Rock Island fears of moving division HQ fade in Estherville
Estherville businessmen welcomed news that Rock Island division headquarters will remain in the city, despite reports of plans to move dispatch offices to Cedar Rapids and concerns about a Des Moines & Fort Dodge line sale. Analysts note potential line extensions and shifts in control between the Rock Island and Minneapolis St Louis systems, with implications for regional rail access and freight routes.
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Estherville
Rock Taland
Minneapolis
Cedar Rapids
Murphy
Jedar Rapids
Vinton
Kestherville
Des Moines & Fu Dodge Ring
Minne- Mise & St Lous Railway Company
Raporta
Des Moines & Ft. Dodge
M. & Snt
M. & Stl
Ruthven
Terril
Rock Island
Des Moines & Ft
Des Moines & Ft Dodge Fa
Tather
Des Moines Capitaliste
Rocky Island System
St. L
Hove
Jooatha
Minneapolis & St Louis
Dea Moines & Ft Dodge
M & St
Dea Moines
Truthven
Palo Alto
Ft Dodge
Tara
Ilinois Central
Gowrie
Des Maines & Ft Dodge
Oys Moites
Sibley
Cement Sidewalk Boom Transforms Estherville Streets
A flood of cement sidewalks replaces rough boardwalks across Estherville, lifting city appearance and pride as homes stay well cared for. Yet officials note street work lags and wires and poles along avenues threaten tidiness and safety, with plans to remove them in future.
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Estherville
Ratherville
Motherville
Curfew and waste disposal urged in Motherville notes
A local column urges steps to clear streets of waste by placing large cans on corners and improving alley wiring after a recent fire. It criticizes weak curfew enforcement, calling for authorities to keep 10 to 15 year olds off streets after 8 or 9 pm to prevent future trouble and guide youths toward useful lives.
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Tts
Ketherville
Matherville
Ratherville
Min
Fanchon the Cricket stars in Estherville Friday night
Chie Perking as Fanchon the Cricket gains praise for her portrayal, drawing comparisons to Mag gie Mitchel. A benefit performance at the opera house Friday evening June 10 showcases local dramatic talent in the production Fanchon the Cricket. The piece also notes local business promotions and an upcoming Iowa tournament with travel offers.
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Chie Perking
Frank G. King
Fanchon
Maggie Mitchel
Estherville
Opera House
Resolutions Honoring Brother H D Cole at North Star Lodge
The Supreme Architect called Brother H D Cole from earth and North Star lodge No 447 A F A M records its deep respect. Resolved that Cole was a true member whose daily walk showed brotherly love relief and truth, and that we extend sympathy to his family.
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D, Cole
North Star Lodge No
Cole
North Star Lodge resolves sympathy for late brother family
A May 28 1904 lodge meeting unanimously adopted a resolution of sympathy for the late brother's family. The text commends them to the Supreme Master and notes the loss and sorrow. Additional notices mention Prof. Austin's orchestra for Fanchon the Cricket at the opera house June 10 and a for sale marble soda fountain offered by Lagonarino Grove Co. The pitch highlights home paint colors from Sherwin Williams and Klopp's drug store.
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Boc
Aard
Hoc Brees
North Star Lodge No. H. A. BF
AJM
WH. Davinses
Ewin Dures
Barretary
Sherwin Williams
Burglars Targeting Dolliver and Estherville Homes
Reported sneaks are said to be operating in Dolliver and nearby Estherville. Homes of George Kydd and L. J. Bigelow were entered recently, yielding small cash sums. The note also promotes Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea as a remedy for constipation and advertises a combined subscription offer for The Chicago Weekly Inter Ocean at a reduced rate.
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Dolliver
Estherville
Harald
George Kydd
L.J. Bigelow
Hollister
Williama & Anderson
Washington, D. C
Chicago
Inter Ocean
Subscriptions aid Mrs Fuller for Rochester hospital
A Monday collection led by J. W. Pields raised funds to send Mrs. F C Fuller to Rochester hospital for treatment. Dolliver and local residents contributed generously, and she was transported Tuesday accompanied by Mrs. Cal Fuller and J. W. Bielde.
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Merald
Dolliver Herald
J. W. Pields
F.C. Fuller
Rochester
Ming
Dolliver
Cal Fuller
J. W. Bielde
Dennison Must Come for Omaha Gambler in Iowa Case
Governor Mickey of Nebraska honors Governor Cummings requisition for Tom Dennison the Omaha gambler indicted in Logan for complicity in the Shercliffe dismund robbery. Grand jury activity draws attention from politics as Iowa authorities face indictments, while other ads and notices fill the paper.
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Mickey
Nebraska
Cumming
Cummings
Tom Dennison
Omaha
Logan
Shercliffe
Laws
Iowa
Lowa
Dennison
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Rock Island Piiajon
Armstrong Branch
Prasengera
Northwestern Yeast CO
Scott
Scott & Bowne
Avg
Pearl Street
New York
Goc
Ong
Klopp
Lowa State Firemens Association
Des Moines
Aate
Vindicator
Republican
Louis N. Ritten
Ayers
Ayers Sargaparilla
Delia Mowell
Newark
N. J
Ammelswall
White Mountain
Herrick Refrigerators
Buck's
Austin
Lagonarcino Grove Co
Rocky Mountain
Doolittle
St. Louis
Ian Olg
H. A. Blythe
Estherville, Iowa
Lawn and County
America
Atore
Maurice Gerberich
I. C. Adama & Co
Spirit Lake Beacon
American Carnival Company
Spirit Lake
Hill Street
Ford
Court
Beat Carnival Company
Clear Lake
Loyal Woods Men
Lea
West
Twenty- Ave
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