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Newspaper
Vindicator And Republican
Location
Estherville, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1923
Page
5
Citizens reveal calm during State Bank closure involving over half a million dollars. Despite life savings tied up, locals avoid rush to withdraw, showing strong trust in First First Iowa Savings and Trust and Savings banks. People open new accounts and hold steady as institutions weather the storm.
The Shenandoah Sentinel Post argues taxation is America's top issue urging: first cut government overhead by reducing needless laws and officials, and second enforce equal taxation on all property. It condemns tax exempt bonds as loopholes that let the wealthy dodge taxes, harming nonowners and industry.
The text recalls Lincoln’s 1861 Senate remarks about learning from Weems’s Washington biography and the Trenton crossing. It contrasts those liberty ideals with today’s pledges by parties advocating government ownership and regulation, asking readers to weigh what could equal the original struggle for liberty and happiness.
American Legion Commander Alvin M. Owsley condemns Senator Brookhart and others pushing for U S recognition of the Soviet government in Russia. He denounces bolshevism and calls for removal of any who advocate Sovietism on American soil. Brookhart’s Moscow visit and US speeches favoring recognition draw sharp Legion opposition.
Estherville State Bank shut its doors as examiners review assets and bad loans totaling uncertain losses. Depositors face possible losses while a potential reorganization or receiver sale could occur. other local banks stay confident and stable.
The Stillman family held a birthday reunion for Mrs. M. G. Stillman at the Schroeder home by Medium Lake. Thirty three relatives attended from Dolliver, Herman, Clear Lake, and Emmetsburg, enjoying games, meals, boating rides, and a fire ship demonstration by J. C. Schroeder. The event honored the venerable matriarch with wishes for many future gatherings.
Mr and Mrs F W Heinsohn plan to leave for California this week driving in stages to reach near Los Angeles for the opening of school. They will visit Algona relatives before starting west. Heinsohn has worked as an electrician for five years and hopes to find work in the Golden State.
Hawkeye Cafe changes hands with Mr. Tom Ellis taking over from Conklin and Taylor due to Mrs. Taylor's ill health. Ellis, a traveling salesman from Hogette Cigar Co, plans family help once they move from Iowa City to Estherville, with plans to assist in management.
The Farmers Savings Bank of Dolliver, affiliated with Estherville State Bank, was closed by examiners pending further review. It lacked sufficient reserve and had questionable assets. Liabilities are just over one hundred thousand dollars. Depositors are expected to be paid in full.
Catherine Wilamina Sternborg known as Katie died July 27 after seven years of invalidism. Born Oct 9 1896 in Grundy County Iowa she moved to Estherville with family and remained on North Sixth Street. She was a devout Christian and patient through illness leaving parents three brothers and three sisters. funeral July 30 at Methodist Episcopal church with Rev. J W LaGrone. Burial Oak Hill Cemetery.
Mrs Avie Wickersham beloved wife of R H Wickersham died Saturday night after years of poor health. Born August 12 1875 in Columbus Ohio she moved to Quincy Illinois with her parents and later married Raymond H Wickersham in 1903 at St Paul Minnesota. She lived in this city most of her married life and had one daughter who died in infancy. Survived by her husband Rev C H Walker of Los Angeles sisters Edith Wagg and Qla Spencer who resided here. Christian Science service held with prayers and poem readings. Burial followed in East Side Cemetery. Funeral led by Knights of Pythias lodge assisted by local members.
The Standard Oil station in Armstrong was broken into in the early hours, the safe blown and about $200 taken including cash checks and coupons. Night Marshal Frost and Toy Hayworth arrived as robbers fled. they were fired upon with blank shells. No clues were found and Sheriff Nivison called it a professional safe cracking job.
Reports from Emmet county and neighboring regions describe widespread corn damage due to continuing drought. Experts warn that without relief in the near term the crop could fall well short of a full harvest depending on how long the dry spell lasts and how mature the corn becomes.
Walter Wratten Jr. has become general foreman of the Rock Island shops at Fairbury Nebraska and has moved there with his family. The Wratten family expresses regret about leaving Estherville as they depart for the new post.
Estherville confirms the Vawter Chautauqua System will return next year after local chautauqua association members guarantied the full amount needed. They exceeded the target by about 150 dollars, financing a reserve for future events and highlighting community support for weeklong entertainment featuring top national talent.
John Hemmingson has leased the building north of the Standard Oil Station and will fit the first floor for a shoe repair shop. He traveled to Minneapolis to buy new equipment and plans to open soon. Hemmingson, an experienced cobbler, has partnered with Jens Petersen on the east side of the courthouse square for over a year. Mrs Sh George Pullen is ill with heart trouble and the Chamber of Commerce band members will attend the funeral with out-of-town visitors including Ralph Wickersham of Fort Dodge and others from Des Moines Iowa City Sioux City and Des Moines.
Mr and Mrs M H Schloeman receive a wire from their son Worths wife reporting Worth was injured in a Sunday race at Dade Park Kentucky. He was unconscious at message time and taken to Evansville Indiana hospital with severe burns and shaken condition. His mother left to be with him as he rests at hospital. Other notes mention visits and travel of locals in the area.
An Estherville editor thanks local papers Chamber of Commerce banks and stores for extensive support in promoting and funding the recent Chautauqua. He credits 25 signers of last year’s contract for enabling the event and notes booster trips ticket sales and wide regional participation including Wallingford outside the town.
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