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Newspaper
Vindicator And Republican
Location
Estherville, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1916
Page
1
Jackson and Summers present reasons why the gas franchise should be granted. They argue the proposal offers reliable supply, fair rates, economic benefits to the city, and clear regulatory standards. The pair urge thorough public review and adherence to safety and environmental guidelines.
A letter from applicants Jackson and Gummera defends a proposed gas plant franchise ordinance 182 ahead of a January 18 1916 special election. They urge fair treatment and outline the business focused motives behind seeking approval, noting prior misrepresentations and promising to invest and operate a gas facility in Estherville Iowa. (continued on page three)
Chria Sorrenson, sent from here to a Keely institute in Minneapolis in December, chose New Year’s celebration over return, reportedly not drunkenly and has not yet revealed his whereabouts to relatives or friends.
A drafts outline describes forming a company to build a gas plant in Estherville. Partners C Summers and Mr Summers would be officers and live there. About 60 workers to construct in five to six months, then around 10 staff year round. They seek 60000 cubic feet yearly free gas and percentages of gross sales, with six month start window and no exclusive city franchise.
Mr and Mrs M K Whelan Mr and Mrs G Zeeman Mr and Mrs A D Hoot and Mr and Mrs KB Sondrol and Romain plan winter trips to California. Gardner Whelan Zeeman prepare for the journey sending their cars ahead to enjoy the splendid roads said to boost the region’s fame.
Eva Reca daughter of Mr and Mrs Jerry Reynard married Oliver Foote son of Mr and Mrs W P Foote at the Reynard home near town on New Year’s Day The couple will reside in a Hillcrest cottage at Orleans Foote works at the hatchery and their future looks bright Spirit Lake Herald reports a joyful start to year with the new union in place
The Woodmen and Royal Neighbors plan an officers installation Thursday evening in their lodge rooms. Names listed include Woodmen officers Koehler Sweat Stanley Klopp Lucas Littleton Lerdall Morse. Royal Neighbors officers Musson Reese Hawk Koop Mickelaga Loveland Hamilton Sweet McClure and others with roles such as Oracle Chancellor Recorder and Marshal.
Humboldt Independent reports strong local support for Robert Sealy of Fort Dodge as a possible delegate from the tenth district to the National Republican Convention. It notes his extensive convention experience and wide acquaintance, suggesting Humboldt county would back him and the district could rally all counties if he consents.
Jeplhca Chapter R A M No 128 installed the following careers for the ensuing year Monday night T Lerdall high Priest A V James King Lloyd Stockdale Scribe C J Wilson Principal Sojourner J W Ranidolph Capt of the Hosts Juin Ross Royal Arch Captain J W Morse Master 1st Veil G A Nichols Master of 2nd Veil John Keeler Master 3rd Veil O E Puller Tyler
Protest grows among country bankers over a proposed stamp tax on all bank checks cited in President Wilson s message to Congress. Bankers write to town bankers association urging action to oppose the tax and aid the fight against the idea.
The Vindicator and Republigan were named as county official papers for the coming year. The Democrat and Enterprise also received designation in the county select process.
Chris Eckhart sold a quarter of a seeking farm southwest of Armstrong to D. M. Simpson of Lone Rock for 125 dollars an acre. Hayes and Miller sold their quarter near Armstrong to Ernest Smith for 175 dollars an acre. The notice urges all male relatives to vote yes on the gas franchise.
A family holiday from Ruger North Dakota visits central and southern Florida including Jackson villa St Augustine Tampa Haines City Sarasota and more. They tour Beeline Bee Ridge Cracked Lake and Crooked Lake with insights on elevations lakes and emerging rail access by the Atlantic Conant Line linking Haines City through Crooked Lake toward orange groves and Dixie Highway access.
Mr Herman Sorum and Mializa Olaon were married at the Norwegian parsonage in Miura day 6th. The couple, among Emmet county’s best young people, will reside in this city. The Southern Land Company of Minneapolis plans extensive improvements including a club house, artesian well, and lake drives to develop the Florida property into a premier community.
The piece extols Sarasota and Manatee county as thriving winter havens with northern settlers, citrus prospects, and extensive road and rail access. It recounts travel from Sarasota to Bradenton and Crooked Lake, praising climate, scenery, and hospitable residents while stressing the need for hard roads to boost development and tourism. It notes nearby towns Hartow Lake Wales Bartow and the Gulf coast advantages for farming and citrus, urging continued highway improvement to rival California as a resort destination.
Saturday deal nets J O Kase of Graettinger the hardware stock and business from Mr. Gardner. Kase will take possession after this week as invoices are settled. Kase, a longtime Wallingford machinery man and former Emmet county representative, returns to reenter local trade. Gardner plans a California trip before his next move.
W J Pullen voices concern from residents of ilmitsa and nearby areas about youths with firearms shooting signs and stock on land. He argues licenses do not grant lawbreaking and calls for parental awareness and stricter enforcement, warning that lax policing could lead to dismissal and replacement of officers.
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