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Newspaper
Vindicator And Republican
Location
Estherville, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1910
Page
3
A vintage advertisement claims summer skin itching can be relieved with Oil of Wintergreen compound in D. D. D. Prescription. It promises relief for summer rashes including poison ivy oak strawberry rash and prickly heat, endorsed by Shadle & Co. and user testimonials.
The Iowa State Fair and Exposition invites the Quarter Million Iowa People to enjoy a seven day program of goods and attractions. The state park spans 280 acres with buildings valued at a million dollars dedicated to agricultural and industrial welfare for all citizens.
A regional fair showcases prize winning animals from all breeds, displayed under optimum conditions. The event includes demonstrations of large machinery, a new automobile show, a cement exposition, plowing contests, crop exhibits, and camping facilities.
An entire new historical reproduction produced at great expense marks the great feature of the Iowa State Fair for 1910. Pain's Fire Works and Great Spectacular Night Shows headline the frontier days spectacle.
Rail offer lists special round trip train rates to Des Moines for travel between August 25 and September. Details include departure points and fare structure, with emphasis on lower prices for round trips and limited seat availability.
Mrs Chas Lyon of Peoria hails Foley Kidney Pills as a prompt cure for backache and kidney trouble after months of discomfort. Jay Johnston Co reports her improved health and gratitude for the product.
The 1910 Year Book for Boyles College describes Business Stanography Telegraphy and Civil Service courses. Council Bluffs and Omaha campuses share management with two colleges for convenience. Students may choose Council Bluffs or Omaha housing while training, with job placement available during study. Copies available by writing H. Boyles in Council Bluffs or Boyles College in Omaha.
A county teachers institute in Batherville on August 16 adopted resolutions backing a state wide 9th grade graduation system and diploma for rural pupils, urging closer ties with city high schools, standardization, and support for county officials. It criticizes Finmet county supervisors for not funding exam helpers and supplies.
Adoption moved and seconded, land motion carried by the Emmet County Teachers Institute, assembled at Matherville on August 6, 1910. The committee notes a frightful drawback from illness outbreaks. Electric Bitters are praised for curing malaria, chills, fever, and debility, with a testimonial from W. A. fretwell of Lucama, North Carolina. Guaranteed by B. H. Williams.
The Spencer Chautauqua opens Friday for ten days. J H Wiley heads the machinery business for Walter Crowell. Clay County supervisors buy a new court house clock for 1298 dollars. N B Peterson reports crops in bad condition from North Dakota due to drought. An exchange notes 2100 bushels of oats from 24 acres, nearly 90 bushels per acre. Mrs RB Hudson injured by falling near a dresser but recovering. Railroad freight is up. Lillian West becomes clerk at S H Williams drug store. Band stand roof finished with tiles. Auditor Ridley family under diphtheria quarantine. oldest boy James convalescent. Conductor J M Towsley joins M&StL after resigning Rock Island. Sloughs near Chis Cosh dry after long water. Prairie chickens plentiful this season. nesting ideal, big kills hoped. Buffalo Center Tribune. Storm Lake masons discuss inviting nearby lodges to form an association for annual district outing with blue lodges and Easter Star. Sperncer Herald.
A long list of local social updates from Estherville and nearby towns notes visits, trips, and greetings. Names include Hauchett Holmes Foote Campbell Amundson Mylhre Willey Wasser Williams Tresvitt Crowell and others. Church services and a Knights Templar event are mentioned along with a telephone ad and a local political note.
President Taft plans to attend the National Conservation Congress in St. Paul on Labor Day, September 6, promising to include the Minnesota State Fair in his itinerary. The event is billed as a historic opening, aligning the fair with the congress to boost both agendas as a large Minnesota audience awaits the president.
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