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Newspaper
Vindicator And Republican
Location
Estherville, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1911
Page
8
The Vindicator and Republican offers a free Emmet County Atlas to any new subscriber in Emmet County who sends in a name. Act now to receive the book at no cost.
Big summer offer extends for thirty days with a Des Moines evening Tribune subscription for one dollar. Also advertises a second-hand typewriter in excellent condition offered at a very cheap price by The Vindicator and Republican Co.
An advertisement claims European springs cure eczema and skin diseases, but offers instant relief with D D D Prescription made from Wintergreen and Thymos in a local wash. It promotes a 25 cent bottle and asserts rapid skin relief and smoother skin like a child. It also notes Chamberlain's Liniment for cuts bruises and muscle soreness sold by dealers.
An old advertisement claims Foley Kidney Pills will check kidney and bladder trouble and heal by removing the cause, signed H. Williams. The copy imitates vintage patent medicine style with sterilized claims.
H. M. Young Peters of The Sun Lake View Ohio recounts intense pain after meals settling after the first doses and full recovery after a second bottle. The tablets proved effective and are sold by all dealers.
An ad urging immediate purchase of Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. It claims no superior, notes it will be needed before summer ends, and states it is for sale by all dealers.
A worker named M Balent from 1214 Little Pennsylvania Street states kidney and bladder trouble kept him from working. After taking Foley Kidney Pills for a short time he fully recovered and could return to work feeling healthier than before. The ad promotes Foley Kidney Pills as effective for kidney ailments.
Local office advertises Blymer Alloyed Silver pens available at the Vindicator and Republican office. The listing notes metal pens for sale to readers and patrons seeking writing instruments from the newspaper office.
Notice of incorporation for Graver Farmers Elevator Company in Gouver Province Kinmar County. Details include capital stock of 1500 dollars with 3500 dollars paid, business to farm products, term of twenty years with renewal, directors listed, stockholders voting, officers to be elected, dated July 27th, by incorporators Gast Henderson and others.
London aug 21 a great wave of relief spread as the board of trade announced the railway strike had been settled and workers were returning to trains telegrams raced to railway towns while riots at llanelly were noted. a joint five member committee will probe the 1907 conciliation act amid government promises of rate increases and union recognition remains a key gain for the workers.
In San Francisco the fifty seventh annual International Typographical union convention closed endorsing a liberal policy toward employers and strikes. It adopted a tentative arbitration contract for submission in January and approved referendum on piece work repeal. The union backed 25 cent per capita defense funds for McNamara brothers, called for Asiatic exclusion, and chose to keep old age funds in resources rather than bonds. In Washington President Taft signed a campaign publicity bill mandating disclosure of campaign funds before elections and extending to primaries and conventions.
John Bushaw and John Arthur narrowly escaped deadly mine gas while attempting to rescue C. J. Saner and Charles Hanson, who were killed by fumes at the Requa Savage property in Cripple Creek Colorado on August 21.
Colonel Darwin W. Marmaduke, 72, brother of former Missouri governor John S Marmaduke, died in Sweet Springs Mo He served in the Confederate army during the Civil War, per reports dated August 21 from the town observer.
San Francisco Aug 21 Miss Hazel B Langenour a nineteen year old college student swam across the Golden Gate in one hour and twenty eight minutes She was the first woman to accomplish the feat.
Buffalo and Lyons telegraph reports confirm Atwood completed a St Louis to New York flight with the New York Central operator at Lyons noting the landing. Bishop Nuelsen’s father dies in Cincinnati East connection with Rev John D Nuelsen death reported in Omaha bishop’s father.
Arrangements near completion in The Hague for the September 11 to 16 congress. Two-part program covers society and state roles in liquor traffic with four sessions per part and two special evening meetings. Judge Jefferson Pollard of St Louis will speak on conditional condemnation under The Judge and the Alcohol Patient.
Omaha Aug 21 The Union Pacific Railroad will lay off 2500 employees this week amid declining business since October. The retrenchment targets every department and office, with no timetable for return. Jobs will not be replaced one for one where one person can do the work of two, across all levels including high offices and janitorial staff.
In Fremont Nebraska on August 21 Herman Wasmer challenged his wife’s lover Fred Matheisson and was shot when Matheisson fired. Wasmer, a Union Pacific signal supervisor, and Matheisson were jailed on shooting with intent charges. Mrs Wasmer sided with her lover and Wasmer expects a recovery. Omaha report also notes Harry Legg of Minneapolis claiming the Transmississippi Golf title over Ralph Rider of Des Moines 11 up 10 to play.
Duluth Minn Aug 21. Twelve miners are entombed under earth and debris at the Buffalo and Susquehanna open pit mine east end of Railroad street Hibbing. Over a hundred fellows work frantically in danger of more slides to reach the men as the bank continues to threaten. Three escaped but the rest are believed dead with efforts ongoing to recover bodies.
Lincoln reports a Chicago food journal representative, W F Cannon, active in anti Wiley ranks, visited to influence the state pure food commissioners meeting at Duluth this week. Cannon, ex Colorado food commissioner, sought to thwart endorsement of the chemist by the gathering. He reportedly met Redfern on a train to Omaha after Redfern left for Duluth.
Columbus Ohio August 21 With pontifical high mass Rt Rev Diomede Falconio apostolic delegate to the United States celebrant the tenth annual convention of the American Federation of Catholic Societies formally opened in St Josephs cathedral Falconio brought a papal benediction and note of appreciation for the work of Catholic societies in the United States New Hampton Iowa August 21 Chickasaw County Editorial association rejects advertising for the coming fair and will not print fair dates Sterling Kansas August 21 Five generations living birth of a son to Mr and Mrs George McFerrfer Nathan Brothers is 90 a great great grandfather and the line continues
Miss Susan Reichart of Greenport New York dies from blood poisoning after a minor rose thorn scratch at her mother’s grave two weeks earlier. She was set to be married next month.
Guidance on preparing meadow and button mushrooms with minimal seasoning. Steps include peeling trimming buttering simmering in milk or cream, and serving on toast. Also covers drying button mushrooms in a slow oven for storage and later use in gravy.
A prep of chicken fricassee with ham and potatoes layers under a rich biscuit crust. Simmer the chicken in water, line a pot with dough strips, add ham potatoes and seasoned chicken, top with crust, finish with butter and gravy serving once bubbling hot.
A reader describes crafting a clothes sprinkler from a metal screw cap jar with porcelain liner altered by breaking the liner, drilling six holes, and sealing with a rubber ring. Filled three quarters with water, it saves time and effort compared with the old method.
Velvet sashes feature gold cloth lining and om embroidered ends with medallions on the front. Soft chiffons come in two shades for a changeable look this season. Sashes end in tassels, knots, or heavy fringe, with lace styles gaining popularity for all wearers.
A simple bar snack mixture combines sugar butter eggs flour milk melted chocolate and chopped walnuts with vanilla. Bake in a dripping pan and cut into bars when done.
The Ladies' Home Journal advises using a whisk broom to clean dishes instead of scraping with a knife. It suggests dampening the broom and storing it near the table for convenient use after clearing dishes.
The note advises soaking tea stains from a tablecloth and napkins in dour mil and washing promptly. It emphasizes quick action to prevent set stains and uses simple household guidance.
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