Harmony and fair planning in Clay county communities
Estherville urges harmony to postpone the fall festival to avoid conflicts with neighboring Clay county and Martin county fairs. The piece critiques hatreds among towns, praises the Farm Bureau edition of the Spencer News-Herald and notes the News-Herald’s prominence among Iowa weeklies. It reflects pride in local events and jokes about climate comparisons with Honolulu.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin Unty
Pettak
Farm, Bureau
Spencer .News-Herald
Vindicator
Republican
Big Fair
Farm Bureau Organization
Clay County
News-Herald
Iowa
Apple surplus wasted as market scarce in state
Farm owners report thousands of bushels of fall apples going to waste due to lack of buyers. The fruit, unsuitable for long storage, could be processed into cider vinegar and apple butter, then sold at a fair price. The situation is described as a near crime against waste.
Why It Will Pay You to Trade in Estherville
The Vindicator and Republican announces a weekly series titled Why It Will Pay You to Trade in Estherville. Articles will be published with ad support from local business leaders to promote loyalty to Estherville’s business and professional interests and advance the city’s growth. Readers are urged to read the page captions for guidance and civic harmony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican
Estherville
Splendid Rain Visits Iowa Across The State
A soaking rain last week refreshed fall plowing and pastures across Iowa. No killing frost yet, boosting outlook for next year. News notes include Mr and Mrs L E Heath visiting Boone, P S Anderson selling his East Main home and moving to Twelve Mile Lake Two, Dr M T Morton and Carl Jeglum driving to Ames for campus plans, Merritt Townsend and Claire Lum to Iowa State College, and A Gordon and wife from Richmond Indiana visiting W G Gordon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
L. E. Heath
Boone
Heath
Northwestern
P. S. Anderson
East Main Street
O. C. Anderson
Twelve Mile Lake
M. T. Morton
Carl Jeglum
Ames Sanday
Merritt Townsend
Claire Lum
Iowa State Alege
Office shakeup as Rock Island clerks move to Cedar Rapids
The Rock Island office transfers take effect today as clerks depart for Cedar Rapids. Several advance to similar roles with raises, including Roy Arnett to timekeeper and Joe Yeager to assistant timekeeper. Others relocate to Cedar Rapids or nearby towns. some remain, some take leaves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Island
Cedar Rapids
Roy Arnett
Joe Yeager
Francis Foran
Homer Black
Clem’ Howe
Chris Anderson
Fairbury
Neb
Don Pullen
Los Angeles
Calif
Elmer Weir
Vern Emerson
Mildred Nurss
Cerk Herman Miller
Nora Hendel
Sioux Falls
Carl Wells
Estherville
Payne Motor Company hosts northward hunting trip for Iowa dealers
Mr H C Brees Paige and Jewett dealers from Des Moines depart Sept 30 for Lake Winnibigoshish Minnesota after a record Payne Motor sales contest. They will travel by special train to Minneapolis and Deer River then stagecoach to Camp Abe-Wen ing. Film crew with Guy Woods will document the expedition including hunting and fishing scenes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H._C
Brees
Paige and Jewett
North
Lake Winnibigoshish
Minnesota
Iowa
Minneapolis
North West
Payne Motor Company
Deer River
Minn
Lake Winnibigoshieh
Abe-We- Ning
Guy Woods
Moving Picture Man
Mr. Brees
Lyman Frazer Jersey Herd Cleared in TB Test
The Lyman Frazer herd of thirty two Jersey cattle, with one third registered, passed the second TB test with no reactors. The Federal authorities plan another test to place the herd in accredited status. Frazer runs a sanitary operation with Mrs Frazer producing butter for a large Estherville market. Delaney family returned from Asterline, South Dakota, after Mrs Delaney’s mother died suddenly of heart failure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyman Frazer
Jersey
Frazer
Estherville
H. D. Delaney
Apsterline
S. D
Delaney
State Aid Totals for Emmet County Schools in 1922 23
Fifteen schools in Emmet County received a total of 1238 dollars from the state during the 1922 23 school year. The listnames each district along with the amount granted and the teacher in charge. Enrollment noted as Estherville at 1335 with a brief reminiscence of the old frame school near the courthouse square.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emmet ‘County
Center
Beaulah Hornby Christensen
Mae J. Woldmo
High Lake
Sylvia Berge
Towa Lake
Iva Eastman
Anna Petersen
Iowa
Lake
Anne Sullivan
Jack Creek
Mae Hamilton
Swan Lake
Bernice Case
West Emmet Twn
Alma Herem Christian
West Emmet
Alice S. Martens
Estherville’s
John Joseph
Dillman
James Espeset
Court House Square
Chas. Dillman
Blue Earth Post
Iowa Masons donate to Japan relief fund
The Iowa Grand Lodge of Masons contributed 1000 dollars to the Japan relief fund. The check was sent Friday to Andrew Rendell in Washington DC, secretary of the National Masonic Service Association, for delivery to the American Red Cross.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa Grand Lodge of Masons
Milo
J. Gabriel
Clinton
Masons
Iowa
Andrew L . Rendell
Washington, D. C
National Masonic Service Association
School Bus Collides With Anderson Coupe in Town
An Estherville Independent School District school bus on West Main Street collided with a Chevrolet coupe driven by Mrs. Chas Anderson. No injuries were reported though both vehicles were damaged. The bus carried several school children and Mrs. Anderson had three neighboring children with her.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Estherville Independent School District
McKinley
West Main Street
Second Avenue
Chas. Anderson
Reappointed Automobile Inspector W E Deming
W E Deming of this city was re appointed to the automobile inspector post after temporary abolishment. He was chosen from over a thousand applicants and resumes duties this week. Five inspectors will cover duties previously handled by nine, starting in Des Moines before expanding to other cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. E. Deming
Des Moines
Glenn Haynes
Deming
Essex Coach in Smashup Near Armstrong
The Essex coach of Jerry Buckley a Rock Island brakeman and a Ford driven by a young man named Tweedt collided on the road three miles east of Armstrong Sunday evening. Lights are blamed for blinding the drivers. No injuries but both cars lost several wheels. Armstrong Journal. Mrs O Dillon left Saturday for Los Angeles to spend winter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerry Buckley
Rock Isand
Tweedt
Armstrong
Mr. Buckley
Lakota
Armstrong Journal
September term ends with few notable cases in district court
The September term of the district court adjourned Friday with Judge Dr. Coyle presiding. One jury case Gener Fs vs City of Estherville favored the defendant. G. K. Allen vs H. E. Allen ruled for the plaintiff and may be appealed. Two divorces heard: Harry Brady vs Clara Brady granted with custody split. Joseph Fuss vs Zana Fuss awarded degrees to the plaintiff. Grounds cited included cruel and inhuman treatment. Most actions involved mortgage foreclosures and note collections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Coyle
Gener. Fs
City of
Estherville
Atty. Wm
Johnston
G. K. Allen
H. E. Allen
Harry Brady
Clara P .Brady
Joseph Fuss
Zana Fuss
Boy Run Over by Truck at Templar Park
A three year old boy, son of Mr. and Mrs. Laudenslayer, was struck by a truck near Templar Park while crossing a ditch with his mother. The rear wheel passed over his abdomen but only the lower kidney was injured. He was treated at Spirit Lake then Estherville hospital and is recovering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
An B. O. Laudenslayer
Cupy
Pangborn Farm
Harry Soper
Laudenslayer
Templar Park
Spirit Lake Beacon
Burning cross vandalism shocks Estherville residents
Saturday night about nine oclock a cross was erected in the woods near Lincoln street and set ablaze on the river's west side. The blaze likely reflects a prank tied to bogus K K K letters, not an actual organization, and authorities warn that anyone displaying the cross for intimidation is an imposter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln Street
Opening for New Saint Paul Store
The opening date of the new St. Paul Store in the Petersen building vacated by Estherville Steam Bakery is set for Thursday September 27. The store is part of a Minnesota linked chain headquartered in St. Paul. Managers S J Laska and Murray Morriszaika, skilled in clothing, promise high grade merchandise at low prices and invite the public to the opening to learn of the bargains offered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul
Petersen
Estherville Steam Bakery
Minnesota
S. J. Laska
Murray Morriszaika
New York
Estherville to host winter Lyceum season opens next week
A series of performances at the Grand Centre will feature Cambria Singape, the Harp Ensemble, and a January court-themed act. Season tickets are priced at 1 for adults and 1 for high school students, with tickets available from local solicitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Estherville
Cambria
Lyceum
Ry Wells
Poland China hog sale announced at Terril farm
W O Eckley will hold his annual Poland China hog sale at his Terril area farm on Wednesday October 3. The offering includes fifty sows and gilts with a mix of home raised and imported stock. The sale aims to meet breeder and farmer demand with vaccinated, high quality hogs from Eckley’s line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. O. Eckley
Poland
Terril
Orinesday
Mets
Mir
Bekley
Fema
Estherville Warmest Town in State Report
Estherville was the warmest place in the state last Sunday with a temperature of 83 degrees, reported by A. O. Peterson, official weather observer. A promotional line for Mankato Commercial College offers a swift kick metaphor as a recruitment pitch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Estherville
A. O. Peterson
Mankato Commercial College
Mankato Minn
Attractive Program for Teachers Institute
The Annual Emmet County Teachers Institute will be held in Estherville October 4 and 5. County Superintendent Miss Sorum says the program will feature top national and state educational authorities including Dr Janet Throckmorton Edith Countryman Prof McMurray H E Bradford and Dr Knott. The meetings aim to inspire teachers to bring fresh ideas back to their schools. Local officials praise Iowa’s education and travel mentions. Minor local notes include a stolen Ford spare casing from B W Riggles and Mrs C M Osmundson traveling to Goldfield and Ames at eighty two.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emmet County
Estherville
Sorum
Janet Throckmorton
Iowa State Board of Health
Edith Countryman
Des Moines
Prof
McMurray
Chicago
H. E. Bradford
University of Nebraska
Knott
State University of Iowa
Emmet
Iowa
V.R
C. E. Green
B. W. Riggles
David Frizzell
C. M. Osmundson
Goldfield
Ames
Osmundgon
Merchants Fair Opening Planned in Estherville
Preparations for the Merchants Fair Opening are moving well with opening night set for Wednesday October 8. The event runs through the week with 10 000 folders distributed locals. Expert window decorators add attraction as windows are unveiled at 8 pm and a free pavement dance with a seven piece orchestra begins at 9 pm. Merchants promise fine displays new goods and good service throughout October.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merchants Fair
Estherville
Esthervile
Hstherville
Rock Island Notes Amid Local Happenings
Supt Allen and family rented the O. O. Anderson home on East Main and moved in. A mix of residents and visitors are noted from Ames to Des Moines, Minneapolis to Montana, with church and meeting attendance, trips, and medical treatments mentioned, including residents returning from fairs and travels and various family visits around Otosown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. H. Smith
Fairbury
Neb
Roland Trone
Little Rock
Ark
Paul Linthicum
G. A. Campbell
Ogilvie Minn
Bruce Campbell
Minneapolis
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Honolulu
U. S.A
A. Gordon
Richmond, Indiana
W. G. Gordon
Lyman Frazer Jersey
Standare
Fides
Grand Lodge.of Masons
Japan
V.h
Anderson Coupe
Jerry Buckley Essex
Coyle
Saint Paul
Ream Course
Min
Gt Gra ‘Theatre
Red Fleming
Livermore
Missouri
Union
Fred
Humboldt Independent
Rock Island Notes
Leo Devore
Iowa State College
Aother
A. C. Brown
Neil
Fort Dodge
J.B. Walters
Ellsworth
Walters
H. O. Sillge
Mrs. Cook
Miles City
Mont
R. C. Coleman
Fred Albertson
M. H. Schloeman
Indianapolis
Ind
Worth
Inez Stanhope
Iowa City
I. J. Robinson
J. H. Hanson
Maple Hill
Theo Wold
C. E. Cavin
Montana
Patton
Emmetsburg
Dick Sheldon
Clem Howé
Dea Moines
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