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Newspaper
Vindicator And Republican
Location
Estherville, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1923
Page
1
The county records reveal total real estate value at 1 790 689 with Estherville holding a large portion. The figures show Estherville far exceeds the rest of the county in assessed value and claims of representation, while delinquencies and bonding limits stir debate over tax policy and levy levels.
Objections arise to a two mill band tax approved at the recent city election. Critics argue taxpayers should share the burden, not just business and professional men who receive little extra benefit beyond other property owners.
Beginning April 1 the post office department sets registration fees for first class mail up to $50 at ten cents and $50 to $100 at twenty cents. Currently only mail under $50 is registered. After April 1 second third and fourth class mail may be registered at the same rates as first class for the first time.
The report cites gravel road conditions east and west of Estherville as excellent while a bad stretch north of Hountington and another west and south of Graettinger fails in wet weather. It urges focusing on positives, not complaints, and mentions local topics including a retired Omaha bootlegger claiming $30,000, suburban chicken-raising, and a gasoline tax vote.
Estherville enters a new administration year with a cash surplus under 100000 dollars, aided by tax funds to be received from the county treasurer. The city plans to invest the funds to cover bond interest and possibly reduce electric light and gas rates for small consumers. The council aims to avoid increasing the fund further.
The Douglas Fairbanks film Robin Hood is shown at the Grand Theatre for three nights Wednesday through Friday April 11 12 and 13. The feature showcases Fairbanks as Robin Hood with Friar Tuck Will Scarlet and Little John aiding the poor against the Sheriff of Nottingham and kissing Maid Marian. Also note Fort Dodge Presbytery meets at Estherville April 17 and 18 with service April 17. officials and elders attend in a semi annual business session.
J F Hastings J H Thatcher H F Cain John C Gorman and I J Foy attended the Estherville boxing night to watch Glen Milligan of Sioux City face Buddy McDonald of St Paul in eight three minute rounds. The bout ended with McDonald likely ahead on points though Milligan pressed throughout. Milligan, nineteen and a Sioux City high school senior, is praised as a clean boxer with promise. A five boy battle royal closed the entertainment. Ruthven Free 688.
The De Molay Order announces a ceremony to install new members and honor families and friends. The event will feature officers and a ceremony detailed for attendees and participants.
Rev James Pointer, nine years in Portuguese East Africa among primitive tribes, speaks their language, leads local communities, and has built ties with influential chiefs. His report to the Board of Foreign Missions praises his work as important. he will speak at 8:00 PM on Tuesday April 17, inviting the public to learn about conditions in the Dark Continent.
The Woman's Club of Estherville hosts Hon. F. Faville of the State Supreme Court for a public address on The New Age. His talk draws praise for intellect and manner, with a note that around a thousand people should have attended but did not. The club is commended for its community work in bringing such a distinguished speaker. Baptist Ladies Hold Spring Sale announced for April 18 with market at 10:00 am lunch noon 25c supper 5:30 pm 35c baked goods and aprons listed.
H. H. Hansen Creamery installed a new two hundred gallon pasteurizer to supplement first class equipment. It will pasteurize cream for butter making, while the existing smaller unit for milk is replaced with a larger one. Hansen also bought a large stock of milk and cream bottles bearing his trade imprint.
Milford officials raided a rear building room used for illegal liquor production. A.W. Ice was found operating a still in his room after Mayor Woods was tipped off by neighbors about heavy traffic and a Ford car. L.S. Daily and J.F. Yager helped search, confirming the illicit setup under Ice’s control.
The Emmet County Board of Supervisors urge a special April 19 election on a $10,000 bond to build a County Home to care for the feeble minded and poor. They argue the facility would reduce state institution costs, provide self supporting operations, and serve future needs, with debt payable over ten years.
B F Westbrk resigns as city night watchman over insufficient pay. The post paid one hundred dollars monthly. he sought a raise the council refused. A county demolition contest at Ringsted was postponed. meanwhile a liquor still was described with a brass boiler and mash setup.
The Service Star Legion held a Friday banquet at the K P Hall for all members and two guests each, with Mrs. Edw. Short of Cedar Falls as guest of honor. Decorations followed a red white and blue theme. Eight initiates joined in the lodge ritual and Mrs. Short gave a talk on the organization’s history and aims, followed by instrumental solos.
The Dramatic Club at the high school will present the Irish fairy play Twig of Thorn on Tuesday April 17 at 8 15 P M in the high school assembly. Cast includes Chatado Oonah Vase Mildred Ivey Joe Pullen Aengus Louis Wasserman Nessa Kathryn Packard Kathleen Saye Singmaster Maurita Catherine Osgood Father Brian Romaine Kately Sheila Dorothy Gruwell Finula Janet Bradley Martin George Bale Sheamus John Rhodes Tumaus Charles Wilson. Long Beach Cal April 5 Horace W Bays former Iowa governor and Democratic presidential candidate hopeful dies at 95 Paralysis listed as cause. career began in 1886 at age 28.
Seven men from Emmet County attained U S citizenship in a Saturday morning session before Judge N J Lee marking an unusually high approval rate. Applicants included Herro Haben Jensen from Germany, Johannes Hansen from Denmark, Edo Andressen from Germany, Aanen Valde from Norway, Sarande Nickolis from Turkey, Reinholt Handeland, and Ebien Andreas Handeland from Norway.
A fragment cites a judge, a Ford car with serial number 37 linked to Emmet county, and suspicions about traffic behind regular calls. The text notes uncertainty about the disposition of the case and mentions fliers and spots, reflecting garbled OCR from a historical page.
The Jobbers of Sioux City plan an extended May tour and will visit Estherville on Friday May 25. Details are being arranged to create an eventful day with attractions including the American Legion banner and prize cream testing, plus balloons and a regional Chamber of Commerce collaboration. Further plans, including demonstrations and contests, are being developed by local organizers.
A farewell surprise hosted by Rev Andreae's congregation featured Miss Elizabeth Andreae visiting from Los Angeles. Ministers from several towns attended the church service and reception, including Revs. Fallistick, Kitzman, Frederick, Grumer, Wagner, Cagen, Seltz, Horn, Dubbe, Braner, Eichman, Grimm, Hoffman, and Mang.
The Sibley Tribune lauds the Estherville De Molay Chapter for instigating the R. M. Hunter chapter, with a 22 member Estherville degree team and advisor F. M. Jones. Fred Albertson provided vocal selections as the initiates and officers were installed before 100 plus Masons and Eastern Stars and nearly 200 banquet guests.
A state hotel inspector will check on parties renting rooms without a license. The inspector said the law applies to transients not legal residents of the city. School teachers are not required to have licenses for boarding houses.
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