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Newspaper
Vindicator And Republican
Location
Estherville, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1923
Page
4
The notice records second class mail matter status for Esther Ville and lists A Nichols and Daughter as editors. It notes the publication name Aindicator and Republican with quotation marks and indicates storage at the Post Office.
An editorial tribute praises President Harding for calm decency and solid achievements. It argues his quiet style hid strong results like budget reform and fiscal restraint while noting critics demanded noise. The piece closes recalling how a periodical praised him before his death.
Close friends estimate President Harding’s estate worth between 700000 and 800000. Before the presidency he built wealth from Marion Star, owning a controlling stake likely over 500000. He was a stockholder in Marion industrial ventures and a director of the Marion County Bank and Home Building Savings. His will, made before Alaska trip, had not been probated. Weather outlook covers August 13 to 18 for upper Mississippi and lower Missouri valleys with generally fair conditions and possible local thundershowers. Also notes visit of Mr and Mrs E Castetter and Miss Irene Warren of Blair, Nebraska to Estherville for two weeks with Mr and Mrs H Vincent.
The Chamber reports its financial position for the month of July. Revenue streams include dues fines and donations from local businesses. Expenses cover operations marketing events and staff costs with a net surplus or deficit noted for the period.
Officers of the Pennick and Ford Company Cedar Rapids starch makers tour the Iowa Falls line to Cedar Rapids division official A L Halderman and Dakota Division agent W L Williams. Vice President Sanders traffic manager Stackell and corn buyer Bingham are joined by Supt. A L Halderman and W L Williams to expand grain purchases in western Iowa.
A study by Iowa State College economist Frank Robotka shows Iowa farmers' elevators ship grain to about 20 primary terminal markets from Buffalo to Boston. Only 50 of 511 elevators ship to a single terminal, with many using two to six outlets. The survey, to be published in a second bulletin, also analyzes competition, side lines, and financing factors affecting elevator costs.
Iowa State College expert R L Cochran warns that excessive winter poultry keeps on Iowa farms waste feed since many hens are loafers. He urges culling weak birds and replacing with strong layers to boost egg production and overall flock profitability.
Advice from Carl J. Drake of Iowa State College on managing leaf web worms in trees with arsenate of lead spray and on preventing flea outbreaks in dogs. Recommendations include early August spraying, washing dogs in creolin or creosote solutions for complete flea kill, and keeping animals from buildings to curb infestations.
J Drake warns that an infestation in lawns is best treated by a spray created from dissolving a pound of laundry soap in four gallons of water, then adding one ounce of nicotine sulfate. Apply thoroughly to all infested areas of the yard.
Earl Weaver of Iowa State College dairy department urges farmers to invest in silos as pasture quality wanes. He notes July 17 silage fed since then, with dry pastures reducing forage and heat and flies hurting milk output, while ensilage offers a reliable summer feed if stored well.
J J Warren of the Extension Service at Iowa State College says selling the biggest chicks as broilers harms male quality. He advocates selecting the best males early by growth and characteristics so they can be separated and grown for flock use or sale.
Fall planting tips from E A Peister Iowa State College associate professor of landscape architecture include planting many deciduous trees and shrubs from late October to November 15 and watering weekly in dry weather. A three inch mulch protects plants over winter while privet dogwood willows and poplars should be avoided.
The Hazel Cass Players perform in a big East Main Street tent near the Rock Island depot offering popular plays all week. Wednesday brings The Girl He Couldn't Buy, Thursday The Girl of the Flying X, Friday features Friendly Enemies, and Saturday closes with Bringing Up Father. Vaudeville acts accompany each show and attract good patronage.
R S Smith of Sleepy Eye Minnesota died Saturday evening near Sanborn while en route to Estherville to visit Mrs Warren Pullen and family. His car went off a three foot embankment after attempting to pass another vehicle, rolled over, and he died soon after being pinned under the steering wheel. Mrs Smith broke a collar bone. two children were uninjured. Funeral held in Sleepy Eye Tuesday, one of the town’s largest. Smith was a Chatton agent for the Northwestern railroad and well liked. Mrs Pullen and son Percy and daughter Miss Fae attended the funeral. Mrs Smith and Mrs Pullen are cousins.
Esther Reagan and her husband John Reagan have purchased the Laurens bakery and will assume immediate possession. Mrs Reagan will handle retailing and bookkeeping while Mr Reagan, a master baker, will oversee bread and pastry manufacturing. The couple, former residents of Arnold's Park, return to the area with this venture.
The article names ten troublesome Iowa weeds including quack grass smooth dock buckhorn wild parsnip horse nettle and velvet weed. Dr L H Pammel head of botany at Iowa State College urges preventing seed formation as the best control method noting some weeds lose vitality quickly while others persist for years.
The threshing bee report was corrected noting the event occurred at Mr. Tom Hepp’s farm not, as previously stated, though his brother Jake received the kindness.
Stealer named Rome Ented left Wallingford after a visit to St. Paul Tuesday. Local authorities reported no further action at this time as the subject returned home.
Sunday School resumes next Sunday at 10 o clock after a two month break. Devotional services follow at 11. Prayer meeting next Thursday at M C Peterson's at 8. Methodist notes: regular services and Sunday School next Sunday at the Methodist Episcopal church. Pastor Wm LaGrone returns after two weeks away and will preach at 11. Epworth League meets at 7 p m.
The Union Baptist Church reports high quality services with summer attendance varying and notes that next Sunday evening the union service will be held at this church. Dr Hurley will attend his last Estherville union service. Regular worship at 11 and Bible school at 10 with Thursday prayer meeting at 8. A large attendance is desired.
The Free Methodist Church, V. R., V. R. announces Sunday services at 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. class meeting, with Wednesday prayer meeting. The pastor Geo. H. Whiteaker asks for 40 children to replace those moved away, urging parents to call or mail to Superintendent Mrs. Chas. Maves in Grover, Iowa.
The church holds weekly services every Sunday at 11 oclock with Sunday School at 10 oclock. The subject for August 19 is Soul. A Wednesday evening Testimonial meeting occurs at 8 oclock p m. A free public reading room is open every Wednesday and Saturday from 3 to 5 in the afternoon, offering the Bible and all authorized Christian Science materials.
All are invited to attend services and visit the reading room at Wallingford Lutheran Church. A prayer meeting Thursday evening, confirmation class Saturday 9:30 am, Sunday School and Bible Classes at 10:30 am. Young People's convention August 24–26. Immanuel Lutheran Church confirms Friday 3:00 pm. Swan Lake Ladies Aid meets Aug 22. Palestine Lutheran Church services Sunday at 11 am.
Retirement reveals a life of quiet achievement for Pop Bowler, a Pennsylvania Railroad engineer who logged 1,746,000 miles over fifty years without incident. He served as engineer of the Congressional Limited for a decade, valued for honesty, duty, and steadfastness, a model for fellow citizens and even editors who observed newspapers reflect public desires.
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