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Newspaper
Vindicator And Republican
Location
Estherville, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1915
Page
5
The State Superintendent argues consolidation strengthens rural education. He cites historical Massachusetts experience and widespread support among educators, urging communities to adopt unified systems despite obstacles. Transportation costs rose as consolidation expanded, yet the pattern showed steady growth and long term benefits.
A condensed wrap of old local notes from the southwest. Mrs M K Whelan visits relatives in the region with Mr Whelan joining to Cedar Falls. Mrs Geo Carson and children stay with Mrs Nichola in Dows. Lawn work near the Nichola home. W H Foote adds to his residence. Batherville shipments of potatoes flood in. Judge Quartob opens court. Lough’s opera house hosts Goethe's Faust. Ellsworth News reports birth of a daughter to Mr and Mrs Frank Goodfrey in April. Mrs Lida Cole and daughter from Algona visit Mete gar’s household. John Gifford leaves city business. Easter visits with Emmetabury relatives. H C Latoll & Co listing land for sale in Martin County at 13.50 per acre. Spirit Lake Chautauqua books Rev Sain P Jones and others. Rescue Fire Company names include many members. Royal Neighbors plan class adoption on Wednesday in April. Overland car advertised as affordable with magneto ignition. First door Gardston Home.
The Sioux City Journal notes the Johnston bill defeat and the highways committee bill passage in Des Moines. It argues the state highway commission remains intact and county engineers stay, urging adoption of practical reforms, bonding for permanent rural roads, and continued adherence to businesslike standards.
A state conclave of Iowa Keights Tem plar will be held July 13 16 at Templar Park Spirit Lake with the Clar ion Concert band providing music under Dr Floyd P St Clair. The band is rising in prominence as one of the state's better ensembles. A lighthearted ferryboat anecdote about newlyweds seeking lodging follows.
Testa mare at the Town agricultural experiment station reports potato planting size affects yield. One eye pieces yield 76.6 bushels per acre, quarter pieces 103.5, halves 118, and full tubers 140.5. Ames and Iowa farmers often plant 12 to 16 bushels seed per acre, though trials show higher seed can boost total yield by ten to twenty bushels.
A bridal ceremony took place at the Olson home on April 1 as Mary Bertha Olson married Amos Hanson, a young farmer. The rite was performed by Rev. I. J. Bevergon under lace drapings, with Christina Olson and Andrew Olson Jr. as attendants. A large reception followed for about 160 guests, gifts included silverware and cash. The couple will settle on a farm Mr. Hanson just bought from his brother.
The Nelson school house property will be sold to the highest bidder on Monday April 10 at two o clock. The sale will be held at pre J. N. Oakog, sec.
M J Groves appoints C I Haynes as city marshal to succeed Marshall McCoy and he has already qualified. Haynes previously served as way marshal under Mayor Stock and is familiar with the duties and risks of the office.
A fragmented copy blends a satirical line about markets with church notices. It mentions evening service time changes at the Methodist Episcopal Church and events by Epworth League and Woman's Home Missionary Society, plus a boarding house sale listing at Roupe's boarding house and box 271 Apmatrony.
Des Moines Iowa April 12 The Klinker absent voter bill passed the senate 24 to 1 and heads to the governor for signature. It allows traveling men and railroad workers to vote by mail if absent on election day. Applications may be filed 15 days before to 3 days before elections with an affidavit. Ballots are marked in presence of a notary and returned sealed. Auditor sends ballots to the proper precinct, and ballots are counted without unfolding.
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