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Newspaper
Vindicator And Republican
Location
Estherville, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1915
Page
3
Column items reflect Prohibition sentiment in Jackson and Fairmont, calls for stronger legislature, Pinchot recalled from Belgium, and a note on earnings ownership in marriage. Mention of Senator Cumming as a potential 1M presidential candidate and Sheldon census with 8,320 population, up 400. Contains regional political and social observations across Iowa.
A cordial invitation to Presbyterian Church services next Sunday morning at 10 45 and evening at 8 00 plus Sunday School at 12. Christian Endeavor meets at 7 15. The notice asks what value the church holds in the community and urges attendance to show appreciation.
Asa C L Irwin, formerly of this county, writes from Upper Michigan that Michigan is okay with a fine winter and a fairly early spring. He notes field work has started, chassa is growing well, and prospects are good for a bountiful crop. Other items include local visits by E H Hanson in Jack Creek, Mins Coulthrust in Spirit Lake, and Mrs J W Brenert from Washington visiting Chas Fuller. Also an advertisement noting invitations for high grade stock and a Rheumatic pains remedy from Mrs Elmer Hateb of Peru Indiana touting Chamberlains Liniment with 25 and 60 cent bottles.
Governor Clark designates Arbor and Bird Day for public schools. A program includes planting trees and shrubs, cleaning grounds, and lessons on forestry and birds. Emphasis on improving school grounds, play areas, and encouraging wildlife appreciation through neighborly tree care and bird study.
A Was gege Minnesota jury ruled on a dispute involving conductor C. J. Tierney formerly of the Minneapolis and St. Louis line from Fort Dodge to St. Paul. Tierney claimed breaches by reporters and the National Security company alleging defamation. The verdict awarded $9,000 in damages against the bonding company, while the railroad was cleared of liability.
At Monday night council meeting an ordinance reduced Rescue Fire Company membership to fifteen. Officials said the city’s modern equipment requires fewer firefighters and fifteen is ample to handle the apparatus, with a larger force seen as cumbersome and costly.
The marriage of Misa Carolyn Miller to Mr Hen Berger occurred Tuesday evening at 6 o'clock in the Presbyterian church. The bride's friends decorated the church with flowers and plants. Rev. Alex Pringle officiated with a four course dinner at the Berger home and toasts followed. The couple are held in high esteem by the community and are hoped to have bright days ahead.
The Dairy and Food Commission urges careful seed corn selection under the Agricultural Seed Law. Testing ears before planting could raise average yields by about ten bushels per acre, potentially boosting Iowa farmers' net by around $60,000 from ninety thousand bushels. Farmers may mail average seed samples to Commissioner W. B. Barney for free testing and reporting, with name and prepaid postage clearly marked.
The March funeral from the Christian Church raised questions about John E. Zitterich’s church membership. The April Democrat quotes Rev W C Fleischer denying he belonged to the German Lutheran church, while Mrs Zitterich says he was raised Lutheran. The issue asks who is correct and whether membership had ever been severed, noting possible concealed withdrawal of fellowship and its fairness. Additionally, short classifieds mention a furnished cottage at Spirit Lake and a register for sale by Strube Bros.
Union Baptis l Church notes well attended services with Bible School high for year and strong Youth program plans. Sunday sermons cover church member duties and positive piety while BYPU reports from Algous Rally and a missionary study class continues. Postoffice letters unclaimed for Bathville week ending April 17 916.
County Treasurer E H Haneon reports spring automobile tax apportionment of 604 cents, about 1000 more than last spring, with fall expected similar. If wisely used, funds will aid substantial county roads, though many doubt best results yet. May American Magazine features golf and travel pieces. other articles on films, business, jReadership contests reveal armament debate, theatre notes, and social events. For sale a nearly new Henny buggy and single harness at this office.
Work on the new King theatre advances well and is slated to open around the middle of May. The project focuses on completing interiors and seating as crews near final programming and operations.
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