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Newspaper
Vindicator And Republican
Location
Estherville, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1921
Page
4
A compact note on roofing materials mentioning clapboard roofs and shingles split from White Oak. It compares the durability of split boards and mule-hide roofing, noting their practicality in keeping structures dry and enduring over time. No specific people or places are given.
Iowa's sixty seventh annual state fair will open in Des Moines August 24 and run to September 2. Premiums exceed 142500, the largest in state fair history, with preparation days first two. Main events begin August 26 and continue to September 2, with aviation, horse and auto racing, hippodrome acts, fireworks, and musical programs. The theme Work and Prosper aims to help Iowa's farmers and residents through education and exhibits benefiting all attendees.
Des Moines hosts one of the state’s largest junior gatherings from August 24 to September 2. Premiums total 38851 dollars with a junior state fair run alongside the regular fair. A large junior camp offers free dormitory housing for competitors, and the state Boy Scouts will run a camp to demonstrate their work. Over 725 youths entered last year’s competition.
State officials announce the cattle pavilion at the Doe Maines fairgrounds will be one of the largest ever built. Swine and horse entries are heavy, signaling a robust show season for the state fair racing toward a record turnout.
Wind Western States leads with scattered entries from large breeding farms nationwide. Premium offerings for the livestock show rank among the largest in years, with $29,000 for horror, $840,075 for cattle, $7,800 for swine, $5,108 for sheep and $2,419 for poultry.
The first ARth Division AEF veterans reunion since the war will be held at the Iowa State Fair from August 26 to 28. About 6,400 veterans are expected, with free camping on the fairgrounds and numerous regimental reunions, meetings, and social events alongside fair attractions.
Counties across the state plan county exhibits and farm displays for the Iowa State Fair this year. More than thirty county agricultural exhibits will be shown with divisions into north central and southern districts and district champions. Sweepstakes honors and cooperation from the farm bureau and county agents are highlighted.
Miss Ruth Law, famed stunt aviator, will perform at the Iowa State Fair this summer. She will headline a daily act in the fair’s big exposition with looping stunts, including a danger-filled loop while standing on the upper wing. Engagement runs from August 26 to September 2.
A handsome man mirrors nature, admired yet deemed unable to interfere with pragmatic business, as scenery yields to profit and progress. The piece frames aesthetic charm as subordinate to economic aims in a historical context.
Frank Jackson the world champion horseshoe pitcher will appear at the Iowa State Fair in connection with the state championship pitching tournament. He will not enter the main event but will pitch later for a special prize offered by fair management. Jackson has held the world title for several years and hails from Kellerton Iowa.
An announcement says free camping space on an S80 acre wooded tract will be provided to visitors at the state fair. The camp site on the fair grounds features laid out streets, lighting, sewerage, police and fire protection, with grocery stores and other supply depots established for visitor convenience.
The remains of a colossal, mysterious food animal unearthed in Baluchistan are described as the largest of its kind. It resembled a rhinoveros with a giraffe like neck, and its neck bones appear tiny next to giants from earlier finds.
The text argues that higher animals show signs of memory akin to humans, used by trainers, and that instinct alone cannot explain their feats. It notes limits in studying animal minds but suggests observable processes indicate an animal memory, countering views that imagination is absent and memory is merely associative.
The statement clarifies that it is unclear if Grant Giffen will have a new trial. An appeal has been filed with the supreme court, and a hearing is set at the September session. The court may order a new trial, or it may not.
State motor vehicle department informs county treasurer that strict enforcement of headlight lease laws starts September 1. Motorists have time to equip vehicles with approved lenses from Violet Ray, Patterson, Roadlight, Green Visor, Macbeth, Liberty, National and Osgood. Installation requisites advised.
Balance on hand at July 1 1878.95 dues 420.00 budget fund 1017.50 disbursements general fund 14.00 secretary salary 0.00 rest room keeper salary 20.00 homecoming celebration 1663.60 band expenses 189.27 office equipment rent and supplies 53.39 balance on hand 876.19 total 2916.45 balance August 1 876.19
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