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Newspaper
Vindicator And Republican
Location
Estherville, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1907
Page
4
A 1907 editorial laments Etherville's new park and dam purchases as wasteful overreach. It notes an elephant statue in the park, criticizes city council ordinances, and urges asset clearing of vacant lots to curb taxpayer burden. The piece mocks party patronage and questions voter support for the developments.
The Demokrat party denounces the city council for purchasing the power or dam claim, arguing it is foolish and debt causing. They say council members lack knowledge of the property value and warn the move boosts taxes while yielding little benefit.
Board proceedings record August 9 to August 10 1907 detailing hearings on ditch and drainage district matters in Emmet County Iowa. Objections to reports are read and various commissioners are appointed or reappointed to inspect classify and apportion lands costs and damages under drainage laws. The board adjourns sine die after approving bills and warrants.
A fragmentary vintage advertisement-style line proclaims the Sun’s regularity rivaled only by liver and bowel action when regulated with Dr King’s New Life Pills guaranteed by Williams & Aldersona druggists.
Hazel McKibben returned Friday from a linola trip with a good time report. Mrs Bartlett of Hatherville visited Wm Luikart’s home last week. W J Weir had a colt injured by a fence, Dr Cain treated the wound. D P Lawson sold flue hagas to Robb last Saturday. Mrs Olson and Mrs Tagvall of Estherville visited Strawberry Point last Friday. Lil A Sawyer hauled tile for B Wilerson Friday. Mrs Fhimma Shaw left Sunday for Illinois to visit relatives. Frank Clark left his job with Mr Brnan to work for Lt Bombarger. Lizzie Richardson, visiting here, left for Eagle Grove Thursday. Florence Schultz is home for a week. Several people attended the Huntington ball game Saturday. Mr and Mrs A S Anderson visited Ruben Lynch in Dickinson County on Sunday. A Wicks and Mrs O Myhre spent Sunday with her parents in Center town. Snyder Brothers have been breaking for a few days.
N A Andrews hosts relatives from Waterloo while Mrs John Irwins sister visits Clinton county. Mr Richards injured his feet in a hay field accident last week. Asa Irwin birthday surprise at bachelor quarters. Alcox of Fredericka visits. will return with his wife visiting relatives. Mrs Wi Nehering to entertain Lacies Aid, bring quilt blocks. Jake Taylor with bridge gang moving to Parker then Des Moines. About seventy at Richards social. Miss Flossie Dillon readings. Mrs Way of Mason City visiting Broad home. Adolph Origer buried in a tile ditch on his father’s farm after a cave-in. three quarters of an hour to rescue. A few bruises observed.
Mrs Linager of Swan Lake invited about thirty children to Grace’s seventh birthday celebration. Grace was playing when they arrived, the room filled with laughter, and a bountiful supper followed. Grace received several useful presents from her little friends.
A One Hundred Dollars Reward is offered for any case of Catarrh that cannot be cured by Holl's Catarrh Cure. The advertisement claims the remedy acts on blood and mucous surfaces. It lists F J Cheney as trustworthy and mentions WARPING KINNAN MARVIN as endorsers. Contact Wake Hall's Family Pitts for orders.
The commissioner was appointed to locate a Midway starting at the southwest corner of the southeast quarter of section thirty-six, township twenty-eight, range thirty-three and running east to the southeast corner of the southeast quarter of section thirty-one, township thirty-eight, range thirty-two. Objections were due by October 2, 1907. Dated Estherville August 2, 1907. Roy J. Rismney, county auditor.
A monthly magazine edited by Josephine Turck Baker from Evanston Illinois presents pronunciations for tautomobile garage and chauffeur. It notes accent and vowel sounds for automobile carriage ta u to m ile and related words with phonetic guidance.
The Minneapolis and St. Louis Railroad Co offers daily low one way tickets to California Oregon Washington British Columbia Utah Montana Idaho and New Mexico through October 16. Fares are 15 dollars below regular. Call on agents for details or write A. B. Cutts G P T A Minneapolis Minn.
A young railway supply clerk earns a chance to prove himself by repurposing stale red glass lantern globes. He designs a cheap contractor lantern, sells two dozen to contractors, gas and water firms, and railroads, then wins a full Salesman territory. Also notes Will Adams as founder of the Japanese navy and a quip about magpies.
A brief note highlights an odd moment in English history recently referenced by Amitle schoolete. The remark underscores the era’s habit of curious events and the variety of historical anecdotes valued by scholars and readers alike.
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