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Newspaper
Vindicator And Republican
Location
Estherville, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1909
Page
6
A dog raised the alarm triggering a quick response that likely prevented a serious blaze at a dwelling in Israaihonk Hirnstaple England. The animal barked from the upstairs room and led occupants to extinguish a budding fire before it spread.
A reflective piece discusses friendship healing and the roles of women, contrasting male and female tasks. It praises domestic insight, notes storms as part of life, and uses biblical imagery to encourage virtue, selflessness, and harmony in homes.
Fragmented columns mix court quips, curious creatures, and a missed plea for punctuality. The notes joke about plumbing, cite a judge remark, describe a Scottish bird with two heads, and recount a miniature painter’s client request. A child’s snow scene closes the odd collage.
The article lists common foods and where they originated, noting onions, leeks, garlic, peas from Egypt and Siberia, olives from Greece, radishes from China and Japan, horsechestnut from Tibet, mulberry and peach westward from Persia, oats from North Africa, chestnut from Italy, celery from Germany, spinach from Arabia, sunflower from Peru, tobacco from Virginia.
In Bullver, Pennsylvania, eight year old Mary Estella committed suicide after grieving her mother. She told her father she planned to shout and then shot herself with a billet, causing fatal injury.
A Thoreau quotation on happiness and self making a man responsible for his fate warns against blaming circumstances for his own misfortune.
Jay Johnston & Co. stands out for customer care and quality service. The jeweler emphasizes fair treatment and trustworthy handling, inviting patrons to visit for personalized jewelry advice and repairs.
A little girl longs for a Boston bull terrier while convalescing from pneumonia. Her mother promises to decide after recovery, but the child argues the sicker she grows the more likely her father will relent. Also recounted are anecdotes about Charles Lamb’s heavy tobacco use and a wry quip on Rome’s decline.
Ellijay saw a busy Monday as the court of ordinary handled substantial business and the justice trial court drew a large crowd, according to Fay Courier.
A compact ad notes many valuable gifts available at Johnston and Company store. The message emphasizes quality selections and ongoing value for shoppers seeking meaningful presents.
James Wright of Spurlock Kentucky touts Electric Bitters as a lifelong youth aid claiming he feels like a 16 year old after six bottles. He suffered kidney trouble for thirty years until the medicine brought relief, calling it the greatest cure on earth and a godsend to the frail and aging. Available at Williams Drug Store.
Notice of a sheriff's sale under a special execution from Emmet County Iowa District Court. The property includes Lot 1 and 2 in Block 7 of the original Pleasantville? addition to Estherville, and Lot 2 in Block 17 in Ridley's addition. The sale is set for the front door of the courthouse in Emmet County on a May day in the year 1000. Debt totals $1,070.10 plus $1 costs and legal fees. Auction to highest bidder. Dated Estherville Iowa.
Notice by Sherlit indicating sale of real estate under a district court execution. Property located in location described by section and township, to satisfy a debt of 4383.00 plus costs. Sale to be held at the courthouse steps in Methurville Iowa on 21 May at 10 AM to the highest bidder for cash.
Jay Johnston and team assure dependable repair services. The firm emphasizes responsibility and reliability in handling all repair jobs for customers seeking trustworthy workmanship.
An Iowa district court in Kytherville issues a public sale notice of the property of BoE Lynch and Anaig Lyne to satisfy a judgment in a civil action against Meow Lynch. The sale, set for May 5 at ten in the forenoon at the courthouse, offers the property to the highest bidder for cash to cover debt of $5,360.60 plus costs and accruing fees.
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