Commercial Club appoints committees to drive Estherville growth
The Commercial Club outlines committee appointments and urges prompt meetings and proactive work. Officers emphasize practical effort, seek suggestions, and highlight Good Roads progress with J. H. Stockdale as chair. Committees include New Enterprises, Social, Entertainment, Railway and Transportation, Advertising, Finance, Decoration, and Membership with listed chairmen and members.
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Estherville
Eatherville
New Kernel Spacing Boosts Iowa Corn Yields Across State
A Washington bulletin by C. P. Hartley outlines a kernel spacing method for corn that spreads five inches apart per hill, boosting stalk roots and stability. Early tests show a 4 percent average yield increase, possibly adding fifty million bushels nationally. Obituaries note Mrs. Geo. Howe and Fern Robinson Streater wedding details follow.
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Department of Agriculture
Washington
Iowa
C. P. Hartley
Bureau of Plant Industry
Bulletin
United States
Woodman Picnic Set for Emmetsburg Next Wednesday
The Woodman Picnic will be held in Emmetsburg next Wednesday, June 20, with a splendid free program and all big attractions at no charge. A special train will run from Estherville at 9 o’clock in the morning.
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Emmetsburg
Estherville
Summer Cold Dangers Prompt Early Treatment With Foley
An ad cautions that a summer cold can develop into bronchitis or pneumonia if neglected. It recommends Foley's Honey and Tar to loosen coughs soothe air passages and expel the cold. The note also promotes the Texas Almanac and State Industrial Guide with county descriptions railroad maps and land prices, offered by The Dallas News for 30 cents postpaid.
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Foley
Jay Johnston and Co
Texas
Dalilas News
Dallas
Tex
Roosevelt disowns spurious hunting book premium
The Enterprise premium offered a fake Roosevelt volume claiming to recount hunting trips. Theodore Roosevelt asks Scribner's Sons to disown the spurious work and states only his own published accounts are legitimate. Also ads promote Chamberlain's Cough Remedy and Foley's Kidney Remedy with local seller Jay Johnston & Co.
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Roosevelt
Theodore Roosevelt
Messrs
Charles Scribner’s Sons
Jay Johnston & Co
Thieves Strike Dentists in Small Town Offices
Reports from Des Moines indicate an organized Chicago based gang targets dental offices across the state. Robberies last year and again this year seize gold and dental supplies after breaking into offices. Dentists are urged to watch for suspicious activity and safeguard valuables.
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Tate
Des Moines
Chicago
Hotels face new safety law upheld as constitutional
The supreme court validates a new hotel law requiring three story buildings to have fire protection, outward opening doors, fire escapes, and ropes in rooms where direct escape is unavailable. Hotels across the state have begun implementing rope provisions, and builders are completing compliant structures as litigation ends. Thrilling jungle show by Herr Branner at John H Sparks venue promises ferocious animal acts in Estherville on Saturday June 25, with a note to bring iron and rubber for 5 cents per pound.
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Technical World Magazine
Supreme Court
Herr Branner
John H. Sparks
Equatorial Africa
Royal Zoological Society of France
Brunner
John H
Bis
Estherville
Dentist Couple Weds in Ames At Bride's Parents Home
Dr William Sawyer of Ates and Miss Cleo Birney of Ames united in marriage at the bride's parents home. Rev Benjamin Franklin officiated. Only relatives and close friends attended a breakfast wedding. The couple, both dental students, plan to finish at Minnesota University in the fall and then practice.
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Fern Robinson
R. 8. Robinson
First Avenue
Leo C. Streater
Immoetsburg
W. M. Evans
B. Avenue
Emmetsburg
Cedar Rapids
Republican
Estherville
William Sawyer
Ates
Cleo Birney
C. Birney
Benjamin Franklin
Rock Island
Ames
The
State University
Minnesota University
Expense Accounts Filed for Primary Election Candidates
The primary election expense reports filed with the county auditor list candidate totals including Morse none, Butler 125.50, Heffelfinger 43.50, Root 152.13, Ridley 97.50, Sorum 93.88, Gibbs 14.00, Lovell 4.92, Amundson 77.64, Lerdall 39.00, Hartung 43.74, with some candidates not yet filed.
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J. W. Morse
A. RB. Butler
L. Heffelfinger
Chas
A. Root
R. J. Ridley
BR. F. Sorum
W. H. Gibbs
J. C. Lovell
Mra
C. Amundson
H. J. Lerdall
E. E. Hartung
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Promises Fast Wound Care
A brief 19th century style notice touts Bucklen’s Arnica Salve as the quick, sure healer for wounds from knives, guns, nails, fireworks, burns, boils, sores, and skin ailments. It claims prevention of blood poisoning or gangrene and lists 25 cents price from S H Williams.
Drain Tile Demand Surges For Early Ordering
Brisk demand for drain tile prompts suppliers to encourage customers to order early. Products will be filled in rotation to manage demand as the cement products company seeks steady business.
Mrs Phoebe Lincoln Specialist Ad
Specialist Mrs Phoebe Lincoln offers permanent removal of superfluous hair moles warts broken veins lime marks birth marks and facial blemishes by electricity at Hotel Orleans room 26 with guaranteed results and dandruff falling hair pimples blackheads treated signs of improvement promised.
Candle Your Eggs This Season Warns Inspectors
The piece urges candle testing of eggs before sale due to warm weather and hens setting. State law bans rotten eggs and inspectors will target sellers this year. Farmers and merchants must ensure eggs are good, with inspectors possibly checking baskets at stores.
Why Towa Leads In Drainage
Iowa undertakes more drainage this year than any other state with expert figures backing the claim. Reclaimed land boosts crop value, enables steady markets, and capitalizes on transportation reach making drainage a profitable investment statewide. Land once worthless can become worth 100 to 200 dollars after drainage, justifying heavy statewide activity this year.
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Towa
Union
Iowa
Bakery for sale at 601 East Lincoln Street
For sale: bakery goods and business assets located at 601 East Lincoln Street. Includes equipment and existing product lines. Contact Baker for details.
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BAKER
East Lincoln Street
For Rent House and Land in Southeast Town
For rent a house with one acre of land in the southeast part of town. For particulars call on Person & Pitcher. 13tf
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Pérson
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Roy J. Ridley
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L. R. Woods
J.P. Kirby
John Rosa
Souial
H. B. Lawrence
Theo Mylore
Clem Peterson
W. T. Rhodes
A. Br, Butler
Jay Johnston
BH. Williams
J. Strawn
Shadle
H. Graaf
W. A. Beymer
Walter Kingman
H. Coon
Jens Petersen
F. A. Rhodes
M. M. Knapp
al Gaylord
H.C. Coon
W. A. Ladd
Jas. Espesel
D.ick. Alexander
W. P. Galloway
F. Carpenter
G. A. Nichols
Geo. EB. Patterson
Jas. Cox
M.H. Schloeman
John Hansen
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B. B. Anderson
A.C. Brown
F. W. Converse
P. H. Paulsen
H.C. Bryant
J.J. Klopp
H. Oransky
Geo. Shadle
A. O. Peterson
Neu Bros. FE
J. Raweon
W. A. Hodge
Wm. Oeehrlien
F. Hendershot
Wm. Foshier
Carl Jeglum
WN. J. Lee
C.K. Person
Alex Johnston
M. J. Groves
G. A. Lyon
I. EB. Hartung
A. J. Rhodes
KK. B. Lohr
Habherville
Mapas
George Howe
Robinson Streater
8. H. Williams
A. Fisher
Sawyer Birney
Phoebe Lincoln
Hotel Orleans
Sam Perkins
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