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Newspaper
Vindicator And Republican
Location
Estherville, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1909
Page
4
The snippet shows a political newspaper masthead for TRE VINDICATOR AND REPUBLICAN with editor and manager details, imprint lines, and a playful aside about vacations. It also contains a fragment about the Sioux City Journal remarking on a conference with Washington as its seat.
A local dispatch editor reports Wednesday return from two weeks vacation. Young people attended a dance at Pan Saturday. Auditor Ridley issued twenty one hunter licenses since the law began. Mrs Wim O Neil remains confined to Spirit Lake home with sprained ankle but improving. Chas Hirown's team stirred the streets Thursday afternoon as a tug went wild near Lincoln Street. The horses dashed toward Sixth Street then into the park fence by First National Bank, breaking a buggy. Mr Brown was thrown but kept the reins until help arrived.
A roundup of residents traveling for events and visits: Clarence Williams in Swea City, W A Heidke in Watertown, Earl Peterson in Minneapolis handling show matters, T L Foote from Templar Park, Mrs Joe Yeager and children home from an outing, Quo Shadleik near Pismark North Dakota, Miss Enning Swartz visiting Mrs Chas Lyons in Wenona, Mr and Mrs N I Egbert and Rev Richard Ellerby from Templar Park, Mrs Walter Robb returning from Banncroft, the Rogers heading to Allendorf, local repairs by Anderson and Stockdale, John Halverson and daughter Mrs Joe Keenan at Spirit Lake, Mrs Chas Stedman returning from Minneapolis with sister Mrs Henry Roscoe.
The clipping records Miss Gertrude OConnell heading to Jamada Town to visit relatives, Miss Mira Sharp serving as a telephone operator in her absence, and local residents planning picnics and trips to lakes near Okobojy and Spirit Lake Wisconsin. It mentions Prairie du Chien baths, a Spirit Lake trip, a rain delay returning home, and a health ad for Dr. King’s New Life Pills. Also notes Estherville representation by Clara French for Roeblite Rubber Plantation in August and September, plus a rental notice and local business ads and vacancies in Estherville.
An A. 8 Nusbaum of Hatesville recalls suffering a summer cold last year that disrupted business and mimicked hay fever. After ineffective medicines, Foley’s Honey and Tar rapidly cured him and later his wife had the same success. The ad also promotes stenography training at Mankato Commercial College and offers a year-book.
Tile strong and frost resistant. We load teams promptly at the factory or deliver to your nearest railroad station.
Spirit Lake Beacon debunks the belief that a hill near West Okoboji lake is Iowa’s highest point. The true highest elevation lies in the northeast corner township near Superior, well inland from the lake. The column mocks legends about Chief Okoboji’s grave and tall sea level tall tales spread by aging lake captains.
The writer argues for remaining in Iowa despite California advances, noting the future potential of cheaper rates and broader fruit markets after the Panama Canal opens. He contrasts Californian confidence with Iowa’s solid, hardworking economy and urges readers to stay and make a living locally rather than chasing uncertain prospects elsewhere.
Resolution directs owners on East Lincoln Street area between Mourich and Sixth and Seventh and Eight Streets to install permanent curbs and gutters within thirty days. If not, the city will perform the work and assess costs back to property owners as real estate taxes. Notice dated August 4, 1904, signed City Clerk N. B. Egbey and Mayor H. C. Quon.
Local notes report Wallingford defeated Twelve Mile Lake 9 to 1 last Sunday. The column lists visiting friends, gatherings at Sprit Lake, extended visits in Grasttinger, and various residents spending weekends with relatives across the state line. Mentions of trips to Estherville, Joliet Illinois, and Spencer appear among many social visits and family updates.
Readers are invited to see Chic Perkins perform in The Treading Lady to glimpse the home life of actors and the realities behind the stage. The show comes to Lough’s Opera House on August 16 for a night of theatre insights and entertainment.
All persons are advised to take Foley's Kidney Remedy for backache rheumatism and kidney and bladder trouble. It will quickly correct urinary irregularities which if neglected may develop into a serious illness. It will restore health and strength. Sold by Jay Johnston and Co. 1.00 7400.00
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