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Newspaper
Vindicator And Republican
Location
Estherville, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1916
Page
1
Victor Murdock argues in Collier's Weekly that applause comes in several forms from mere hand claps to manufactured outbursts. The genuine response erupts from deep audience fire, not prearranged at political events, and only rare communities ever witness such spontaneous fervor.
A Boston rumor notes a revival of the rum trade with West Africa. A four masted schooner returned with 486 673 feet of mahogany logs from West Africa after seven months. A windjammer awaits 200 000 gallons of rum 1 500 barrels of flour and other goods at the dock. Six sailing weeks have entered this trade since last spring. Elkanah Settle once a prominent City Poet is recalled by Westminster Gazette with notes on his career and demise.
Prof BEJ Swift of Washington University told business men at the Cabanne branch library that traveling salesmen who tell good stories and read well prosper. He noted many talk too much, overdo the smile and handshake, and urged salesmen to talk with a person rather than at them.
W B Davis aged ninety four, father of 41 children with 43 alive, wed Mrs Macgn in Cabool Mo. Bridegroom’s 198 children and several great grandchildren noted. This is Davis fourth marriage as he stays healthy yet lonely. The piece cites local wedding chatter from Springfield Mo and Detroit Free Press contrast.
The Philadelphia Record argues that lessons from Europe’s war emphasize the need for a national highway system. It calls for completing the Lincoln Highway with hard surfacing to link eastern and western metropolises, enabling mass troop movement and stronger coastal borders without vast forts.
The American Highway association cites wasted funds due to no overarching plan or centralized management. State highway departments show best results where centralized state control exists, with Massachusetts leading at 51.7 percent of improved highways. New Jersey, New York, Connecticut follow, while overall public road spending rose from 2014 to 1915.
A boiler built without a tie box or upright jacket served as an improvised road roller. A hole bored through the heads carried a shaft and a team hauled it on a purpose built frame. The boiler weight packed loose gold to create a solid bed, illustrating do it yourself road methods. The piece argues maintenance funding is key to lasting roads and warns against neglect after construction.
Construction plans outline a new automobile highway spanning about 100 miles from Wichita Walls to Fort Worth Texas. Interest groups announce imminent work, with planning currently underway.
A brief feature highlights how to enlarge daily vocabularies with practical tips. Mentions a sample copy priced at 10 cents and a yearly subscription of 2 dollars. Includes locals EVANSTON ILLINOIS and references to vendor names like Josephhing, Turek, Bakers Atainvlard Muaga alnme and Boots as paper recommendations.
The firm promotes its twelfth season of quality walks and invites orders for spring work. They also offer services including garage and cellar floors park curbing cisterns and related improvements ensuring customer satisfaction.
The special bulletin announces teacher summer school sessions opening April 19 and June 19 with all subjects for state accredited certificates. Courses cover high school and college levels. Address Ella Worth College, Towa Falls, Iowa. 18-2
A used Ford is offered by Nichole Daming Auto Sales Co at a competitive price. The listing highlights a reliable second hand vehicle with emphasis on value and affordability, inviting buyers to contact the dealer for details.
Local supplier expresses willingness to install an unspecified piston part for soft water equipment, noting positive reception and readiness to proceed with the project. The message appears to be an informal business note from Cameut Produete Co.
Announced in Estherville Iowa a buyer seeks one or two second hand incubators, Plane 40. Details not provided.
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