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Newspaper
Vindicator And Republican
Location
Estherville, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1912
Page
2
A compilation of oddities and comments from the era, mocking aviators, prices, and social quirks. Jokes about rabbits, windmills, and a surgeon’s wrong-side operation sit beside tales of a bear killed with brass knuckles and a naively optimistic take on 1912 prosperity. Notable quips touch on educators, Mrs. Edison, cactus paint, and the cost of living.
Clever compilers estimate the nation will reach 300 million residents in fifty years. The text also notes skepticism about St Paul overtaking a rival, suggesting doubt about future progress or rankings.
Ames Thea boy and girl winners in the acre corn growing and bread baking contests hosted by Town State college travel to Washington as guests of seven Town congressmen and other supporters. The eighteen in the party ride a special car, stop in Chicago with Hawkeye club, tour Washington for nearly a week, meet Secretary James Wilwon, and may visit the White House. Returning they will route south via St Louis for a day’s layover.
Forest City hosts a short course in partnership with the Ames extension department from March 4 to 8. About $2,000 in premiums will be offered for grain and stock judging, and for the best sampler of corn and small grains.
Committees named and a provisional program arranged for a large Knights of Pythias meeting in Council Bluffs February 7. Lodges from four counties in this section will attend the convention with grand lodge officers present.
Rock Rapids reports thousands of bushels of corn may be ruined as roads become nearly impassable from warm weather. Engines and shelters cannot pass drifts and the corn lies on the ground.
Colfax will receive a new library building funded by a $6,500 gift from Andrew Carnegie. The library board has contracted for a desirable site at $2,500, with construction to begin as soon as weather permits.
Eagle Grove Baptist Methodist and Congregational churches under the Men and Religion Forward Movement announce nightly meetings for two weeks. The three local pastors lead each service.
A special election will be held in Weatherville on February 2 to decide if the Independent School District shall issue bonds not to exceed 65 000 dollars for a new city school building.
Iowa City resident Jay Thompson was arrested in Geneva Nebraska and is under police scrutiny in the murder case of Arthur Meade at West Liperty in 1903, according to dispatches. The investigation focuses on Thompson as a person of interest in the early 20th century case.
The local YMCA in Charles City was dedicated Sunday with Rev. Mr. Burch of the Christian church presiding. The new building, costing about $70,000, has been under construction for several years.
Harvey QC Rogs, pastor of the United Brethren church for six years, was run down and killed by a train at Murdo. A claim noting a life insurance policy of 3,000 from the Woodmen has been received here.
Fire destroyed the Central Flora at the Lehigh Cement Company plant in Mason City causing an estimated loss of 1500 dollars. Fire crews responded quickly but the blaze damaged the store and plant area. Damage impact and cause under investigation by local authorities.
The Inatitute and short course scheduled for February 21 to 23 in Williamsburg has been postponed due to a lack of available instructors. It will be held now from March 14 to 16 with the same program and speakers.
A Milwaukee engineer, William Cross of Mason City, was injured when knocked from an engine by a laborer who jumped as a steam heater burned him. Cross suffered a broken leg and internal injuries in the incident.
A new plan for Marshall County Fair proposes township level competition in growing tara products. Secretary Clark of the fair association is developing exhibits featuring grains seeds fruits and other farm products. Pantry stores are included so farmers wives may join husbands in the exhibits.
Des Moines members of the Greater Des Moines committee voted to revive the Allison monument effort this year. About $9,000 remains to complete a $50,000 fund to build the monument on ground adjacent to the state house, with $10,000 from the state and $40,000 to be raised by public subscriptions.
Dillon notes a remarkable record at its annual meeting for the year. Operating expenses totaling 1206.08 included the manager’s salary. The firm handled 110 cars of merchandise, mostly Brain grain, and grain profits surpassed 3000 dollars.
Fire Department battles ongoing arson threats as three mysterious fires erupt in town. The Frader Planing mill suffered the largest damage, with two other blazes at L. L. Consumas ice house and the Reba barn causing extensive losses. Fire Marshal Roe leads investigations.
After a sensational trial with many county residents testifying, A. B. Taylor of Dunlap was committed to the state hospital for the insane at Clarinda. The trial began January 15 and the court refused to allow Taylor to stay for an appeal.
The Commercial club convention committee secured Des Moines as the site for the Iowa Master Painters association annual convention slated for July 1912. The Des Moines selection followed a decision by the printers' executive committee in Waterloo.
A meeting at Mason City will be held soon to form a semi pro league. Potential clubs include Manson City, Albert Lea, Owatonna, Humboldt, Fort Dodge, Marshalltown, Eldora, Witherville, Ammeteburg, Clearake and Charles City.
The twenty third annual Clinton county farmers institute opened at the opera house with a large attendance. P H Judge gave the address of welcome followed by Prof G R Bills who spoke on Small Fruit on the Farm.
A man with 400 dollars on him, believed named E and Dickinson, residence unknown, was found badly injured beside Northwestern tracks near Belle Plaine. He was brought to Cedar Rapids and died soon after.
The Newhampton Manufacturing Company, maker of the Lucky Star gas engine, will move its plant from New Hampton to Sioux City, transferring jobs and operations as part of a factory relocation. The move signals economic impact for New Hampton and benefits for Sioux City as the production shifts.
Clarksville district records a beacon sale as John Heery disposes of eighty unimproved acres lying 1.5 miles north of town for 162.50 per acre to James R. Cook. The price tops previous Clarksville land records and highlights continuing farm land demand in the area.
W. G. Gregory sold his farm adjoining Tabor to W. B. Lunden. The property covers 171 acres and brought $33,000, about $195 per acre.
Webster City Lieutenant Jeane N. Beckner was accidentally shot in the thigh and hand at the armory during vigorous rifle practice by Corporal Horn. The incident prompted immediate medical assessment and investigation by local authorities.
Iowa City State University basketball team defeated the teachers five to eight or 23 to 8. The game featured strong play by a local hero and reflected the university’s offense against the Iowa State Normal squad.
General Baden-Powell founder of the Boy Scout movement arrives in America this week to inspect organizations and send his aid. He will visit Des Moines on Thursday February 29, meeting local scouts and supporters during a brief stay.
Four hundred dollars was paid by a Mt. Vernon party for a 10 month old Shorthorn bull at a sale held here, while three hundred fifty five dollars was paid for a cow.
Chinese throne yields under threat of massacre by fanatical foes. Empress Dowager and princes face arrest and possible assassination as Manchu garrison vows vengeance. Martial law, panic, and palace treachery fears surge while Yuan Shi Kai shifts toward republican ties. Rebels near Bu Chow, foreign legations fortified.
Washington hearing reveals Burns challenges Hancey as dictagraph records and a letter from McGowan are offered to prove alleged perjury. McGowan’s March Winnipeg Flyer conversation mentions a $10,000 gift toward a Lorimer fund, contradicting his prior denials. Burns clashes with Hancey and Healy. tensions flare as testimony proceeds.
After a four hour debate the senate passed Senator Borah’s bill creating a children’s bureau in the department of commerce and labor. A similar bill is pending in the house and is expected to pass.
Berlin reports a German squadron will be sent to American waters this year to reverse the Kiel visit of the second division of the United North Atlantic squadron. The plan follows a naval exchange amid tensions and preparations for Atlantic operations.
President Taft addressed 650 northern Ohio Republicans at the McKinley Day banquet urging unity and readiness to defend tariff policies. He defended the Payne Aldrich tariff, vetoes of Democratic revisions, and backed the tariff board while praising railroad, safety, and antitrust enforcement actions.
New York reports President Theodore Roosevelt declares he is not a candidate and will not seek the nomination, though he would not bind himself against a future great task if the people pressed him. He emphasizes offering no undertakings that would hinder public needs.
The House approved the Underwood bill by 210 to 109 to lower iron and steel tariffs from 30 to 50 percent. Seventeen Republicans joined Democrats, including Davis, Haughen, Helgeson, Jackson, Kinkeed, Laferty, La Follette, Jenroot, Lindbergh, Morse, Murdock, Nelson, Norris, Warburton, Woods, Aiken, and Stephens. Rucker was the sole Democrat voting no.
Eight men were injured when a mine cage crowded with workers fell 200 feet in the electric coal mine six miles west of Danville. Four people suffered severe injuries.
A British ship named Glendower was run down and sunk by the British steamer Cambrian King near Dover. The incident left the Glendower’s captain dead and the vessel’s fate confirmed after the collision occurred on a voyage from Savannah to Ham.
Miss Thompson teaches her nephew Bobby spelling by sounding long m and long n. She taps her chest while asking for the letters. Bobby shrugs and guesses the spelling sounds spell Fat, ending the lesson with a quiet joke.
Mrs. F. E. Hanson of Atoka Tennessee recounts a six month ordeal as a baby suffered a head rash with hair loss and red body outbreaks. After failing with ointments and doctors, Cuticura Resolvent Soap and Ointment cleaned the skin and hair regrew. She endorses Cuticura as curative and notes samples and a two page book available from Cuticure Dept Boston.
A Monaco ditch dried up last summer leaving tench perch and pike stranded in mud. A late rice rainfall supplied a little water and fishes were seen rising from the mud as if reviving after the dry spell.
An old advertisement fragment touts Amportait to Mothere amine car with every bottle of STORIA as a safe sure remedy for fever and children, bears a long signature, claims 80 years use, and urges Fletcher's Castoria for children. It also mentions Dr Pierce's Pleasant Pellets, Cate's Carbolisalve, and a free sample offer to J W Cole & Co in Wisconsin.
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