Voted For New School Building Bond Approval
A local election resulted in strong support for a new school building with bonds approved by more than a four to one margin. Voters endorsed the plan, paving the way for construction and related financing.
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Newspaper
Vindicator And Republican
Location
Estherville, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1912
Page
1
A local election resulted in strong support for a new school building with bonds approved by more than a four to one margin. Voters endorsed the plan, paving the way for construction and related financing.
In a charged local election a total of 463 votes favored a new housing plan while 212 ballots supported the existing site. Sixty nine percent of eligible voters participated as women led enthusiasm for change and calls for focusing on high school improvements.
A mixed page of community news includes marriages, entertainments, and civic notices. Items mention Mr. and Mrs. Rohde’s wedding, a lumber yard opening plans, road survey completion, insurance assessments due by March 1, 1912, and various social gatherings with guests and hosts named.
A fragmented column by Kirk Titus remarks on political chatter in America and abroad. It wobbles through 1920s style prophecies and social hints, noting political talk, protests, and public life while weaving in ironies about Congress, Roosevelt, and daily concerns. Six killed in Philadelphia on the way to church punctuates the piece with grim news.
The column blends local notices and church schedule details with political commentary on Taft and reform, plus oblique references to a brooch found and community club notes. It mentions Presbyterian service times, a Lincoln address by Senator Francia, and various church activities and social items.
President Taft urged the Republican Party in Cleveland to stay firm on its pledges and face defeat if necessary for sound constitutional government. He highlighted achievements such as strengthened interstate commerce enforcement, safety laws, a new postal savings system, and a now clearer path to currency reform, crediting an honest and courageous administration despite unpopularity from unsettled issues. The tariff and railroad questions were pushed toward resolution through nonpartisan fact gathering and stricter anti trust enforcement.
The Dolliver Savings Bank building was completely burned Sunday afternoon due to a likely defective flue. The bank occupied the first floor and most furniture and valuables were saved. vault secured. Family on the second floor lost furniture and had no insurance. The building was insured for about 300 dollars. A new bank building is planned, with directors Gailbourne and Aprangas involved.
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