Forger Captured by Local Men in Estherville
Sheriff Tom Nivison and Deputy M. Brown helped seize a wanted counterfeiter in Estherville after a bank deposit led to identification. The man, claiming to be a Methodist preacher, used fake cashier certificates to extract funds in multiple states. He refused to reveal his true name, though papers point to D. E. Jones of St. Paul. He faced transfer to Charles City authorities.
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Tom Nivison
M. Brown
Charles City
North
South Dakota
Minnesota
Iowa
Estherville State Bank
C. D. Osgood
C. T. Lewin
Co. F. Lyon
John ©. Lee
Nivison
Io Gweeton
The
Sane
Mero Nivion
Increased Advertising Rates for Vindicator and Republican
The display advertising rates rise December 1 by about 65 percent from six years ago. Year contracts cost twenty cents per inch, less-than-one-year ads twenty five cents per inch, foreign ads twenty eight cents per inch, locals twelve cents a line, and professional cards ten dollars a year. The change reflects higher production costs and aims to preserve newspapers in Estherville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vindicator
Republican
Estherville
Armstrong Couple Celebrate Forty Ninth Wedding Anniversary
Mr and Mrs C B Matthews of Armstrong celebrated their forty ninth wedding anniversary last Monday. They are well known pioneers of the county with Mr Matthews having served on the county board of supervisors and held other public offices. They are parents of eight respected children. A family reunion marked the day and friends extend祝 many happy returns. SPECIAL DINNER AT ELKS A special dinner dance is planned at the Elks home Friday night with dinner at seven and dance at nine. Marimba Banjo Jazz orchestra to provide music. All Elks invited for a big time.
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V-K
Armstrong
C.B. Matthews
Cotunty
Matthews
County Board of Supervisors
ELKS
Weather forecast for Upper Mississippi and Missouri Valleys
The A. S. Weather Bureau in Washington, D. C. forecasts the period November 24 to 29 inclusive will be generally fair with nearly normal temperatures across the Upper Mississippi and Lower Missouri Valleys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. S. Weather Bureau
Washington, D.C
Mississippi
Missouri
Large draft yields extra cash on endowment policy
The National Life Insurance Company through local agent J. P. Littell received 3294 88 this week on a 2000 endowment policy held by Mr. Bigelow for eighteen years. He gains 1204 88 over the policy’s face value and about 600 over premiums paid, while his life remains insured for eighteen years. Mr and Mrs George Klein left yesterday for their new home at Castleton North Dakota.
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The
National Life Insurance Company
J. P. Littell
Bigelow
George Klein
Castleton
North Dakota
Tragedy at Milford Emmetsburg Game Ends Tough Loss
Emmetsburg routs Milford visitors 14 to 6 as local captain Brown and halfback Johnston suffer injuries. Emmetsburg led 7 6 at half, then added a late score while Milford failed to find a rhythm. Local team shows brief promise but lacks punch, season finale versus Milford looms. EASTERN STAR MEETING notice follows.
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Estherville
Brown
Milford
Turkey
Johnston
Ermimetsburg
Eee
Emmetsburg
Missouri
Cana
Evangelistic revival ends with strong praise and converts
Rev Frank Lindgren Prof Horace Erwin and Mrs Erwin completed special evangelistic services in Estherville at the Methodist church and moved to Clear Lake for December. About sixty five adults and high schoolers chose a right life, with many others prepared to join their churches. leaders urge ongoing support and avoidance of cold storage for new converts.
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Frank Lindgren
Horace Erwin
Erwin
Clear Lake
Lindgren
Jesus Christ
Savior
Yo Alifiger
Rae Ith
Estherville
Protect the School Children on North Sixth Street
A letter urges stopping speedway-like driving near North Sixth Street by the high and junior high schools. It calls for stringent anti speed laws and enforcement, signs warning drivers, and possibly special police patrols to protect hundreds of school children using the street for play and roller skating.
Demonstration at Cut Rate Grocery Promises Big Event
Chay Norby proprietor of the Cut Rate Grocery plans a national biscuit and cookie demonstration next Friday and Saturday. It is billed as the city’s largest event to help cut the high cost of living with a company demonstrator, extra sales staff, and a wide stock of crackers and ecoprides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chay
Norby
Cut Rate Grocery
Ecoprides
Greater Iowa Meet A Success In Emmet County
A large Emmet county gathering at the courthouse heard Greater Iowa Association speakers outline plans to expand the organization across Iowa to counter the I W W and Reds. The meeting attracted farmers bankers businessmen and professionals and sixty nine men joined as new members. Emmet county contribution pledged was 1200 dollars, raised quickly, followed by apples and cigars and a social period.
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Emmet County
Court House
Greater Iowa Association
Ttd
A.W. Arnold
Greater
Iowa
A. Hiskyery
Taylor
Spencer
Pléastig
Emmet
Es therville Hardwood Company Secures Large Wood Contract
The Es therville Hardwood Company expects heavy business after securing a contract for twenty thousand patent nursery chairs and a potential fifty thousand dollar dealer proposal. It has purchased about three hundred thousand feet of timber locally and plans to cut and deliver up to a half million more, sourcing black walnut oak basswood maples and cottonwood. The firm will hire crews for cutting and hauling and anticipates a bright outlook with trained staff and professionals.
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Estherville Hardwood Company
The American Legion Holds Notable Emmet County Meeting
The American Legion gathered at Odd Fellows hall last evening drawing a large crowd from across the county. Members discussed a strong membership drive, plans for active work, and emphasized the Legion’s role in policing radical elements and supporting veterans.
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American Legion
Odd Fellows Hall
Crok
Emmet County
Widow Becomes Kansas Oil Millionaire After Lease Deals
El Dorado Kansas November 15 One of the biggest deals since the Leydig pool opening closed Saturday. Kate L Ferrier owns 1,000 acres in Oligard township and has realized over 1,000,000 from leases making her the wealthiest woman in Kansas. Long Green Oil recently completed a well on her land pumping 1,000 barrels daily. Ferrier, left with nine children after her husband’s death a year ago, predicted she’d find a way. Conservative Oil and Refining Company operates nearby. W A Hendricksen is the local agent and expects more locals to become millionaires soon.
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el Dorado
Kansas
Elbing
Kate
Pat Ferrier
Long Green Oil Company
Ferrier
Oil, and, Refining Company
Estherville
W. A. Hendricksen
Double Wedding at Presbyterian Manse in November
Report covers a double wedding at the Presbyterian manse on November 24. Couples John A. Dallman with Bessie M. Barnes and Howard L. Mahoney with Lydia C. Dallman wed, with futures set near Ruthven and Argenta. Also notes theft of a lamb from I. B. Book’s home and J L Brown shipping cattle to Chicago.
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John A. Dallman
Raleigh
Iowa
Bessie M. Barnes
Terris
Howard LU. Mahoney
Argenta
Illinois
Lydia C. Dallman
Mrs. Mahoney
Angenta
Ilinois
Mre. Dallman
Ruthven
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John C. Lee
A. E. Bigelow
Eastern Star Meeting
Eastern Star Lodge
Hia
Isuccessful
Methodist Church
I.W. W
Shold
I. B
Book
Mgr
J L. Brown
Af Live Atock
Chlesgoardey
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