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Newspaper
Vindicator And Republican
Location
Estherville, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1925
Page
1
State examiner L J Truax and state auditor J C McClune report Des Moines district spent 5 023943 71 last year. Salaries for day teachers 1 664 286 92 and evening teachers 4 577 42 plus 8 423 71 for summer staff. New buildings and additions cost 1 523 760 31. Storm Lake swimming record by Harley Bethards noted.
A vast artesian spring near Story City yields a large bathing pool that attracts farmers and visitors for picnics and evenings. Autos crowded the site during a hot spell, as locals enjoy the natural overflow and trees dot the banks. A prehistoric mastodon jawbone was found south of Ottumwa, weighing about 100 pounds with 3 inch teeth. A California fruit shipment movement through Wayne County is noted. The Hereford cattle market reports a top Chicago sale of 54 head averaging 1206 pounds for 14385 per cwt, with total proceeds 9337.30. Osage reports inserting a 66 year old millstone into the Mitchell dam power house masonry.
Harvey Ingham met Senator Cummins after a Ti tanica picnic en route to a Minnesota resort. Cummins recalled that 25 years ago in Algona the political bee started him toward politics, later becoming governor and U.S. senator. He also noted 55 years as a railway expressman on the Milwaukee and Iowa division.
Mothers are advised that summer requires energy-rich easily digested foods for children who are active outdoors. Rolled oats and Quick Quaker are recommended for high energy, easy digestion, and minimal kitchen time, with rapid preparation for breakfasts or lunches.
The writer cautions farmers about corn market risks and warns against premature auto purchases while noting plans to pay off the last mortgage. A proverb about modesty and value closes with a remark on breakfast and attire as perspectives.
Iowa State research notes plants hold most moisture before 10 30 am and least at 1 30 pm aiding harvest planning for alfalfa and sweet clover. Dr. A L Bakke shows moisture varies about 40 percent between these times as leaf pores open after sunrise and close when cut. County notice from Emmet County auditor sets August 5 1925 deadline for objections and district establishment details.
Lincoln Township residents owners lienholders and occupants are notified that the engineer’s report supports establishing a drainage district in Lincoln Township. August 10 1925 is set for the day of final action under the project. The notice lists W M Phelps D A Bagan F J Kennedy Frank A Nelson Arne Peterson as officials and parties.
Public notice announces the appointment of Mary E. Littell's administrator in Emmet County Iowa. Persons with claims must file sworn statements with the Clerk of Court within legal time, and debts should be paid promptly to avoid costs. Dated Estherville July 28 1925. Kirby administrator and F J Kennedy attorney.
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