A Letter From the Southland Describes Florida Trip
A reader recounts travel from El Paso to Florida visiting Kentucky Alabama Pensacola Jacksonville and St Augustine. The letter notes Pensacola Bay cargo ships citrus groves and inland pine timber areas plus a modern G A Nichola home near Crooked Lake and Florida’s citrus soil and investment chatter.
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Crooked Lake
Florida
George A, Nichols
Enotherville
Iowa
Ferend Nichola
el Fille
Kentucky
Alabama
Pendabole
Pensacola Bay
Jacksonville
Saateen P
Aon
Kobakrance
B. T
Chicago
Bed Johns River
Henry
St. Augustine
Fort Marion
Uni
Stone Walla
G. A. Nichola
Readi Ness
Kooked Lake
Orleans Hotel Passes to New Manager in Estherville
The Orleans Hotel in Estherville changed hands last Tuesday morning as H. D. Campbell of Strawberry Point Iowa assumed management. Campbell aims to bolster business with his hotel experience while his wife accompanies him. Former owner Jay Wray, who took over two years ago, retires but is praised for reviving the business. A housewarming Thanksgiving dinner is planned with a six to eight pm dinner, orchestra, and dancing to midnight.
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Orleans
H. D. Campbell
Strawberry Point
Iowa
J. Nk Wray
Jay
Boone
Otis
Trea Vale
Wong
Gra
Ratherville
Wray
Herville
AUTOS TAGGED BY POLICE TO STOP CAR REMOVAL
Traffic officers in the city tag cars that fail to comply with the law. A red tag attached to the vehicle bars removal until officials release it, letting owners locate authorities before moving the car. About a dozen or fifteen cars are tagged daily since the policy began. The report also notes church bazaar proceeds and upcoming nuptials in local households.
Public defense case outlines Grant Giffen murder trial
Indicted son Grant Giffen prepares to testify about his father’s death in January, claiming the father fell in the cellar and he tried to stop bleeding with a rug. He fled the house fearing accusation, with defense to argue a blunt weapon caused the skull injury and an insanity plea to be offered.
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Grant Giffen
Giffen
New Pastor Appointed at the Christian Church
Rev L RB Phillips of Whiting Iowa has been asked to take the position as pastor of the Christian church of this city He was in charge of both services last Sunday and may expect to lead services on the twenty eighth of this month Confirmation of his arrival and plans are awaited by parishioners.
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Bazasra
Norwegian Lutheran Church
Ladies' Mission Society
Madagascar
China
Little Girls’ Society
Vaarblomsten
Dorcas Society
Rippon- Weaver
Arthur Hurley
Des Moines
Mee
Lake Park
V.R
L. RB. Phillips
Whiting
Iowa
Christian Church
Phillips Wan
Hurlbut-Dillton
W. ©. Dilton
South Eighth Street
Clelia Mae
Herelg
Hartbut
Minneapolis
Voorhies
Dillon
Dima
Xroom
Seapolis
Spencer News-Herald
Fosdick
Milford
Spencer
Estherville
Christensen
Ae Atone Hava
Parcel post service expands in Estherville amid growth
The Postoffice Department adds parcel post delivery equipment for the city, citing paved streets and growing demand. Officials note Estherville is becoming more metropolitan than nearby Spencer Emmetsburg and Algona as the service outgrows previous carrier capacity.
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Estherville
Spencer
Emmetsburg
Algona
Community Service Stations sued for unpaid contract fee
Central Engineering Co of Des Moines sues to recover over 120000 from Community Service Stations Company alleging failure to fulfill a cooperative system for constructing filling stations in Storm Lake Spirit Lake and Des Moines area towns and other locations.
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Community Serve Stations
Central Engineering Co
Des Moines
Stormeer
Wakes
Spirit Lake
Enter
Ringsted
Gatner
Algens
Graéttinger
Emmetsburg
Council Bluffe
Davenport
Eogie Grove
High School Football Team Heads to Milford Clash
A Mororn High School football squad travels to Milford for a rival contest against Pont Votstig 3. Despite shaky prep and uncertain conditions, the team aims for an upset win with optimism and focus on a strong defensive stand and cohesive offense.
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Milford
Eoake
Avi
Wells Buys Orleans Barber Shop Amid Change
The Orleans Barber Shop was sold to Carl Wells, a barber with years in the trade. Wells will take over duties and operate with a liberal turnover. The purchase follows Mr French’s departure and plans to remain in Orleans.
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Ag Wells
Orleans
Carl Wells
Gardston
Wells
Maria
Meetherville
Local cattle sale near Dunnell features Friesian cattle
A fragmented notice from near Dunnell announces a farm sale in which full-bred cows will be offered to the public. The ad mentions bidders and a combination sale date in the city, highlighting a Franslaree number and a bidder named Beane, with emphasis on high quality cattle and a broad assortment.
Emmetsburg to Visit Estherville in Final Game
Football notes praise a muddy showdown with Jackson Minn and look ahead to Estherville hosting Emmetsburg on Thursday afternoon. The piece hails Estherville’s strong passing attack led by Barker Brown Lewis and Murray, notes Jackson’s late surge, and defends coaching after a Spencer game controversy.
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Desse “Barker
Jap Lewis
John Murray
Brown
Lewis
Barker
Murray
Doolittle
Jackson
Decoration of Runic Honours Ceremony at Oda Hall
A December 8 public ceremony at Oda Hall will confer a Decoration of an class of ladies, with Canton Emmet Watworth and the Patriarch Militants overseeing. State Odd Fellows join, as a notable event for Estherville, though local business shifts loom with a South Dakota contract. The service week includes Thanksgiving sermons, violin solo by Miss F. Pert Bemis, choir and orchestra. Sunday schedule lists worship, Sunday school, Young People, evening services.
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Canton Emmet
Watworth
Oda
Peterson
Iowa
Hias
Odd Fellows
Estherville Odd Fellows
F.pert- Bemis
Anna Koehler
Evenjn Rice
Ljed
Norwegan Lutheran
Rex
Berge
Presbyterian Bazaar and Supper at Heague
Fragmented OCR details a church bazaar and supper with a menu including AirWork and Brown Gravy Meat, Cranberry sate, and Cream Cake. The text mentions coffee, a football play description near Spencer’s goal, and referees, but many words are garbled, leaving a partial scene of a community event and a local game recap.
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Presbyterian Baraas
Heague
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Carpenter Trade
Orleans Hotel
H. DR. Campbell
New Proprietor
T.K
Xerg
the Christian Church
Romorn
Agen Fe Hi Aubocen
Mension
Mr. French
Rock Island
Ie Schoittger
Tiy
Misy
Lillie Seneietgene
TJ Behnittger
Huntington
Oln
Ants Ee Tomte Bine
Sapere
Egbhervile Athletic Club
Minn
Isexaon
Esthervill
Jesse Bark
Tist
Hee
Srungees
Thia Company
South Dakota
Uic
Union Baptist Church
Zi Amber
Eek Street
Fort Defiante Park
R— Enterpree Electric CO
Eathabdila
Gameau
Heed Sociales
Spancen
Encer
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