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Newspaper
Vindicator And Republican
Location
Estherville, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1922
Page
2
A city press notice from Estherville Iowa reprints editor Nichols and staff rebutting a prior claim that President Harding would veto any bonus bill. The piece notes the denial came via Harding’s private secretary and argues political propaganda aims to discredit the administration. It asserts Harding supports veterans and warns against congressional obstructionists.
Atlantic News Telegraph reports a Des Moines led tale linking Dantel Pierce and Frank Moorhead to a Liberal convention in Chicago. The piece accuses Brookhart of treachery and masquerading as a Republican or Democrat to back the Liberal party, with warnings to Iowa Republicans and Democrats to beware of Townley, Kate O’Hare, and allied movements behind Brookhart’s candidacy.
Capt Albert Downing of Estherville Iowa recalls the October 12 1861 scout near Bowling Green and Upton Hill during the Civil War. He describes the engagement with John Morgan’s forces, the Upton House skirmish, a water-filled pail shot by a bullet, and the death of Lieutenant Stockdale in Tennessee. He notes surviving comrades Capt Jake Mitchell John Cooley and Gottlieb Taskey and closes with a personal signoff.
A travel narrative recounts a Western circuit through Miles City Billings Cody and Yellowstone with entertainment roundups depictions of cowboys Indians and a chlorinated municipal pool. The writer notes welcoming crowds in Miles City and Billings and details a smiling reception autotrips theatre and a Yellowstone tour highlighting flora roads and a broken speedometer during the drive with various city hosts and a diverse party.
A picturesque 100 acre parcel along School Section Creek near the City Park and golf links is proposed for state purchase. The plan calls for an access drive from Second Avenue to the north and south highway, with the State Board of Conservation funding eighty acres and Estherville twenty. Senator Haskell and Secretary E. R. Harland will inspect the tract next month to approve the proposal and trigger transfer and improvements to create a celebrated Iowa beauty spot.
The passage notes Estherville schools and mentions family connections including Mrs. Fred Roberts sister, Mrs. Don Pullen, and the Klopps. It credits Mr. Gellerman with guiding the group to Polson via the Great Northern, noting his role in avoiding transportation problems and the overall smooth journey enjoyed by the party.
Union Baptist Church reports strong attendance in hot weather. Teachers and officers set Rally Day for the second Sunday in September with a committee appointed to lead the program. Next Sunday Dr. A C Hageman of Des Moines speaks on Higher Education and advises students considering college. The Young People will discuss Better Recreations and Dr Hageman will address them. Adult choir rehearses Thursday after the mid week meeting. Junior Young People choir meets Saturday at 7 30 PM.
Norwegian services will be conducted Sunday at 11 a.m. by Rev. Prof. S Strand. The collection for the church’s needs was noted in the brief service.
Morning will be donated to the Book Mission of the church. Prayer meeting will be held Thursday at 8 p.m. Willing workers will meet on Saturday afternoon at A. Stuelands. L. A. and M.S. will be entertained by Mesdames H. L. Klocow, John Hansen and V. Ingvall, Thursday, August 10. S. A. Berge.
Discussion on taxes led by J. W. Pannell and George H. Robb at the township and school board gathering, with praised music by Wallingford groups Skattebo, Sevatson, and Graff, Kernen, plus singing by Miss Ethel Pannell. Next meeting at George Robb’s home. program committee named. National bee experts to visit Estherville August 14, C. P. Daint, editor, and E. R. Root to meet Emmet County beekeepers.
At a special stockholders meeting in Estherville Iowa on July 12 1922 more than three fourths of the capital stock voted to dissolve the corporation and distribute assets to the incorporators after debts and claims are paid. J W Morse president J S Peterson secretary.
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