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Newspaper
Vindicator And Republican
Location
Estherville, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1917
Page
4
A student asks if exercise hinders study after exertion. The piece argues moderate physical activity aids thinking and memory, while overexertion causes fatigue that poisons the body and brain, reducing attention and recall. Examples from Mosso and others illustrate memory fading after intense effort.
A short, heavy set tramp with scraggly mustache and red face entered multiple Emmetsburg venues on Saturday evening stealing a valise at Dry Bread Neary and Nolan, shoes at the Hub, and causing a scene at Wrights Jens Frien restaurant and Fordyce billiard hall before being chased off. Witnesses urged harsher punishment and Marshall Brennan was expected but did not appear.
Washington reports say the bone dry amendment to the postal bill prohibiting liquor shipments into states with prohibition laws passed the House 321 to 72 and the Senate by a large majority. It would block imports into fifteen states and extend federal liquor control, amid debate over state rights and prohibition.
A Manson Democrat editorial argues against a proposed one dollar fishing license in Iowa. It claims the law would deny youths and families access to fishing, burden those who cannot afford it, and empower enforcers like State Game Warden Hinshaw. The piece contends funds would end up misused and urges repealing the hunting license law instead.
Ben A C Wilson died at his Olewein home at 9 PM Monday. A prominent Fayette county Republican, he served five years as state senator for the Fayette Allamakee district and led county and Fourth district politics for decades. Born December 17, 1857 in Warwick Ontario, he moved to Olewein in 1877, built a drug and book business with his two sons, helped organize the First National Bank, and chaired the state pharmacy commission. He was known for principle driven leadership and loyalty to friends, leaving a strong political and personal legacy in northeast Iowa.
Huy Pilot Knob State Game Warden EC Hinshaw reports to the legislature recommending state purchase of Pilot Knob in Winnebago County for a game preserve. He notes scenic timber and ideal preserve conditions. The tract elevation is 1680 feet near the four corners of Winnebago Hancock Cerro Gordo and Worth counties. petitions circulated last year showed strong support. The legislature may act this session on the site purchase for an age park and game preserve.
A historic medical notice explains severe bilious attack symptoms such as headache, tongue coating, loss of appetite, constipation, torpid liver, and vomiting. It promotes taking three Chamberlain’s Tablets as prompt relief and notes availability from Jay Johnston & Co.
Des Moines reports brewing firms notified Attorney General Havner that Rock Island will exit the injunction forcing delivery to draymen and nonconsumers. Railroads will deliver liquor only to consignees who appear in person at the freight office and sign receipts. Hamm, Heileman, and Rock Island Brewing plaintiffs signed the agreement. Judge Carpenter said he would modify the decree if they consent.
Neighbors and friends of Mr. and Mrs. GC E Mathis gathered at their home for a farewell day before their move to Indiana. Ladies brought filled baskets of goodies and the Kill Kare Klub presented an engraved locket to Mrs Mathis. Best wishes accompany the good family as they relocate.
A proposal suggests standardizing gold coinage across nations to equivalents of the English sovereign and the American five dollar gold piece. It argues legal tender status based on bullion value, with Canada already applying similar rules for decades, and outlines rough parity for francs lira peseta crowns and other currencies against the dollar.
The London Globe reports a Willesden police court deserter arguing he could not read or write, saying education cannot shape the heart. He claims officers failed to drill him despite multiple instructors and likens his case to obstinate office workers who never change.
Missouri agriculture expert Prof H Beckles urges farmers to sell cream instead of making butter. He cites easier work for women, similar or higher cream prices, and flexible markets as benefits. With cream, no licensing hassles and cash on delivery. A separator pays for itself with ten cows, and four cows with a separator match butter output.
C J Metcalf of Weatherby Missouri recalls a severe cold that left him nearly bedbound. He bought two bottles of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy and recovered within days. He endorses the medicine and notes he will use it again for future colds. For sale by Jay Johnston & Co.
First Church of Christ Scientist holds Sunday morning services at eleven o'clock with the subject Mind for February 25. Wednesday evening meetings are at six o'clock. The reading room at the church is open to the public from 3 to 6 each weekday except holidays. Mrs Eddy's writings are available in the lending library. The public are cordially invited to attend services and visit the reading rooms.
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