Local notes record many townsfolk visits and ventures
China Rosenberger transacted business in Emmetaburg Friday and Graves visited Des Moines this week. Arm strong’s Marstin Peterson looked after business interests. The Cut Rate Grocery advertises a special apple sale. Dr. Alice Stinson Sumpter was in Chicago on professional business. Small pox cases are reported. Numerous residents travel for work and home moves occur. Homesteaders meet Friday night. Frost on East Okoboji lake signals winter approach. Several families plan moves to Oregon and California this winter. Hunters report good duck bags as season opens. The Red Cross drive continues. A public livestock sale by George W Klein is announced for November 13. The Donaldson brothers plan a southern winter trip after a productive season. The Unpardonable Sin screens at Grand Theater November 11–12.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice Stinson Sumpter
Chicago
George Rugtiv
Nau Bros
S. P. Deming
Spiritlake
W. E. Deming
W. E. Turner
E. T. Sorum
Ringsted
Herman Freed
Pipestone
Minnesota
Frank Wray
Orleans
Boone
Robert Penn
Montgomery
Cassie Detelein
St. Paul
Ivan Bosworth
Armstrong
John Osgood
P. Deming
Grover McCall
Lou Cranston
E. T .Sorum
Florida
L. M. Christensen
KE. E. Erickson
Sioux City
Mr. Christensen
Studebaker Seon
First Trust and Savings Bank
Tedrow
George W. Klein
Estherville
the Vindicator
Republican
John Murray
Grant
Flavius Donaldson
Donaldson Brothers
Superior Social News Highlights From Ames
Mrs Slingerland from Ames visits family in Rosena Wyoming and her father, with J M Weaver and Campbell party guests. Hoyt home hosts guest afternoon with Halloween decor, guessing contests, lunch, and good cheer. Local club, church events, missions, and school program receive praise, while families relocate to Oelwein Jackson and Estherville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoyt
J. C. Smith
E. J. Olson
C. A. Bringle
Little Beth
Lake Park
Estherville
Will
Esther Hansen
Fred ‘Crump
Ochevedan
Harris
Kruewell
Rob Brown
George Davis
Paulson
Bernice Wathers
Ray Paulson
Trowbridge
Percy
Emmet
Grace
Blanche Buckman
Ruth Clump
Floyd Small
Everly
Bulwark Against Winter Shortage Debate Resumes
The piece argues against hoarding while defending cold storage as a national buffer. It notes storage levels exceed last year but are justified by rising demand and export growth. It cites USDA figures showing mixed profits in butter and eggs, underscoring storage as a fluctuating, high-risk venture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geverely
United States
A Trip to the Home of Lyman Fraser
A reader visit recounts touring Lyman Fraser’s farm in Emmet County. Fraser shows off rebuilt barns, a Heider tractor, pure bred Poland China hogs, a grand five hundred pound yearling boar from Illinois, Jersey cattle, and a seed corn room with twelve inch ears. The article praises Fraser as a high minded farmer with strong breeding, plans to sell young boars, and notes his popularity and impact on local farming. Also mentions Mr. and Mrs. Lou Cranston planning travel to the Dakotas, California, and Oregon for winter ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Family Journal
Liz
Lyman Fraser
Mr. Fraser
Fraser
Emmet County
Illinois
Gertsdale Jones
Poland
China
Mr. Frager
Jersey
Jerseys
Vindicator
Republican
Emmet
Iowa
Lou Cranston
Dakotas
California
Oregon
What Was News Twenty Years Ago in 1899
Taken from the Republican files, items note A. E. Taylor selling his farm west of town to Olaf Gates for 35 per acre. Mrs. Mead and baby visit Minneapolis. Jud Lyman visits family. Eastern Star officers attend Davenport meeting. Philip Hoover becomes a compositor at the Republican office. J. J. Kropp visits Chicago for holiday goods. Mae Benton returns from Sioux Falls after shorthand course. Mrs. Peterson visits Armstrong Bank cashier Art Peterson. Filith Doolittle leaves for Denver. Frank Wertz wounded on barbed wire, recovering. Charley Root visits Montgomery. Frank Peterson fills his post office job during absence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. E. Taylor
Olaf Gates
Republican
J. J. Kropp
Chicago
Windy City
Mae Benton
Sioux Falls
Business College
A. C. Peterson
Armstrong
Art Peterson
Armstrong State Bank
Filith Doolittle
Denver
Frank Wertz
William Wertz
Lincoln Township
Charley Root
Montgomery
Frank Peterson
Also Mentioned on This Page
Wenn Graves
Des Moines
Marstin Peterson
Hannah Hayes
Armatrong
K. K. Nau
T. G. Anderson
Burns
Montana
J. L. Brown
Grover
G. H. Sumner
State Board of Health
John Platt
Viena
South Dakota
J. F Archibald
Olaf Myhre
Paturnaphx
Leeds
North Dakota
Pac
Grand Theater
Graat
Mrs. Campbell
Mr. Campbell
Sheldon
Ernest Briggs
Ruby
Stow
Jackson
Glee Club
Mra Judd
Ruth Clumpane Chester
Lucille
Federal Department of Agriculture
Nena
Leving
The
Peachbloom
Kersey
Tuselup
Navy
Reindeer
Mickey
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