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Newspaper
Vindicator And Republican
Location
Estherville, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1930
Page
3
Within first zone one year rates are $2.50 for ads. Cards of thanks cost 16 cents a line. Resolutions are 50c an inch. Local notices of church and lodge meetings are free. Entertainments with admission charged are 2 cents a word. Regular rates available on application. Pardon: renewal woes with subscriptions last week.
The text requests changing dates on all addresses and advises waiting until next week to report any time credit discrepancies. It mentions possible errors on the books and a desire to catch all such issues.
Wm E G Saunders of Emmetsburg announces candidacy for Iowa Secretary of State pending Republican primary on June 2 1930. He cites five terms in the General Assembly and chairing the Appropriations Committee as qualifications along with over thirty years of business experience. He pledges service to Iowa voters if nominated and elected. Another note mocks stowaways and a quip on the Federal Reserve rate rise.
A joint Chamber of Commerce and Woman's Club banquet featured a lively Sight Seeing act led by Jess Cox with a rubber neck bus tour of Estherville. Helen Robinson and C Hedrick played a witty duo, with musical numbers from a men’s sextette under Foye, and a vocal solo by Mrs. Marvin McShane. Madame D Pirie Beyea of Des Moines spoke on Iowa health progress, war experiences, and support for Hoover and Hammill, drawing keen attention from about 200 guests.
Mrs Sarah Bowen wife of Rev T F Bowen former pastor of Grace Episcopal church Portland Oregon died January 6 after months with sclerosis of the spine She was born May 3 1862 in Bristol England Married 1888 moved to Oregon 1907 survived by husband two sons Alexander P and Robert two grandchildren two sisters The funeral was held January 10 at St Michael's church Portland Oregon
L GC Chapman of Spirit Lake and Earl Johnson face Bremer county district court this week on illegal transportation of liquor. They were nabbed in Waverly after a six mile chase by Marshall Frank Mason who fired to stop the car carrying 185 gallons of liquor from Chicago to Spirit Lake. The Chandler straight eight carried two full tanks and Illinois plates hidden under the floor mat. Chapman, a known liquor violator, and Johnson were arrested Sunday January 12.
Will Rogers stars in the Fox Movietone comedy drama They Had to See Paris directed by Frank Borzage. Rogers plays Pike Peters, garage owner turned rich, as his wife takes him on a worldwide trip to educate him in high society and a schemes to marry Opal to a titled suitor. The cast includes Irene Rich, Marguerite Churchill, Owen Davis Jr., Ivan Lebedeff, Fifi Dorsay, and Rex Boil.
Historical notes recount Gus Hausz dying at Excelsior Springs Missouri after health treatment. The column also lists community events from January 8 including a War Mothers dinner with local officials, two large hog sales led by Fred Hime and Julius Miller, and a dangerous ice plunge near the Des Moines river. Additional items report births, marriages and weather conditions from 1910 and 1896 era notes.
Des Moines reports a new rotary valve mechanism for automotive engines by Pearl G. Frazier of Ankeny, with patent granted last week. The device uses a revolving cylindrical arm with slots to actuate intake and exhaust valves, driven by crankshaft gears, and includes an expanding piston and carbon seals for smoother high speed operation. Other Iowa patents granted include a animal trap, coffee pot, lawnmower, fowl shackles, and a windbreak wood shelter belt. State forester offers guidance on windbreaks and planting stock. Mayor Jimmy Walker, re elected, faces Palm Beach reservation planning.
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