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Newspaper
Vindicator And Republican
Location
Estherville, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1923
Page
1
The text argues for fewer gasoline stations to lower prices and promote public welfare through cleaner roads and less profit. It lauds civic minded citizens in Estherville and critiques a Sibley Tribune earthquake claim as likely false, noting editor Bahne may have invented the tremor.
A proposed rule states that any excuse for out of town travel must be backed by a credible local welfare argument. The plea must be presented to an independent evaluator, not to an agent of Shears and Saw Buck or other external interests, to ensure Estherville's interests and institutions are protected.
The article argues the Volstead Act yields only ineffective enforcement and lame duck agents. It warns that continued failures may push public opinion toward legalizing traffic and transferring control to responsible parties under bonds.
Estherville mayor issues a notice banning children from jumping on moving wagons and similar conveyances. He cites repeated near misses with automobiles, saying the habit risks serious injury or death and that the measure protects the boys and their families. The move demands adherence to curb dangerous youth stunt behavior.
The county voters decide on bonds not to exceed 20000 dollars to build a new facility at the poor farm replacing the fire damaged structure. Bonds run ten years at four and a half percent with a one fourth mill levy for sinking fund. The Board urges approval to house feeble minded patients locally and reduce county hardship. The paper endorses the Board’s judgment and urges voters to authorize the bonds.
Estherville township residents outside the city seek to set the township at large apart from the district, backed by Henry Goecke and H N Jensen. A Spencer attorney has offered to handle the case, warning Estherville would lose township tax benefits and risk junior college plans. The editorial urges residents to consider the impact on education funding and urges dropping the move to preserve school cooperation.
A break in at the J. A. Haring store yielded twenty five dollars in cash. Robbers pried doors at the Gunderson garage and broke into Farmers Elevator and Co-Operative Elevator offices but found no cash. No arrests yet. suspects named.
A roof fire at the home of Editor Carpenter on North Sixth Street was extinguished by the fire company Tuesday morning before spreading widely. The blaze caused substantial damage but was covered by insurance. The city beautiful campaign continues into 1928 with renewed vigor.
Ben Nelson of Ellsworth township, a pioneer reader who came to Emmets County in 1872, stopped at the Vindicator and Republican office for his annual one year subscription. At nearly 78, he and wife live on a 160 acre farm, with daughter Nora working as a stenographer in Baker, Emmetsburg. one child died in infancy.
A Ford coupe owned by Gap Booth but driven by Eugene Rust while being repaired collided with a touring car driven by Ralph Lough on Main Street near the State Bank between the Sconberg and Kif store. The Booth car lost a windshield and fender. Lough’s car suffered front end damage. Rust was badly cut by broken glass. Catherine Oxgoody, a passenger, was unhurt. Ralph Lough was unharmed. The Booth coupe traveled west. the Lough car came east and may have failed to see it, crossing into the wrong side.
A grand Jeptha Chapter Royal Arch Masons inspection occurred Monday led by Deputy Custodian Harry B. Sherman of Fort Dodge. An afternoon school of instruction taught officers the degrees and floor work, followed by a 6:30 dinner before the inspection concluded.
The obituary records the death of Mrs. Gus T Peterson on Monday April 16 at her North Sixth street home after a week of illness that began with flu and progressed to pneumonia. Funeral services were to be held at her residence led by Rev S A Berge before the body was taken to Bode for further rites and interment. Born August 31 1849 in Norway she came to America at age nine, lived in Wisconsin and Humboldt county Iowa before moving to Estherville in 1896 with her husband. She is survived by her husband and sister Mrs P Williams of Bode with three brothers deceased. She was a member of the Norwegian Lutheran church.
Developments last week in the C Donaldson rape trial from Spirit Lake Dickinson county jury conviction in March. affidavit from Evelyn Luft exonerates Donaldson claiming she acted by will. case may be dismissed if affidavit proven accurate. Also included are Rock Island payables and a 1922 strike cost tally totaling about 75 000 dollars.
Des Moines April 16 state of Iowa could not sell its 22 million dollars in soldier bonus bonds. State Treasurer Burbank adjourned the sale until 4 pm after no bids were received in the senate chamber. Bond markets were blamed as dealers avoided the 4 percent Iowa issue amid a market already full of five percent bonds selling cheaper.
Dr. F M Brady, government veterinarian, is in Emmet County for the second tuberculosis test on reactors from last year. He will test few herds now but will return late May to test remaining applicants, then Home Coming Day events are set for Thursday June 21 with new supervision.
Center Township High School dazzled at the county declamatory contest in Ringsted winning two firsts and one fourth to take the Cup. Exhibits by Estherville performers included Herbert Allen and Iva Waters with top and high placings, Ringsted entries led by Elvin Show and Ethel Christiansen, while several from Center Township led by Justin Rogers Jessie Krieger Alan Krieger and others earned top spots. A large Ringsted audience and many visiting towns attended to judge a strong field.
Last Thursday evening the De Molay Chapter held a public installation of officers led by Master Councilor Willis Gruwell and a slate including William Bale, Herman Becker, Geo. Heyman, and Rex Noe among others. A solo by Fred Albertson, a piano piece by Deemer Lye, and a dramatic recitation by Glen Brockway accompanied the ceremony as many Masons and wives attended and praised the young members. Miss Catherine Osgood of Marsailles and Mrs. George Brewer of New York City visited, then planned travels, with Miss Osgood returning before her departure home.
The Estherville Chamber of Commerce reveals plans for an extensive recruitment campaign to grow from about 150 to 250 members. Ten to twelve two‑man teams will canvass the area this week, targeting residents and workers to join this civic group.
A Long Beach family describes a vacation by the California coast during spring 1923. They drive to San Diego, note Balboa Park, the Prado, and a Catalina Island visit with Avalon and Wrigley ties. Los Angeles studio visits, Selig Zoo, Exposition Park, and local weather are touched on, with family church activities and community notes interwoven.
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