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Newspaper
Vindicator And Republican
Location
Estherville, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1909
Page
4
Congressman Frank P. Woods returns from Washington with muted reception while others upbraid the insurgent tariff stance. The piece mocks pomp with imagined speakers and a mugwump welcome, then shifts to Edison storage battery claims and Lincoln cent legal quirks, noting rarity boosts value.
Astronomers say the Star of Bethlehem will be visible just before dawn for the next five hundred years, appearing now as the morning light breaks. After it fades, it will not be visible here again for five centuries.
The piece notes loss from rejected grain during stacking and weather, detailing farmers threshing from shocks and gambling on conditions. It mentions Harry Thaw’s insanity and Justice Mill, with a harsh verdict on Thaw’s sanity if not insane, as part of the surrounding opinion.
A reflective Ida County Pioneer piece admonishes a girl near Ida Grove who wants city life. It warns that dullness may reflect her attitude and credits parents for hard work, urging gratitude and return to home. The column also notes financial prudence for youths and ends with a small notice about rooms to rent.
The piece laments Senator Cummins and allies La Follette and Willman over trying to shape tariffs. It argues farmers in Iowa would lose millions from higher hides prices, notes 1907 import duties and a 1 percent corporate tax, and predicts continued tariff agitation will fail. ALas Angeles dispatch from August 10, cites the New York Sun supporting a tariff law over more agitation.
C C Duffy arrived Monday from Ottawa Ilinoia. Mrs Fred Bunnell of Chicago visiting her niece Mrs John Oa good of this city. John Nelson of Wallingford accepted a stenographer position in Frank P Woonda office. Miss Jonnie Oranaky visiting Miss Herman Oranaky at the lakes. Miss Frankie Kreidman left for Des Moines. Herman Oranaky returning from New York with stock of goods and ladies furnishings. Mrs W H Dickengon had a needle wound. doctor removed it. Mr and Mrs H J Risettler and daughter from Tee Minnolo visiting Grover and Estherville. Mr and Mrs H W Trumble of Sherburn attended burial of Mr Trumble’s father. Prumble to remain for a few days with Mrs S B Keimis. I have instructions from a client to buy a section of land at the best bargain in this country. M H O Buhlo mm an Kathervilly Ia
An early 20th century note references oak firs granite and iron as symbols of endurance and sacrifice. It mentions a First Church of Christ Scientist church service to be held at the corner of Des Moines Street and the nearby Pioneer Baptist church.
Four surviving sons of Darwin achieved prominence. Sir George Howard Darwin, an eminent Cambridge professor, contributed to meteorology and astronomy. Francia Darwin, a doctor and botanist, led the Royal Society as foreign secretary since 1902 and edited his father's letters. Leonard Darwin served in the War Office and became MP for Lichfield after royal engineers service. Horace Darwin chaired the Cambridge Scientific Instrument Company and served as an ex mayor of Cambridge.
A Fargo official donated as postmaster and coroner rendered a verdict after a stranger with no known ties died following an appendectomy at City Hospital. The surgeon found the appendix already removed, attempted to reverse steps, but the patient died. The coroner stamped the cause as “Opened by mistake” using a rubber stamp.
An inquest at Norden Dorset England heard how two clay miners Bennett and Burdin perished while removing timber from a worked out shaft. A fall of running sand trapped them as they shouted for help from the cage but rescuers labored nearly two days and nights, fearing additional collapses.
The text surveys views on humility from Epictetus to Voltaire noting humility as a virtue debated by philosophers. It contrasts Epictetus teaching with his slave status and cites Voltaire calling humility the modesty of the soul while pointing out these ideas are not from twentieth century thinkers.
Maj. Baden-Powell argues that advanced aerial transport will force nations to abolish all duties. He states airships can evade border police and drop smuggled goods inland, making it impossible to police the air and land routes.
Librarian John J Boober of the House of Representatives prepared a card index of the Congressional Record. Indexing speeches from the Fifty ninth Congress alone required over 20000 cards. Boober, appointed from Minnesota, brings notable energy to his role. He notes no congressional attaché is overworked to the point of nervous prostration and plans to use spare time for productive tasks.
Moonlight Picnic and Field Meet organized by the Young Moon's elaga of the Methodist Sunday School near M. M. Markley's farm, two and a half miles southeast. Events include running jumping and games for boys and girls with prizes. Balloon ascent admission 25 cents. support and admission from seven to eight at the Methodist Church.
There is clarification that the State Fair is not run by any local association but by the Department of Agriculture for the people of the state. This year the fair runs from August 27 through September 3 inclusive with attendance rising yearly and visitors from nearly every township in the state.
Bishop J C Hartzell discussed missionary work in Africa with the president regarding the Liberian commission. The panel included R C Ogden of New York who resigned, Emmett J Scott former Booker T Washington secretary, and W Morgan Schuster of DC. Booker T Washington attended but did not propose a replacement for Ogden.
The Great Stomach Specialist Dr Young offers special arrangements for out of town visitors during State Fair week. He claims to cure many stomach liver and bowel issues while admitting some cases are incurable. The Des Moines office at 209 6th Avenue is described as large and beautiful and clients are urged to visit even without treatment.
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