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Newspaper
Vindicator And Republican
Location
Estherville, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1907
Page
4
In Estherville Emmet County's brief today President Roosevelt remains firm against a third term. Senator Dolliver may soon respond to Governor Cummins on a pledge issue while calls for Allison's health and continued public service echo across the state. Santa Claus whisker bans in Sioux City spark insurer warnings amid holiday lore.
G. S. Gilbertson former state treasurer announces candidacy for treasurer of the state department of agriculture ahead of the Des Moines annual meeting December 10 to 13. Des Moines current treasurer G. D. Ellyson has held the post for years. The race will be conducted amicably as supporters expect to influence the board of directors.
Col Waterson of the Louisville Courier Journal extols Senator Allison as a leading figure with long service. He argues Iowa Republicans should not force out a man with four decades of acclaimed work and suggests retirement would wound pride more than pocket.
William B. Allison has served Iowa in both houses for four years and his term ends next March. The 1909 legislature will decide if he is to be his own successor or if the state loses the veteran statesman’s experienced influence. Ambitious Iowans covet his seat as speculation grows.
The Chicago Tribune notes Senator Allison’s long record of wartime and postwar service, praising his intellect and vigor. It argues he remains best suited to handle major economic questions and urges Republicans to keep him in office rather than replace him with a younger candidate.
A December 1 issue celebrating the fiftieth anniversary of Minnesota and the twenty fifth anniversary of The Farmer features articles by Jad J. Hill on agricultural progress, plus writings by Congressman Stevens on waterways and President Northrop on Minnesota education. Also profiled are Oliver Dalrymple’s story of his Castleton wheat farm, Wilson on agriculture, and notes on dairy and horticulture. The Farmer, published twice a month, offers a combined subscription with The Vindicators & Republican for $1.85 annually.
The piece praises bankers for supporting newspapers during the financial crisis, noting how papers urged calm and assurance of bank security. It cites a statewide circular by state auditor Carroll published across Iowa, highlighting the fragile condition and the need for trust in finatives.
J W Jarnagin argues that obscure country bankers who fail to support local banks deserve punishment, while banks should patronize home concerns to weather adversity, noting a mockup May reach the national Republican front page next year.
The message urges stagnation of hoarding, promotes sound bank deposits and postal savings banks, and favors currency elasticity. It calls for tariff revision after the election, removal duties on forest products, federal control of interstate railroads, antitrust actions, and stronger labor and farm measures. It promotes eight hour work, regulation of woman and child labor, injury compensation, Alaska self government, and increased military pay. It highlights The Homestead paper and local subscription deals, plus Daniel Webster flour promotion.
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