Local notes on weather, people, and events in Fairmont
Rains last week boosted northwest crops while dogs demand summer caution. Local items list L L Smith trip to Cedar Rapids, visits by Mrs Petersen's father Eli Erickson operation, and residents from Appleton, Minn. Near fortnightly society updates include church women’s meeting, Norse American celebration prep, and dental and bar convention news. June weddings and births noted with ages for Dolliver and Armstrong residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. L. Smith
Rock Island
Cedar Rapids
Mr. Marsh
John Petersen
California
Eli Erickson
Coleman Hospital
E. G. Schoening
Appleton
Beck
Cole
B. T. Osher
Des Moines
Osher
Atty, N
Harry Peterson
P. C. Roth
Fairmont
M. E. Church
Applequist
Wm. Austin
Pontiac
Alfred Anderson
August Wenberg
Swedish Lutheran Church
Hawkins
Frank Mathwigs
Oscar Peterson
Grace
Ann
Ruth
Irene
Marine
St. Croix
Edwin Carlson
Walter Hubert
Ella Nelson
Kate
Herman Wallerstadt
Herman
Sargent Bevan
Geo. Weir
Lous Petersons
Dunnell
Geo. Mathwigs
Ogden
Marion Brundage
Sherburn
R. W. Swenbere
Gene Weir
Doll
Queen City nickname given to Estherville voiced
Brother Chas. Dillman of the Blue Earth Minnesota Post has named Estherville The Queen City of northwest Iowa, a nickname accepted with thanks as a splendid one.
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Estherville
Iowa
Northwest
Chas. Dillman
Blue Earth
Brother Dillman
Nick
Mabel Olson
Helen Holmes
Hans Peterson
Everett Logue
Iowa City
Wayne
M. E. Aid
Wm. Olson
Lizzie Thompson
B. Black
Overlin
Albert Lea
Bemster
John Fostrum
Jim Kenyons
P. C. Roth
Mary Headley
Silver Lake
Tie Power Behind The Savings Dollar
A ABA compilation shows savings deposits rising from 11.6 billion to 21 billion in six years after the war, with about 38.9 million depositors. The text argues savings boost productive capital by funding securities purchases that enable industrial development, upholding wealth and living standards across the country. It praises widespread sound saving habits as a key asset shaping the current business outlook.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Savings Bank Division
American Bankers Association
Bankera
Forcing Lower Taxes Says Undersecretary Winston
Gerard B. Winston of the Treasury argues taxes should be lightened. He notes per capita federal taxes rose from 32 in 1918 to 54 in 1920, then fell to 27 projected for next year, while state and municipal taxes rose from over 20 to 38. He warns steep death taxes could wipe out revenue if excessive.
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Gerard B. Winston
Treasury
American Bankers Association Journal
Store Credit Costs 26 Percent in Farm Credit Survey
A North Carolina Experiment Station survey of 800 farms shows over 40 percent of total credit needs come from short term loans, mainly from stores or landlords. Store credit carries about 26 percent interest, while banks charge just over 6 percent. Banks and merchants should move toward cash basis. remedy lies in boosting food and feed production and reducing high freight and dealer profits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Carolina
Natural laws bring hope to agriculture says Doty
P B Doty of the Agricultural Commission of the American Bayiers Association argues that changes in farming arise from natural laws and that prosperity cannot be legislated. He asserts agriculture follows the same basic laws as any other business, despite public gloom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. B. Doty
Agricultural Commission
American Bayiers Association
Estherville Club Members Meet in Minneapolis
The Estherville Club of the Twin Cities held its final meeting of the season on Tuesday June 2 at the Hotel Nicollet Minneapolis with a 1 pm luncheon for Mesdames W H Jensen G A Capstick O D Barnum W W Lewis Roy Barnum H H Davidson J A Richley EB Smith R Mitchell C A Cummings H Hurlbut James Montgomery J W Randolph E K Green and Mrs Tesky. After lunch a social hour followed and members visited the WGC C O Gold Medal Broadcasting station. The next club meeting will be in September.
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Estherville Club
Twin Cities
Hotel Nicollet
Minneapolis
Mesdames
W. H. Jensen
G. A. Capstick
O. D. Barnum
W. W. Lewis
Roy Barnum
H. H. Davidson
J. A. Richley
EB. H. Smith
R. ©. Mitchell
C. A. Cummings
H. Hurlbut
James Montgomery
J. W. Randolph
E. K. Green
Basement of Bargains at Acme Sales Co.
A promotional note extols Acme Sales Company basement of bargains with full tables shelves and boxes of merchandise. It claims lower prices and greater values draw many customers who appreciate values and service with a smile.
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Acme Sales Company
Acme Sales Co
Acme Sales
Volunteers sought for Homecoming celebration work
Volunteers are needed to assist with the Homecoming celebration. Much work to be done June 17 18 and 19. Report at Legion club rooms at any time during those days. Do your bit it will be greatly appreciated.
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Legion Club Rooms
Also Mentioned on This Page
the Fox
Purple Derbies
Struments
Fox Lake
Ing
Fox Lake Park
Vindicator
Republican
Vindicator and Republican Company
G. Nichols
H. A. Nichols
G. A. Nichols and Daughter
THE
American Press Association
Fairmont Sentinel
Martin Griese
Dolliver
Valera Marie Dundas
Armstrong
Eusebia Carrillo
Soledad Hermisillo
Gruyer
Esthervlle
J.T. Johnston
Chas. D. Bixby
William &. Knox
William E. Knox
Progressive Woman's Club
Memorial Hall
Spirit Lake
Eastern Star
Rebekah
Odd Fellow
Emmet County
Odd Fellows Hall
Ringsted
Grover
E. H. Koop
Ed. Koop
Florice Anderson
John Hyrup
South Fourth Street
Koop
Rock Island Railroad Company
Eddie Hubert
John Hybert
Wilfred Osberg
Alfred Osberg
Nelson
Henry
Herbert Weir
Windom
Oscar Person
R. N. A. Hall
Peterson
Interlaken
Raife’s Shoe Store
Holeproof Hosiery
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