Church and lodge notices and political announcements
Revenue notices set legal rates for all notaries while church and lodge postings echo price parity with regular locals. A county race for representative is unsettled with J L Brown Howard Hapcart and Dr A Anderson named as possible candidates, each seen as capable if the run is affordable. The Vindicator and Republican doubts party harmony and forecasts division in the Democrats, hoping for law and order to prevail regardless of winner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bines
Chas. B. Murtagh
eBraecohol
J. L Brown
Genter Township
Howard Hapcart
A Anderson
City
Atia
Fran Gial
Vindicator
Republican
Editor Praises Change After Patter Favoring Kaloons
Editor Patterson admits publishing patter favoring Kaloons was a mistake. He faced a storm of indignation from probilation friends and questions whether public sentiment has shifted, vowing not to repeat the error if the people’s stance remains the same.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patterson
Patter
Tia Enny Enouy
Senator Curmmin May Seek Taft Vice Presidential Nod
If Curmmin's allies help him, he could land a second spot for Taft's ticket. He may stand a chance of a vice presidential nomination, observers say.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curmmin
Uke
Taft
Oil split up raises wholesale prices in market
The Standard Oil Co was dissolved and its business divided into several firms. Wholesale prices for lamp oil and kerosene rose about two cents a gallon. Analysts say smaller concerns can operate with lower costs relative to the larger, now-divided entities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Standard Oil Co
Vil Bualness
Senator Kenyon Seen As Politician Not Statesman
A critique argues Senator Kenyon poses as a statesman only to chase public opinion. The piece suggests he vacillates on issues to appease constituents and seeks re election more than genuine principle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenyon
La Fayette Young A Senate Candidate Backed by Farmers
The write up portrays La Fayette Young as a United States senate hopeful with strong farmer and laborer support. It cites his editorial work in Bugpaper and the Capital, notes his fearless stance in the senate, and highlights his dedication to public service and honor. The piece also references subscriptions anticipated for a memorial fund and mentions a veteran who spent much of his life in service to the country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Fayette Young
United States
Daily Capital
Senate
Atick
Iim
B.ming
Taft, Cummins and Kenyon stir Iowa politics
Lake Park News reports on Senator Kenyon defecting from Taft to Cummins, with Sioux City Journal and local admirers weighing Cummins as a Presidential candidate. The piece cites questions of ambition, party unity, and the unusual prospect of Albert Cummins seeking the presidency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux City Journal
Paul Stillman
Cummins
Frank Woods
Bhan
United States
Albert Bo Cumimoita
U.S. Henater
Albert
Weet Na Lowa
Chere
Persidenty
Cununing
Athi
Lake Park News
Railway business in November 1911 compared with 1910
Tables from the Bureau of Railway Economics show November 1911 total operating revenues per mile fell about 18 dollars from 1910. Freight and passenger receipts declined unevenly. maintenance costs dropped, equipment costs up, net revenue down 4.4 percent to 43 dollars per mile. Taxes rose 12.7 percent while funds for improvements remained.
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Bureau of Ailway Economics
United States
Gem Parison
Wil
Xiatla
Moving sale on Big Twelve Mile Lake farm near Terril
Prop F B Michels and H E Sharple offer for public auction on Friday February 16 at 1 o’clock. Sale features 22 head of horses including mares and geldings aged 3 to 12 with foals, 14 head of yearling colts, 6 head of steers, 11 hogs brood sows due in April, heavy machinery and farm gear, one 5 passenger Cadillac, 150 acres corn and more. Terms cash under $10, later notes at 6 percent. Also John W Bonett candidate to speak on socialism in Sioux City Armory Sunday Feb 17 at 2 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Big T'welve Mile Lake Farm
Terril
Wallingford
Witherville
Jersey
High Cost of Living and Local Notices in a Small-Town Paper
A Cincinnati merchant laments rising living costs with a vivid contrast of old and new lifestyle roles. The notice also lists a February 16 deadline to update the telephone directory, a sale pitch for a dish set, a Madison County sales job ad seeking responsible salesmen, a policy change on show locals and church notices after February, a lost black fox intended for a muff with a reward, and an employment and notices page reflecting small-town commerce and classifieds.
Good Manners and Aristotelian Ethics on Society
A brief meditation on manners as a core virtue in social life. The author cites Aristotle to argue good manners shape civil behavior more than wit or talent, claiming society needs both wit and manners, but would sacrifice wit if necessary to preserve manners as essential to shared enjoyment.
Magnifioert Electrical Orchestra Installed by Henry Graaf
Henry Graaf installed a new electrical orchestra replacing last year’s model. The instrument doubles capacity to thirty six distinct instruments and is among the few such setups in the United States. It features twenty electric lights, interior illumination through stained gothic glass, and exterior bronze figures. Praised for overtures and concert pieces, it suits dancing parties and show business. Priced at $10,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry ‘Graaf
United States
New York
San Francisco
Graat
Consolidation of Two Major Life Insurance Firms
The National Life of Chicago and the Des Moines Life merge into a single large life insurer with over 76 million dollars in assets and 18 million in reserves and surplus for policyholders. The new company offers attractive policies and expects strong business. President Rawson retires due to ill health.
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National Life of Chicago
Des Moines Tife
Forestan
Ansme
Rawson
Base Ball Meeting Decides Grounds and Team Plans
Enthusiastic meeting in the courthouse Thursday evening approved a 1811 committee led by Dr Clinite, Chas Root, Walt Kingman, Chas Stedman, and WIL Draper to arrange grounds, a team, and organization. Aiming for Sunday ball and to recruit players from the MLS season, most are willing to return except Tommy Mee who is with Rockford Tuola. manager position undecided between Chas Stedman and Draper. Also notes Beaufort Hotel advert and local lost bracelet EF M. a 14 quart granite dish pan offered next Saturday at Variety Store Masonic block.
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Court House
Dr. Clinite
Chas
Root
Walt
Kingman
Stedman
Tommy Mee
Rockford
Gk. W. Converse
Chas. Stedman
Wil Draper
Leither
Masonic Block
Charter Extension for Batherville National Bank
Treasury announces extension of corporate existence for The Wirgt National Bank of Estherville Batherville Batherville National Bank succession authorized to operate until closing of business on January 23, 19__. Certification by Acting Comptroller Thomas Kane confirms compliance with National Banking Act provisions for extension and renewal of charter.
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Treasury Department
Washington
Underaigold
National Bank of
Estherville
Kather Yills
Marmet
Achol
Thomas Kane
Kirst National Bank of
Batherville
Mitherville
Mimet
Road Notice and Public Hearing Marks Emmet County Project
The report favors establishing a new road described as beginning north of the northwest corner of section 3 in township 100 range 8, running southeast along the north waste bank of Ditch No 40, then east along the section line to the northeast corner of section 38, and terminating in roads already established. Objections or claims for damages must be filed with the County Auditor in Estherville Iowa by April 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quilon
Margaret G. Clapp
Lersby
Slong
Estherville
Iowe
Farm Auction Notice in Dolliver Iowa 1912
Closing Out Sele offers for sale by auction on February 7 1912 near Dolliver Iowa. 15 head horses and mules 28 head cattle 66 shoats and assorted farming machinery including binders plows disc harrows and wagons with free noon lunch and cash or credit terms on approved notes. Auctioneer L P St Louisan clerk J A Rokhart proprietor Coll. Wo FosHinr Gib.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sele
Canada
N. W
Lincoln
Dolliver
Deere
Fuller and Johnson
McCormick
The Home Merchant and Local Commerce Support
A plea for buying locally to strengthen home merchants. Patronizing nearby stores sustains inventories, preserves jobs, boosts real estate values, increases tax base, and funds public improvements and community groups.
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Tor. Bruiehias
Kathervills
March
EO. A. Nichols
Wes
Inl Paper of
Estherville and
Emmet County
President Taft
Mr. Cummins
Cummina
Ken
Theodore Roosevelt
F. B. Michels
H. E. Sharple
O.C. Gravairi
John W. Bonett
Sioux City
Armory Sun
Feb
Sp. Ne. Jome
Cincinnati
Dauger
Wather
Inallk
Priger
Misoni¢ Block
Baines County
Ulla
Masonica Temple
Marshalltown
Towa
Winder
Windicar
A Magnifioert Electrical Orchestra
Minneapolis
Beaufort Hotel
Third Bt
South
Postotice
Hugh B. Lawrence
J. A. Rok Hart
Wo. FosHinr
St. Lumaann
Glerk
NAU Brothers
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