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Newspaper
Vindicator And Republican
Location
Estherville, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1917
Page
2
A historical note argues sale bills are obsolete, replaced by newspaper ads and modern methods. It cites wider reach and genuine buyers as benefits of newspaper notices over roadside sale bills, and notes the automobile culture makes street postings impractical. The piece predicts sale bills will vanish as progress continues.
The piece argues that a large circulation boosts sale advertising by attracting drivers from long distances. It critiques free notices as overvalued and highlights the editor’s labor and costs. It then lists church and community notices, and ends with ownership data for the Vindicator and Republican.
Frank Carpenter enjoyed the sights at Sioux Falls Friday as W A Richmond married Grace E Clarke of Armstrong at the Emmet House on March 31 with Rev Wm M Evans officiating. Marie Pingrey visited from Armstrong early in the week and farmer C J Haynes began seeding on March 26. Yesterday brought the first spring rain, and Henry Graat’s baker added a $200 dough mixer to his shop. Dr Bachman, recently treated for blood poisoning in Davenport, returned home to West Bend last week.
In Estherville and Fort Dodge Iowa, names Kirby Whe lan and M K Whe lan appear alongside E J Breen with endorsement for Geo A Nichols editor. The filing shows a deadline of April 12 1917 and a notary public Sever Egertson.
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