could Only Know The Green Browns Price Strain
A verse noted in the Obiteago Record Herald imagines rival Browns and Greens in a feud over money and pride. It laments debt, ostentation, and tireless pressure to maintain appearances, suggesting harmony if both sides abandoned costly displays and settled their finances.
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Brown
Obiteago Record-Herald
Ringsted Dispatch Reporter Visits Hampton Brother
Ira Warner associate editor of the Ringsted Dispatch left Friday evening to visit his brother in Hampton where he works in a printing office. H A Paine of Algona attended to business in town earlier the week. Rev Barber of the Anti-saloon League spoke at the Presbyterian church Monday evening. Mr and Mrs Paul Sehnoor celebrate their silver wedding today. Mrs Christ Johnson is reported sick. Glenn Murray of Armstrong visited friends here last Friday. FridayGeo Dickenson was overcome by gas in the power house and needed medical aid.
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Ira Warner
The
Ringsted Dispatch
Hampton
Town
H. A. Paine
Algona
Barber
Anti-saloon League
Presbyterian Church
Paul Sehnoor
Christ Johnson
Glenn Murray
Armstrong
Geo. Dickenson
Gan
LOCAL NOTES AND SOCIAL GLEANINGS
Miss Grace Stuart of Armstrong called on friends in Armatrong. The Royal Neighbors served an oyster supper to M W A members. T Y B Petersen was confined with rheumatism. Four Brannen family members have chicken pox. Teachers plan to take State Teacher's exam in Estherville midweek. N B Inman continues poultry work. James M Sharp's sleigh accident dislocated shoulder blade and sprained elbow. Eva Sharp injured. Walter Jacobson helping at Sharp's. Mrs J Higinbotham troubled by rheumatism but improving. Jacobson and Miller visited Estherville. Elsie Broad ill. Revival meetings by Rev Green poorly attended. Rev Harwood assisting. Rey Porterfield and M A Arnett visited Blogg home. J L Brown shipped hogs and eggs. Estherville visitors. Hila Peak visited Will Nehring family. Further plans for the week noted.
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Grace Stuart
Armatrong
TY. B. Petersen
Brannen
Estherville
N. B. Inman
Jas. M. Sharp
Mr. Sharp
Eva
Qraver
J. Higinbotham
B. Jacobson
Frank Miller
Elsie Broad
Alok
Rey Porterfield
M. A. Arnett
Esterville
Blogg
J. L. Brown
Hoge and
Ags Irwin
Mr. Bellman
Chris Jacobson
Hila Peak
Will Nehring
Revival meetings at Grover draw locals to attend
Midway notes show revival meetings in progress at Grover inviting all. Neighbors Nichole Shaw baling hay nearby and Carrie Anderson attending Estherville school. Mr Minor family moving to Nek place. Mr Taylor plans potato raising. Solomenaon travels to Forest City for stenography and typewriting. A midweek school declamatory event drew many youths. Dolliver Society’s studies presented various pieces.
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Grover
Nichole
Shaw
Carrie Anderson
Estherville
Qlone
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Wite
Beymer & Hendershot
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Davis
Green
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