Accident Blazes from Kerosene Pouring Near Estherville
A serious and near fatal accident occurred Wednesday when Mrs. Walter Coon near Estherville poured kerosene onto smouldering stove wood to rekindle the fire. A can explosion burned her clothing and hair, but she wrapped in a blanket and stability returns, with ugly scars expected. Other items note visits, home improvements, and local assignments, including Mrs. E. Sandrol and Geo Ridley travel, and Delos Wells's wedding at Worthington.
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Northern Vindicator
Walter Coon
Goon
Clear Lake
S. E. Bemis
Paul Brown
Franklin Peddie
Emmetsboro
Artie
Herbie Peterson
A. C. Peterson & Co
Burlington
J. M.barker
Wisconsin
N. H. White
Spirit Lake
Bessie Ward
East
New York
Massachusetts
Nora Halvorson
Albert Lea
Delos Wells
Worthington
Estherville
Lincoln Highway Route Picked for Ford Car No 10 000 009
Twenty years ago notes from Estherville recount local visits and moves. Officials discuss the Lincoln Highway as Ford Car No 10 000 009 travels from New York to San Francisco, imagining the traffic and parade of ten million Fords along the route. A hotel sale and management change near Spirit Lake is noted with details on ownership and plans.
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FORD
New York
San Francisco
7K First Church of Christ Scientist Services Sunday 11 oclock
The 7K First Church of Christ Scientist announces Sunday services at 11 oclock with the June 201 Bible topic Christian Science. A Golden Text from Psalms 808 reads Blessed is the people that know the joyful sound they shall walk in the light of thy countenance. Sundry show at 10 oclock and Wednesday evening readings occur weekly in a public room open every Wednesday and Saturday afternoon for Bible study and reading of authorized Christian Science Literature.
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Church OF Christ
Scientist
Butter as a Salve Through World History
A compact survey traces butter from ancient times to modern uses as a skin remedy and salve. It details early production by hand, then with a dasher, mentions usage by Hindoo, Greek, and Roman cultures, and notes its employment in baths, wound care, lamp oil, and as a mark of wealth in caste systems.
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Mena Martin
B. C
Spain
India
Buttered Salmon as Appetizer in Everyday Food History
The text discusses how butter, when rancid, could be repurposed as an appetizer and uses butter as an example of a salmon everyday food product, noting that people often overlook any historical background behind it.
Professional Cards Read Aloud in City Directory Style
A compact notice listing professionals with offices and contact details. Dr J M Fredericksen a dentist operates in Sconberg and Kilgore Building Suite No M. E Wilson a physician and surgeon has an office over Kilgore and Klocow Hall with Monday Wednesday and Saturday available.
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J. M. Fredericksen
Sconberg & Kilgore Bldg
M. E. Wilson
Kilgore & Klocow Holw
Births Reported Across Estherville and Nearby Areas
Birth notices list many new arrivals with parents and locations including Estherville, Ringsted, and Graettinger. Notable entries include May 8 John W and Nancy Kimbrell Bush Center Two. May 21 Allen Farr Barnes Estherville. May 24 Ruth Barrett Estherville. June 2 Lans Jane Gaemon Graettinger. May 16 Bonitta Landis Estherville. May 18 Franklin Skorgaard Ringsted. May 25 Lorraine Ostergaard Ringsted.
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Marcus Albert Bush
John W
Nancy Kimbrell Bush
Center Two
Pyorence Evelyn Barber
Frank C
Eva Irene Nehring Barber
Ruth Dag Barrett
Leonard Arthur
Caroline Munson Barrett
Estherville
Allen Farr Barnes
Jay
Jessie Hafes Barnes
Loren LeRoy Barlow
Milton J
Laszel Bliss Barlow
Richard Frank Manthe
Orange
Amelia Guarde Manthe
Doyald Nelson
Den
Ingevald Tf
Agnes Olson Nelson
Esthervilly
Plelen Mariv Olson
Marcia Ont
Hannah Christensen Olson
Mis Vitva
May Tonderdm
Velma Mae Berge Youderuim
June
Marig Craets
Pedro Col Nola Eulubearia Grazie
Fileworth
Lans Jane Gaeomon
Lewell Valgia
Chon Jobin
No Larsen Gatmany Graettinger
Miuv
Shirey
Jere Gaardner
John Lawrence
Clara Emma Albers Gardner
Bonitt Catherine Landis
Noah BE
Muhal
Farm Bureau Notes Big Meeting at Ben Hatland
The Elsworth Township Farm Bureau met at Ben Hatland's home on Tuesday June 10 with a very large crowd attending. Readings by Helen Williams and Mel Earnest Harvege delighted attendees along with community singing. A lunch followed and plans were made to hold the next meeting at the Huntington hall to accommodate the crowd.
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Ben Hatland
Elsworth Township
Thimbles and Ornaments in Elizabethan Fashion
In Queen Elizabeth's era fashionable English women wore thimbles as finger ornaments. Made of precious metals and often set with jewels or engraved with heraldic crests, these items covered the whole finger and served as stylish accessories.
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England
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Valentine Grand Concert Co
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