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Newspaper
Vindicator And Republican
Location
Estherville, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1935
Page
2
The Vindicator-Republicar masthead lists G A Nichols as editor with Adelaide Nichols as editor and W L E Deming as associate editor and advertising manager, reflecting a historic newspaper staffing arrangement.
Editor Nichols extols Zephyr travel as a revolutionary system, noting railroads cut costs, threaten cars and buses, and lure riders back with convenience. Mentions Sir Malcolm Campbell and the Bluebird setting a potential but unmet 300 mile goal, plus Babe Ruth speeding ticket and Hollywood film incentives moving to Florida.
A deputy state fire marshal investigated a mysterious blaze at school No. 2 in German township Algona last week. He stated the school was deliberately set after discovery Sunday afternoon March 24. Corncobs soaked with kerosene found on the floor. records books and the teacher's desk were destroyed.
A tribute dinner at the Grace Episcopal church marked the end of G. W. Peterson’s long service in Estherville. He led as mayor, then county treasurer, later city clerk, and served with the Chamber of Commerce since 1908. Richard Everds succeeded him as clerk. About 48 church members attended a dish supper with readings and songs in his honor.
Mayor Ehlers reads a Chamber letter urging a CCC camp in Estherville with a request for about 900 kilowatts of electricity monthly and 115000 gallons of water. The city cites a state ordinance forbidding charity gifts, plans a hearing with CCC officials with the city attorney present. The council also rejects a garden strip request near the city tower pending investigation. The meeting installs the new council and consolidates two departments, naming co chairmen Stockdale and Heyman, and leaders for parks, streets, and fire.
Mrs Dave Thomag was admitted to the university hospital in Iowa City for observation after injuries from an auto crash on March 8. She has not regained full consciousness and is occasionally irrational, with a specialist to oversee her care.
Ames Iowa March 28 extension forester Guy R Ramsey at Iowa State College says only evergreen trees give winter wind protection. Chinese Elm and other deciduous species lose leaves and offer little shelter unless planted in large blocks. He recommends Douglas Fir Western Yellow Pine Austrian Pine Blue Spruce and White Spruce for windbreaks, offering full protection after 10 to 12 years and partial protection after about five seasons.
Charles Thornburg aged 66 died near Pleasantville Thursday after a three year illness. His son Tom Thornburg of Estherville and seven other children, Harlan Emile Iva Floran Iris and Robert, survive with the widow. Rev W J Gall Spoke at funeral. In Armstrong Rev W J Pett preached revival talks recounting Manuel Bombela the Mexican boy executed at San Quentin prison.
FOR SALE Medium Red Clovi seed 22 Purity test 98 37 A F Klein Phone 21 F 151. FOR SALE SPOTTED POLAND brood sows vaccinated Potatoes Cobblers Green Mountain Early Ohio. 2 tons baled straw Joseph M Brown. One team of males coming 4 and 5 William Mc Millan 10 miles south of Estherville. LIVESTOCK AUCTION SALE every Saturday at Roebke Sale Barn Martin County Fair Grounds Fairmont Minn Sale starts 12 30 sharp Consign your livestock and machinery to us where buyers and sellers meet Phone 684 Fairmont Minn Roebke Sale Barna. GET MORE FOR YOUR WOOL by having it manufactured into wool batts blankets yarn garments etc We take wool in exchange for woolen goods Local part time agents wanted Fergus Falls Woolen Mills Company Fergus Falls Minnesota. WOULD 15 per cent on your money interest you It can be had and a good safe investment at the same time I have reduced the price on my building at 7th and Lincoln occupied by Tele phon e company on lease to 1940 to 12 500 with 6 500 cash Income 1 680 00 Where can you beat it for safety Ownr Nettie M Cass 900 North Alfred St Hollywood California RESPONSIBLE party wishes to rent house in Estherville Inquire of Vindicator and Republican WANTED WASHED COTTON rags without buttons or hooks No lace curtains Vindicator and Republican office
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