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Newspaper
Vindicator And Republican
Location
Estherville, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1917
Page
3
A church letter urges warm welcomes to increase congregation participation. The speaker notes Brown and Smith families illustrate how friendly greetings invite others to attend. Welcoming strangers strengthens community morality and spiritual life, dependent on the Smiths.
The Estherville church rector Rev A S Hock is endorsed as mayor by The Vindicator and Republican. The paper praises his broad views on municipal affairs and commitment to good government, noting he would serve impartially and has time for duties though he does not solicit the office. It states he would accept if voters choose him and respects others considered for the post.
A proposed city school nurse would monitor student health to curb contagious diseases. The Marshalltown report cites vision defects in 72 of 596 examined, nose and throat issues in 40, and 14 cases of defective hearing.
An observed rise in school attendance this winter is linked to preventive work by nurses. Regular throat inspections, cultures, and removal of carriers helped avoid a diphtheria outbreak seen last winter. The writer urges continued nurse funding as key to child health and life savings.
The piece notes German descendants in the United States pledging loyalty to the United States as war with Germany looms. Communities adopt resolutions praising their adopted country while deploring the break, promising support and readiness to march if needed. They express patriotism and reject allegiance to Germany, with calls to sing America’s anthem over Die Wacht Am Rhein.
The Towa legislature offers no relief to cottage residents on Towa lakes as the motor vehicle committee kills a muffler mandate for all state motor boats. The bill by Jones of Cerro Gordo, died 9 to 7 in committee. Supporters claim many young men on the lakes disturb neighbors while sleeping all day and staying up at night.
The State Board of Control orders reducing guards at the two state prisons after April first, trimming staff from 150 to 83 and saving about 40,000 annually. The move will dismiss about sixty seven guards. The note mentions a harsh winter and a three day shutdown with many frozen deaths not found until snow melted.
The report notes the groundhog’s long sighting of his ashadder all day Friday as proof winter’s spine remains unbroken and unpinned. The Sunday blizzard then reinforces the view that winter stays in strong condition for six more weeks, prompting readers to prepare.
In a local reflection, aging and wealthy business men, worn from a ten day severe cold spell, consider hiring a cheap boy to roam the public square. They regret not migrating to a milder climate earlier in the season.
The policy carried on since the European trouble began has made the United States appear ridiculous to other nations and could still push the country toward war. The remark suggests continued risks from the approach and its diplomatic fallout.
On February 8 1917 the Department of the Interior will open about 4000 acres of choice land in the Belle Fourche Valley South Dakota for settlement under the General Homestead and Reclamation Laws.
A harsh storm last week debunked earlier open winter prognostications, leaving many believers surprised by the severe weather and its unexpected toll on plans and expectations.
The Congregational church in Marshalltown plans Sunday night film showings to draw larger audiences and engage youths with sermon illustrated by reels. A midweek screening will feature five reels. The Cedar Rapids Republican comments quail with a worm in its mouth holds more value to Iowa than a gunman. the Britt Tribune notes a wormless quail is worth more than two boys with whiskey.
The Republican party on Wednesday redeemed a platform pledge as the senate voted 42 to 3 to submit to the people a constitutional amendment for statewide prohibition. The remark about preferring snow over coal highlights the lighter burden and cost of snow shoveling versus coal.
The nation spends vast sums on gum with estimates around 60 million dollars last year. Authorities note tobacco outlays exceed those for flour and potatoes, yet protests continue over the cost of living.
A bill before the legislature would place Emmet Palo Alto and Kossuth counties in one senator ial district while Clay Dickenson O'Brien and Osceola counties would form another. The proposed division appears logical.
The big sale of Theil and Stewart, initially set for February 1, has been postponed to February 14. See quarter page and other notices in this issue for further particulars.
Camp Wilson, agency, a brakeman at Waterloo, died on the operating table after being crushed between the drawbarn of a train. Albert King of Waukon had his leg broken in two places when a horse he rode slipped and fell, crushing him against the pavement. Forty-six people at Keokuk were charged with selling liquor contrary to law. Indictments returned by Attorney General Coggan. William Reff, threeyperman and owner of a saw near Knoxville, had his ear torn off when a piece of board flew from a circular saw. William Black of Fairfax suffocated and others overcome by smoke when fire broke out in the Stark hotel at Cedar Rapids. Polk county land valued at $164 per acre per T A Polleys, Northwestern railway tax commissioner.
Will Incorporate The Elks at the Tuesday night meeting organized a building association for the erection of the new home. The following directors and officers were chosen: Officers: J. B. Stockdale president G. A. Lyon vice president J. E. Howard secretary D. Tedrow treasurer Directors: G. A. Lyon J. E. Stockdale F. M. Jones R. G. Rosa J. J. Clinite D. R. Alexander C. D. Tedrow Among those who profited by the stock market slump were those who lost enough to learn the value of keeping money at home and attending to business.
Ladies night will be held at the Elks hall and club room on Thursday February 8 with music provided by the Spencer orchestra.
O J Metcalf of Weatherby Missouri recounts a severe cold attack in December and credits Chamberlains Cough Remedy with a rapid recovery within days. He recommends the product and notes it is sold by Jay Johnston Co.
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