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Newspaper
Vindicator And Republican
Location
Estherville, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1910
Page
2
The hand kiss is described as an ancient gesture not derived from lips, with its origins possibly from obeisances to earth, garments, or feet. Early rank there were fewer gradations, and hand kissing appeared in contexts involving reverence to sacred figures and gods. It is noted in references by Old Testament sources, Homer, Pliny, and Lucian.
A collage of medicinal ads and quips notes Doan's Kidney Pills curing kidney issues and urges care for uric acid filtration. Piles cure claims, eye salve ads, and a doctored testimonial mix with humorous anecdotes and patent medicine lines.
A humorous exchange in a newspaper ad asks about line length for a cook advertisement. A clerk explains four lines may be charged, while the lady suggests adding four more words declaring "Policeman stationed opposite former."
The Vindicator reports President Taft inviting the Dominion government to a conference to improve trade relations and adjust duties after Canada agrees to minimum Payne Aldrich rates. Knox notes exchange expresses satisfaction at tariff termination and hopes for early settlement of differences, including water boundary questions. Taft aims to avoid a tariff war, and Albany talks with Finance Minister Wel ing progress toward peace.
Through counsel Mrs Cornelia Woodman of Helena Montana surrendered a diamond main and pendant valued at 8000 to customs authorities in New York. She arrived on the steamship George Washington from Nereshi. Customs seized her luggage and wearing apparel as she failed to declare certain articles. A Parisian plating for the pendant was found. The government contends that while the stones were purchased in the United States they become dutiable when mounted in Paris at ten percent.
The Pennington family from Albert Lea and Mason City suffered in a Green Mountain wreck last Monday. Husband H L Pennington died later, his wife died after childbirth, and their newborn perished days after. The mother learned of her husband’s death via an accidental newspaper reading, prompting anxious questions during the crisis.
Prof M L Bowman of Waterloo outlines seed corn issues to 600 listeners in Creston on the Burlington line tour. He argues poor seed, worms and other conditions reduce yields, noting 40 bushels per acre is a single nubbin per hill and urging better ear quality to boost Iowa’s 9,000,000 acres in corn.
Lake City shows a thriving building surge this spring with projects including a Methodist church nearly complete and soon to be dedicated, the eight Hutchison office building cellar nearing finish, H J Hanson planning a large two story store, and a new telephone exchange under bid with underground cable work starting around April 1. A brick laundry is planned for summer, plans for several residences are in place, and housing tightness persists as dwellings command premium.
The Carnegie library building has finally been accepted by the board of trustees after months of alterations. When completed five months ago some work details displeased the building committee, so they refused acceptance until changes were made and contractors continued work with a gang on site.
Frank S. Wagner, president of the Sioux City Live Stock exchange and councilman candidate, seeks 29000 in a libel action against the Sioux City Daily News. The suit cites a Wednesday night article headlined Vote Against Wagner alleging a past police court alibi for a gang incident in Winnebago Nebraska.
A disjointed OCR fragment reports a man named Mehal, a wealthy business figure in Ohio, found dying on his doorstep Wednesday. He had been seen alive around midnight, attempting to move an automobile into a garage, with neighbors unsure what happened. No clear motive or other details are given.
The Sewing versus Narri son County case, moved from Carrigon to Harlan on venue change, seeks 5080 dollars for injuries to Miss Sewing alleged due to Thirrison County bridge builders negligence. Harrison County court outcomes favor the plaintiff, with a favorable verdict for Harrison County.
Samuel Powers of Dimerson narrowly escaped death on a Burlington train platform last week when a heavy iron piece broke from a car track and struck him in the head, knocking him down.
In a snow blocked pursuit near Des Canas, 17 year old Thomas Mean, son of a wealthy Dan Diego merchant, defies a posse sent after him and his 15 year old sweetheart Gertrude Seifert as they head toward West Valley in an automobile. The snowy roads delay the chase and the critical confrontation unfolds near the plier where the youth stands off the pursuing group.
Early Monday a group of small boys set fire to Colby Morse stables at Mineral City driving park outside city limits. The blaze destroyed the $3,000 structures and contents with only $1,200 insurance. The buildings were practically ruined.
Deputy Game Warden J. BE. Wass of Company A has been appointed northern Iowa deputy by Game and Fish Warden George Lincoln of Cedar Rapids, recently named to the post by Gov. Carroll. Wass is a keen sportsman with a crack shooting record and brings experience to the role.
J R Wallace secretary of Davis County farmers institute reports corn from ordinary crib tests at 16 88 per cent good. Seed corn grown under expert instructions averages 68 per cent. Seeding testing is widely practiced in the locality this spring.
BE M Pelton president of the Great Western promised a new station costing about 50000 dollars. The plan includes enlarging yards at Mason City with extra tracks and a revised train running schedule.
Sioux City market quotations list Wednesday figures with buses at 5008.50 and top hogs at 10.75. The sparse item notes live stock prices for the Sioux City market with limited entries.
A large group of nearly fifty travelers, described as gypsies, were said to have broken through the ice on Cheremonetzki Lake in Russia on Wednesday. All men, women, and children involved were reported to have perished, with only scattered survivors.
Mrs Rebecow Mott aged about 105 died at her Logan residence Saturday night. Born in Ohio in 1321 she moved to Minois with her parents and later to Thar rison county forty years ago where she lived thereafter.
A premature blast at the Avenue Top lead mine in Dubuque late Wednesday afternoon killed William Gorman age 40 of Dubuque instantly and caused severe injuries to John McCabe who died later.
Report notes a proclamation convoking the non assembly of Greece read in the chamber. King George presided as Mewes Uid Wap and Qhten Oliwi were present to witness the reading and receive the cheers from the attendees.
EB. A. Lighton of Witterton, chief of police, was urged to resign by May or Doty for actively promoting P. J. Martin’s re election bid. The push cites his involvement in supporting the candidate in the upcoming election.
Julius Zack disappeared a week ago after leaving the city and his relatives are left in worry as no word has been heard since.
Farmer G. W. Lehman aged 30 was cut in two by an interurban train at a curve on the Cedar Walls line near Waterloo Wednesday night. He had laid down on the tracks and the motorman did not see him in time to stop.
Clinton Sampson of Dubuque aged 45 well known cigar salesman dropped dead Wednesday morning from a stroke at his home. He leaves a wife.
Carl Gasser a six year old son of A L Gasser of Dubuque suffered a severe injury when his left leg was torn from its socket after falling from a Witgoen he was boarding doctors fear he may lose the leg the accident occurred today as reported by local observers
A Chicago mother recounts her five year old son's battle with a brutal skin eruption. After three doctors failed, Cuticura Ointment brought rapid improvement from bandaged sores to complete healing after several applications. The claim notes skin regrowth and twelve years of health since.
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