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Newspaper
Vindicator And Republican
Location
Estherville, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1913
Page
9
A discussion favors the Shankland bill granting secret ballot voting to decide wet or dry standards. It argues petitions are scams and blackmail, urging fair play and universal Australian ballot to end threats and misrepresentation. The piece critiques opponents and calls for law that prevents undue influence while ensuring enforceability.
Sentiment in Ottumwa tilts in favor of the Sapek land bill after canvassing a saloon petition. The report notes broad approval among local interests and hints at regional leverage in the contentious issue, reflecting a pro-bill stance amid broader public debate.
The readable fragments mention several names and places in a jumbled style. It references a professor, a star, and various personal names such as Willfladis, Perey, Doreen, Debra, Pete, and Vales. The text appears as garbled OCR with no clear event or outcome to summarize.
Fragmentary text shows a civic ballot issue with unusual phrasing and apparent advocacy for a Slunkland measure. The article hints at public sentiment aligning with a controversial proposal while other details remain unclear due to damaged copy.
In a domestic scene Mr Follett and his grandson Edward discuss family terms from a dictionary. The dialogue explores paternal grandfather and paternal grandmother as the boy reads Tales in Derby town history, with Mrs Follett guiding the lesson and dismissing the distraction of footsteps outside.
A life buoy picked up at Cullivoe, Papantour, bears the inscription Passed by J Guthrie, San lMritncises, Cali, June 1, 1905. The buoy from the wrecked vessel Stanley Dollar off Japan in August 1905 reportedly drifted six years across the oceans, possibly via Cape of Good Hope and Atlantic routes, and is claimed to hold the world record for longest drifting distance.
Report from London Tit-Bits describes a clever theft using an almost invisible horsehair stretched from the necklace band to a thief’s hand. Two men attempt to lift a victim’s pin from his cravat by pulling the line taut while pretending to sip or smoke, exploiting distraction as the pin slides into a thief’s grasp or onto the ground for later sale.
Too Much Culture features Aunt Penelope Wiggins who hosts a visiting Visar college graduate. She teases about education with a witty exchange, recounting Matilda’s mispronunciation and her own proper name as a playful contrast.
A newly appointed second lieutenant tripped over his sword at a presidential reception and struggled as the weapon dangled. An official corrected him, noting the sword is not a hurdle. The quip underscores the awkward moment amid formalities.
The Baltimore American notes that a young heiress’s European journey to secure a title in the watit Monial market succeeded, albeit in a peculiar way, describing the outcome as a baron result.
A brief, fragmented snippet shows a tired clerk and a customer trading lines about exiting a store, with a stray quote about reform and crooked steps.
Montosy County News discusses opposition to a measure affecting liquor traffic and favors a direct vote by secret ballot. The piece argues petitions lead to turmoil, endorses ballots, notes prohibition’s impact on saloons and business, and promotes constitutional governance. It also includes public notices about health remedies and pond weed control with mentions of De King's New Life Pills and copper sulfate use at gardens and parks.
The notice warns that damp feet can congest internal organs including kidneys and bladder, causing rheumatic back pain. It promotes Foley Kidney Pills as the best medicine for kidney disorders bladder irregularities and backache with no habit forming drugs, sold by druggists.
A prisoner faces a trivial offense and the judge offers a fine for pleading guilty. The lawyer asks the amount before pleading, noting the prisoner has only $12 and a fee of $10, making it impossible to plead guilty if the court intends to sue him.
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