Real Estate Transfers and Additions in Estherville Area
Byron Coon and wife convey L 4 B 12 Loughs add Eville to J M Christensen valued at 220000 Edna Dutton transfers to Laura Ogilvie I 1-2-8 Breen's adds Armstrong A E Smith and wife to W Stillman L 4 B 2 Hardies add Wal n gford Bessie Bucklé Brown and husband to M C Beaver part of L 10 8 2 Coon's add Estherville Zell 1 Cain and husband to H N Lee L3B4 Lough's 2nd add Eville T W Doughty to FM 450 00
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Byron Coon
J. M Christensen
Loughs
Eville
Edna Dutton
Laura Ogilvie I
Breen’s
Armstrong
E Smith
Stillman
Hardies
Wal'ngford
Bessie’ Bucklé Brown
Tou M C Beaver
Coon
Estherville
Zell
Cain
Lee
Lough
Doughty
Non-partisan League activity eyed by Iowa defense council
The Iowa Council of National Defense urges the Non-partisan League to withdraw during the war and has sent a committee to St Paul to deliver the request. At the Greater Iowa Association meeting, officials disclosed convictions of Minnesota League leaders for disloyal utterances and noted resumed activities later in the year despite withdrawal.
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Greater Iowa Association
Iowa Council of National Defense
League
Iowa
Council of Defense
St. Paul
Greater Towa Association
Joseph Gilbert
Minnesota
N.S. Randall
Additio
J. W. Brinton
Fuller
Mankato
Goose Lake
Clinton County
Towa
Channing’s Desire for America Idealized Freedom
A brief quote from W. E. Channing advocating American character over European copying. Emphasizes freedom and equality as core institutions and calls for a distinct national spirit aligned with republican values.
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Channing
America
Europe
W. E. Channing
News Two Decades Ago From Republican 1898 Estherville
Items from the Estherville Republican recount 1898 births marriages and local happenings. A son born to Mr and Mrs W Heidke on the 22nd. A June 2 1898 marriage at Mr Frank H Blake and Miss Agusta C Swanson with Rev Bevan officiating. Teachers and social news include Miss Josephine Finley hosting colleagues and Miss Lulu Swisher wedding to J L Kenmouth editor of the Asbury Park Daily Press. Conductor Einwalter testifies in Cedar Rapids railroad suit. Wes Butcher covers Worthington run in his absence. Lance Tibbits returns from Minnesota state university. Miss Myrtle Tesky and Miss Blake home from St James teaching. Fragments note Mr John Goff visiting from Iowa City. Bishop Perry memorial service at Grace church. Catholic confirmation at Estherville led by Archbishop Hennessy with aid from multiple priests.
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Josephine Finley
Conductor Einwalter
Cedar Rapids
Wes Butcher
Worthington
Einwalter
Lance Tibbits
Minneapolis
State University
Myrtle Tesky
Miss Blake
St. James
Minnesota
Frank Godfrey
Ariving
John Goff
Iowa
Lulu Swisher
Estherville
J. L. Kenmouth
Asbury Park
New Jersey
Daily Press
Ruth Barron
Spirit Lake
Clemtine Otto
Iowa City
A. R. Carpenter
Manila
Howard Graves
James Espeset
Emmetsburg
Shadbolt
Charlie Hobein
Lubbie Binford
Omaha
Knight
York
Nebraska
Hennessy
Dubuque
Forest City
Livermore
Armstrong
Father Kelly
Grace Church
Perry
Thirty Years Ago Highlights In Spirit Lake Area
Notes from the Republican file recount community events. Odd Fellows tidy their hall. Attorney Crim visits Spirit Lake. a son born to Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Lerdahl on January 6. Plans set for July 4 activities with local officers named. Town and river improvements discussed, road conditions worsened by rain. Education ad urges enrollment at Mankato Commercial College.
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Odd Fellows
Crim
Spirit Lake
Andrew Lerdahl
Presbyterian Church
Myerly
Des Moines
F. E. Allen
M. K. Whelan
Marshal
H. F. Wells
Estherville
Township
Chas. Jarvis
Emmet
K. Taft
Ellsworth
A. V. Follet
Town Lake
M. Richmond
Armstrong Grove
Wm. Nelson
Mustache Mischief at Regimental Barber
A home regiments sergeant berates Private Jones after he shaves his mustache without permission claiming it improves his appearance. The sergeant warns of punishment if the facial hair is not restored by the afternoon parade.
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Jones
Little Pitchers and Friendly Neighbors Clash Over Supper
A humorous exchange in a local column features Young Hopeful warning that guests arriving at a house will not be fed. Friendly Neighbor questions the remark as Young Hopeful recalls his father saying the family would need cheap chicken feed for an old hen party.
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Tommy
Comedian-While Townsman Interacts With Elder Indy
A young woman speaks to an elder in the town scene while a boy asks for what was said. The reply: Please pass the formaldehyde.
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Twns
Indy
A Laudable Ambition in a Dollar Line
A concise editorial fragment champions a clear financial goal, presenting a bold row of figures and a leading dollar sign, signaling a pragmatic push toward funding or budgeting aims. The piece frames ambition with plain speech and direct emphasis on monetary targets.
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Frank
Blunt
Refined talk at a fashionably vague sugar exchange
A stylish lady questions refined sugar sourcing at a refinery. a clerk confirms. The conversation turns to the new minister’s sermons, with doubt about whether his messages will suit her preferences as she awaits more time to judge.
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Ine
A Reduction in Food Control Costs
A man jokes about cheaper expenses under food control, claiming he does not have to buy many dyspepsin tablets since the policy began, while another asks cheerfully about the impact. The exchange highlights small personal savings amid wartime controls.
Unfavorable Outlook on Sun’s Longevity Debate
The dialogue imagines a sun made of solid iron like a “Solid eon” that would burn out in under 5,000 years, with Gotham noting the existential cost of suntight protection. The exchange reflects speculative science humor and urban banter about cosmic stakes.
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Gotham
Happy Days Gone By Anecdote in the Spotlight
A fragmentary quip about nostalgia and wealth surfaces as a former congressman anecdote hints at a lingering undercurrent. The brief exchange plays on regret and responsibility while referencing public life and media perception.
Backing Down Beats Drive Time In Quirky Quote
A humorous exchange centers on Gadebur described as having backbone and courage. He vows to review new dances and refuse to learn them if he dislikes them, reflecting stubborn resolve and social defiance in a playful, old time tone.
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Sconberg & Kilgore
7Th Street
A. Anderson
Rhodes Block
Estherville, Ions
Sixth Arid
Howard Streets
M. E. Wilson
Kilgore & Klocow
Holwe
E. B. Soper
D. R. Alexander
Soper
Alexander
Emmet County
Ray Db
Heydenburk Osteopath
Sconberg & Kilgore Elk
C. B. Birney
M. D
Hf Birney Brock
J. J. Clinite
D. D
Iowa Savings Bank
Flavo
United States
Anglo - American Mill Co
Trust
Owanaboro
Sarchett
Ida May Sarchett
Dolliver
Emma J Staley
Emma H Barney Et al
Geo E Groves
Estherville Western Town Lot Co
Peter Kuhl
Ringsted Oswalt Neville
FE Johnson
Provident’ Sav Bk
Katie Schoneberg
Guy R Godfrey
Lewis Harris
P A Gaarde
Genevieve
Jnck Kirby
George R Hgn
Fraser
Beatty
Geo H Keeney
Jack Creek
Thomas Nivison
Hanson
Gronstal
Wa Po
The
Republican
W. Heidke
Oscar Hanson
C. F. Blake
Frank H. Blake
Agusta C. Swanson
W. D. Bevan
Filea
Mankato Commercial College Optologue
Minassota
Jusdian
Estherville State Bank
Estherville, Iowa
John Hansen
Emmet County Land and Abstract Company
Lota
Emmet Co
Eagle Clothing
Howard Espeset
Mathilda
eCeu AN Ups
Auto Supply Co, Gw, Gruwell, Prop, Riwian Mater Ge. Bulldag
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