Wallingford Scenes and People Travel Notes 1907
Wallingford October 30 1907 residents and visitors are listed with social calls moving times and small town events. Estherville visitors Mr and Mrs Heidecker Mrs Nelson visiting Graettinger. Kenedy family from DeKalb. Jacobson and Anderson families noted. Local improvements and social events include lectures dances and a sculpture course start. A long column details many neighbors, travel to Humboldt St Paul Graettinger Armstrong and other towns, plus farm moves and a church sermon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wallingford
Mechames J. Heidecker
L. FP. Ravage
Estherville
Ira Overholt
Havelock
Mias Stella Thompson
Clarion
Hid. Hauge
Jacob Anderson
Jones
Peter Larson
Manice
Stevens County
Minn
J. K. Johnson
Graettinger
Hugh Mack
Tarriaon
Iowa
Jacobson
Morris, Minn
Ad Groth
Farmers’ Savings | Havk
Humboldt
Mise
Clara Olson
Hunker Anderson
Batherville
Ammet
Toe
Weir
Jon
Dunnel
BK. OK. Kortun
Swan Lake
Horswell
WB. Crumb
Martin Anderson
Cora Godfrey
Crambote
Atkins
Shultz
Mest Herville
Daniel Webster
Draley-Tea Grain Co
Hiavers
Office Stores for Sate at North Sixth Street
Local notices list various residents and events including Carl Ingvall’s shop on North Sixth Street, a notice about the Vindicator and Republican Co, attorney J B Butler of Fort Dodge handling land interests, and plans for spring work and migration. Community updates mention grand juror William Nelson at Matherville, a Ringsted Military Band dance, Lars Larsen's move to Utah, Henry Lauritven from Armstrong, and several returns from trips and banking assistance. Promotions include housing terms, job ads for greenhouse work, and a missing purse notice with claim procedures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bargain
Naching
Carl Ingvall
North Sixth Street
the Vindicator and Republican Co
J. B. Butler
Fort Dodge
Towa
Bia
Frank
William Anderson
Cjilbertaon
Montana
Jin
Willian Nelson
Matherville
Ringsted Military Band
Ries Hall
Lars I
Larsen
Iart
Utah State
Mr. Larsen
World's Largest Orchards Near Berlin
The largest orchards in the world lie at Werder near Berlin spanning about 13,000 acres. They yield roughly 48 million pounds of apples and pears each year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Werder
Berlin
Diamonds vanish completely after burning
A curious note explains that burning diamonds leaves no ashes or remnant, claiming the substance vanishes completely and leaves nothing as a memento.
Wine Sold by Half Hour in South of France
A peculiar vending concept reports wine sold on time. Patrons pay two cents to enter a wine cellar and stay for half an hour. The arrangement highlights unusual methods of selling spirits in the region.
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W. B. Brunson
Dublin
Willams & Anderson’ S
BOG
South of
France
England spends large on theaters and music halls
A recent report notes England expends about 58.5 million dollars on theaters and music halls. The figure highlights substantial public or cultural funding in the arts sector.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Glasses Said to Cure Stammering in English Reports
English opticians report cases of stammering cured by wearing glasses that correct defects of the eyes.
Poor Substitutes. Apprentices Harry and Cunning Fail to Learn Trade
Two apprentices, Harry and Cunning, at Dispatch and Skill fail to master their master's craft, remaining inept despite time and training. The narrator notes their persistent lack of progress and misplaced ambition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry
Cunning
Davenport Defies City Law Over Liquor Saloons
Act at Once. Davenport questions whether rebellion, Amah’s expulsion, and law enforcement reflect a purge. The Iowa rule permits liquor sales six days weekly from 6 AM to 10 PM and bans Sunday openings, a statute petitioned by Davenport’s residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davenport
Amah
Lowa
Law enforcement urged to enforce prohibitory laws statewide
The piece urges the governor to act to enforce prohibitory laws in Davenport and across Scott County. It cites Cummins and local politicians, notes bootlegging incidents in Polk County and Vinton, and argues that lawful enforcement protects Davenport and all communities from rising lawlessness. It underscores the governor’s constitutional power to intervene and directs county officials to act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scott County
Albert B. Cummins
Cummins
Davenport
Cance
Towa
Polk County
Vinton
The November American Boy and Loyal Legion debate
The November issue highlights Hiawatha on the central cover, features a sea story Jimmy Jones pirate and serials by Oliver Optic and John Trowbridge, plus numerous short pieces and 68 illustrations. A long letter argues against special treatment for commissioned officers versus private soldiers in the Loyal Legion, urging equal recognition before the law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hiawatha
Revolutionia
Nan
Academy
James Otis
Taft
Charlie
Ty Cobb
Alabama
Harry Kellar
Legion of Honor
The
Sprague Publishing Co
Detroit
Mich
Night School at Estherville Business College Debate Pension Plan
Friday evening discussion at Estherville Business College features Captain Hedge of Des Moines opposing the Loyal Legion Pension Scheme. He questions why U S army officers would receive higher pensions than private soldiers and calls for thorough public discussion before any law is paused.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M66
Rnown
Loyal Legion
Tamwell
Inas
Congress
Tam
Estherville Business College
Captain Hedges
Des Moines
Legal Legion
United States Army
Capitan
Hedge
Cavalry
Captain Hedge
Missing text in historic advertisement for representation
fragmented OCR shows an advertisement offering representation for The Astothing iene edited by F. P. Banewe Dooley and others. It promises good pay and continuing yearly interest in business credit. Experience and capital not necessary. Good opportunity. Write J. N. TRAINER, 8 wort. th étreet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. P. Banewe
Dooley
Jin M. Tatbett
Lémests Steffens
J. N. Trainer
Notice to Subscribers Pay in Advance Outside County
Notice to subscribers that from January first, 198 paper will require residents outside Emmet County to pay in advance. Statements will show amount and date. Those desiring continued delivery after that date must pay arrears plus one year in advance. Foreign subscribers are slow to pay, paper costs rise, so the rule adopts advance payment. Paper will be stopped at expiration unless a renewed order and payment are received.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emmet
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Wallingord Department
M Wolden
Lena Larson
Wallingford, In
Agnes Strand
Edna Osher
Waldorfh College
Forest City
Dolliver
C. E.’Sullivan
Eatherville
L. P. Suillman
Ss. K. Reed
Garland Shifflet
Lewie Pickell
Ceylon
A. H. Pickell
Miss Sharp
Maple Hill
Fee
J. H. Merriott
Gruver
H. W. Kately
Geo. Lally
St. Paul
Clarence MoKes
Armatrong
Sleastord of Armstrong
Rev. Greene
Greene
Aematrong
H. H
Higinbotham
Bailey
Gilbert Sweet
Chicago
Waterloo
Shraburgs
Graver
Shreeve
Armatrony
Charles Firestein
Stockport
Mra W. Reed
Cladys Firestein
B. FF. Taylor
Gravel Aid Society
Th. Dinter
A. J. Wilder
Cgrandy Co
RK. Wicks
Pompkins
J. J. Robinson
Peter Wicks
Chas, Pfenning
Penning
Ana Mattes
Pingrey
Ole Anderson
Isaac Anderson
Strawberry Point
Geo. Wair
Druley-Leo Grant Co
Huntington
Wanrep
Vindicator and Repulican Co
Batherville, la
Ringaths
Henry Lauritven
Armstrong
Rogerson
Jackson
Minnesota
W. BR. Bossingham
Bossingham
Misa Mabel Miller
Elmer Nelson
Penton
Alt. Fox and
Corwith
Theo. Mylre
Ray Buck
Ratherville Busidiens College
Bhoghaan
Ath Street
EB. Strawn
Observatory
Lawn
Frank Albro
Emerson
Guo. W. Arra
Blue Earth
American Congress
Ayer
Feer Ey
Howell
Pantorium
Geits
Prop
James Refrell
Miller
Ice President
O. Anderson
Farmers Savings Bank
James Hefnell
Peter G
Miller FE
W. Converse
Bevetson
BK. BK. Hartung
P. B. Anderson
Anderson
Wolden Drug CO
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