Prohibition Debate and Local Notices in Early 20th Century
The Sibley Tribune notes Governor Smith and New York legislators questioning Volstead enforcement, hints at possible changes to regulate poisonous whiskey, and critiques enforcement efficacy. Algona cancels Homecomist Day due to funds, while Estherville Republican and a local preacher debate enforcement success with millions in fines and forfeitures cited. The piece questions using disobedience counts to measure statute success.
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Estherville
Sibley Tribune
Rumors on Ku Klux Klan Rumor Mill in Estherville
The Estherville paper argues there is no Klan organization in Emmet County though members may exist in nearby towns. It blasts letters using the Klan name for mischief, calls the authors criminals, and pledges to expose and punish them while praising Rev. Geo H Whiteaker for Bible doctrine and warning ministers against politics. The piece also notes railroads raised wages for shop and maintenance workers, urging Senator Brookhart to respond to the move.
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Ku Klux Klan
Estherville
Ku Klux
Emmet
Sey
Tows
Sian
Fung
Geo. H. Whiteaker
Free Methodist Church
Adam
Whiteaker
Brookhart
Europe
Celebration planning for Shenandoah parade and fair
Floyd Monrover, Shenandoah Fand manager, promotes a celebration with floats for sale or rent, a Chamber of Commerce display, and a full program. The parade is scheduled for Wednesday, June 20 at 9 30 am with an athletic show that evening, a park speech by Frank Miles on the next morning, and fireworks at night. Prizes for floral and athletic events include Most Beautiful Float 16.00 First and Best Township 15.00 First with several other monetary awards for decorated teams, bicycles, saddles horses, and historical or comical units.
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Floyd Monerover
Shenandoah Fand
Cémepsny
Wit
Estherville
Chamber of Commerce
American Legion
Frank Miles
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Big Day at Fox Lake Park Promises Exciting Concerts
Fox Lake Park hosts a major event on Sunday, June 24 with Ladies Tam O Shanter Band of Tracy Minnesota, top advertised acts, Chau tauqua feature, and a strong Fourth of July program. Park manager Strube promises one of the season’s best days with varied attractions and local entertainment.
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Fox Lake Park
Strube
Officials Parade Through Estherville Reveals Rock Island Ties
A fragmented notice shows Rock Island officials passing through Estherville on a pedestrian route Sunday. Details are incomplete but indicate official involvement and a public display.
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Rock Island
Perenne
Renin
Emmet County Commemoration and Local Anecdotes
A clumsy transcription of Emmet County events and names lists, recounting school and community figures from the 19th and early 20th centuries. It notes a Benediction by G Voorhis, class of 1920, several local residents, and a long anecdote about Bob Hamilton claiming age and recalling a buffalo hunt 86 years ago by a lake shore. The piece questions Bob’s exact age.
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Swea City
Herald
Bob
Hamilton
Silver Lake
Whitlow
L. J. Needham
Robert
Estherville
Court House
Emmet
Thieves Enter Depot and Store at Huntington
Sneak thieves broke into the Huntington depot and store last Monday night. They attempted to enter the pool hall but failed. About $25 from the store and around $1 in small change from the depot were taken. No further items were disturbed and no clues to the culprits were found.
Park Pause Claims Fee Fight at State Park
A misread notice claims a fee dispute involving K. P. and a state park, with unclear details about funding or access. The fragment mentions a park and payment issues but provides no specific dates, people, or outcomes.
Chautauqua Nears Arrival for Estherville Event
The Chautauqua troupe led by Mr Collet of the Redpath-V Vawter system and a young organizer to boost sales will tour Estherville ahead of the big event set for July 16 to 26. Local officials, including Gover Allen and others, promote preparations and fundraising to ensure the summer program pays dividends for the community.
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Sully
Collet
Redpath-V. Vawter
Estherville
Anne
Ciivid
Fearne Avery
Babin ‘Hood
Sim
Robin
Bil
Goverie Allen
Bryan
Owen and
Schwartz
Bolsheviki O
Death of Mrs Carter in Davenport Angers Friends
The message notes the death on Monday afternoon of Mrs. Carter after a second stroke of paralysis. Former Estherville residents, she and Mr. Carter lived in Davenport, where he partnered with Doolittle before selling his share and moving there. Mrs. Carter was a charter member of Grace Church Episcopal Guild and left many old friends grieving.
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Davengers
Mrs. Carter
Carter
Estherville
Harry Doolittle
Aulger Brothers Stock Co. to Open Week in Estherville
The Windom Reporter previews Aulger Brothers Stock Company with their big tent, band, orchestra, and strong dramatic cast opening in Estherville Monday June 18. The troupe, touring Minnesota 17 years, has earned praise for high quality entertainment and hopes to become a regular Windom stop next year, closing their Estherville engagement Saturday night.
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Windom
Aulger ‘Bros. Stock Co
Estherville
Aulger Brothers
Minnesota
De Molay Install Anniversary Dinner Dance
Monday evening marked the first anniversary celebration of the Estherville and Spencer Chapters of De Molay with a dinner dance at the Masonic hall. A three course dinner began at eight, served by the Eastern Star Chapter ladies, with invitations to Emmetsburg Spirit Lake Fairmont Sibley and Algona chapters. Dorothy Seevers performed a solo dance, and Mickey Healigg's Rialto Orchestra provided music for a general dance. After intermission the event shifted to a carnival style dance, with hall decoration by the boys. the celebration is remembered by participants.
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Estherville
Spencer
de Molay
Masonic Hall
Eastern Star
Emmetsburg
Spirit Lake
Fairmont Sibley
Algona
Dorothy Seevers
Mickey Healigg
Rialto Orchestra
Gediythe. És
Homeward letters from Long Beach to Vindicator
Long Beach California June 4 1923 reader writes from California describing travel plans back home via Portland and Yellowstone Park. He recalls missing the May 16 issue, mentions Hollywood seeing a cinema and Indian stage, Pasadena Brookside Park and Bushech gardens, and notes a return expected in July.
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Long Beach
Calif
Ditor
California
Ottumwa
Kan
Los Angeles
Bigelows
Portland
Ore
Yellowstone Park
Kansas
Hollywood
Estherville
Pasadena
Brookside Park
Bushech
Former Estherville Boy Visits Relatives
Irving Hanson of Columbus Ohio visits his uncles H O and Ed Silge and aunt Mrs Geo Rogers. He leaves tonight for home. A 1908 high school graduate he holds a salesman job with Westinghouse Electrical and Manufacturing Co. He is an Iowa State College Ames alum with wartime service and is father to two children, a boy and a girl. His wife visited Estherville during his service.
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Irving Hanson
Columbus
Ohio
H. O
Ed. Silge
Geo. Rogers
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Prizes Awarded by D A R to Meritorious School Pupils
Okomanpado Chapter DAR awarded gold and silver medals on June 1 to 7th and 8th grade students based on American history marks. In 7th grade Emma Abbot led with 90 percent, followed by Anita Hoults Houser 89 percent and Cuthbert Hurd, Marion Mahlum at 87 percent. in 8th grade Oliva Stue and another student at 901 percent, Laverne Heyer 90 percent, John Morse 39 percent, Bernard Wasserman 98 percent, with honorable mention to the third and fourth in each grade.
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Okomanpado
Emma Abbot
Anita Houltshouser
Cuthbert Hurd
Marion Mahlum
Oliva Stue
Laverne Heyer
John Morse
Bernard Wasserman
Engineer George Godden Hurt On Open Switch
V. R. Engineer George Godden was injured last Saturday while running on the Sibley Gowrie branch. He ran into an open switch and strained both wrists, though no other injuries were reported. He will be laid off until his wrists recover. The accident happened at Ware.
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Jlc
Sibley- Gowrie
George Godden
At. Ware
Bottling Works Enjoys Busy Season Says Munson
Mr. B M Munson of Eathersville Bottling Works reports a lively trade in winter and a promising summer season. The establishment is enjoying its best period since the business began under his ownership, reflecting strong demand and favorable conditions.
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B. M. Munson
Eathersville Bottling
Farm Picnic and County Fair Sports Report
The Farm club and community gathered for a Bureau Picnic and county fair events. Horse Shoe pitching was won by A Grove township, with men’s and boys races, including 100 yd dashes, three legged races, and sack races, featuring participants like Jim Stevens Indy Dean and Irene Book. Opal Reed led in the girls 50 yd dash and other children’s events.
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Bureau Picnic
Wolfen
Yale Uy
Richard Worle
Richardson
Grove
Wallingford
Ali
Soeth
Jim Stevens
Indy Dean
Strid
Reed
Dean ‘An
Shannon
Logue
Reuben Strid
Irwin
Fuller Golden Wedding Anniversary Celebrated
Mr and Mrs F C Fuller of Fairmont Minnesota marked their golden wedding anniversary on June 10 with family. Residents of northern Iowa and Minnesota gathered as their children and grandchildren joined to celebrate, with one daughter Blanche Scott absent due to distance and work. The couple’s offspring include Mrs Kelller, Fuller of Truman Minnesota Fields of Dolliver Iowa Mrs Powers Madeira Minnesota Mrs Holen Celon Minnesota Roy Fuller Font Minnesota Whalen Dolliver Town Erma Stoneback Granada among attendees. The event was remembered by those present.
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Fy. Fuller
Fairmont
Minn
Kgller
Blanche Scott
Council
Fuller
Truman
Fields
Dolliver
Iowa
Powers
Madeira
Holen
Ceylon
Roy
Font
Whalen
Granada
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Esthervelle
Emmet Coun
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Yack
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Cleo Anderson
Ernest Anders
Kermit Amdahl
Raymond Annatren
Bernard Borman
John
Clarence Butler
Lester
Boregron
Robert Buckles
John Buckles
Cary
Arnold Carey
Abiigha
Davis Velma
Alvin Morgan
Bernice Maves
Bert Mauritsen
Mildred Moraine
Neenan Mickeson
Florence
Neilsen
Harry Veg
Peterson
Andreas Petersen
Harlan Péterson
Anne Rolling
Arnold Sorensen
Donald Smith
Henry Smith
Hazel Sunde
Flossie Schenck
Geneva Strid
Chas
Stewart
Adelaide Sturm
Doris Summers
Emmett Smith
Alice Traeford
V.a
Huntington
K. P'S. Pay.forgre
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Anni Eeaaty
E' Molay
Ities Berber Ars St.aaves
Pj. Barby
Don Kipby
First
WM. Ralston
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George Godden Hurt
Mr. Hunt
Richard Give
Mrs. F. C. Fuller
Fern
Fairmont, Minn
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