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Newspaper
Vindicator And Republican
Location
Estherville, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1907
Page
4
The Estherville and Emmet County Official Paper for April 7, 1907 argues voters should awaken to reform costs. It warns that a one half mill state levy increase will burden taxpayers and suggests travelers may offset tax losses after the five cent fare takes effect.
The Cedar Rapids Republican cites a $77,000 hog shed at the state fair grounds as at least one good monument focus. It mentions Busse, newly elected mayor of Chicago, as a bachelor who has not done much beyond holding office and now faces an opportunity to act beyond drawing political pay.
During the campaign last fall the advice was to check tax receipts before voting for progressives. The legislature took over appropriations totaling $900,000, exceeding state revenue to cover primary expenses. Researchers are urged to compute how this will affect your 14x receipts in the coming years.
The Brooklyn Chronicle argues that under a new law a candidate must advertise in every voting precinct and may need a convention campaign if rivals split the vote. It contends that the wealthiest candidate largely controls victory under these rules.
In a nostalgic look back, prices and wages from the fourteenth century are described. Draft horses cost 72 cents each, oxen $1,260, and a farm could be equipped for $50. Rent was modest, pasture costs were very low, and even basic goods like eggs and beer were priced cheaply. The piece contrasts these figures with modern concerns, noting low wages and the comforts of marriage and housekeeping in that era.
The piece contrasts past and present rural life, noting King Edward VI’s generous court expenditures and eight servant upkeep, then paints 19th century hardships. It laments lack of railroads and roads, long journeys, scarce markets, and low prices, while praising modern abundance and improved farming as a respected profession.
Local notice touts bronchial troubles as caused by irritation and says medicated air cures were achieved with Hy-o-mei. It claims the product relieves coughing and inflammation, promising a complete cure for $1.00, with purchase through Shadla and quatisantes.
The past week was unusually cold with daily highs about 2 degrees below normal. Frosts and ice affected all districts with some snow, and winds from the west and northwest added to hardship. Despite frozen ground early, seeding progress improved and soil preparation for planting corn advanced across parts of the state.
Weather conditions show no clear impact on fruit buds and vegetation with experts giving varied views. Meantime a church construction contract was let by trustees for the New M E E Church at $16,290 to I N Salyers, six bids total. Approval by the quarterly Conference pending before work begins.
Notice from Emmet County Auditor announces a proposed drainage improvement in Minmet Township, locating an open ditch route and lateral mains through sections 2 4 8 14 in Kin et County. Engineer reports in favor. public hearing set for June 1 at 1 PM. damages or objections due by May 9 to County Auditor.
Estherville residents report relief from kidney weakness after using Doan's Kidney Pills. Adams, a watchmaker at 18 North Sixth St., says he suffered languor and weariness, but felt better after purchasing from Williams & Anderson and endorses the remedy. FosterMilburn Co. of Buffalo markets the pills nationally for 50 cents.
Williams and Anderson offer wall paper bargains across 10 cent 12 cent and 50 cent price points. Readers are invited to visit their shop for reduced rates and new stock.
Mrs. Fannie Connor of Georgetown Tenn credits Dr King s New Discovery with curing her brutal cough and lung weakness after others failed. Her husband bought the remedy. Williams & Anderson druggists offer 50c and 1.00, with trial bottle free.
No waiting here for jus to order paper. We carry all goods in a paek Jay Johnston & C. One third off on any mens boys for youths winter overcoat in the store. Also for coats. Eagle Clothing Store. Horse books for sale at this office. All kinds of legal blanks of approved forms for sale at this office. Read local of E. D. Converse. He has a choice breed of White Plymouth Rock fowls and eggs for hatching at reasonable price. Dean's Ointment cures itching, bleeding or protruding piles after years of suffering. At any drug store.
Ella Slayton of Noland Arkansas writes that health costs in a malarial district are only 25 cents for a box of Dr King s New Life Pills. The pills cleanse gently and impart new life and vigor to the system with a satisfaction guarantee at Williams Anderson s druggists.
A large shipment of wallpaper arrives at Williams and Anderson featuring new styles at 10c and 12c per roll. Extra good quality and ready for sale.
An advertisement promotes Burdock Blood Bitters as a cleansing tonic to improve complexion and vitality, suggesting impure blood causes skin eruptions and asserting the product clears the eyes, brain, and skin, with spring planting time mentioned.
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