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Newspaper
Vindicator And Republican
Location
Estherville, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1915
Page
6
Local notices report Rev G F Whitfield of Algona seriously ill at home due to a nervous breakdown. He will seek further treatment in Des Moines then travel south for a month of care. His condition is described as critical from heart leakage.
A historical notice details foot and mouth outbreaks across Europe and impacts on livestock importations to the United States. It notes Belgium and Holland outbreaks, spread to France, Germany, Italy, and beyond, and the failure of slaughter and quarantine methods to eradicate the disease. It cites costs per animal, economic losses, and questions the feasibility of eradicating the pestilence.
A historical discussion argues that idle labor and business depression stem from railroad costs and policy shifts. It notes reduced payrolls, unpaid orders, and rail carriers burdening workers nationwide, urging cautious rate changes to sustain employment and keep farms profitable amid rising food prices and upcoming demand driven by a world war.
Twenty years ago BK Knight and family enjoyed a visit from Mrs Knight’s brother Leonard Childe of Rockford Iowa. Henry Metzell a prosperous Iowa Lake farmer visited the county seat. Firat National Bank stockholders merged and Whelan was named director. W Os Jones cultivated ninety acres in High Lake. farm Snow covers 400 acres. Nellie Lawrence to wed Herman Graal next Wednesday at the Presbyterian church. Rev. Evans to perform. After a reception in KK of P hall. Freal Sizer awarded railroad contract for large seabones and will start work. Silas Lucas returned from California and will reside with his mother Mrs Anna Lucas. Miss Williams’ daughter injured after falling on sidewalk. Ladies Aid Society of Haptic church to meet with Mrs Nellie Hadley. Bechford home to host gathering tonight for friends. Stewart Harvey visiting Swan Lake. Mrs A Atmbornon visited Center township. Mr R Braghmott in Chicago for orthopedic college. Sunday services 10:00 am and 7:30 pm with series finale Why do in the Church. South Band entertained General League at the Green Room. Prayer meeting Thursday at 7:40 pm. Woman’s Missionary Society to meet with Mrs C S Barber Friday afternoon. W Walker purchased Hudson estate.
Farmers announce an upcoming institute February 17 18 and 19 with talks on important questions by noted speakers baby show plans with thirty entrants including fifteen from Estherville and the rest from the county program and rules to be published next week also includes a obituary and local notes on residents and county improvements.
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