1849 Oregon-bound sale with slaves and household goods
A relic sale bill from 1849 lists personal property for auction including cows, oxen, tools, a whiskey barrel, syrup, and 6 enslaved people, with terms cash or credit. The notice mentions Versail les Kentucky and McConnel Ferry pike, and notes VR insured up to 6000 per investor amid a federal instrumentality program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Halvorson
Oregon Territory
Buck
Ben
Lon
Jerry
Bob McConnel
Versailles
Kentucky
McConnel Ferry Pike
Upward Spurts in Iowa Savings Reported
Washington October 26 The latest reports from 38 insured savings and loan associations in Iowa received by Nugent Fallon general manager of the Federal Savings and Loan Insurance Corporation show an upward spurt in savings. Iowa people increasingly use thrift facilities to save money, with savings rising from 5 259 540 to 7 566 120 in the last 12 months, a gain of 2 306 600.
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Insurance Corporation
Fallon
Iowa
Algona
Atlantic
Burlington
Clear Lake
Creston Davenport
Denison
Des Moines
Estherville
Grinnell
Harlan
Independence
Iowa City
Iowa Falls
LeMars
Mason City
McGregor
Nevada
Oelwein
Ottumwa
Perry
Rock Rapids
Sheldon
Sioux City
Spencer
Washington
Webster City
Nugent Fallon
Federal Savings and Loan Insurance Corporation
R. J. Richardsonv
I'The Federal Home Loart Bank of
Iowa- Peo-Pe
Safety Man Warns Drivers In Fog And Ice Conditions
Fall weather brings fog rain and sleet making streets slick and windshields icy. The Safety Man stresses constant attention while driving and avoiding distractions as even a moment can end in tragedy. A lighthearted exchange jokes about predicting scores before a game starts.
Green says he's financially all in
The remark indicates Green expresses total financial commitment. The brief quote suggests a private discussion about willingness to invest heavily, reflecting a high level of personal stake. No additional context provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Green
Camellia Tunes In Camellia Tunes In
Edith Lockett Hosmer reports on Camellia Tunes In, detailing performances by McClurg and TAradionte with notes on local reception and event highlights in the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edith Lockett
Hosmer Soccerr
McClurg Na aRsy Taradionte
Radio Night Romance Turns to Bold Heroism
Camellia, living in Mrs. Gellow's boarding house, sneaks into neighbor Mr. Waitley's room to hear his cousin Edna sing on the radio. A burglar arrives. Camellia strikes, disabling the thief with a gun and flashlight. Waitley returns, consoles her, and praises her bravery as the two share a new, hopeful connection.
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Amellia
Edna
California
Mr. Waitley
Camellia
Mrs. Gellow
Mr. Wait
Camella
Mr. Waltley
Farm Cleanup Will Reduce Livestock Disease One-Fifth
A county agricultural guidance piece urges farmers to clean barns and yards to cut livestock disease by at least twenty percent in the first year. It lists steps such as filling mud holes, burning straw stacks, fencing manure piles, eradicating pests, and disinfecting buildings to protect swine and other livestock.
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McLean County
Church notices and events at local parish
Church of Christ schedules 9:45 Sunday school with 9:30 arrival, 10:50 worship, child consecration service, and special activities including a Halloween party, a parent child dedication, and a fathers and sons banquet with tickets. Union service at Presbyterian church and a choir planned for the to be announced date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church
Lehman C Rovn Announces Candidacy for State Representative
J R Lehman C Rovn declares his candidacy for the State Representative seat in Emmet County on the Republican ticket subject to voters in November.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emmet County
Lehman C, J. Rovn
Farmers State Mutual Hail Association of Emmet County
The Farmers State Mutual Hail Association of Emmet County Iowa renews its corporate period to 1958 and lists Estherville as principal office. It operates to insure members against hail crop damage within Iowa, has no capital stock, and is managed by five directors with a president secretary and treasurer. Annual elections occur the first Monday after the first Tuesday in January at the Estherville home office.
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Fed
A. D
Commissioner of Insurance
State of
Iowa
Towa
Said Corporation
Estherville
Emmet County
Town
Farmers State Mutual Hail Association
Mack'j, Groves
M.E. Groves
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Vindigator
The
Vindicator & Republican Co
L. F. Hoffman
D-X
East Central Avenue
R. D. Thompson
Gaarde
T. C. Mann
Orn’s Store
L. W. Loving, M. D
Tel. Res
Emmet County State Bank
A. I. Reed, M. D
Leuthold-Tibbett Clothing Store
C. E. Birney
Birney
Estherville Drug Co
V.R
A&p Pineapple
Tony
Michigan Navy
Tess
Sunnyfield
Pkes
Sultana
Alc
Ann Page
Pillsbury’s
Sultana Peanut Butter
Marsh Ueau
Angelus” Cello
N. B.C
Grahams
Hersheys
Bakers
Whitehouse
Armour’s Star
Armour’s
Armour
Armour's Star Beef & Noodles
Texas
Jonathan
Tara
Alk Scanes
the Safety Man
Vv.r
Alec
Penney’s
J.C. Penney Co
Church OF Christ
Fred D. Sawyer
Mothers and Daughters of Our Church
Price
Leo Sanders
Chester Moore
Ora Brown
Howard Adams
Richard Jones
Senator Sorghum
Mr. Meekton
Link Pluay
MR. Chump
Hallowe'en
Ritz Bros
Frank McHugh
May Rubson
Merchandise Mart
Chicago
L. S. Goggin
Waterman Nursery
Shropshire
Bush Brothers
Emmetsburg
Emmet Co Implement Co
Marseilles
Emmet Co. Imp. Co
John Deere
Emmet Co. Implement Co
IGE Any
American Poultry
Breeder's Gazette Oblade & Ledger
Cloverleaf Am
Country Home Farm Journal
OlGentlewoman Magazit
Home Circle
Ocapper's Farmer
Mead: Bick
Kae
Mscalls
McCall's Magazin Woman's World
Farm Journal
Group A
Omccall’s
Ohome Arts Needlecra
Ohousehold
Qoleghorn World
Omother
Opachfinder
Orhode Island
Oplymouth Rock
Woman's World
Doadamerican
Oamerican Poultry Journal
O Breeder's Gazette
Blade & Ledger
Country Home
Ocapper's Farmer Ofarm Journal
Good Stories
Ohome Acts Needlecraft
Hama Reians
Ghorn World
Pathfinder
Wkly
Poultry Tribune
Cator
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