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Newspaper
Vindicator And Republican
Location
Estherville, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1912
Page
4
Emmet County Iowa releases its semi annual treasurer’s report dated June 1 1912. The document outlines financial details and county taxation records, reflecting early 20th century accounting practices and public fiscal reporting.
Dr Mary Stone, a Chinese woman raised by missionaries, is cited as the first woman named in her family tree. The pedigree spans 12 volumes detailing over two millennia of family history, with other women identified by numbers.
The article argues eczema is a skin disease, not blood related, and endorses Meritor Eczema Remedy applied to the skin with claims of permanent results. It also notes Justin McCarthy, aged eighty one, celebrating his birthday at Fallstone in Kent, convalescing after an illness and recalling a civil pension granted by Mr. Balfour eight years ago.
A mix of satirical lines about politics and gender, patent medicine claims for Foley Kidney Pills, and dubious historic myths feature in this fragment from the Milwaukee Journal. The ad copy touts kidney cure benefits while a sharp quip mocks female equality debates and a dubious account of Caliph Omar.
Landa conducted a purchase of lands and loans at the lowest rates of the era. Abstracts were carefully examined, with abstracts preserved as the sole evidence of title to lands and town lots in Emmet County. Office over Estherville State Bank.
An advertisement by J. J. Klopp, sole agent, claims Merital Hair Tonic enhances hair health, promotes growth, keeps hair clean and bright, and adds a desirable wavy appearance to beauty conscious readers.
The piece cites Napoleon reportedly belittling Shakespeare per Thibaudeau and notes legends about parchment made from human skin. It also mentions a 19th century Paris scholar claim and an advertisement praising Foley Kidney Pills as safe for kidney and bladder issues.
County treasury report notes completion of tax reconciliation. Committee members REFSELL and ALEX JOHNSTON report that tax receipts, lists, vouchers, and ledgers were checked, funds counted, and found correct. Recommends approval by the board of Emmet County, Iowa.
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