Resided Here Forty Years Funeral Held For Mrs Olson
Mrs Halvor Olson of Emmet township died Wednesday March 24 after months of cancer at age 67 years six months. Funeral Monday afternoon from the residence conducted by Rev Akre in English and Norwegian. Survivors include Halvor Olson, four daughters Bertha Sophia Anna Mia, sons C S Olson and Otto Alfred Olson, a daughter-in-law in Estherville, sister Mrs Seuart Lee, brothers Ben and Hans Nelson. Anette Nelson born September 26 1842 in Lands Presteyjeli Norway emigrated to Allamakee county Iowa in 1865 and married Halvor Olaon in 1869. The family settled Emmet township five miles north of Estherville in 1859. Deceased was devoted and endured pioneer life with fortitude.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halvor Olson
Emmet
Akre
Nermon
Anette Nelson
Lands Presteyjeli
Norway
America
Allamakee County
Iowa
Halvor Olaon
Misses Bertha
Sophia
Anna
Mia
C. S. Olson
Otto
Alfred Olson
C. 8. Olson
Estherville
Emmet Township
Seuart Lee
Ben Nelson
Hans Nelson
Corn And Potato Contests For The Farmers Institute
The Farmers Institute of Emmet county proposes liberal premiums for the best one acre of corn and one half acre of potatoes raised in Emmet county during 1909. Contests target largest merchantable yields tested on scales, with entrants under 19 required to notify to appoint judges. First, second, and third premiums will be announced. secretary may offer an extra prize to those 19 or older who best the leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emmet
J. R. Horswell
Farmers’ Institute of
Eminet County
Woman's Home Companion April features Easter belles and fashion
The April issue spotlights Easter suggestions, spring fashions, entertainments, and dishes. Grace Gould illustrates gowns hats and accessories while Fannia Farmer shares spring recipes. Maxine Elliott discusses her New York theatre and Dr Woods Hutchinson offers spring eating advice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Margaret Gould
Fannia Merritt
Farmer
America
Maxine Hiliott
New York
Woods Hutchinson
Frank A. Waugh
Che Foundation
Hearts and the Highway opens in Brady novel in companion
A milk expert explains how to ensure clean milk while noting new fiction in the issue. Cyrus Townsend Brady begins Hearts and the Highway in this number of the Companion. Stories by Nellie L. McClung Laura Spencer Porter Izola Forrester and Florence Morse Kingsley accompany illustrations by renowned artists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cyrus Townsend
Brady
Companion
Nellie L. McClung
Laura Spencer Porter
Izola Forrester
Florence Morse Kingsley
Woman’s Home Companion
Farmers Fight For Law Shielding Insect-Eating Birds
New York farmers led by Audubon Societies and the state Grange press for legislation to protect insect eating birds from commercial feather hunters. Gifford Pinchot and other officials back the move, citing birds as vital to crop protection against pests and moth outbreaks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
National Association of Audubon Societies
State Grange
Empire State
Iowa
Massachusetts
Michigan
Louisiana
South Carolina
West Virginia
Gifford Pinchot
National Conservation Commission
Audubon
C. F. Cox
New York Academy of Sciences
Madison Grant
New York Zoological Society
Raymond A. Pearson
New York State
Government Department of Agriculture
New England
William Dutcher
Broadway
Municipal Election Yields Strong Council Majority
In a quiet municipal election, B B Anderson and M H Schlosman won the largest votes for councilmen at large, with A C Brown and H C Coon contending for mayor. Voters approved of the slate as capable administrators. notes on freight service changes and church notices follow in this issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B.B. Anderson
M. H. Schlosman
A. C. Brown
H. C. Coon
Also Mentioned on This Page
Rev
Next Farmers Institute
Willer
H.C. Coon
Spencer
Spencer Herald
E. ©. Cammerer
Minneapolis
Stomiaks Bpencer
Storm Lake
Fort Dodge
West
W. A. West
Presbyterian Church
Randolph Church
Weir
Colorado
Nebraska
Randolph
M. H. Schroeman
Yong
Monay
Sud Farm
Be. Oeil
He Paulaon
Gous Ah
Outfitter
Chicago
Achemes
Womans’ Club
Burhem
Orvis Leader
Milford
H. Koehler
Apt
Alex
Johnston
Ed. Stockdale
John Montgomery
W. W. Walker
NAY Bros
Home Insurance Company of
Continental Insurance Company of
The
First National Bank
Rubby, Cashier
Estherville, Iowa
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