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Newspaper
Vindicator And Republican
Location
Estherville, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1910
Page
4
Editor Nichols argues railroads enhance land value in the county and counter claims by politicians who call them a curse. The piece underscores the railroads' positive impact on local wealth and development with strong local voice from the Albrust Wau Gazette.
A field in a neighboring county yielded 38g bush els of wheat per acre at about $1.07 per bushel or just over one dollar per acre. At that rate it won’t take landowners long to recoup costs, even at high prices per acre. Have you calculated that the late rains were worth ten times the total automobile value in Aminet county?
The railway firms must raise freight or passenger rates or cut costs. With wage expenses being the main controllable item and workers unlikely to accept cuts, businessmen favor higher freight rates over a wage decline. The stance signals potential pricing shifts to maintain rail operations.
Petition drives circulate among the public urging the railroad commission to allow higher freight charges. The piece argues that rising costs, including repairs equipment and wages up 43 percent, necessitate higher receipts to keep private rail business viable and operating on business principles. It notes opposition from politicians and urges sensible action. Sheet music advertised at Strube Bros. Music House.
The Emmet County Farmers Institute and Short Course Association calls a meeting of officers and directors at A. J. Rhodes office Saturday August 27 at 3 PM to decide next institute dates and other important matters. All are urged to be present.
Des Moines Capital criticizes Senator Gore for naming Vice President Sherman in a Oklahoma land scandal link and urges restraint. The paper argues he should not shift blame and cautions about reckless speech harming stainless reputations. It also notes his Chautauqua appeal and promotes Dan Cupid at the Armory Theatre next Thursday.
Des Moines letter outlines fundraising efforts for both Republican and Democratic state committees. It notes donations from party members, talks of late September campaign openings in Des Moines, and mentions speakers tied to national figures and Claude Porter. The piece hints at liquor-interest contributions and strategic support considerations.
State Senator A B Cummins vows active campaign across the state with a keynote favoring election of every Republican candidate while opposing a Democratic victory. Senator J P Dolliver to stump statewide. East‑of‑state speakers planned. Burlington railroad president Darious Miller explains rising operating expenses reflect maintenance over padding, noting higher post‑panic maintenance spend to restore deteriorated facilities.
A Des Moines writer extols the moving picture industry for its growth from crude novelty to a broad, affordable art form. Films educate and inspire across nations, languages, and social classes, offering dramas, scenery, and comedies that rival or exceed traditional theater in moral influence and public value.
Methodist Sunday school picnic set for Aug. 30 in the Coon pasture with a 2 PM program. Inter-church contests planned in Estherville and a Willing Workers meeting at McArdle's on Aug. 27. Rev. Benjamin Franklin travels to Fairbanks Iow a for ministerial institutes Aug. 23–28, returning Aug. 29. Federated Baptist Church to offer only Bible School next Sunday due to pastor absence. Christian church moving to a new building with services at 11 AM and 7 PM. new site not finished yet. Ladies Aid meets Aug. 26 with Mrs. Will Hall. Christian Science services Aug. 28 at 10:45. midweek meeting Wednesdays at 8. Reading room open Wednesday and Saturday 2:30–4:30. J W Morse relocates law office to post office block second floor. Chamberlain stomach and liver tablets advertised to aid digestion.
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