Local notices and society items from Estherville region
Frank Root faces county office inquiry while Merril shows census growth of 467 residents, and turkey shortages strain local butchers. Taxes due by December 7 trigger property sales. Greater Iowa banquet boosts local pride. Colfax health visit notes, Express Co freight ban to Canada, Spirit Lake Emmetsburg dating scene criticized, several social gatherings reported. Weather records cite a 4 degree below zero morning with broader Dixie cold snap. long-distance moves include Richman family to Los Angeles. Firemen benefit matinees, truck maintenance for the fire unit, and a humorous ventriloquist train anecdote accompany a quiet wedding at Justice of the Peace.
PURELY PERSONAL VISITS AND TRAVEL NOTES
Purported local notes show many residents visiting relatives in towns such as Katherville Armstrong and Town Wire. People journey to Des Moines Minneapolis Denver and Lake Park while others stay, visit, or plan winters elsewhere. Notable names include Mrs James Walker Sioux City and Mrs Sam Warner heading to Los Angeles for the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. Deming
Armstrong
Fistherville
Ad Knowles
Katherville
James Walker
Sioux City
H. Stearns
Sam Warner
Los Angeles
California
Smith
Rexall Drug Store
Kmmersburg
William Gavin
Minneapolis
Hinshaw
Brook Valk
Minnesota
Carlson Barn Burned Near Dolliver in Mysterious Fire
Fire destroyed C. J. Carlson's barn and stock near Dolliver Saturday night. The blaze started in the hay mow with no clear cause, three cows, ewes, calves and harness burned, a corn crib nearly caught but was saved. If wind had been stronger, the home and outbuildings could have burned. Churches plan Thanksgiving services at the Christian church Thursday at 7:30 led by Rev. Case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. J. Carlson
Mr. Carlson
The
Christian Church
Rev. Case
Des Moines Describes World Class Iowa Industry Booster
A public booster event highlights Iowa industry with Des Moines hosiery and other plants, noting 6000 factories statewide, cement plants, sugar refinery, steel car works, and big potato and corn yields. Speeches praise Peterson and state leaders, urging intensified farming paired with industrial growth. Music and relief efforts accompany the banquet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Charles City
Hlaborineas
Peterson
Howard Kapeset
Francis
Mier Beanie Mot'Hebanm
University For Iowa Extension Department
Atty
Morse
Aqve
United States
Iowa
Saasociation
Emmet
Palo Alto
Pat Fourty
Dickinson County
A. 8
Hock
Chicago
War relief fund boosts total as Esthervilla reports gains
A county relief drive raised 115.40 on tag day with Ruth Cody contributing 31.00 and William Bradley 12.47. Misa Ethel McArdle gave 11.91 as third largest donation. Mr. and Mrs. G A Faragher of Watertown arrived Saturday, renting their home there and planning a permanent move if a sale occurs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Esthervilla
Armatrong
Ruth Cody
William Bradley
Misa Ethel McArdle Wa
G. A. Faragher
Watertown
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John A. Hawkins
Brief City News
Frank Root
Court House
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Greater Iowa
Greenstoom
P. R. Toll
Colfax
Bia
Lell
Od Bherrin
American Express Company
Canada
Massachusetts
New York
Emnetsburg
Spirit Lake
Emmetsburg
Farherville
Merdames
Ed Donovan
Tom Hepp
Clara Kennedy
Josephine Lang
Agnes Sullivan
Alica Greehey
Hepp
Guusaulus
A. O. Peterson
Ohia
South Dakota
Birmingham
Alabama
Montgomery
Dixie Land
North Carolina
Fred Richman
Eatherville
Richman
Jay Johnston
Baslneda
F. J. Raleigh
Glyndon
Minnnegota
Firemnen
Fire Evaning
Aold AG
Mark Karr
Ford Conley
Fred Hendershot
Elmer Moore
Estherville
Elmer
Paul
Thi Himer
Justice of the Peace
Fred Person
Frank Sullivan
Hastings
Nebraska
Grace Cowan
Machabiasville
Sullivan al
Ginderella
Brucet Dowden
Grovey
Waa
Waterlon
Aig
Chas. Nordy
Aid Mere
Howard
Mandy Tillorann
Mire
Qgaard
Lake Park
John Monson
Milfora
Dave
Mr. and
Mra. c, Harcourt
Cedar Rapids
Harry Snd
Maer
W. H. Foote
Youngstown
Oale
Prof
Mir Fonte
J. J. Me Densid
Marie
Lows City
Miss Marie
Hermann Oransky
der Moinea
Oransky
Anon
Dolliver
John Bork
Germany
France
Belgium
L. L. Blaghen
John Hornwell Sr
Emmeg
Strabe Bros
Vietrolae
BIG Relief Fund
Emmet County
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