This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 11 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Vindicator And Republican
Location
Estherville, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1906
Page
9
What Will You Wear This Summer It’s high time to decide on a style suit and make your selection while stock is complete. We offer single and double breasted Sack Suits in blue series and gray worsteds, coat and trousers outfits in tropical fabrics. Prices from $20 to $25, all with center or side vents and various refinements.
L. B. Bingham of Cement Products Co reports a concrete crew at work near Armstrong over the past two weeks. F. G. Reese rents Woods Bros cottage on North Seventh Street and will move his family from Ellsworth this week. Arnett and Lesher report losing two good horses since starting their ditching outfit last week, one died of colic and the other drowned.
June will be a busy month for Dan Cupid in Estherville, and the matrimonial field will be worked to its full capacity, from present indications. Mrs. F. K. Allen of Eatherville visits sister, returns home Saturday. M. C. Mead sells Eagle restaurant to C. Keenne and moves to Estherville to run European Hotel. Eatherville girls fish for pickerel at the river.
Terris Tibune notes Estherville young ladies skilled at fishing pickerel and bringing home remarkable strings. Mrs. Marrietta Hodge celebrated with a Wednesday birthday surprise. J. H. Connors moves M and St L family to 1045 Barnhart Ave with a Sunday layover. E. E. Buckman moves to Raleigh to manage Terril Grain Co elevator, open general store, and serve as postmaster.
Community notes report baby born to Mr and Mrs Mendelson and congratulatory messages from The Vindicator and Republican. Upcoming Town Improvement Association and Cemetery Association meetings at the library address planning for cemetery paths. No postmaster changes yet in Estherville. Carrie Bartlett visiting Spencer, onion sets sold at Seed Store, and a commentary on Estherville being dry versus bootlegging concerns.
The Rathbone Slaters announce a Monday event at the Seed Store with a basket auction and supper for two per invited couple. Each lady should bring a basket for two, and there will be dancing during the evening.
Armstrong Journal notes rumors of three candidates for supervisor in the district with one each in Armstrong Ringsted and Armstrong Grove township. It suggests the number could double before the primary election. The Cement Products Co announces hires for the Episcopal society and lists G. H. Morse Kenneth McLean E. W. Knight and Geo A. Nichols.
Matt Arend in Lake Arthur La writes that large saw mills and much lumber owned by himself BE 8 Streater and Bruess burned in a heavy fire. Friends in the north extend sympathy for their loss. The Vindicator and Republican claim reform starts at home and critiques reform efforts.
F S Shadle & Co advertises wall paper while the C R I & P Railroad schedules an excursion Cedar Rapids to Spirit Lake for the New Orleans Hotel opening on Sunday June 3. Train leaves Estherville 7 05 am and Spirit Lake return time listed. Ticket details and fares included. Also mention of J H Griffith’s visit and a dubious political display regarding Gov Perkins with a closing note on his uneasy loss of willpower.
Dr W A Staggs will be at Dr Peargon s office Friday May 18 for glasses fitting. The note lists appointment slot 19-2 and directs patients to attend for vision service.
Purely personal items list travels and visits of residents including Mika Hira, Mrs. Margaret Herkina, Mrs. Rufua Soper, Miss Ridley, Miss Fannie Wapner, John B.R. Perkins, H. F. Atwood, F. W. George, Mrs. Beth Haneheft, Mrs. G. Schaad, Bo. Bergeson, F. P. Woods, Mrs. Jan Noe, Mrs. Vi K.R. Noe, Mrs. Geo. Bush, Mrs. Oscar Robbins, Dr. Tom Barnhart, Miss Carrie Zimmerman, Mrs. W. H. Thomas, Mrs. M. G. Miller, H. L. Mason, Brackett, Miss Daisy Wright, Mrs. N. B. Wheeler, Claus Henkins, Mrs. Turner, Mrs. DL Ey White, Mrs. J. H. Aitchison, J. H. Wolf, Dr. WP. Naro, Earnest Nevells, Rev. Richard Wilerby, Mrs. W. P. Hutchison, Kav. W. M. Evans, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Engstrom, W. T. Davidson, Mrs. Davidson, Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Mytre, Simon H. Mattson, Geo. Mattson, and W. Tweedy. The notes mention visits to Cedar Rapids, Boone, Spirit Lake, Fort Dodge, Estherville, Spencer, Sioux City, Watertown, and other localities, along with a wedding party.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.