Estherville Route Chosen for Des Moines Spirit Lake Road
The pathfinders favor Estherville as the better route from Des Moines to Spirit Lake, five miles shorter with improved roads. Estherville Commercial Club leaders deserve credit for naming the Estherville path, pledging road maintenance, and placing signs at every turn. Speicer residents campaigned hard for inclusion on the route.
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Emmetsburg
Spirit Lake
Estherville
Spencer
Okoboji
Arnolds Park
Spencer and Ruthven
C. H. Woodard
O. W. Tornell
Chas. Donahue
O. B
The
Lakes
Speicer
Could Be Troublesome Telephone Gossip Tale
A playful Exchange snippet warns that a quiet telephone girl hears all rumors joys and woes of town life. It imagines the secrets she could reveal about couples, misdeeds, and social turmoil if she spoke out, hinting at the power of rumor and surveillance.
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Joya
Worthington Team To Visit Estherville For Rivalry
Worthington baseball squad travels to Estherville next Thursday and Friday for a two game set. Local players pace ahead for a tough test against a fast Minnesota team in a likely high standard of play.
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Worthington Ballteam
Estherville
Minnesota
Farmers Meeting on Elevator Proposal at Graver IA
Farmers in Graver Iowa are invited to a 3 o clock Saturday meeting at Woodman hall to discuss the elevator proposition. Chairman J L Browne urges attendees to come and bring neighbors.
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Graver
Iowa
Woodman Hall
J. L. Browne
Fresh Supply of Carbon Paper and Typewriter Ribbon
A brief notice noting a fresh stock of carbon paper and typewriter ribbon received by The Vindicator and Republican Co. from an unspecified source. The item highlights new office supplies for typing and record keeping.
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Republican Co
Wedding of Eeith Wynn Reese and Louis Christensen
The Linn Grove ceremony united Eeith Wynn Reese and Louis Martin Christensen at high noon in the Reese home. Bride, a Linn Grove businesswoman, and groom, Spirit Lake merchant, were celebrated by Rev. E. E. Day. A five course dinner followed as guests toasted the couple before their western and eastern travels to be later home at Spirit Lake.
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Linn Grove
Henry Reese
Eeith Wynn
Louis Martin Christensen
Ll. M. Christensen
Spirit Lake
Miller- Christensen
J. F. Birdsal
Spencer
Iowa
Christensen
Agnes Conley
Sioux Rapids
Sarah Reese
Birdlyn Fulton
E. E. Day
Cedar Rapids
Reese
Chicago
Niagara Falla
Isthmus
Herald
Friday Night a Lively One in Road Relocation Talks
A dozen plus autos from Spencer and Ruthven visited to discuss the Spirit Lake Des Moines road with Fort Dodge not present. Estherville and Ruthven-Spencer delegations met the pathfinders, with Estherville pushing a west-of-river route and holding the advantage as the talks continued.
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Spencer
Ruthven
Des Moines
Spirit Lake
Fort Dodge
Estherville
Palo Alto
Water Tank at Williams Collapses on Trestle
The Williams city water tank toppled from a sixty foot trestle, striking a nearby residence and shattering windows on one side. The old tank, filled with water, flooded the street as the supporting tinder sections aged and weakened.
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Williams
Terril Tribune
Bolt Injures Two At Winona Thunderstorm Strike
A severe storm in Winona Minnesota struck the home of Mrs Herman Kraze early Thursday. Mrs Kraze temporarily lost sight of one eye and her little daughter Gertrude suffered severe burns to the back. Her sister Miss Ledebuhr was stunned but uninjured. Damages to the house were estimated at 200 dollars.
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Winona
Minn
Herman Kraze
Spirit Lake eyed for dredge to open Iowa Great Lakes route
Spirit Lake June 12 Special State Fish and Game Commissioner George Lincoln of Cedar Rapids considers buying a large dredge for Spirit Lake area use. Spirit Lake boosters would cover installation costs. Aimed to deepen channels among East Okoboji Upper Ora Minnewashia Lower Gar, and grant a boat route from West Okoboji to the isthmus. A lock between Spirit and East Okoboji is seen, creating a 30 mile waterway and triggering further lake improvements. Senator L E H Francis secured a dredge option and handed it to Lincoln. WANTED Dining room girls at Templar Park Spirit Lake, wages six dollars weekly.
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Spirit Lake
Tra
Gar Lakes
Minnewashia
Marble Lake
Sunken Lake
Little Spirit Lake
Hottes Lake
Spirit
East Okoboji
Iowa Great Lakes
Lake Michigan
L. E H. Francis
Lincoln
New School Law Expands Free High School Training Statewide
The legislature passed a law offering free high school training to all youths. Residents may attend a four year program at a district expense, with tuition charged to their home corporation. Certificates from local school officials and the county superintendent are required. If a corporation fails to pay, the creditor board informs the auditor who transfers funds to the debtor. Manson Journal.
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Manson Jounal
Special Train to Emmetsburg for Hatherville Game
Hatherville ball team plans a special 12:30 pm train to Emmetsburg for an upcoming Sunday game. A large Hatherville crowd is urged to attend and cheer four boys to victory. Clyde Farmer and Dave Wassom from Spirit Lake and Perry Iowa will join Hatherville, with one slated for shortstop and the other in reserve as needed. Cliff Halleck moves into George Walters’ east town residence this week. Des Moines trade excursionists visit Thursday evening and will be hosted at Elks headquarters with businesses staying open past eight.
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Hatherville
Emmetsburg
Cliff Halleck
Geo. Walter
Des Moines
Elks
Clyde Farmer
Spirit Lake
Dave Wassom
Perry
Iowa
Hill
Memorial Day Service Held by Royal Neighbors at Christian Church
Royal Neighbors observed Memorial Day with a public service at the Christian Church on Sunday June 11. Mrs. Alice Nash of Minneapolis, supreme auditor, spoke to an attentive audience. District deputy Mrs. Anna Smith and Oracle Mrs. Cooper lent readings. Degres staff members performed ritual work, and musical pieces by Mrs. Morse and a duet by Miss Lyman and Mrs. Lindsay were praised. Refreshments followed in the I. C. O. FY hall for visiting neighbors from multiple camps and towns.
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Royal Neighbors
The
Christian Church
Alice Nash
Minneapolis
Anna Smith
Cooper
Superior
Degres
Morse
Lyman
Lindsay
Susie Mack
Oracle
Wallingford Camp
Meliza Howard
D. W. Howard
Greenfield
Della Schmidt
Hannah Schmidt
Mary Briggs
John Swanson
F. H. Cooper
Claus Martins
Sarah A. Willard
J. H. Maher
Flora Cooper
Hd Weaver
Lanah Perkins
Alice Thompson
Auto Tax Law Sparks Debate Among Car Makers
A new state auto law imposes an $8 flat tax for 20 horsepower and 40 cents per extra horsepower, with electric and steam cars at a $16 annual rate. Dealer licenses cost $16, motor vehicle licenses $3, plus two plates, transfer fees $1, and mid period rates. Speed limit set at 26 mph, with municipal tweaks not below 10 mph.
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H. P
T Tese
Secretary of
Notice To Farmers Records Farm Names
Notice to farmers states land owners may record a farm name, and once recorded no one else can use it. Recording fee is one dollar and blanks are available at the county recorders office.
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County Recorders l Office
Notice of Sewer Line Intention on North Ninth Street
City of Estherville Iowa notes intention to contract a new sewer line on North Ninth Street from Main Street to East Pleasant. A public hearing is set for July 2, 1911, at 8 p.m. in the council room to allow property owners to object and review the proposed resolution and construction plans. The contract will be awarded to a qualified bidder, with costs assessed against abutting properties within 132 feet of the street.
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North Ninth Street
Main Street
East Pleasant
Estherville
Town
Eity Council
Sid ci
Ats O'Clock
Watherville
Iowa
East Main Street
Ratheryne
Mast Pleasent Street
Wetober
Wil
Republican
N. B. Haney
Olty Clerk
Bank welcomes every saver with friendly message
A vintage bank advertisement invites all depositors, stating every small account matters and promising benefits to each customer as a valued friend. The ad mentions Vite EstaeRVILLE STATE BANK and notes ink at the Vindigator and Republican office.
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Vite Estaerville State Bank
Vindigator
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Mens
House of
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Bolt
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