Obituary: Joseph M Norby Dies After Illness at 24
Norby, age 24, died after pneumonia at his mother's home in Spirit Lake. Born October 24, 1881 in Dickingon county, he lived in Superior and Milford as a barber, married Mable Reeves October 2, 1905, and leave s wife, mother, three brothers and two sisters. Funeral held at home and Union State Line church with Rev. T C Thompson. interment in Union State Line cemetery.
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Dickingon County
Superior
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Jesus
Union State Line
T. C. Thompson
Weather Crop Bulletin Week Ending May 7 1906
The past week was unusually cool with killing frosts on mornings of the 6th and 7th. Minimum temperatures dropped below freezing at many stations, damaging some tender fruits. One third of the state had above normal rainfall in western and northern districts, while overall conditions favored plowing and planting preparations. Cool weather delayed corn planting, though progress was noted in the south and east. A large area is ready for planting and rapid work will follow fair weather. Grass in meadows and pastures advanced well, and small grain crops, especially wheat, oats, and barley, are thriving where acreage is greatest.
Hyomel offered with guarantee by Shadle & Co in Es terville
Spring catarrh cases surge in Es terville as F Bhadle & Co markets Hyomel. The maker guarantees cure or money back, offering inhaler, dropper, and bottle for 1 with extra bottles at 60 cents. If no cure, payment refunded.
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Shadle & Co
Estherville
Bhadle & Co
Pelveg
Beneft
Costa
Spadle & Co
Descriptions of the 1886 Charleston Earthquake Echoing
Observers recount long rolling waves as the quake struck Charleston in August 1886. Reports describe 2 foot earth rollers, ground cracking and water spouting from beds, and rails torn or curved under the city. An office occupant notes a tremor followed by a roaring, then a rapid, suffocating quiver lasting about a minute.
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Augustal
Charleston
Sullivan Island
Missouri
Walla
Neighbor’s Trial Proves Iowa Separator Best Choice
A customer who tried a catalogue cream separator for 45 dollars switched to an Iowa Improved Separator after a thirty day trial by Spurbeck Lambert Co of Estherville Iowa. He returned the catalogue unit and is satisfied with the Iowa model, urging others to seek the best separator. The letter claims many such cases prove the Iowa device saves money by choosing the superior machine.
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Spurbeck-Lambert Co
Estherville
Iowa
Harry A. Barber
Bpurbror-Lambert Co
King-Perkins Benefit Show Packs Estherville Opera House
Frank G. King signaled appreciation for BPOE Hikes by presenting Homespun Hearts for lodge funds. May 2 closing night drew the largest Estherville audience yet, with tickets selling fast and the lower floor nearly full. King and Perkins led a strong cast delivering a touching, pure production praised for its sweetness and quality.
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King-Perkins Co
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King-Perkins
Opera House
Estherville
Chic” Perkins
Thea
Those Mystic Signs and the St. Vitus Dance
A western city tale notes the ubiquity of lodge membership. A new neighbor questions a past master about his affiliations. The quizzical child reveals the father’s signs are not lodge signals but a harmless St. Vitus dance.
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Atlantic Monthly
Knights of Pythias
Pyramid
Lodge
St. Vitus
Rock Island Road declines requests for extra passenger train
Report from Iowa Falls notes that the Rock Island line between Iowa Falls and Vinton refused to add an extra passenger train or modify existing service. Commercial clubs and business associations had pressed for a southbound morning train with a return in the evening, but the management turned down the proposal after last week’s discussion.
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Register and Leader
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Right of Way Rule For Rural Mail Carriers
The postmaster general issued a notice granting rural mail carriers the right of way on all country roads. Carriages or conveyances must yield to rural carriers to avoid delaying mail delivery. A fine will be charged to anyone interfering with speedy delivery. carriers may be fined or deposed for late delivery, with responsibility for delays shifted to the party at fault.
Spraying Calendar for Hawkeye State Orchards Explains Methods
The Horticultural Department at the Town state College Experiment Station releases an up-to-date Spraying Calendar in Bulletin form. It details treatments for apples plums grapes cherries small fruit and vegetables with extensive mixing directions. Prof Beach notes the necessity of timely orchard spraying for Iowa growers and the bulletin is available free to residents via C F Curtiss Ames Iowa.
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Towa
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Amea
Iowa
Local Names and Sums Mentioned in Disjointed Memo
A fragment lists names such as Maidecker W P and J J Watson with scattered references to dates and sums like 917500 3400 and 4000. The text also mentions Ringsted Rico Jostiv Hooxo and Warer Hummel with unclear roles and locations. The garbled lines impede clear events or actions.
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Cement Prices Rise Amid Ongoing Shortage
A trade note from CumEnt Propruotrs Co reports cement costs climbing while demand remains steady. The firm states they secured 400 sacks earlier, avoiding the current peak, and urges customers to act quickly before prices push higher again.
Tom Larson's Whale Rumor Spreads in Des Moines Reach
Town excitement erupts Monday as reports say a whale over ten tons is coming up the Des Moines river. Citizens recall a tale that the creature wandered from the Mississippi near St. Louis and was diverted into the Des Moines. It allegedly passed Emmetsburg and may threaten the Estherville mill dam.
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Emmetsburg
Eimmetsburg
Estherville
Recital and Sale Notices in Estherville Church and Market
Miss Lesher presents a May 1 recital at Free Baptist church for the Boys Building Fund featuring Grace Kiley and local talent. Also listed are numerous acts, prices 16 and 25 cents, plus real estate and miscellaneous notices including Spirit Lake property for sale or rent. A local political brief discusses postmaster politics and a Spirit Lake bicycle road race may be scheduled as roads improve.
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Free Baptist Church
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