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Newspaper
Vindicator And Republican
Location
Estherville, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1914
Page
3
A Sioux City Tribune analysis argues Halland’s system critiques French legal procedure. It praises Dutch courts for presumption of innocence, absence of juries, and judge-led questioning that reduces witness coaching and browbeating. The piece champions a more humane pursuit of justice and contrasts it with harsher Continental methods.
A long irregular notice lists dates and locations for sales and auctions near Superior Estherville Norris Spirit Lake Dolliver Wallingford and surrounding towns through February plus a rheumatism powder testimonial from M W Reynolds and J Klopp as exclusive agents. The items include names such as C A Manamith Jack Peacock Olson Area Maple Hall and W Reed with distances described and various February dates.
January’s influenza and bronchitis warnings appear with Yoley or Foley Honey and Tar Compound for coughs and colds. Advertisements promote bone meal, typewriter supplies, and Meritol Pile Remedy from J. J. Klopp’s local agency, urging prompt treatment and guaranteed products.
A New York World article explains Venus as half heated by perpetual day and summer near the sun and half plunged in constant night and winter. With a sunward side hotter than Earth’s equator and a far side so cold air may freeze, fierce air currents race the boundary, possibly causing perpetual rainfall. Projections seen in a telescope suggest towering mountains.
In a humorous tale from M Edmond About a duel was averted after a fencing master Grisier taught a lesson to About who then mocked his own skill. A photo inscription joked about About being the best pupil, prompting About’s adversary’s seconds to intervene to prevent a real clash. Birds as Large Eaters and other anecdotes follow, including dining chat at a New York restaurant and social quips about anger and restraint.
London Tit-Bits reports a case where a registered letter trap involved forging a postmark and deception to obtain a specimen. The accused faced months in prison, while testimonies described manipulation and the difficulty of recovering the receipt. The story notes the postal tactic aimed at thwarting investigations and emphasizes justice procedures.
Advice from the Journal of the American Medical Association on preventing back strain while operating automobiles. It urges keeping the back straight during cranking, bending from the hips, and sitting with hips back to avoid slouching, which can reverse spinal curves and cause pain or crippling.
The famed pianist De Puchmann refused to appear before Queen Alexandra at Buckingham Palace after a night of urging by friends. He vanished then returned unaware of his whereabouts, claiming only that he had been wandering the endless squares of London in the night. A second tale features a Businesslike Suitor whose plans clash with a stern father’s approval for his daughter.
A compact collage from old papers features playful lines about language use and everyday humor. Dialogues from Houston Fest to Pittsburgh Post reveal witty exchanges and lighthearted mischief, including a mother’s care and a cartoonish wish for accidental insurance.
A comic exchange from Kansan City Journal and Chicago Daily News features Mabel and Henry trading compliments, with Mabel joking about being pinper fect after praise from George. The witty banter turns on clever mishearings and light satire of conversations in newspapers.
A fragmented note recounts Gabe Bragley preferring debt over eating Steve and mentions an ob at his house one night. It also reflects on a brief life granted by culture and lasting memories of well spent time.
A New York Post excerpt discusses unknown origins of wireless waves and their behavior. It notes possible extraterrestrial or solar origins, and the impact of weather on signal reliability. The article highlights the need to understand wave formation and atmospheric effects for long distance transmission.
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