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Newspaper
Vindicator And Republican
Location
Estherville, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1907
Page
4
Estherville and Emmet County public records from August 7 1907. Local notices, classifieds, and community items reflect civic affairs, property transactions, and public announcements in a small Iowa county seat newspaper.
The article traces historical chess timing devices from sandglasses to modern specially built clocks. It explains dual clocks on a common base with a seesaw pivot and a modern fixed pair linked by a touch arm. The system starts at twelve, then each move stops one clock and starts the other, coordinating the game’s pace.
The article explains a four letter rule for US currency. Divide the last two digits of a note by four. remainders one to four map to letters A to D. If the rule fails, the bill may be counterfeit. The method is applied only to US currency, not foreign notes.
An advertisement declares a reward for the cause of catarrh that cannot be cured by tincture. The text touts F. J. Cheney and associates in Toledo, Ohio, claiming long acquaintance and trustworthiness while promoting a patent remedy and constipation pills. The notice lists WALDING KINNAN MARVIN as wholesale druggists and mentions internal constitutional treatment and free testimonials.
Mrs. G W Pangburn reports a stubborn case of eczema on the nose improved by Doan’s Ointment bought at Williams and Anderson’s. She notes the product dried the irritated area after several applications and urges using Doan’s only. Price 60 cents, Koster Milburn Co of Buffalo sole U S agents.
A nod to Geo Still inviting readers to try a milk shake described as delicious, highlighting appeal and local flavor. The brief note emphasizes taste and suggests personal endorsement without additional details or context.
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A January 1901 Outlook excerpt discusses understanding the needs of workers. Rev. Geo. L. addresses toilers and the social context shaping labor welfare, urging practical help and moral responsibility.
West on the sick list while Mussenia improves slowly. Rosenberger and Taylor sold cattle to Wesley Robb. Sunday rain slows haymaking. binders in oats this week as grain ripens. Aid Society meeting postponed to Aug 16. Ahrens return to Clinton county after visit with Charlie Rosenberger. Merriott and Broad depart Grover for Des Moines militia camp for ten days.
George Merriott of Superior and daughter Mrs. Harry May of Spirit Lake visited H. H. Pickell over Sunday. Merriott is Pickell’s brother in law. Several locals traveled to Armstrong and Grover for funerals of John Osgood, Garland Shifflet, and Ethel Andrea.
A collage of social visits and conversations from Estherville, Superior, and nearby towns. Miss Hazel McKibben travels to Freeport Illinois for a visit. Mr. and Mrs. Barber host. hogs marketed. Sunday school picnics. birthday surprise parties. social gatherings at Kettleson’s Spring. and local fishing court action. Superior sports, a new basketball team, and a medical sermon cite Electric Beters as a life extender. Swea City dredge crew progresses, hull completed, houseboat, coal boat, and electric lighting planned for the artificial waterway.
Machinery and material are not yet received but preparations are underway to complete the dredge boat once the remaining rear materials arrive, with work ready for rapid continuation.
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