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Newspaper
Vindicator And Republican
Location
Estherville, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1933
Page
1
Edson R Waite Shawnee Oklahoma urges citizens to unite and invest in their home city. He argues that city growth depends on a strong cooperative spirit, faith in the community, and active booster effort. Waiting for events to happen won’t build a city. progress comes from persistent effort.
A digest of fan calls for lower major and minor league admission rivals, noting spring training progress, a Cubs 10 Giants 2 exhibition result, tennis on clay debates, and college crews preparing for a rough rowing season. Eddie Collins’ baserunning feat, Ty Cobb’s shoe lead trick, and coaching shifts at Loyola New Orleans and Chicago are referenced.
Mr and Mrs Kenneth Peterson and Miss Avis Funk of Minneapolis arrived at the parental M C Peterson home Saturday and will spend the Easter vacation there. Little Ruth Ann Moltzen is improving after measles and bronchial pneumonia. Mr and Mrs Lee Milenter entertained neighbors with Progressive 500 at four tables. Refreshments were served by the hosts. The group included Mr and Mrs Walter Pope and Glacys, Mr and Mrs E C Tres and Marvin, Mr and Mrs Ed Evans and children, Mr and Mrs Floyd Evans and children, Mrs Emme Evans, Mr and Mrs Geo McEwan and children, and Mr and Mrs Tom Richards and Lorna. Mr and Mrs Ole Knutson, Mr and Mrs Leonard Ferguson and baby, and Mr and Mrs E C Trees and son Marvin spent Sunday at the M C Peterson home. Myrna and Lois Whalen of Estherville visited school Friday and attended the operetta. Mr and Mrs Ed McKean of Maple Hill were Sunday visitors at the Geo McKean home. Arnold Clausen started to work this week for Dan Moore. Mr and Mrs Geo McKean and children spent Monday evening at the Tom Richards home. Norma Herum is absent from school due to sickness.
A legislative draft proposes a five percent gas tax on gasoline containing alcohol as part of a nonmandatory mix. Tests claim 10 percent alcohol improves mileage, with 25 small distilleries planned to supply up to 150 million gallons from corn. The measure argues costs to consumers may not rise, though it previously failed in the House. The House also approved continuing an investigation into Highway Commission cement purchases with a $3,000 appropriation.
The big biennial appropriation bill governs all state funds for two years including prisons asylums and state colleges. Senate budget exceeds House by about 700000 prompting conference committee wrangles. House names Bonnstetter Malone Maniece Koch Snyder. Senate names White Miller Patterson Coykendall Byers. Also note July 10 constitutional convention and repeal of the eighteenth amendment. State loan shark bill stalled in committee and not carried this session. Beer law deemed nonmandatory and Gov Herring pushes Administration Reorganization bills.
Mrs Withen and Gladys were Spencer callers Monday. Several Probst and Schnell family members helped quilt at the Schnell home Monday afternoon. Esther Probst aided Mrs McNary Monday. Oran Jacobson and baby visited Henry Probst Sunday afternoon. Several Probsts and Effie Christensen gathered at Henry Probst Saturday afternoon. Howard Hildreth and children visited Fred Cook Tuesday. Nick Probst and Elaine Mae visited August Bendixon Sunday afternoon. Emmet Newby hauled a hog load to Spencer for Fred Cook.
Biblical analysis recalls Gideon testing volunteers and culling to 300, forging leadership by courage under trial. The piece contrasts this with Jesus leadership, urging sacrifice over comfort, highlighting steadfast faces and unwavering resolve as the source of power.
In hard times many fail to act, while a few show initiative and drive. The piece notes men who had seemed capable decline, while others, including a Georgia chain gang convict named Carter Melvin, turn scarcity into opportunity by trading small gains into real profits, proving business sense crosses race and class.
The piece notes Rev. Charles E. Coughlin of Royal Oak Mich on air after attacks and libel suits tied to Detroit banking matters. It also highlights Chicago’s Century of Progress Exposition drawing crowds, Elihu Thomson’s enduring inventions, and Iowa April crop and wage data including rye and wheat conditions, farm labor supply, and cash rents.
G and J Tires at Gamble Store advertises a Delux oil promotion promising at least 6000 miles per five gallon batch. The bold claim highlights the oil and tire shop’s deal to attract motorists during the era’s promotional season.
Harry O. Brown notes license plates must be bought by May 1 1633 under Sections 4933 4936 and 4937 of Iowa motor vehicle laws. Counties must list delinquents in early May and forward to the sheriff by May 15 for collection by public sale. The piece also critiques the new administration effort to cut agricultural bureaus and comments on budget balance and legislative overproduction.
March 17 through February 12 birth announcements list children born to Ash Ashland McDermott Callahan Slada Nielsen Meiners Burns Barnes Crawford Heywood Ingvall Johnson Kurtz families in Armstrong Estherville Ringsted. Entries name child, parents, and location with scattered dates.
A sequence of birth announcements listing newborns with parents and hometowns including Estherville and surrounding towns. Entries include Ardis Jean Mann, Donald Eugene Munden Mustard, LeRoy Nyquist, Eleanor Rankin, Robert Schloeman, Caroline Tumelson, Dewaine Thornburg, James Thompson among others with birth dates ranging from February to March and parental names.
The Emmet County Iowa Board of Supervisors directs landowners to control noxious weeds on highways and private property from June to November 1933. Requirements include two highway cuttings by July 1 and September 15, weekly weed destruction, and possible chemical treatments with calcium chlorate for weeds such as wild mustard, dandelion, and Canada thistle.
The Emmet County weed commissioners and town councils must destroy weeds as described with costs charged to property owners. Loss or damage to crops falls to the real estate owner unless sold under contract where the purchaser bears the loss. The county auditor must publish a notice in all Emmet County newspapers directing property owners to be informed.
Misa Bertha Walkido of Haman North Dakota writes of losing weight on Kruschen Salts. She claims a year of gradual loss of over 40 pounds, improved health, digestion, skin and energy, with a money back guarantee if not pleased.
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