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Newspaper
Vindicator And Republican
Location
Estherville, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1925
Page
8
Governor Hammill will be asked in the coming days to arrange shipment of German war trophies to a central Iowa point after thousands of requests arrived from American Legion posts cities and towns across the state.
In a move approved by the interstate commerce commission, the Davenport to Stockton branch is slated for abandonment. Blue Grass, a small gateway town, is left without service as twenty five commercial club members travel to Des Moines to press railway officials for resumption of former train connections. The delegation seeks restoration of the earlier schedule amid the ongoing line cutbacks.
Joseph Miller of Cedar Falls was seriously injured when a Chinese pheasant struck his speeding sedan, gashing his cheek. The article notes wintering sites of circuses and menageries, including Orton Brothers near Ortonville, Robbins Brothers near Granger, Ringling Brothers in Baraboo, and Gentry Brothers elsewhere, with a remark on Wisconsin tax policy shifting winter quarters outside the state.
The Rock Island railroad management has sent an appeal to its superintendents and master mechanics in the middle west urging them to contact local civic leaders and assist in developing a community program in line with official guidance.
May Day observance under the American Child Health Association led by president Herbert Hoover reports from Fayette County public health survey. Findings show 28 percent of grade children over seven percent underweight with widespread mouth breathing, tonsil issues, tooth decay and vision or hearing defects.
Osceola County women may learn from Pete Johannes pig story in Ashton. A 340 pound hog began a seven month long fast under straw, emerged blind and 90 pounds. After last August’s threshing, the live pig found March 21 while removing straw. It is kept in a darkened pen and used in moderation.
C E Nichols of Iowa State College urges careful planting to prevent losses in new orchards. He notes common mistakes include not cutting back tree tops. when dug from the nursery two thirds of roots are removed, so 60 to 75 percent of the top should be cut to restore root to top balance. Larger roots should be shortened and damaged roots removed. Dig the hole large enough for natural root spread.
Deep enough so the tree when planted will be about two inches lower than nursery height. Mix manure with soil sparingly and away from the trunk. Do not heap manure near or under the tree as it may damage water supply. Use top soil around the roots and stamp firmly. Watering not needed if ground remains moist.
Mrs. Martha Salaw of Marshalltown credits Karnak with restoring her health after years of nervousness indigestion and pain. She says sleep and appetite returned and daily life improved dramatically. Karnak is sold in Estherville by J A Cummings Armstrong by Eaton Drug Co and by local druggists.
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