Vindicator and Republican defends Dr Clinite amid car theft charges
The Vindicator and Republican refrains from publishing charges against Dr. Clinite of Seattle, formerly Estherville, arguing the claims are false. It notes he bought a secondhand automobile for over a thousand dollars and may have purchased it from an ex sheriff. The paper asserts public should presume innocence until proven guilty and hints future investigations will reveal facts while maintaining the doctor’s reputation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Igi
Republica Con Re
Clinite
Seattle
Dickinson County
Anderson Elected Speaker Signals Farmer Strength in Iowa
J H Anderson of Winnebago county won the speakership marking a test of farmer influence for the winter session. He is a four term house member, opposes the highway commission, and fears possible highway legislation. The piece also notes Hauge as a banker candidate and discusses corn prices, local market premiums, cattle feed trends, a Waterloo tourist map project, and observations on camping and vacation habits in Iowa towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Anderson
Winnebago County
Mr. Anderson
Iowa Highway Commission
Hauge
Emmet County
Vindicator
Polk
Des Moines
Iowa
J. Barry
Cherokee
Barry
Ida County
Holstein
Chicago
New Mexico
Texas
Waterloo
United States
Official almanac from the Vindicator and Republican
The piece notes the month’s temperature is one degree below zero and explains counties designate official papers for publishing proceedings at low cost. It mentions the Vindicator and Republican preparing a classy almanac and invites readers to request a copy or contact the office to meet the proprietors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Supervisors
the Vindicator and Republican
Emmet County Presses For Courthouse And Fair Ground
Emmet County urges a modern courthouse as the present building endangers county records and dignity. It also seeks funds and organization to build a fairground and fair on the already paid acreage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emmet County
Arbuckle's Return to Films debated after acquittal
Debates focus on Fatty Arbuckle reentering cinema after a California jury acquitted him. Public defense argues a man deserves a chance to show he is not a criminal, despite widespread belief of his guilt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fatty Arbuckle
California
Estherville community gains park nucleus amid winter sports appeal
A traveling salesman lauds the Vindicator and Republican printers for top equipment. Estherville seeks a fifty fifty state park nucleus with forty acres funded by locals and the county, plus ten donated by the county, aiming for fifty acres now and over one hundred later. The piece notes winter sports appeal, proximity to lake resorts, and health safeguards for milk. It also comments on Senator Brookhart, saying opposition to the Republican administration is pre election doctrine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vindicator
Republican
Northwest
Estherville
Iowa
Great Lake
Brookhart
Harmony resolution urged for 1928 and civic duty
A Civic piece urges harmony as the best 1928 resolution and calls for civic action. It mockingly warns that careless talk on railroad stock misleads the public, then celebrates a community paper’s effort to improve and reward subscribership.
Paving Ice Hurts City Traffic as Firing Gleam Lights Fail
The article urges doubt about regional finances and urges slowing for safety after a car damaged an electric post at the park corner. It questions who should pay for such accidents, taxpayers or careless drivers, amid warnings to feel the pulse of farmers and business people.
WasserMan Store Fire Calls Weeks Earlier Losses
A early morning blaze in the Wasser man store basement gained headway but was contained by prompt fire crew work before reaching the first floor. Heavy smoke damage is expected with some water and chemical losses. The fire likely originated from a furnace, tying to a Tosdal building blaze that destroyed that block last month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wasserman
Tosdal
High School Dramatic Club Holds Election
The high school dramatic club held its regular meeting on Tuesday evening and elected officers for the coming semester. President William Maher,Vice President Hazel Waters, Secretary Treasurer William Bale, Editor Eunice Klocow, Sergeants at Arms Deemer Lee and Patricia Wood. Also notes of local visits and an upcoming operation in Iowa City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High School Dramatic Club
Wm. Maher
Hazel Waters
Wm. Bale
Eunice Klocow
Deemer Lee
Patricia Wood
Declamatory Contest Benefits At Grover High
High School Life at Grover Iowa notes declamatory contest benefits. Students from various grades gain pronunciation skills, clear articulation, reduced stage timidity, and better self expression. The article highlights training value and voice development for all participants regardless of placing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grover
Iowa
Finger Prints Talk and Prisoners Work Featured at School
Rev Chester Birch spoke Friday morning on Finger Prints and his work among prisoners. Miss Pauline Dutton, the public speaking trainer, visited Spencer this weekend. Grover to hold a local declamatory contest Saturday evening January 20 with admission 25 and 35 cents. Sophomore Gladys Matthes returned to school Monday after a week’s absence. A party last Tuesday evening at William Shultz’s home was enjoyed by all attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chester Birch
Pauline Dutton
Spencer
Grover
Gladys Matthes
Wiliam Shultz
Freshman Debate Team Wins as Field Trip Sparks Study
The Freshmen finished their debate Monday with the affirmative side prevailing. They traveled Friday on a field trip to collect specimens for General Science and are now studying English classics.
Seventh Grade Classes Add New Shop and Domestic Science
The sixth and seventh grade boys will take Manual Training next semester with fine tools provided. The seventh and eighth grade girls will take Domestic Science next semester.
Sixth Grade Pupils Organize The Wide Zens Club
The sixth grade grammar room organizes a club called The Wide Zens of the U. S. A. with Wayne Spaulding as president and Wavn Spaulding as secretary. Lucille Wickens leads a pig eye physiology class. The fifth grade Awake Club selects Geraldine Graves as vice president to join seventh graders in school activities.
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Jéasie Kreiger
Alyce
Taylor
Curry
Maves
Lawrence, Higinbotham
Junions
Vivian Maves
Clarence Wickens
Justin Rogers
Wayne Spaulding
Geraldine Graves
Gladys Shook
Wavn Spaulding
Lucille Wickens
Evangelistic Meetings Snapshots Amid Schoolroom Jokes
A fragmented clipping shows a rough sequence of classroom quips and a note about evangelistic meetings. It mentions Russell G and a pun about radishes and bootleggers. A line hints at golf at a country club hampered by snow and queries what California and Florida friends would think.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Florida
Graff's Duroc Sale Averages Fifty Dollars
The Graff registered Duroc Jersey hog sale at the Bingham cement plant pavilion Tuesday yielded an average price of $50.94 amid strong demand. Highest bid was $80 for a spring gift sired by Fair View Sensation bought by Geo. West. Earl Kruse bought five hogs. many buyers paid from $40 to $68 per head with prices listed by lot and buyer across twelve pages of entries.
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John Graff
Bingham Cement Plant
Fair View
Geo. West
Earl Kruse
L. E. Stockdale
Kenneth West
John eBnesh
J. Graff, Jroo
H. G. Dean
Sweiny Gebrah
Sam Zerke
Lloyd Place
Milford
J. D. Jamieson
Nels Mickelson
Wm. Anderson
Geo. H. West
Jno Benesh
J Graff, Jor
Ce Eee
Leslie Rogers
Jno
Benesh
Nels Michelson
Fragmentary Ledger Clippings from 1950s Local Accounts
A jumble of names and amounts appears from a 1950s local ledger. Walter Schultz, Bill Benson, Nels Michelson, Dean, L E Stockdale, Earl Kruse, Pat Kruse, E J Maniece, Hae Dean, C O Thornburg are listed with varied sums such as 55.00, 45.00, 48.00, 19.00, 70.00, 39.00, 28.00 and percentages. Details are unclear due to damaged OCR.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Schultz
Bill Benson
Nels Michelson
Dean
Rea Treet
L. E. Stockdale
Gia Kira Ae
Earl ‘Kruse
Pat Kruse
Bane
Ats Aba
E. J. ‘Maniece
Earl Kruse Agthassy
E. J
Maniece
Vies
Hae Dean
Thornburg
Oie
C. O. Thornburg
V-R
Service and reading room open weekly for Bible study
Sunday service at 11 o'clock with subject Life on January 21. Sunday School at 10. A free public reading room operates Wednesdays and Saturdays from 3 to 5 p.m., offering the Bible and Christian Science literature for reading or borrowing. All are invited to attend services and visit the reading room.
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Dat
Esther Town
Harmony Resolutions
Chamber of Commerce
Wasserman’s Store
S. C. Morris
Jonathan
Gem
Gillette
Atwater Kent
Westinghouse
Florence Oil
Sandwen
Shephard
Russell G
Bright Boy
VY & Wasgue
V.R
Graff
Durocs
First Church OF Christ, Scientist
SUEDE
RAIFE
Mark Twain
Raglan
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