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Newspaper
Vindicator And Republican
Location
Estherville, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1919
Page
2
A new book compiling nearly 100 of Ding’s cartoons from the past two years is published as a war souvenir. It offers a pictorial history of World War I events, printed in a handsome format, and is offered free with a yearly Sub to The Daily Register, Des Moines.
Judge Benjamin J. Salinger cannot become Iowa Supreme Court chief while his term and the court’s seniority rules prevent it. A change by the Thirty-Eighth General Assembly may alter the succession law, as seven justices now complicate the chief justice rotation and Salinger’s leadership prospects.
Des Moines dispatch notes Iowa farmers, including 1,599 Hawkeye agriculturists, favor keeping standard time over daylight saving next spring. Questionnaires show near unanimous preference for regular time as dew and farm hours complicate work. Also details on workers' conditions proposed by George Gallarno of the Iowa Council of Defense and wage considerations.
The piece reflects on war time unity between labor and capital and examines labor policy after the war. It notes the Railway Wage Commission of January 18 1918, the eight hour day, wage increases retroactive to January 1 1918, and McAdoo’s promises of justice for the 2 000 000 railroad workers. It warns that wartime practices are persisting into peacetime through government intervention and railroad brotherhoods.
The article cites Miss Christabel Pankhurst as advocating democracy and warns against extended democratic control of industry. It argues increased production is essential to raise conditions for the masses and criticizes prewar trade union limits and workshop practices seen as stifling output.
The article discusses fears that government control will cause stagnation and lower living standards, arguing that production should take precedence over control or unionism. It notes ongoing pressure on Washington to recognize organized labor and the tendency of railway, telegraph, and other war-related workers to seek federal wage settlements, predicting broad reliance on federal machinery for pay while workers face broader economic shifts.
The piece reflects on Uncle Sam's food administration during wartime, praising the meat industry and packers led by Thomas E. Wilson for keeping army and navy provisions steady. It notes cooperation with packers, rapid plant readiness, and self-financing expansion, then shifts to year end reflections, Red Cross activities, and local holiday gatherings in 1918 1919, including community events and influenza confinement.
Mrs We Rathman of Estherville aids family illness while neighbors and families share a Christmas Eve gathering. Frank Otto visits Greene relatives. Mrs Allen Sharp rests in Des Moines after influenza attacks. Local youths host a Saturday party by Alice and Irving Martens. J E Herbrandson shells corn for Superior delivery. Wheatleys move to Estherville for winter. High school closes December 30 with students returning Sunday. Chan Christ escorts cattle to Chicago. Ralph Hoyt and companion visit Fred Hoyt family in Superior. Mrs Franklin of Albia visits for BE Franklin. Bernice Bormann Theodora and Leroy Schacherer resume duties at St Joseph's Milford. Estherville students return after three weeks’ flu break. K C Council 936 Emmetsburg honors a returned war nurse Friday. event serves local soldiers and sailors.
A local article mentions residents arguing over creed while inviting all to a January 1 card party at eight o'clock. It notes American values and slacker stereotypes, plus a Modern Woodmen of America meeting where new officers were elected and an oyster supper served.
Estherville readers hear a testimonial from Mrs Dan Sherlock of Palmer street Emmetsburg Iowa praising Dean's Kidney Pills for backache kidney trouble and relief. The ad notes the product treats kidney disease by addressing the cause and lists price 60 cents at dealers Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY markets the same.
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