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Newspaper
Vindicator And Republican
Location
Estherville, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1923
Page
2
Automobile drivers in Iowa have lost 5752 license plates so far this year. New plates cost 50 cents each and the state has collected 2871 dollars to date. Last year the total was 2849.50 dollars, suggesting more careless attachment and stricter enforcement of traffic laws.
Executive committee names Wesley Johnson Webster County board member Miss Louise Cotrell extension social worker University of Iowa Dr W E Kepford state home for children Toledo Ohio Dr Frank E Sampson Creston field activities chair State Medical Association Ralph J Reed Public Welfare secretary Des Moines Chamber of Commerce outlines 1924 policy decided at Mason City summer meeting.
Father Dobberstein advancing grotto project begun in Carroll and modeled after West Bend, Palo Alto County. Two carloads of rock used, one and a half more needed this spring for roof garden. He seeks 18 additional carloads to finish, travels about 7000 miles to secure materials.
Since October 22, a three cent per ton tax on sand and gravel taken from streams under state control has been enacted by the State Conservation Board. The move ends unregulated digging and authorizes the state to limit quantities and regulate pump and pit locations to protect the surrounding area.
The attorney general informs Winnebago County that a peddler must actually transport goods for sale to qualify for a peddler license, guiding the county attorney in collecting licenses from a Lake Mills merchant. The opinion notes that choosing between roles would erase all peddlers who owe licenses.
The board of supervisors of Lucas county and the Chariton city council pass a resolution prohibiting carnivals and street fairs from occupying the courthouse and city streets. The city park is designated as the suitable venue and business interests back the reform.
The Northeast Iowa Debating League with 28 schools begins its season January 10, with debates every two weeks during winter. The topic: Should the United States Further Restrict Immigration. Participating schools include Springville, Anamosa, Webster City, Stratford, Fernald, Liscomb, Grundy Center, West Waterloo, Marion, Waverly, Tripoli, Rowan, Clarion, Belmond, Swaledale, Northwood, Osage, Oelwein, New Hampton, West Union, Independence, Manchester, Guttenburg, Bellevue, Maquoketa, Center Junction, Hopkinton, and Monticello.
The Blackhawk county land bank, affiliated with the Eighth Federal Farm Land district, headquartered at Omaha and led by Hon. D. P. Hogan, claims Iowa’s largest bank within the district. At a Cedar Falls conference 31 secretary managers attended, Hogan noting about 95 million dollars in loans already and over 9 million more to carry next year. Profits and reserves total 1.1 million to be returned to borrowers, and the borrower rate is expected to drop from 4 1/2 percent to about 5 percent.
From Fertile Worth county comes the tale that turtles from Lime creek hunters Hans Johnson and H Peterson supplied terrapin for Lloyd George’s farewell banquet in New York. The pair, turtle hunters since Oct. 15, ship directly to New York hotels, confirming the Iowa origin of the shellfish served to the former British prime minister.
In early November, two men shipped twelve barrels daily while noting a light winter. In late 1920, Egil Lofting, a Des Moines grain firm worker, fell 60 feet from scaffolding at an elevator in Gilmore City Humboldt County, injuring himself severely. He sued for disability and hospital costs. Polk County District Court awarded Lofting $50,000, the largest personal injury award in the county. Lofting, who immigrated from Norway the year before, now uses a wheelchair.
The United Farms managers in Ida county disposed of their entire Belgian herd, 33 head including three stallions and 30 mares. The famed stallion Model du Fusteau was part of the herd, and the purchase was made by John Bachelor of Valentine, Nebraska, a noted Hereford breeder. This acquisition establishes a foundation for a premier Belgian horse farm in America.
E P Tucker of Denison reports a Sab bath hog house dedication on the Theo C Blume farm with 102 guests. Rev W G Mauch led the invocation before a farm produce menu and Blume family address. The building features Adel hollow tile prism glass and a 20 by 100 foot south feeding floor.
A large crowd gathered for a barbecue and a series of short addresses as the audience joined in singing the Iowa cornsong. The moment marked the start of oil prospecting efforts near Ham.
Students and faculty of Grinnell College pledged nearly three thousand dollars at a chapel service for Grinnell in China, the Shantung outpost. About eight thousand dollars annually is needed for the school, with Grinnell alumni and the local Congregational church covering the balance. Twelve Grinnell graduates teach in China, boosting Chinese student attendance at Grinnell in Iowa to learn American methods.
Denison Crawford County residents report a two ton boulder monument at the northeast corner of section 18 on the Bottom road toward Schleswig. A copper plate bears Land Grant made to Abraham Lincoln for Black Hawk War services in 1832, marked by Denison Chapter D A R 1923. The monument is to be officially dedicated later with public services.
A local note rebuts rumors that the American Legion seeks to govern Emmet County. It states the Legion is non political, rejects sectarian creeds, and that members running for office do so as individuals, not as legion representatives, relying on their citizen records rather than Legion support.
A letter from V R praises the arrival of a new stretch erbearer at Dr Morton's home and greets the nation. The note humorously critiques pessimistic views on rain and drought and encourages joining the Legion to support state bonuses amid the cheerful introduction.
Thanksgiving notes from Wallingford recall Mrs N L Nelson and Stella Masters joining Mrs O O Refsell and daughter Olga for a Forest City visit with Mr and Mrs Lloyd Refsell. Norris Nelson and family from Ft Dodge spent Thanksgiving with friends. O J Nelson of Moorland visited his wife and her family for the holiday and did not return.
Last fall s suit or overcoat can be pre s sed and cleaned ready for another season. Our thorough pressing and cleaning process makes worn items look fresh and new, at only a fraction of the cost of a new garment. Phone 18 to have clothing prepared for any occasion.
The Dorcast sale will be held on Dec. 15. Officers were chosen for the new year at the Wednesday night Auxiliary and Legion meeting. New members joined as the group prepared for 1924. Wendall Helgason underwent an appendectomy at Hirney hospital Sunday night and is hoped to recover quickly amid holiday preparations. Everything looks Christmasy as the community gears up for the season.
The Fayette County Farm Bureau helped organize and participate in the community celebration, contributing to activities and coordination efforts.
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