The Inn Lake Okorooie A Northern Lake Retreat
The Inn at Lake Okoroie, a popular summer resort on the Iske lakes chain, offers 159 furnished rooms overlooking the south lake. It features a large front, sun porches, steamer service, daily concerts, and a pavilion for dances. Managed by S. T. Callender and M. W. Jaquith for eighteen seasons, it has been sold to a Sioux City syndicate with plans for a new million dollar hotel, though former patrons recall The Inn as a home-like haven.
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Lake Okoroie
Taplown
Iske
Okohoji
Tsreri Lakes
Aopel
Iowa Lake
S. T. Callender
M. W. Jaquith
Sioux City
Callender
Jacquith
First National Bank of Spirit Lake Seeks July Occupancy
First National Bank of Spirit Lake, founded 1877 and reorganized as a national bank in 1892, reports $50,000 capital, $40,000 surplus, and $800,000 in deposits. Under President C. E. Narey, the bank expands remodeling to be ready by July 1. It offers time deposits, real estate and insurance services, and operates multiple departments in northwest Spirit Lake.
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Northwest
Towa
Lake
First National Bank of
Spirit Lake
B. B. van Steenburz and Company, Bankers
First National Bank
C. E. Narey
F. W. Jones
J. H. Rozima
L. A. Price
Narey
Spirit Lake lumber yard and Kraft-Lucas Co detail local businesses
Spirit Lake yard of Consumers Independent Lumber Co established in 1912 covers Spirit Lake and surrounding area with 15 000 square feet of space and a full stock of lumber, coal, lime and more under manager O F Lindquist. Kraft-Lucas Co founded 1919 as Kraft Donaldson successor notes 24 store chain in Iowa Illinois and southern Minnesota offering high grade menswear and accessories managed by L M Lucas with distinct showroom and window displays.
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Consumers Independent Lumber Company
Spirit
Lake
Consumer's Independent Lumber Company
Iowa
South Dakota
Montana
Waucoma
Cnas
Webster
B. L. Bright
Spirit Lake
O FL Lindquist
Kraft-Lucas
Kraft-Lucas Company
Kraft- Donaldson Company
John A. Miller
Kraft- Lucas
Illinois
Minnesota
Manhattan
Spaulding
Summit
Euting
Langley
Lewis, Cooper and Hatch
L. M. Lucas
Mansmith's Cash Department Store at Arnolds Park
An extended profile of J. P. Mansmith's Cash Department Store in Arnolds Park detailing its growth from a small venture to the largest lake region retailer. It highlights a wide range of goods, delivery options, a policy of quality and fair prices, and plans for a two story expansion to serve vacationing families. Also featured are Benit's Amusement Park with Beait's Park attractions and Hartman Auto Company showcasing broad auto parts, service and sales in Spirit Lake run by Milo Hartman with emphasis on service to the public and steady employment.
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A. M. Johnson
Spirit Lake
Java
Johnson's Model Department Store
A. Johnson
Lake
Johnson
Milady
Lakes
Brooks
J. P. Mansmith's Cash
J. P. Mansmith
Lake Region
Two Lakes
Mansmith
Arnolds Park
Ann
Fuch
Benit’s Amusement
America
Beait’s
Amusement Park
Okoboji Lake
Lowa
Hartman Auto Company
Hartmian
Parayue
Milo Hartman
Hartman
Central Pavilion Opens Season Under New Management
The Central Pavilion, touted as the largest and finest dancing venue in the lake region, reopens remodeled and under Murray and O'Kane. O Kane's Kansas City orchestra provides music, with a cool lakeside location and a full refreshment stand. About fifty guests can be served at once.
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Lake
Murray
O'Kane
O’kane
Kansas City Orchestra
Arnolds Park Roller Rink and Royal Theatre Run by DeMuth Family
Arnolds Park Roller Rink, opposite the Arnolds Park hotel and operated by Mesara J Z and M DeMuth, offers 6,000 square feet for up to 300 skaters with exhibitions by The Skating Macks and the Vernons. The Royal Theatre in Spirit Lake, owned by F F Varing and managed by Howard Varing, seats 350, features Blizzard cooling, Simplex projectors, and premium releases from Paramount Metro Goldwyn Fox and Vitagraph.
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Arnolds “Park
Iake
Arynolda Park
Arnolds Park
Mesara, J. Z
M. 3. DeMuth
DeMuth
Iowa
Lake
DeMuth Brothers
Skating Macks
Adelaide DeVorack
Vernons
Arnolds Fark
Royal Theatre
Spirit
Royal Theattre
F. F. Varing
Howard Varing
Varings
R. Wb. Francis
Spirit Lake
Paramount
Metro
Goldown
Fox
Vitagraph
Madsen Tailor and Olsen Brothers Stores Shine in Spirit Lake Lake Region
C J Madsen Tailor, Cleaner and Dyer shows rapid growth since taking over Fort Cleaning Plant. Last year’s $12,000 in business expected to double this season as he expands across the lake region with a complete Spirit Lake plant. Olsen Brothers grocers and furniture, two stores at Arnolds Park and Okoboji, expand camp furnishings and lake merchandise. Okoboji store includes a post office and steady growth under Tom and Louis Olsen with courteous service and popular lake trade.
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J. Madsen
C. J. Madsen
Fort
Madsen
Mr. Madsen
Spirit Lake
Olsen Brothers
Tom and
Louis Olsen
Arnolds Park
Okoboji
Olsen
Okoboji Point
Lake Region
Arnolds Park Hotel Promises Lake Region Comfort and Amusements
The Arnolds Park hotel near Milwaukee station and West Okubuji lake offers 150 rooms under J B Moore and E D Miller. It operates on the American plan with dining, cottages for rent, and amenities including a beach, boating, fishing, and a dancing pavilion. Rates start at $3.50 a day, with cottages matching hotel pricing.
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Arnolds Park Hotel
Lake Region
Milwaukee Station
West Okubuji Lake
J.B. Moore
E. D Miller
Lake Hotel
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Macassith
Tory
Sane
C. P. Benit
Beall
Berii
Hartman Company
Dickinson County
Overland
Willys-Knight
United States
Ajax
Goodyear and McGraw
Stong
Arnalds Park
Gigter
Assur
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