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Newspaper
Vindicator And Republican
Location
Estherville, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1913
Page
1
A large crowd gathered Thursday evening at the Gardenston Hotel for a passionate railroad meeting. Speakers urged rapid expansion and pledged community support, highlighting potential job growth and regional investment.
Representatives from Fort Dodge Bode Ottosen Emmetsburg and Graettinger attended a Gardston Hotel gathering to discuss funding electrification of the M and St L road from Fort Dodge to Livermore and the Rock Island line to Spirit Lake. Fort Dodge pledged half of 125000 sought, with remaining 125000 to be raised along the Livermore to Spirit Lake route. A Des Moines and Fort Dodge railway plan would run passenger trains every two hours with dining car and sleeper, freight service, and multiple route options. A tax plan to raise about 260000 was proposed with future committee reviews and state legislative support noted.
Mrs. Nellie Jerauld urges newcomers to Florida to trust the climate and water while learning to harness soil and cultivation. She extols bayou scenery, fruit and vegetable diversity, and government fruit-variety programs, arguing persistent effort yields abundant yields and ornamental gardens in this land of plenty.
Mayor Anderson appoints H. D. McCoy as marshal. Also notices a traveling show at Grand next Tuesday April 2 featuring Carl M Dalvyon Big Company performing Ole Olson in Spiritlynd with a Swede accent. Advertisements seek a large barn in exchange for Bartlett's addition lots and a help-wanted for a girl at 1125 East Howard Street with wages three dollars weekly.
Superintendent Rosser of the Rock Island railroad hosts a free Friday evening lecture at the Armory on April 18 at 7 30. L B Shields safety supervisor oversees moving pictures and talks by railroad officials and local safety groups. The program aims to reduce rail travel accidents, with an orchestra, entertainment, and free admission. The Swedish dialect comedy Ole smid with a strong cast closes the program with theater pricing and seat reservations noted.
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