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Newspaper
Vindicator And Republican
Location
Estherville, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1929
Page
2
President Greer of the College of Electrical and Automotive Trades argues mileage can hide tire wear as drivers rack up more miles than they realize. He warns that backing up skidding with locked rear wheels and misaligned wheels cause tire tread to wear faster, especially when the steering wheel wobbles.
Practical guidance urges monthly front wheel checks, avoiding hazards, and slow cornering to protect tires. Warns against rapid starts, harsh braking, and excessive braking in confined spaces. Advises avoiding traffic buttons and stone bruises while stressing consistent attention to tires.
Miss Oma Huff of Maurice spends holiday with parents Mr. and Mrs. James Huff. Mrs. John Flier visits Ringsted. Eva Fowler and Anna Jenkins visit Forest City. Iona Helgason returns from Dunlap to spend holidays with Ed and Mary Helgason. Marietta Helgason travels from Fenton to her parents. Estherville residents host Christmas days with relatives. Various local families host card clubs and gatherings. friends and relatives travel from Ames, Albert Lea, Mallard, Little Rock, Marshalltown, Cedar Rapids, and Gary, S. D. for Christmas and holiday visits.
George and Dorothy Lytle visited Friday in Estherville. Miss Bernice Anderson and Miss Edith Bergason, teaching at Linn Grove, are spending holidays with their parents. Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Jaskulk of Sheldon came to spend Christmas at the James Bunt home. Oscar Peterson of Milwaukee visited relatives including Art Pederson and family. Mary Kennedy and sons John and Ed and daughter Alice, along with Mrs. Chris Christensen of Fairmont, called on Bert Blum.
J P Crowley died at his Emmetsburg home on December 13 at age 84 after 72 years in Palo Alto County. The last survivor of the Northern Border Brigade formed in 1862 served at Fort Defiance Estherville, married Mary E White in 1875, ran a hotel near the Milwaukee depot, and was mourned by four daughters and a sister.
Citizens mourn the death of Mr Crowley a provident home maker faithful husband and dutiful church member His four daughters reflect his strong social standing and the community extends sympathy to his sorrowing family
Dr Gaines advises practical steps to prevent and treat chapped hands. Avoid extreme temperature changes and harsh soaps, limit irritants, and use mild cleansers, almond oil, carbolic acid in rose water, and a soothing cream. Maintain overall health and protect hands during cold weather.
Fred Hepp of southeast of Graettinger reports from Indiana that many former show farms are abandoned, land mortgaged or taxed, and banks are closing. He notes a wave of bank failures expected in the state, despite prosperous cities. A dammed river flooded land near Winchester, creating a big park around the dam. Hepp returned home admiring Iowa’s advantages.
A reporter tour with city officers and Clarion merchants praises Estherville municipal electric light and power system. The plant, debt free with 11000 cash surplus, is valued at 250000 and runs multiple aging engines, while street lights and water works are provided free of charge. Power cost on the switchboard is 2.1 cents per kilowatt.
Figures indicate municipal ownership performs well in Estherville Spencer and Algona with lighting costs ten to six cents and water at 22 to 25 cents per 1000 gallons. Discounts lower power to nine cents, with power rates seven to three cents by consumption. Emmetsburg residents urged to compare.
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