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Newspaper
Vindicator And Republican
Location
Estherville, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1921
Page
3
A column from Father Ve at Iowa discusses media bias, marriage expectations, stock market hustle, floods and climate, surplus hot water, the coal trust, election law advice for women, idle money, and idle men. It references the American Press Association and comments on employment and federal reserve funds.
The Sibley Tribune argues for harsher laws against rogues and fewer rules on public behavior to curb crime while noting discussion on reducing next year’s corn acreage to lift prices. It questions cold climate versus longevity and praises Emmetsburg’s sportsmanship after recent rough conduct but commends Estherville fans for courteous behavior this season.
Editorial questions public funding of officials travel to state conventions. Authors argue such trips largely advance officials' salary gains and lobbying, not county interests. They note most Emmet county officials likely pay their own way, but many counties fund leisure trips, burdening taxpayers.
Estherville residents question Postmaster Frank Carpenter’s tenure, labeling him an offensive partisan. They urge removal from office, invoking the “Turn the rascals out” doctrine once used against Wilson era officials.
Editor Temple of Bede will also take on postmaster duties in his town alongside his editing. The note suggests he will prove effective in both roles, while urging readers to act promptly to provide employment and keep tasks from delaying until spring. It reports fraternal lodge activities and officer elections with names and roles.
The Minnewaukan Division No. 858 of the Local Order of Railway Conductors elected the following officers for the ensuing year at the large meeting Sunday afternoon in November. Sher Bete W. C. Dillon was chosen as chief conductor.
Installation set for December 11 at the regular meeting. North Star Chapter Eastern Star holds its December meeting on December 14 to elect officers for the coming year. A capable refreshments committee promises a fine lunch. Service Star Legion elects officers with Mrs. Munson as president and a 14-member executive board named.
The Episcopal Bazaar and supper will be held Thursday December 8 with sale opening at noon. Supper costs 50 cents. LV.
Notice to car owners in storage or planning storage for next year. Details from the Motor Vehicle Department explain cars in storage are taxable as personal property and must be listed. If owners delay registration after declaring storage, full penalties apply from December 1st, with monthly penalties accruing until registration.
Public notice announces a filed plat and schedule of assessment for a 6 inch sanitary sewer on North Ninth Street Estherville Emmet County Iowa. It covers parcels and owners names where available with amounts to be assessed and notes the sewer built under Longman & Houts Contractors dated November 15 1921. Additional details follow in city records.
Twenty days after the first publication, objections to the plot, schedule, or assessments must be filed with the City Clerk. After the period expires, a Special Council meeting on Wednesday December 28, 1921 at 7:30 p.m. will hear objections and approve corrected assessments. Dated December 7, 1921. A. O. Peterson, City Clerk of Estherville, Ia.
Agents of eastern life insurance companies and trust firms report strong interest in farm loans with improving rates. Money lenders say funds seek safe investments at reasonable yields and ample supply exists for legitimate needs. Competition for loans is keen and rates may drop further before spring, though winter months often see higher costs ahead of the March 1 settlement.
Blue Earth will establish a Federal Joint-Stock Land Bank to operate for farmers only on first mortgage loans. The plan calls for 33 year bonds at 6 percent. principal payments start at 1 percent annually, with a maximum loan of 50,000 and a minimum of 400. After five years borrowers may pay 25 increments. The bank will be privately run under government supervision.
All county city town township school and public library officials must inventory public property. A law requires officers to file with the county auditor a report on real and personal property in their care, custody, and management. Reports are due in January April July and October when supplies are added.
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