Local notes from Estherville and surroundings
Local items report Grieg and Zeeman purchasing the Middle elevator at Swea City, teaching positions in Humboldt, travel and visits by residents, marriage licenses issued, and upcoming fairs. Notable mentions include Mrs. Lorenzo Loughant’s children traveling to Minneapolis, Grace Crim scalding her hand, and Harry Reymore’s job change. Also noted are oat yields, a Belgian stallion purchase, and Rev. Benjamin Franklin’s Eastern trip plans with family returning to Estherville September 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorenzo Loughant
Minneapolis
N. Be Figbert
Templar Parke
Grace Crim
Anne
Harry Reymore
Anamosa
Cement Products Company
Seatlon
Chicago
Milwakee
St.Paul
Duffy
Jay Collins
Spirit Laké
Albert Barber
Bills
Eastern Star
North Star
Francis West
Horace I
E. M. Houts
Faunie Nourse
Hey
Estherville
Buffalo
New York
Detroit
Michigan
Franklin
Lola Mas
Ruth Trene
Bluth. Street
Mehurohy Ae
Mr. Frank
Weather and Crop Report for Lake Placid Area
Week ending August 29 1908 saw unusually warm conditions then cooler days. Frost touched low ground Sunday. rain was light except central counties. Corn weathered well in showers but dry areas faced damage. fall plowing slowed. potato crop prospects poor. clover seed yields to drop. Holder prominence noted Elen H Richards elected president American Home Economies. Isabel Bevier elected first VP. council and executive committee formed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Essfi
Elen H. Richards
Lake Placid
Washington
Mra
The Eighteenth Century Baker and His Clay Pipes
The lecturer at the cooking school notes that eighteenth century bakers were also pipe cleaners. Waiters carried thousands of pipes to bakeries each morning. bakers boiled them, cleaned with lime, and baked them dry. The pipes emerged white and sweet, akin to cups for spoons.
Four Years Later Cures Cited for Kidney Trouble
Carlisle Center N Y resident G Be Burhan recalls health claim from four years ago praising Foley's Kidney Remedy. He reports no return of symptoms and says he is cured to stay cured. The testimonial favors the product from Jay Johnson & Co.
Gas Tax for Dogs in Cote Saint Andre
A London Globe note reports a curious local tax in Cote Saint Andre where dogs are taxed as pets. Subscribers to the gas undertaking will have their dogs treated as watchdogs and exempt from payment. the rest pay the dog tax.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cote Saint Andre
Sacré
London Globe
Doan's Kidney Pills Prove Helpful Says Estherville Woman
Mrs B Strong of Estherville Iowa describes years of kidney trouble and rheumatism with back pain headaches dizziness and blurred vision. After trying many remedies three boxes of Doan's Kidney Pills from H Williams drug store brought lasting relief and she now keeps them for prevention. The ad cites Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY as US agents. The text also notes a lecturer’s view on modern interest in sculptors and architects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doan
Strong
Sth
Estherville
Towa
Alsao
5. H. William's
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
New York
United States
Dean
Early British Museum Hours and Restrictions
In early museum days the British Museum allowed only six hours daily on five summer days and four hours daily the rest of the year. Visitors could not stay more than two consecutive hours and only 16 people were admitted at a time. Insects were supervised by an attendant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
British Museum
Watch Your Kidneys Says English Physician Dr Abernethy
An old advertisement quotes Dr. Abernethy urging care for diseased kidneys. It promoting Foley's Kidney Remedy as a cure for urinary irregularities and a general system tonic, attributed to Jay Johnson and Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abernethy
Foley
Jay— Johnson and Co
Epitaph Found For Grave In Tombstone Arizona
A pine board marked the newly made grave near Tombstone Arizona with the phrase The queerest epitaph In the west Six playing cards were found in the hand of the grave occupant by a fellow poker player and tacked to the board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tombstone
Ariz
An Early Approximation
It notes that railroad beat descriptions of heaven mirror routes scenery as Topeka Capital states. The piece offers a familiar success prescription: work energetically while at it, then forget until tomorrow, to promote health and prosperity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Fragmented Public Notices and Quirky Ads
A collage of noisy clippings includes a warning to use Foley’s Honey for coughs, a lamp post message about wet paint, a travel anecdote about French and Albion stereotypes, and a rustic joke about a baker’s family. The readable names are Jay Johnson & Co and Rockingham Buggs. no clear single event or date emerges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockingham
Buggs
Iowas Oldest Mason Uncle Jimmie Russell Dies
Uncle Jimmie Russell, Iowa’s oldest Mason, dies at his Keota home aged ninety six. He joined the Masons in 1866 during the Civil War era and remained active in good standing until his death. The community recalls his wholesome companionship and cheery word. Russell had just celebrated his ninety sixth birthday on June 14.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jimmie Russell
Keota
Jimmie’ Russell
Iowa
Jimmie
Jimmie” Russ
Key Chain Rival to Cupid Wedding Sells Will Ring
Mrs Adolph Shane secretary to President A B Storms at Iowa State College resigns effective Aug A replacement is Lilian Jermes daughter of the president who will take over the office duties and the heavy chain that carries the keys The article notes the key chain has romantic appeal and has attracted several suitors among secretaries
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa College
Adolph Shane
A. B. Storms
Iowa State College
Lilian Jermes
Slane
Humiliation and a Gypsy Girl Finding a Home at Iowa Fair
A child timidly resists bringing siblings to a school show in a tale from the Cleveland Plain Dealer. The Iowa State Fair will feature educational displays from schools and rural education, with Cossack rider Capt. Demitri as a major vaudeville attraction among many new entertainments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice Smith
Alex Glasacock
Des Moines
Iowa
Towa
Agricultural College
Demitri
Russia
Detouri
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Grieg & Zeeman
Swea City
Tne Clump
Humboldt
Camp Cook
Arilla
E. A. Loucks
Portal
Canada
Hasi
Dows
Wm. Maxwell
Council Bluffa Stock Food Co
Emmet County
Dickinson
Heffelfinger
KR. D. Schifflet
Tda
M Barret
KE. M. Houta
Fannie Nourse
Henry Heimbaugh
Neuady
Tinapolis
Immot County
A. O. Peterson
Orleans
Sidhig
Rebekkahn
Amil Koehler
Sam Wilson
Maudst. L
Eben
West, Bros
JeCan We-Dons
Korey
Esthervills
Quizene
Lafayette
Heale
Jay Johnson & Co
Albion
Preger Pagblatt
Prague
Choice
Oxfords
Childrens
Lar Price
F. M. Shadle & Sons
Estherville, Iowa
Ballinger T. Inlena
Ballinger
Fatt
Boonesboro
Now
E.R. Tarry
Sse
Omaha
Nebraska
Cleveland Plain Dealer
The
First National Bank
Bibby
Unahier
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