Farmers Have Grown Rich Through Florida Trucking
The article surveys Florida farming in its infancy, noting profits from truck farming around Bradenton, Manatee, Palmetto, and Sarasota. It highlights fertile land, citrus groves, and rapid development with new rail links, while citing high lettuce prices and ongoing growth in Arcadia and nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pampa
St. Petersburg
Bradentown
Manatee
Pal- Meteo
Sarasota
Manatee County
Palmeto
Eleriton
Florida
Thia
Tigher
Bradentawi
Arcadia
Labil
Saraaetio
Sarasota Bay
Bradentowth
Watsr
Tampa
M. M. Knapp
Fort Meyers
Megura Ie
Ibias
Proposed Law On Insurance in Iowa
The article discusses a proposed revision to Iowa workmen's compensation law. It notes existing law allows all insurers to write compensation coverage, while Iowa currently writes none. Commissioner Gareth urges repeal of the current law and creation of a state monopoly on compensation insurance with administration financed by the state and premiums from employers, including farmers, under a new statute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tow General Assembly
General Assembly
Iowa
Clarke
Carat
Kovettior Andiedie
Gareth
Lowa
State of
B&b
Methodist Church Sees Large Attendance and Banquet Planned
The Methodist Episcopal Church reported splendid audiences at services last Sunday with 229 in Sunday school. The Men’s Annual Banquet is set for Thursday evening featuring a four course meal, music, and after dinner speeches. Tickets may be secured from local organizers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Long
W. W. Walker
Ira Stanley
Frank Swartz
Fred Robinson
Cecil Biggs
Brown Hull Couple Wed In Quiet Estherville Ceremony
At the bride's parents home in Estherville on Sunday at one o'clock Wanda Hull married Clarence Brown with Rev. J. B. Coffin officiating. The ceremony was simple with only family and the minister and wife present. The couple will live on a farm southeast of town after a celebratory dinner hosted by the bride's mother Mrs. W. L. Hull.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wanda
Hull
Clarence Brown
Coffin
Christian Church
W. Ll. Hull
Brida
Jas
LL. Brown
Estherville
W. L. Hull
Ufe
Woman Tramp Visits Estherville
A traveling woman described as a "woman tramp" arrived in Estherville last Wednesday riding in on baggage. She has traveled across several states and abroad three times, dressing in both men's clothes and feminine attire. Mrs. J. P. Littell arranged a place for her, taking her to a home where she stayed for days while employment was found. The woman is now working in the city and seems satisfied with her new billet. Other locals mentioned include Mrs. J. Davey of Ellsworth visiting Mrs. Guy Towsley, Editor Merriman of Graettinger among Ratherville visitors, and Mrs. Koster and Mare. Hopking traveling to Des Moines for a brief visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union
Our Faireux
J. P. Littell
Associated Charities
Merrimam of
Graettinger
Ratherville
Justin Prescott
Waterloo
BY. P.U
Prescott
Eatherville
Ladies Mission
Frank Wiig
Union Baptist Church
Cuba
Land of
Sunshine
K. M. Asgood
Mason City
Beautiful Home Wedding Near Lanesboro_
A refined wedding on February 17 at the Toyne residence southeast of Lanesboro joined Misa Amber Clemantsa and Maryin Ora Maloney. The ceremony featured Rev. W H Cox, Lohengrin procession, and graceful decor. Relatives from Karl City, Des Moines, Omaha, and Carroll attended. gifts included silver and china. the couple will reside on a farm near Ketherville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Toyne
Lanesboro
Misa Amber Clemantsa
Maryin Ora Maloney
Lohengrin
C. Flater
Des Moines
W. H. Cox
Maloney
Katherville
Eline Long
Mberville
J. F. Calhoun
Menna
South Dakota
A. Flater
Wim. Barnes
Auburn
Nebraska
Alice Dennis
Omaha
Fred Whouspoot
Miss Ware
Don
Lake City
John Clements
Clemente
Ada
Carroll
Marek
Ketherville
Ued
Daues
Market tale prompts strong reaction in county letter
A reader describes a generous act of feeding the hungry with grain despite road hardships. The note reveals frustration at the mail and markets, references a forked meal and Chinese workers, and ends with a pledge not to take the paper. Local names include Farmer Smith and Mrs Mary Norrin. Additional notices report Kinmetabury visit by Mrs Ingvall and local banker Bert Clark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra
Mary Norrin
Kinmetabury
Carl Ingvall
Bert Clark
Dolliver Savings Bank
Estherville
Geo. Barefoot of
Dolliver
Elks Show at Grand Theatre Promises Crowd Pleaser
Frederick company promotes the Elks home talent play Dingbat of Gag for March 11 and 12 at the Grand theatre. About forty characters and twenty five ladies in costumes will headline the production. Seats go on sale Tuesday. Local residents mentioned include John Graaf and others connected to Wellendorf farm and Hetherville area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hank
Graaf
Annagement Palace
Estherville
Grant
Elks Home
Grand Theatre
Frederick BE. Howe Annpement Co
Hawkeyes Discover Great Possibilities in Florida Visit
Iowa paper notes Hoosier settlers and Iowa journalists exploring Manatee region in Florida. The piece highlights northern and midwestern visitors adjusting to warm climate, with signals of agricultural and land development prospects and local Florida conditions.
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Hy Tiv Nichols
Lan
F C. Sullivan
Roger
Sullivan
Bite Police
Wilson Ann
Tudian
Posses
Jerneeratie Publitthes Ac
Hierso Carter Harrigen
Ove Thes Mayer Wis
Robert M. Sweltzer
Rogee Harrison Tashi
State
Methodist Episcopal Church
City
Thos. A. Edison
Camp Walton
Brown
Frank King
Opera House
Mra. J. Davey
Ellaworth
Guy
Towsley
Melvin Ora Maloney
Amber Clements
A. G. Schutes
Mrs
May
Long Plaine
Clifford Hendrickson
Farmers’ Savings Bank of
Washington
Prairie Plorups
John Graaf Lids
Wellendorf
Ketterville
Viola Gilbert
Inga Boeland
Harold Anderson
Francis Skattebo
Frank Benes
Lopis Sevalson
Hetherville
G. Quammen
Anna Vitra
Humboldt
John Plath
Wallingford
Henry Schobbe
T. O. Sando
Halvor Larson
Miss Starner
G. Gilbert
Rich Domain
Geo. A. Niehoala
Vindicator
Republican
Barlerville
Towa
Edith Soper
Town Falls
Harry Ramonson
Albert Salmonson
Will Kuode
Grover
Vern Smith
Armstrong
Herman Lorenz
Ralph Miller
First National Bank
Ty Oa. m
Sadie Harcourt
North Sixth Street
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