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Newspaper
Vindicator And Republican
Location
Estherville, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1911
Page
4
Estherville's G A Nichols calls out Iowa politicians including Cummins and Taft critics while noting state pride and a Chicago wrestling match. The paper urges old-fashioned spelling in schools and predicts Frank Gotch will win the Hackenschmidt bout in Chicago next Monday.
The piece notes oysters ripening next Friday and argues for supporting local employers who hire residents. It cites Cement Products Company with 28 workers and last week’s wages of 396.60, urging landowners to buy tile to sustain local employment.
Several church events and socials are listed including the Ladies Aid Society meeting with Mrs Mathison on North Eleventh Street, a quarterly He Atherville charge gathering at Free Methodist church, and several services led by Ray H L Tenney for Plymouth. Also notes on Christian church suppers, a C W E M meeting September 6 with a tea, and a church market with meals.
A Des Moines report mirrors an English Spectator piece on Britains government telegraph system. It traces costs of 1869 purchases, ongoing losses, and higher upkeep under public ownership, arguing the state on balance lost millions and taxpayers subsidize commercial users.
Clarion visitors include Mrs BE Bryant and Mr James Robbins visiting relatives in Sibley and Emmetsburg. Des Moines state fair trip by M B Miller family. Edna Della Gualand Mabel Paulson guests of Helen Groth. E W Knight family home from York Nebraska. Joe Keenan hosts friends in Emmetsburg. Peter Nelson heads to Mason City. Ed Callendar family back from Clarion. Shoemaker of St Paul returns from visit to sister Mrs Geo Lyon. Lois Davidson and Pearl Bemis return from Europe trip. Frank Hopper visits Sioux Falls. Mail order catalogs overwhelm Des Moines river. homes dealers plan to dam catalogs and reinforce with gods. Do not miss Thursday night lecture at Methodist church by Dec Bixby, pioneer speaker. Lincoln of Des Moines to sing. No charge for entertainment. Card of Thanks from Barg, Johnson, Berg, Williams families.
Estherville's baseball team extended a no loss streak to fourteen games with a run of six wins. Scores included 3 2 over airment, 8 18 at Emmetsburg, 4 0 and 1 0 against Fairmont, 11 4 and 4 2 against Sioux Falls at Riverside Park, plus upcoming games against Worthington at Ocheyedan and Graettinger. Also note a grand jury indictment of Alfred Helgeson for rape, and community notices urging a Baby Contest and Children Parade with details for participation and a doll giveaway at Steepleton's store.
Do not forget the colonial ball Friday night. Lewis Fuss bought the bus line of Harry Voll. Bernt Gronstal is home from his trip through North Dakota and Minnesota. The merry-go-round will be ready for old settler's day. Potatoes at 75 cents a bushel and apples at 60 cents. The grand jury adjourned Tuesday with one indictment against Helgeson. Dress up premises for Friday and Saturday. Pioneer residents to be honored during the old settler's meeting with no distinction. Rep. Chas Murtagh and family passed through town. Thor Houge home from Plaza to register for Uncle Sam's land. Mrs Inez Ives, Mrs H F Chamberlain and Mrs Wm Kennedy seek divorce. City schools begin September 11. Roasting beef for barbecue starts Wednesday afternoon, taking nearly two days. A. A. Halleck returned from the state fair with notes of flying machines. The memorial university at Mason City closed permanently by trustees amid Sons of Veterans funding decision. Will lead car of poultry Tuesday September 6. bring in all you have. Es THERVILLE PRODUCT Co. Steepleton's store displays a 10 cent doll.
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