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Newspaper
Vindicator And Republican
Location
Estherville, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 02, 1904
Page
2
Rumors say Rock Island and Great Northern seek to retain and control the Des Moines and Fort Dodge Railway. Rand calls for stock and bond deposits to recover funds owed to Chicago, Rock Island, and Pacific. Lease prospects and station staff plans hint at a broader power struggle and possible line connections.
A compact listing of county officers including Treasurer A O Peterson and County Attorney Nels, with numerous church services and religious groups noted. Mentions of Grace Episcopal, Methodist, Baptist, Presbyterian, Catholic, and Lutheran services, plus fraternal orders and lodge meetings with irregular formatting and OCR garbles.
The Andrew Opera company performed Birds of a Feather at a local opera house last Wednesday. Attendance was below expectations, but the show received high praise for strong leading performances and an excellent company overall. The opera featured engaging situations, catchy music, and a generally enjoyable evening.
The Iowa Supreme Court reversed the lower court in Archer versus Jacobs, a dispute over the North half of section 32 in 32-33, after the defendant Jacobs paid part of the purchase price and then refused further payments. The case, argued on a demurrer and pursued through the lower court, now advances to the high court for possible trial.
West bound freight sparks from an engine ignited a hay stack near Geo. Sanborn’s place east of town. About nine tons of hay were destroyed as wind fed the blaze. Section Foreman Bare and crew fought hard to save it but were unable. Damages sought include six hundred dollars for pine hay and losses amid windy conditions.
The Minneapolis and St Louis Railroad Company guarantees 84,072,000 in bonds issued by the Des Moines and Fort Dodge to pay bonds due January 1, 1905. The two companies have arranged to secure funds by this issue, enabling payment of the maturing bonds. The Des Moines and Fort Dodge has been operated by the Rock Island for several years, with Minneapolis and St Louis able to control it.
Chamberlains Cough Remedy highly praised for curing colds grippe and preventing pneumonia. Safe for babies with no opiates, praised for pleasant taste. Local theft and arson incident noted in Armstrong. Norway Pine Syrup offered for lingering coughs. Northwestern athletic event teased with Northrup Field match and excursion tickets via Minneapolis & St Louis.
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