Farmer's Trust and Savings Bank of Milford Promotes Home Banking
The Milford Farmers Trust and Savings Bank, organized in 1917, promotes itself as a home bank for home people with a capital of 25000 dollars and deposits of 150000 dollars. Officers include W G Meyers president A Weber vice president and A J Heller vice president with A I Meyers as cashier. The bank serves Milford area lake visitors and handles real estate insurance and farm loans from a brick fire proof oak and marble building designed for banking comfort and efficiency.
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Faramer’s Trust and Savings Bank
Mil Ford
High Seas
W. G. Meyers
A. Weber
A. J. Heller
A. I.’. Meyers
Meyers
Northwest
Weber
Milford
Mr. Heiler
Carroll
Iowa
Carroll Bank
A. P. Meyers
Uncle Sam
Poland Drug Co The Rexall Store becomes Milford’s leading drug shop
The Poland Drug Company formerly Williams Drug Company and the Poland family operate Milford's Rexall store. S C Poland, a graduate pharmacist with over twelve years in the trade, manages the business which features Rexall drugs, tourists supplies, a soda fountain, and a full stock. The firm emphasizes accurate prescriptions and personal attention, contributing to its standout local success.
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Poland Drug Company
Williams Drug Company
W. 8
S. C. Poland
Rexall
Poland
Milford
LIVINGSTON & COMPANY Milford's Dependable Variety Store
Milford's Livingston & Company offers a complete line of women's waists, dry goods, toys, dishes, and cottage furnishings under Mrs. E. M. Hughes and C. I. Livingston. Started five years ago and managed by Mrs. Hughes since last July, the store serves Milford, lake visitors, and surrounding areas with steady monthly gains and high service standards.
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Livingston & Company
Milford
E. M. Hughes
Hughes
Contiguous Territory
F H Merritt Drugs and Jewelry Milford's Dependable Store
F H Merritt Drugs and Jewelry in Milford has operated eighteen years with a policy of service and quality. The store offers Nyal drugs Eastman Kodaks Columbia Grafonolas and records, plus jewelry including watches rings pendants silverware and cut glass. Merritt is a registered pharmacist and personally oversees prescriptions ensuring accuracy.
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F. H. Merritt
F. N. Merritt
Milford
Merritt
J F Anderson Lumber Co Branch Opened Here in 1913
The J F Anderson Lumber Co branch was established in 1913 and shows steady growth as one of 41 yards in the South Dakota and Iowa network. It handles lumber and building materials including lime plaster cement sash doors coal and more, with Milford and lake region coverage. The premises exceed 25 000 square feet of floor and yard space. Fred L Upton has managed the focal yard since 1914 and brings broad lumber expertise.
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J. F. Anderson Lumber CO
J. F. Anderson Lumber Company
South Dakota
Iowa
J. F. Anderson
Milford
Lake Region
Fred L. Upton
Anderson
Keltz
Consumers Lumber Company
Towa
Waticoma
Chas, Webster
N. A. Websster
B. J. Bright
Superior
Kultz
Brooks
Milford Cash Grocery Opens Under Turnbull Management
The Milford Cash Grocery, successor to Nissen Brothers, began two years ago in Milford under proprietor Will P. Turnbull who came from Sibley. It offers staple and fancy groceries, meats, produce, canned goods, and more with delivery services and three employees.
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Milford Cash Grocery
Milford
Nissen Brothers Grocery
Will P. Turnbull
Sibley
Turnbull
Heinzs
van Camp's
Libbey
McNiell
Reid and Murdock
del Monte
Colman General Merchandise Shines in Superior Store
H C Colman’s general merchandise store in Superior illustrates small town retail success. Since taking over 18 months ago, Colman rebuilt a complete line from groceries to dry goods and menswear. A unique bookkeeping system provides each customer with a daily balance and purchase record to prevent disputes. Colman, formerly of Banbury Iowa, buys smartly to ensure quality and price, earning strong local support as the best shop in Superior.
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H. C. Colman
Superior
Colman
Colwan
Banbury
Iowa
Consumers Independent Lumber Company in Superior
JL P. Keltz, longtime manager, leads Consumers Independent Lumber Company in Superior, expanding regional reach and keeping top product quality. The firm, part of an eight-yard Iowa network with headquarters in Wapello, Iowa, emphasizes service, large stock, and competitive pricing. Also notes Milford Plumbing Co and Spirit Lake Produce Co ventures in Superior.
Superior Savings Bank Promotes Local Growth in Superior
The Superior Savings bank organized in December 1917 or 1918 shows rapid growth with deposits rising from 22,802.65 in 1918 to 108,990.14 in 1920. Directors include John F. and Andrew Smith, with A. Campbell as cashier and Zeeman leading Estherville State Bank, reflecting a conservative, service oriented approach and a focus on farm loans and real estate. The bank markets itself as The Bank of the People and emphasizes a home like, courteous environment for patrons.
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Superior Savines Bank
Mline
Bank
Fe Incorporated
Go Roem
Wayrinstrane
A. Camphell
John F
Andrew Smith
Zeeman
Estherville State Bank
Iowa
Mir Apnstrong
Tie Superior
Campbell
Sheldon
T. J. Button Elevator Company
Bank of the People
Superior Savings Bank
Superior Savings
VanSteenburg Firm Dominant in Dickinson County Real Estate and Fire Insurance
R B VanSteenburg, now managing the real estate loan and insurance business, traces origins to 1876 with his leadership since 1893. The firm is Dickinson county’s largest fire insurer, sells farm lands across Iowa Minnesota and the Dakotas, lists lakefront lots, and handles farm loans. Notable sales include land once near 12 per acre now worth 250 to 350, with a farm once sold for 47.50 now trading at 450 per acre. He owns Fair Oak beach on West Okoboji and serves as Spirit Lake National Bank president.
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R. B. VanSteenburg
VanSteenburg
van Steenburg
Dickinson County
Iowa
Minnesota
Dakotas
VanSteenburge
Spirit Lake
Fair Oak Beach
West Okoboji Lake
Spirit Lake National Bank
Frank J. Marnette Angling Tackle Dealer of Spirit Lake
Frank J. Marnette of Spirit Lake Orleans is a renowned angling tackle maker and dealer. He offers split bamboo and solid wood rods, artificial flies, special rigs, leaders, and is originator of the Buck Huckle and Quill Minnow flies. He has spent 12 to 14 years in the lake region and relies on long term customer patronage.
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Frank J. Marnette
Spirit Lake
Orleans
Marnette’s
Marnette
Munnette
Lake Region
Lake
Superior Bank Promotes Regional Growth in Northwest Dakota
The Superior bank, organized under the authority of the first institution in St. Front, has grown steadily to become a leading banking house in northwestern Dakota. It supports farmers and stockmen, handles real estate, and runs an insurance department. Farm loans dominate its portfolio, with deposits over 274000 and 20000 in loans. Officers include G. W. Small president, J. C. Smith cashier, and Miss Alice Garling assistant cashier.
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TUF Sepertior
Superior Bank
Auterawth
Firat
St. Front
Narhwestern Tawa
Dakota
Rock Island
Superior
G. W. Small
J.C. Smith
Alice Garling
Small
Dickinson County
Smith
Miss Garling
Superior Farmer's Elevator Company Leads local grain trade
The Superior Farmer's Elevator Company, three years old with 50 000 capital, serves eastern Dickinson County farmers. Directors include B A Wilkinson and C O Anderson. It handles corn oats grain bundles feed coal tile twine and building blocks with 40 000 bushel capacity. Manager E W Chapman brings years of experience from Armstrong and Somers Iowa.
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Superior Farmer's Elevator Company
Superior
Dickinson County
B. A. Wilkinson
C. O. Anderson
Ihem
Gus Ehrbeck
S. A. J.runsvold
E.W. Qleson
P. A. Pedrom
D. McClump
Hi. M. Ely
St. Iu. Leek
E. W. Chapman
Chapman
Armstrong
Farmer’s Cooperative Elevator Company
Some
Olson's Garage Serves Superior with Auto Repairs
Olson's Garage in Superior, run by H. J. Olson for 30 years, offers full auto repair services and a complete line of accessories. Specializing in Portage Racine tires, Hawkeye oils and greases, the shop guarantees all work and handles repairs for all car makes in a 40 by 40 foot facility.
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Olson Garage
Superior
H. J. Olson
Olson
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Farmer's Trust and “4 Savings Bank
Orleans Spirit Lake
W. E. Brooks
Ajdition Ysomr
Qsndary Spr
W. LK. Brooks
Main Street
Mr. Brooks
Buick
Overland
Willys-Knight
Maxwell and Chalmers
International
Fisk
Kelly-Springfield
Goodrich
Pennsylvania
Pacity
W. E. Vandenburgh
Milford Plumbing CO
Milford Plumbing Company
H. O. Skillingstad
H. D. Naudain
Munson Brothers
Green
Western Electric Co
Goodyear
Firestone
Ford
Spirit Lake Produce CO
Spirit Lake Produce Company
Western Packing Company
Geo. Weis
Weis
Superior Savings Ran
RB. B. Vansteenburg
Olson's
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