Western Electric Spends 60000 on New Telephone System
Western Electric plans a 60000 overhaul to install the Central Emergency System. The project moves the central office to rooms above Peterson Bros and J W Thompsons stores, replacing poles and wiring with modern equipment. Over 1200 telephones connect to the Estherville switchboard, and service will expand after remodeling.
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Peterson Bros
J. W. Thompson's
Western Electric
J. W. Thompson
Teterson
Estherville
GEO A NICHOLS Editor and Manager
GEO A NICHOLS serves as editor and manager for the publication. The office lists a telephone number as 7.
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Geo. A. Nichols
Wasteful measures alleged to fix high prices across regions
The article claims a coordinated effort to keep prices high by letting fish rot on coasts, discarding millions of cogs in New York harbor, and allowing fruit and wood to decay or burn. It condemns the destruction of food and fuel as unworthy of a civilized nation and Christian country.
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Pacific
Atlantic
New York City
California
Florida
Fe Francie Seen as Governor Candidate by Some
A string of editorials argue that Senator Leslie Fe Francie of this district could be the logical governor candidate in 1916 eight. They describe him as ambitious aggressive and financially capable while noting opposition due to his radicalism. If Republicans nominate Spirit Lake leader for 1917 ticket a broader political backlash is suggested.
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Leslie Fe. Francie
Spirit Lake Sway
Eimineteburg Democrat
Billy Sunday Earns V Thousand For Philadelphia Sermons
Billy Sunday received v thousand dollars for evangelical services in Philadelphia. The article argues this does not prove free salvation in Philadelphia or other cities where Sunday preaches. It questions the evangelical route to salvation as a popular but not cheapest or safest path, noting spring street conditions.
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Billy Sunday
Philadelphia
Poem on Iowa politics and roads in a rustic voice
An untidy poem critiques Iowa politics and state roads. It laments stagnant population growth in an agricultural powerhouse and mocks legislative inertia. The piece urges practical improvements and better infrastructure, mentioning Estherville and a bus route suggestion. It ends with a note about a legislative adjournment rumored in a week.
Coristiad Church Plans Easter Bible School Attendance
Coristiad Church reports strong Easter plans with 906 present last Sunday and 38 late arrivals. Preparations include Bible school committees, a basket dinner, hot coffee, junior church first session, and an evening program. Neighbors urged to attend the three hundred strong Easter day event. Mr and Mrs Clem Kerr and Roy Kerr of Maple Hill shopped at the county seat Saturday.
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Bible School
Clem Kerr
Roy
Near Maple Hill
Picnic Launch Parties Mark Florida Trip Notices
Mr and Mrs L J Smith hosted a launch at Black Point Florida with diners and fishing on the shore Guests included Mrs Stall and three children Dr Dye Mrs Nichols and son Herbert Miss Agnes and Frances Gerlock and many others The event ended happily with a long beach day Mrs G W Soule hosted a San Carlos launch party led by Miss Helen Gary Attendees included Mrs Nichols and son Herbert of Ratherville Iowa Mrs Soule and baby also present They mislocated Sam Carlos but enjoyed sixty miles of Santa Rosa Sound Camp Walton correspondent Pensacola Journal The Amonte class held a St Patrick social at the Baptist Sunday school with a ladies orchestra and refreshments The Nelson school house in Jack Creek township will be sold Monday April 6 at 8 pm at Center school house Rev J S Coffin judged a high school declamatory contest The Presbyterian Missionary society meets Friday March 26 at three o'clock Mrs G A Nichols and son Herbert returned from Camp Walton Florida Mr and Mrs Fred White returned from their visit to Louisiana
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Frast Kriday
L. J. Smith
Anna
Black Point
Smith
Mra. Smith
Mra. Stall
Dr. Dye
Mra. Nichols
Herbert
Agines
Frances Gerlock
Mersers
Hanrahan
Rovee
Guethorff
Glen Davin
Mra
G. W. Soule
San Carlos
Helen Gary
Nichola
Gon. Herbert
Ratherville
Iowa
Soule
Baby
Sam Carlos
Ac i. ED
Pensacola
Santa Roa Sound
Amonte
The
Baptist Sunday School
St. Patrick's
Lacy Colt
Hazel Heinis
Carol Fastnau
Vance Noe
Ethel Wing
Esther Hastman
Nelson
Jack Creek Township
Center School
Houge
Ering
J. Aml Omkes
Twenty Years Ago Misses Pitcher Arrive as Housekeepers
Misses Pitcher of Grundy Center arrived Monday to live with their brother A. Pitcher who recently bought land in the area. Spirit Lake notes mention Ringineer Frank Littell returning to Watertown and engineer issues. A daughter born to Judge Quarten’s household last Saturday. Chas. Longe returns from Washington County and has taken a farm in Kosworth. Spirit Lake memorial to March Bto 13 dedicated next July 4. granite column 66 feet high costing 4500. Mrs Fullenweider visiting Battle Lake, Michigan. Steve Sullivan and wife return from Arkansas. JG Fulton of Port Dodge visits for several days. Fulton sold Keyes Jeffrey cars for a demonstration.
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Misses Pitcher
Grundy Center
A. Pitcher
Spirit Lake
Fullenweider
Battle Lake
Michigan
JG. Fulton
Port Dodge
TL Keyes
Fulton
Keyes
Jeffrey Cars
Wayside Notes Highlight Florida Land Prospects and Local Events
Commiiciedtrony notes praise cheaper Florida divestment, and civic praise for Paxson Hough of Cedar Rapids with land tracts in Eastern Manatee county. A Florida tour includes an Edison home and Caloosa river views. Local church notices, social events, and missionary appeals follow, urging full year offerings and upcoming Central College Glee Club visit.
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Arcadia
Port Meyers
Wileste
Messen
Paxson & Hough
Cedar Rapids
Florida
Fort Meyers
Caloosahatches
Thos. A. Edison
Henry Ford
Arcadie
Othe
Manatee County
Estherville
Hough
South Florida
A. Nichola
Typewriter ribbons for any pinningching at this office
Office offers typewriter ribbons in all colors and sizes to fit any machine. Wide selection ensures compatibility with many models and spelling of pinningching is unclear but ribbons are available now.
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Typewriter
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Poe
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Lakes
Coristiad Church
Moeke
Coffin
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Armstrong
Missionary Society of the Presbyterian Church
John Amunde
Mexico
Rall Cal
G. A. Nichols
Camp Walton
Fred White
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Vone
Frank Littell
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Ring & Passenger Engine
Eugineer Hardy
Judge Quarten
Algona Coursier
Carson
Down
Lewis Warner
Mainie Fley
Clay County
Rev
Cochran
Chas. Longe
Washington County
Kosworth Township
Steve Sillivan
Arkansas
Wayside
Fountain of Youth Aid
Nenay
Union Baptist Church
Amama
Hoom, Gagoorl
Mason City
Cupa
BOY. U
Misa Fana Barker
Young People’s Society
BW. OY
Amies
Young People’s Commission
Central College Glee Club
Pella
Ladies Ald Society
Ladies Guild of the Epiacopal c Church
Lucille Petergou
Swan Olson
Hart Schaffi
Hart Schaffner
Marx
Bey
Hugh B. Lawrence
Estherville Grocer Company
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