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Newspaper
Vindicator And Republican
Location
Estherville, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1904
Page
3
The 1904 Louisiana Purchase Exposition progressed toward completion with installation of exhibits and beautification advancing alongside building. Rail and freight arrangements, track work, and crane activity on the Palace of Machinery show rapid readiness, with forecasts of timely arrival of trains and exhibits and no major delays anticipated.
The exhibit grounds fill with handsome interiors and wares, soldiers mount a grand rifled cannon under Navy supervision, and a modern warship takes shape. The palace of stone and its annexes ready for paintings and sculpture. The Pike and amusement halls near completion as landscape gardens crafted for acclaim. Electric wires span the site for thousands of lights to glow at eight each evening, making the World’s Fair City shine beyond day.
Frank Shaffer a 19 year old from nowhere to nowhere came February to work at Mrs Jehu’s greenhouse. He left unlocked house with her purse containing nearly ten dollars. Upon return he was missing and money short. Marshal White arrested him near Vegtrem alley at 8:30. He pled guilty before Justice Egbert, returned most of the money, fined 50 and costs. In default he served fifteen days in county jail.
Estherville resident Tead shares a testimonial praising Dow's Kidney Pills for relief from sharp kidney pain and back ache. He recounts long years of attacks aggravated by colds and blocked kidney secretions, and credits the remedy with improved comfort. The notice urges purchase from Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY as sole agents and warns to remember the Dow's name.
Ooheyendan dedicated the new school building last Friday evening with appropriate exercises. The event marked a significant expansion in local education facilities and community involvement.
An old fashioned remedy guide promoting salt pork and Scott's Emulsion for consumption. It argues fat aids the consumptive, praises Scott's Emulsion as refined fat for easy digestion, claims cod liver oil and phosphates boost lung strength, and offers a free sample plus a mail order address for Scott & Bowne.
The Douglass line of elevators has been sold to Gregg Zeeman of Emery South Carolina. He will take possession July 1 and make Ia9 therville the headquarters with general offices opened in the city. The Devereaux line of elevators was bought by FLOH. Skeevis of Inwood Iowa.
The piece argues that prevention is superior to cure in medicine and cites Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as preventing pneumonia after colds or grip. It notes the remedy’s use during flu prevalence and advises taking it when a cold is contracted. It also advertises Minneapolis rail excursion tickets for settlers.
An old advertisement touts Dean's Vint ment as a universal remedy for skin issues. It promotes Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets to ease stomach upset and boost appetite, claiming benefits with purchases at A. Richman. Also mentions cheap paper rolls for carpet underlay at 6 cents per 100.
Rail line advertises March 1 to April 30 sale of one way colonist excursion tickets to San Francisco Los Angeles and more at $15 off with discounted fares from multiple cities. Two Pullman Tourist cars weekly via Santa Fe and Scenic Route through Colorado New Mexico Arizona. For rates and reservations contact A. B. Cutts Minneapolis. Also local notices include eczema cure testimony for DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve and a printing service promotion.
A Knights of Pythian social and dancing party drew about fifty couples to the lodge room on Friday. The Lakeside Harp Orchestra of Spirit Lake provided music while attendees enjoyed cards and games. An April railroad and steamer schedule advertises low Northwest fares and through connections, with travel details and agents listed. A reader testifies to the effectiveness of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy, recommended by President J. A. of North Star Michigan, sold by F. H. Richman.
Omaha note praises Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea for restoring health and energy. Mentions tea or tablet form and reference to Willlama & Anderson's.
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