Vindicator column denounces railroad subsidies and political puffery
The Bathville based Vindicator denounces editors who ride editorial mileage and rail subsidies, arguing journalists should not owe favors to rail or merchants. It notes long winters and climate as not changing patterns, links lumber price drops to trust busting, and criticizes B. F. Carroll as a chronic office seeker while noting Cummins and Garst support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manson
Cummins
Bustera
B. F. Carroll
Down Advocate
Garst
Taft praised by Iowa figure in State Capital remarks
Taft praised by Lafe Young and others in Des Moines as honest fair steadfast in politics. He is commended for work in Cuba the Philippines and as Roosevelt's chief of staff with a history of duty and loyalty. Spencer Republicans form Taft club. rail service debate tied to politics. Estherville to host Presbyterian church talent night Friday at eight.
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Lafe Young
Taft
Ins
Tawa
Phillippine Islands
Roosevelt
Philippine Islands
William McKinley
McKinley
William H Taft
Philippines
Tragic Prairie Freeze Claims Young Ole Knudson at Fourteen
A storm swept prairie wind and snow trapping Ole Knudson fourteen near Estherville. He vanished while hunting traps, later found frozen about three miles from home. Reports circulate of three deaths near Algona in the recent blizzard. The storm's wrath could bring further life and property damage. Funeral notices follow for Rufus Ammon, 78, died of pneumonia at Emmet House after a short illness. He leaves two sons and was an old soldier. Real estate transfers and political hints close the notices, with Brown and Morse named as possible county treasurer and attorney candidates respectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ole
Tolliff’ Knudson
Prine
Bint
Algona
Rufus Ammon
Emmet
A. E. Ammon
Osage
Arthur
Schyler
John Ammon
Estherville
Estherville social notes and local updates
A collage of hometown news items from Estherville includes H N Rohde laid up with rheumatism, Mrs J Davie visiting Watertown for a week, Emma Nichols returning from St Paul, and Dr Anderson called to Dunnell on business. Also noted are visits by Mrs Donaldson and son of Milford, Foreman plans to move a wagon shed, J E Sellers joining Jay Johnston Co.’s jewelry department, and trips by Mesdames Adams and Pease en route to Denver. Mentioned are Iowa Falls Sentinel items, Mrs Tom Ryan visiting from York, Canada, and notes urging shoppers to buy Estherville-made goods to support local merchants. The piece previews an interview with State Chairman Woods on alleged state committee irregularities and recalls a harsh winter twenty eight years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. N. Rohde
Donaldson
Milford
J. S. Clinite
Clinite
Oregon
Pearl 5Th
Armatrong
Laura Crandall
Dows
J. E. Sellers
Clarinda
Jay Johnston and Co. Mesdames
D. H. Adams
Ingraham Pease
Estherville
F. M. Wagner
Denver
Colorado
Iowa
Falla Sentinel
F. P B. Woods
Corwin Taylor Letter and Local Notices in Iowa
Rev Corwin Taylor missionary to Korea contributes a week’s letter. Auditor Ridley refutes claims of a hunting license in Iowa. Hruby Brothers Quartette to perform at Presbyterian church with Miss Gertrude Canfield. church notices for Rev SHE Wilcox and Grace Church Guild events. Ladies Aid market at Thompson and Sweet’s store. Teachers Training Class lessons review by Hu. M. Scott. Ice crop near unknown with mild 1877 78 winter. single brief ice event at Thanksgiving. rest of winter rainy and muddy routes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hruby Brothers
Quartette
Presbyterian Church
Gertrude Canfield
HE. Wilcox
D. D
Des Moines
Baptist State Convention
First Baptist Church
Grace Church Guild
Greig
Foote
Ladies Aid Society
Christain Church
Thompson and Sweet's
M. Scott
Iowa
Iowa Quarantine Rules For City Health Officials
The Iowa State Board of Health states no release of quarantine until a written report from attending physicians lists the number on the premises, those sick, their names ages and onset, and termination. If compliant the mayor orders disinfection under the Health Officer. Seventeen days after complete recovery or death of the last case, certified in writing by the attending physician.
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Xquace Boal
G. W. Jones
Keokuk
Burlington
Court House
Taft Club
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Ofo
Pat
Spencer Herald
B. B. Anderson
Ratharville
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River Aomany
Rock Island
National Guards
Slater
Polk City
Nelda
Aransfers Gelitz
Gistat
Dorcas Horswell
Betherville
Bosold
Susan
Hohodl Township
Jack Creek
Cromwell
L. A
Henry Wander
R Kendall
M. H
Perion & Pitcher
Lough
Ada
C. M. Brown
J. W. Morse
the Spender
John Hansen
Dr. Anderson
Dunnell
Tom Ryan
York
Canada
EB. H. White
Ryan
B.C. R.&n. Railroad
Landy
James Espeset
Emmet Co
Ebtherville State Bank
Corwin Taylor
Korea
Ridley
Iowa State Board of Health
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