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Newspaper
Vindicator And Republican
Location
Estherville, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1924
Page
4
A column notes cold snaps with temperatures 16 to 21 degrees below zero easing, and expresses enthusiasm for an early spring. It jokes about income tax returns, civic duties, patriotic displays, and the humor of daily life including sewing skills and laundry on the clothesline. It references G A Nichola and H A Nichols among others.
An Iowa Chamber of Commerce petitioned to reinstate the Rock Island passenger service between Estherville and Sioux Falls. Supt H E Allen declines, stating the train operated at a loss and would again be unprofitable. Sioux Falls business leaders say the service benefits neither city. Also notes Muscle Shoals hearings and Mrs Whitley and Mrs Davis attending conferences in Washington.
A. H. Avery of Spencer files a formal bid for State Senator in this district. A self made man, he rose from a one room log house in Richland County Wisconsin to become a leading life insurance executive and district organizer for Liberty Loans during World War I. He cites his public service in education in Ashton and Spencer, extensive community involvement, and Republican political activity as qualifications.
Classified fragment seeks a bookkeeper with contact from Fern Knutson Armstrong Bonte area. Limited visible details show rental notice and phone 802. Readable items are sparse and incomplete.
The Royal Neighbors of America held their annual installation at Odd Fellow Hall on Wednesday evening January 16. District Deputy Anna Smith of Superior and Ceremonial Marshal Sarah Woolcutt installed officers including Oracle Clara Carlson Vice Oracle Hazel Kately Recorder Louise Koop and many others while Junior Juveniles were elected and installed in a record class. A plate lunch followed as participants departed satisfied with the evening.
State of Iowa v Mrs Beryl Leeper is dismissed by Judge Ralph Otto after county attorney Edward L O Connor cites legal reasons and lack of independent evidence. Leeper and her bondsmen are exonerated while the Supreme Court review of Robert Leeper's case looms.
Elmer Theodore Anderson was born in November 1904 in White, Brookings County South Dakota. He died January 16 1924 after a thirteen year illness marked by epilepsy and three years bedridden. Funeral services were held at the Tom Anderson home near Ceylon Minnesota conducted by T Hansen, with many neighbors and relatives in attendance.
Estherville's basketball team defeated Algona 46 to 12 Friday night marking their second win of the season after a 12 to 10 loss to Goldfield. Ellis accounted for 11 field baskets and a free throw, with Moore and Stillman adding five each. Algona's Vittrich had two free throws and one field basket. Loss added four field baskets. Next, Estherville hosts Terril on home floor, then Armstrong at Artibrong next Friday February 1.
A count of Emmetsburg notes a mysterious woman around 60 visiting businesses and a clergyman, claiming she walked from Washington to plead for funds for her jailed son and a son in a government hospital. Marshall Brennan questioned her, she planned to leave town, and Estherville authorities warned residents to think before Giving. The piece ends with a separate note on Iowa tax-exempt securities amendment moving to the House calendar.
Morale won the war but personnel built it says Quinnism urging American Legion to expand membership and collect dues for a bigger year. The article calls for recruiting three million veterans, emphasizes taxation without representation history, and notes 1924 plans, women’s auxiliary support, and new legislation on distributing captured German war trophies to states.
The 1923 annual Iowa State Highway Commission report notes more than 27 million dollars spent on highway improvements. It records 100.69 miles paved and 443.79 miles traveled, with 1,894 bridges and culverts built and 409 miles drainage tiles laid. It details fund sources and allocations, including motor vehicle fees and federal aid. R. H. Sheldon performed electrical work in Armstrong on Monday.
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