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Newspaper
Vindicator And Republican
Location
Estherville, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1911
Page
4
Des Moines report notes Iowa lawmakers will earn 1000 dollars yearly, up from 650, with the governor's signature on the reform bill. The piece critiques reform zeal, calling it costly and suggesting continued taxation and debt. It cites editorials from Emmetsburg and references to farm prices, reciprocity with Canada, and economic outlook.
The commentary argues that production must rise and consumption must catch up to prevent low prices. It urges keeping factories running and providing labor to sustain employment, benefiting farmers and all, with ongoing prosperity as the key outcome.
The Womans Club met at Mrs Hendarshot's home on April 3 with Mrs Zeeman as leader. Members discussed four leading cities and colleges with reports by Mrs Alexander and Mrs French on Council Bluffs Sioux City Des Moines and Dubuque. Also announcements for upcoming April meetings and church services with themes The Triumphant Christ The Sign of Jonah and The Mind of Christ. Holy week prayers and guild sales announced.
Harry K B Borreson was born October 5 1884 in Helgeland Norway and came to the United States in 1890. He grew up in Ea therville, confirmed November 2 1902, and is survived by his parents three sisters Dorthia Louisa Johanna and Jennie and four brothers B C Borreson of St Paul Peter Theodore John Conrad and David John. Funeral from the Lutheran church Thursday afternoon drew many mourners, with burial in the cemetery north of town.
The Candy Girl screens at the Armory Theatre on Friday April 7. An advertising note promotes Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets claiming to purify the system and restore bodily organs to health and strength. Sold by H. Williams.
Miss Twylia Smith, billed as the Candy Girl, is praised as a potential leading American soprano with a high range. She headlines vaudeville in big cities and now appears in towns of this size at the Armory Theatre on Friday April 7. A musical treat revered by lovers of music. The report notes her high praise and admission value.
A promotional notice for Merito Transparent Face Powder advertised as a vanishing powder of real excellence. It targets ladies of taste and claims high recommendation, offered postpaid for 60 cents. Purchases requested via American Drug and Press Association in Decorah Iowa.
Tickets are on sale for a new season premiere titled The Candy Girl. Visit the Beaufort Hotel at 112 Third St South opposite the Post Office in Minneapolis for seating and show details.
The Candy Girl show features 18 big musical numbers with 12 Pratty Chorus Girls on Friday April 7. Prices reduced to 60e for any part of the house and seats are now on sale.
Early spring tiling is promoted as the best time to secure tile and tilers with quick returns. The ad touts frost resistant concrete tile and promises to furnish the address of many satisfied customers, urging immediate action.
Court next week with Judge Coyle on the bench. N. J. Lea visits from Des Moines. Booster rally at the court house Wednesday evening. Clarence Person writes from Aurelia he will stay all summer. Geo. Groves buys Hauge building on Lincoln street and installs new front windows. Conductor Warren Dillon back to work after illness. Iowa city population data published from 1900 and 1910 censuses. Peanut and popcorn wagon promoted by H. Grant. Lydia Yeager’s fifteenth birthday surprise party. Pillar damage at post office during installation. pillar to be replaced. Geo. W. Murray advertises two top American Percheron horses Cardigan and St Patrick at Country Side farm. Wrestling match at Armory M Pecoy vs Champlin and Loveland. Pecoy wins both falls. Fire destroys Oliver Dillon residence. no insurance. Dillon escapes. Wanted horses and cattle to pasture by blue grass with water and woven wire fence. Scratch pads for sale at Vindicator and Republican office. Foley’s Honey and Tar Compound recommended for children.
The Blymer Alloyed Silver pens are advertised for sale at the Vindicator and Republican office on Friday in April. The note promotes the popular pen as a sought after writing instrument.
A Wisconsin man from Eau Claire named J. Z. Southers reports relief after taking Foley Kidney Pills. He says back pain and kidney soreness disrupted sleep, appetite suffered, and overall health declined, but after a short period of use his sleep improved and his condition felt cured.
Mrs F Marti of St Joe Michigan endorses Foley's Honey and Tar Compound for severe bronchial coughs with choking spells and praises its quick recovery. The ad also touts Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as prompt, safe, and free of unpleasant after effects sold by 8 H Williams.
Advertises Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as quick relief for throat and lung issues. Describes the product as pleasant to take, soothing and healing. Mentions seller 8. H. Williams.
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