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Newspaper
Vindicator And Republican
Location
Estherville, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1923
Page
1
A local editor urges better financial backing for the Terris Tribune amid rival papers disputes. The writer commends Editor Lighter, praising his patience and public service while noting the town’s business leaders owe readership support. Gasoline now costs seven gallons’ worth for five, but that should not spark more joy riding.
Tourists complain of seating at Hampton and the Hampton Commercial club replies that strangers are treated fairly but long stay canvassers take advantage of free goods and move on. The paper notes occasional loiterers in parks like Harrison park from last summer.
The Interstate Commerce Commission authorized Rock Island Illinois Central and Chicago St Paul Minneapolis and Omaha railroads to raise grain and grain product rates one cent per hundred pounds for shipments from northwestern Iowa and southwestern Minnesota to Milwaukee Chicago Peoria and related points. Iowa Farm Bureau official C W Hunt called the move another burden on farmers and said rates are high and should be reduced. Hunt was surprised by the decision as he had heard nothing of the case though the bureau tracks ICC hearings.
A compiled Q and A notes child labor employment around 1.5 million in U S industries. It groups state laws as ineffective. It lists Calvin Coolidge salaries in various roles: legislator 750, governor 8000, Vice President 12000, President 75000. It states U S post offices total 51946 with 14347 Presidential and 37509 fourth class. It compares prewar export volumes for cereals flour and dairy with 1914, 1922, 1923 figures. Rock Island division staff officers hold a meeting today.
Leonard Nelson of Dunnell, hospitalized at Birney Hospital two weeks after a rose-thorn prick caused a blood poisoning infection, is not expected to live. Despite all medical efforts, his condition has deteriorated recently with brief improvement at times.
The Oransky department store in Estherville closed all day Monday in honor of Joseph Oransky, father of Louis Oransky and longtime Des Moines rabbi. He died Sunday in Des Moines at age 93. funeral Monday afternoon. This Des Moines resident had lived in the state 40 years and was active in Jewish circles. He leaves a large family and 137 grandchildren and great‑grandchildren. Funeral services were at 1:30 p.m. at 1330 Eleventh Street, with Rabbi Eugene Mannheimer officiating, burial at Tifereth Israel cemetery.
Jennie N. Pingrey of this city contributes to a series of records at Colorado State Teachers College in Greeley during summer quarters. The school reports 2880 total summer students, a new high for any quarter and for the year, with eight Iowa graduates among 228 in the August 23 class. Overall four quarterly graduates reach 471, another record.
Knights of Pythias members from the Chamber of Commerce band join forces with the Fairmont K of P band to furnish music for the Fox Lake picnic today. The event gathers local Knights and community members for an afternoon of entertainment.
A joint sales meeting of Fort Dodge Sioux Falls and Estherville wholesale grocers is set in Estherville. Delegations include about 28 from Sioux Falls 38 from Fort Dodge 14 from Estherville with 120 attendees expected. The program features 32 speakers ten minute talks luncheon by Mrs Conklin and Mrs Lande and an evening banquet with music pictures and boating at the Inn on West Okoboji.
Mr and Mrs Kerr returned Sunday from a ten day trip to their ranch near Pierre and land near White River South Dakota. Cattle losses from anthrax prompt strict quarantines and vaccination of most cattle. Three head lost on their ranch, with dead animals burned to ashes or buried eight feet deep to prevent spread.
Last Friday the 17th inst the corner stone of a fine Masonic Temple was laid in Le Mars under impressive ceremonies. Giblem Lodge A F and A M invited Sir Knights of Esdraelon Commandery Estherville to attend and escort. None of the local commandery members could attend. Vieaney My and Mrs Verne Beauman and children returned Saturday from a vacation to Itasca Park and Minnesota points.
The Spencer Indian baseball team caused a disgraceful scene at Arnold's Park after a game. Moonshine and a craps game led to a fight with a stranger calling himself a U S marshal who arrested several players but proved to be an impersonator. He paid fines totaling 200 dollars. the Indians faced excitement and escape. Jay Collins heads to New York to join the Lawful Larceny stock company.
The Des Moines Valley Young People's League of the St. Ansgar Circuit will convene in Wallingford for three days, with a tent to house 700 attendees and delegates from Estherville Emmetsburg Ruthven Graettinger Peters Petersburg and Wallingford. The program covers services, talks, music, and devotions under the theme Gods Kingdom.
A threshing crew report from Hans Madsen’s farm in Ringsted notes a 10 acre field of Russian Green oats producing over 835 bushels, or more than 80 bushels per acre. Neighboring yields include 68 by J C Schultz and 64 by Carl Bennicksen. The oats were pastured until June first.
Mr and Mrs Art Beatty and family returned from a journey through the Dakotas and Minnesota visiting relatives in Mitchell Aberdeen Jamestown Devil's Lake Grand Forks Thief River Falls Wadena Jackson and Spirit Lake. They found good roads overall though several Dakota and Minnesota routes were under repair.
Herbert Quick presents The Brown Mouse a vivid tale about Jim Irwin a brown mouse whose wild nature defies heredity. The story follows how his unusual ideas wake a sleepy farming community and demonstrate a spark of genius. The tale will run as a serial in your Vindicator and Republican with the opening number forthcoming.
The K of P lodges of Fairmont and Estherville hold a joint picnic at Fox Lake today. A fine program is planned and a large delegation from the Estherville lodge attended in the forenoon.
Elmer Agen of Sioux City was shot by a policeman in self defense at Arnolds Park early yesterday morning. He was grazed twice and hospitalized in Milford. two companions were detained. Agen is recovering and expected to be released soon.
Fire destroyed the East Lawn residence of J W Blake after he awoke to smoke and escaped from a second story window. The blaze, fought with chemicals, consumed furniture and eight hundred dollars in paper currency. Mrs Blake was visiting relatives in Sleepy Eye, Minn. The house, owned by Mr Lillybridge of Charles City, was not confirmed insured or rebuild status.
Lieut Howard Gordon of the Aviation Marine Reserve visits his parents after being at the officers' training camp in Hampton Roads. A Pennsylv a nia University student from Pittsburg he piloted an airship from Langley Field to Detroit then Rantoul Ill with his major accompanying him in about twelve hours. He plans to return Thursday the same route.
Depositors of the closed Estherville State Bank discuss re organizing to liquidate accounts more economically. A bank examiner may meet with depositors soon to review a proposed reopening on a small scale with a waiver of withdrawal for a set period. If viable, the bank could pay costs of closing and nearly meet obligations to customers.
The Masonic band performed Monday evening after reporting errors by Vindicator and Republican editors. Musicians from six counties delivered popular selections, with Fred Albertson offering two vocal solos to warm applause. DeMolay volunteers provided ice cream and cake, enhancing an already enjoyable evening.
Dr Devereaux visited from Humboldt and boosted local oil prospects saying four leases remain to be signed before work starts. A company rep will visit Illinois to secure leases, with a rig expected in four to five weeks. He cites geologists’ favorable readings on local structures versus Humboldt, predicting large pools nearby. A gala day awaits oil strikes if realized. Beverly and Everett Sheldon return from Madision S D after month with relatives. Newtons accompany them home.
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