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Newspaper
Vindicator And Republican
Location
Estherville, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1907
Page
4
The court's decision declares Hathervills dry after a tied vote at the last election left officials unable to grant a license. A curious note from Sheriff Hall of Columbia invites the Iowa sheriff to witness an execution in Columbia, Mo, for Tom Clay on a yet-to-be-fixed date.
Hartley Journal reports wolves are killing sheep along Ooheyedan northeast of Smartley with over 160 carcasses. A Sunday roundup failed due to lack of trailers, though wolves were sighted. Farmers wage nightly surveillance with hounds and wire parties, hoping to rid the area.
Western railroads embrace a 2 cent nine mile passenger rate as an experiment starting July 1. If profits rise they will keep it. if losses occur they may revert. Utilities hope reduced rates avoid costly lawsuits and court battles, while maintaining fair returns amid rising wages and material costs. This stance seeks balance between public sentiment and railway assets.
The piece argues that restricting railroads would trigger nationwide harm, with dire predictions about economic disruption and panic. It cites hostile groups and Wall Street pressure, noting past 1908 rate legislation produced minimal proven impact while officials warn of looming attacks on roads and revenue.
The notice invites readers to join in major preparations for the 4th, urging people to come in and bring friends. FP. S. Shadle & Co. is listed in the message as a promotive contact.
The Philadelphia School for Nurses announces a two year program at 20 Chestnut Street with room, board, and training in homes of the poor. A shortened eighteen month option exists and a four hundred student residents course is planned for next year. Scholarships target young women from smaller towns and rural districts to spread hospital knowledge nationwide.
See our float in the parade the 4th. Jay Johnston and Co. advertise a parade float and parade event. An accompanying dubious health claim touts Treavy and Buglock Blood products claiming strength and clarity with questionable ingredients and sensational symptoms.
Local advertiser Jay Johnston & Co promotes a selection of bracelets neck chains and lockets for the Fourth of July, urging customers to gift stylish pieces from the store. The casual note highlights available items as gift ideas for celebrations.
An advertisement touts Hall's Catarrh Cure from Toledo Ohio as the only constitutional remedy for catarrh, claiming it acts on blood and mucous surfaces with doses from 10 drops to a teaspoonful and offering 100 doses per bottle. It also mentions Hall’s Family Pills for constipation. A Cedar Rapids Republican editorial argues men’s motives are selfish and rejects halos over politicians or business leaders.
The notice criticizes home merchants buying out of town for goods like flour and cigars. It notes eggs sold in markets will be fined under a new pure food law starting July 1, with liability on producers and merchants alike. It promotes Dean's Ointment for itching and Dean's Regulars for constipation, priced 26 cents.
Jay Johnston & Co. reports consolidation of Hartley two papers the Journal and Herald. Editor Dove buys the Herald plant and subscriptions, promising a fair field for the Journal. It warns against new papers, citing overstocked Iowa towns burdening business and literature prospects.
Be a booster appeal from Jay Johnston Co invites readers toCall and see The snippet mentions Mrs Eddy founder of Christian Science and a substantial fortune prompting questions about her capability to manage wealth The inquiry was initiated years ago by her son Gao Glovar of Lead SD
An old Atchison Globe fragment features an advertisement urging not to buy fireworks until seeing a line from Jay Johnston & Co and a tobacco tag line for “Horse shoe” and “Spear Head.” The text includes stray proverbs about effort and appreciation and a humorous quip about domestic tasks and a daughter, reflecting local humor.
A testimonial from WW Lathrop of Estherville Iowa praises Doans Kidney Pills for back pain and kidney complaints. He says attacks began years ago and relief came after using the pills from Williams & Andersons drug store. The ad notes Doans is sold by Foster-Milburn Co Buffalo as US agents and urges readers to remember the name.
Ice cream shop F.8 Shadle and Co is set for a release event at a bey place on the fourth. The notice notes a local sale or opening event with the business name and date.
Question asks if any work was done at Jay Johnston & Cos and, if not, why not. Includes fragmented ad phrases about tobacco brands or products, boots, prices per hundred, and a cryptic note “Wan'reD:-10,000 J T Horse shoe and Spear Head tobacco tage.” with unclear context and a typographic cue.
The Minneapolis & St. Louis train offers round trip tickets to San Francisco and Los Angeles from June 22 to July 6 for travel until September 16. Travel via direct routes with return via other direct routes, stopovers allowed, and a special Pullman sleeper train departs St Paul July 1 for Los Angeles via Fort Dodge Omaha Colorado Springs Pueblo Salt Lake City. Contact A B Cutts for details. The Vindicator and Republican Co sells an ink well.
Parish notice listing land description in Twelve Mile Lake Township and a contact for particulars at boreon and Pitcher Estherville Iowa.
Frent Albro advertises pianos to rent and provides legal blanks of a proven form for sale at the office. The notice lists the availability and terms for piano rental and the legal form supplies.
The Daily Register and Leader offers new subscribers a season long or full weekday and Sunday plan through October 10, 1907 at 1.60 or 2.25 respectively. It promises daily baseball news and gossip for Iowa fans with full box scores of Western and Towa League games as an exclusive feature. Subscriptions are available through The Register and Leader Co. Desa Monica, Ta.
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