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Newspaper
Vindicator And Republican
Location
Estherville, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1914
Page
1
New parcel post rules expand weight limits up to fifty pounds with local or first and second zone delivery within about 160 miles. Rates start at six cents for the first pound and vary by zone, reaching ten cents in the seventh zone and beyond. eighth zone tops at twelve cents for the initial pound.
Mrs. John M. Resh of Emmet County died after a serious surgical operation. Funeral held at Hoping with large attendance. Born Martha A. Miller in Mount Morris Illinois June 11 1870. Survivors include husband John M Resh two sons Cap Roy Harry Floyd and two daughters Mabel and Mildred. Active in River Brethren church and longtime resident of Palo Alto. Condolences offered to her husband children and friends. Also note a $25 reward for a missing diamond ring near Dolliver, Iowa.
A Estherville business delegation traveled to Des Moines to urge Iowa lawmakers to address lake degradation. Es- NT Hinshaw, state fish and game warden, recommended damming and dredging the lakes to preserve hunting and fishing. Representatives from Palo Alto, Buena Vista, Cerro Gordo, Emmet, and Dickinson counties urged action in the Iowa legislature to protect lakes and local livelihoods.
Twenty years ago Al Holshomer plans a sizable addition to the Burlington hotel on the east side to accommodate rising patronage. The week also reports a hunt of two coons by John Hyrup, skins kept by Forest McCoy, and local mishaps including A Bigelow’s elbow injury. Other notes cover a funeral, social oysters, a new meat market ownership, a reading circle formation, a wife’s Minneapolis loss, two Lincoln township oyster parties, frigid temps, and W J Brannagan named Emmetsburg postmaster for loyal service to Grover and Hoke.
Clayton Houseman and May Brown wed at the bride’s home near Armstrong. Chas Norby and Florence French were married at Eldova New Year’s Day in a quiet ceremony witnessed by relatives. Fred Sperbeck’s daughter Faye marries in Fort Dodge as he and son Ray edit the Swea City Herald. The Vindicator and Republican offers congratulations and best wishes.
Washington December twenty seventh reports that weather bureau experts foresee no mild winter across the United States. District Forecaster Edward H Bowie notes that storms are slightly delayed but expect the usual rain or snowfalls. Inquiries today yielded no indication of exceptional mildness as the season progresses.
The Commercial Club banquet in the city last Wednesday was a great success and left attendees with heightened enthusiasm for the new year. Hera, The Commercial Club, reported a lively gathering with unprecedented participation and civic spirit.
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