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Newspaper
Vindicator And Republican
Location
Estherville, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1904
Page
3
Mark of heart's Emulsion. It is the synonym for strength and purity. Sold in almost every civilized country. If cod fish vanished, oil from its liver would be uniquely nourishing. Thirty years ago Scott's Emulsion prepared cod liver oil without objectionable taste. Best for weak, backward children and wasting conditions. Scott & Bowne chemists, New York. Price one dollar at drug stores.
A whimsical tale shows a groceryman, butcher, clothing man, and hardware man debating wholesale plans and stock, ending with a cartoonish contract for the editor and a baked powder letter. The Iowa State Teachers' Meeting in Des Moines on December 26 is announced with fare details for certificate play from Iowa points, plus a one-third rate in some cases.
In Dumpling Town Halifax County New York prior to 140 there was a voting precinct. In 1840 William Henry Harrison won the presidency and every voter cast ballots for him. To honor the unanimous vote a 114 pound dumpling was cooked in an iron kettle and served with molasses. A parade wagoned 119 Harrigan families from Scotland Neck to share the feast in a large warehouse until late night.
Debtors facing long time creditors may struggle to settle debts with small change. The article notes that creditors can limit acceptance to 25 cents in nickel or copper coins, and even 5 or 10 dollars in silver, while many older coin types and some trade dollars have fallen out of circulation.
German Paternalliem recalls an American tourer teased by a policeman for a trailing gown in a park. The Weathercock notes the cock weather vane once common on sacred trees warding off evil spirits. Japanese garden lanterns in bronze designs are prized for antiquity and artistry. A quip about live writers vs dead writers contrasts publishing pace. A proverb on trouble and pursuit ends with a wry remark.
County auditors report no notification from the secretary of the Iowa executive council enclos ing blanks to report district breakdowns for the 1905 census. Schedules cover population and literacy data for three hundred thousand farmers, with detailed questions on ownership, tenure, acreage, value, livestock, crops, and fruit. The notice notes fiscal implications and lists a public sale in Estherville, Emmet County, with exact property details and costs.
On December 20 21 22 and 26 the Frisco System sells round trip tickets for return passage within thirty days. Fare is One Dollar plus two dollars from Kansas City to all Southeast points including Tellueesee Mississippi Louis ians Alabama Georgia the Carolinas and blocide. The southeast Limited train departs Kansas City daily at 10:00 PM and arrives Memphis 7:75 AM Birmingham 3:63 PM Atlanta 20 RP M and Jacksonville at Guo A.M. the next morning. Jo. Loven Avot Guns. Kansas City Ma A Hirron General Passenger Agt St Louis Mo.
The Vindicator and Republican announce a Christmas giveaway of twelve school organs to one school in each Bemmet county township. Voting runs Aug 1904 to Dec 20 1904 with coupons in every issue and additional votes for subscriptions paid ahead. Only one organ per township. rural schools eligible. Organs are Patnam school organs, oak with five octaves, 43 by 47 by 21 inches, guaranteed ten years, exhibited at W W Waterman’s music rooms.
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