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Newspaper
Vindicator And Republican
Location
Estherville, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1917
Page
6
A health tip urges early to mid day meals with five hours between them. It claims Chamberlain's Tableta strengthens the stomach and aids natural function. The note is signed by Forease by Jay John aston & Uo.
Country notes recount a car incident involving Henry Reimer and a near miss for two others, a circus stunt cow owned by Ray Olson, and a Saturday class party at the Weir home. Mrs. Lew McKay visits Estherville with her parents, W O A Schulle is ill, Marvaret Maniece improves, trustees meet February 6 with A S Anderson, and Huntington school election February 2 to decide on a consolidated school with Ellsworth.
A local notice urges voters to weigh a tax question and vote no higher taxes while detailing nearby township activities. It mentions Emmet and Ellsworth townships, farm plans, a potential school petition, and changes in residents. The Des Moines report notes 25 Warner Oklahoma students will be employed on Iowa stock farms for summer experience, via the State Free Employment Bureau, with placements coordinated through the Shelby County Pine Stock Exchange.
Application for deed notice states that Lot 6 block 2 Armstrong was sold for taxes at an adjourned sale on a Sunday in January 114. The treasurer issued a certificate of sale to B. F. Robinson, assigned to W. H. Gibbs, with redemption due within ninety days from service to prevent tax deed.
A weekly look back reports a recent blizzard and colder days with temperatures from ten below to 26 below. Assessors met at the Court House with a long list of attendees. Local births, high school changes, travel notes, and new business ventures are noted. Court sessions continue and markets for wheat barley oats hogs hay and corn are listed. A post office is established at Hayward's Bay on West Okoboji.
Engineer Wilkins of Estherville reports kidney trouble cured by Doan's Kidney Pills after heavy jolting. He endorses the remedy, stating later his kidneys are sound and health is restored. Price is 50 cents at dealers, with Foster Milburn Co. of Buffalo as maker.
Clarence Whitehill, listed among the world's top twenty singers, was born near Marengo in Iowa County. He grew up on a farm, attended Marengo High School, and attracted early notice for his voice. Friends arranged a hearing with Melba, who, persuaded, supported his musical studies in Paris and Berlin. First Church of Christ Scientist notes Sunday service at eleven with Love as the February 4 theme. Wednesday 8 pm meetings and a reading room with Mrs. Eddy writings. Public invited to services and to the reading rooms.
Gruver will hold its annual market day sale on Saturday March 10. Parties wishing to sell property at the sale must file with Gruver Savings Bank by February 20, listing with Foshier and Erb.
Des Moines Iowa January 30 The article reports a two thirds reduction in liquor shipments to Iowa under a new agreement by railroad attorneys and the Attorney General Havner. Consignees must personally sign for liquor delivered by rail or express, and alcohol for sale will be refused. The plan awaits Iowa Supreme Court decision on Webb Kenyon related issues and Whitmore bill constitutionality. A separate legal maneuver seeks to expedite the appeal with the state and carriers arguing for personal use deliveries only if approved by the high court.
A local ad urges forming a habit of avoiding colds with a morning sponge bath at about 80 F and sleeping with the window open. If a cold occurs, take Chamberlain's Cough Remedy and remove it quickly. The notice promotes a 9c sale at Gardston Variety Store, carried by Jay Johnston & Co.
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