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Newspaper
Vindicator And Republican
Location
Estherville, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 04, 1923
Page
1
A long editorial discusses auto sales slowing as buyers expect lower prices and concern over coal costs. It cites Manitoba repeal of prohibition, critique of enforcement, and compares U S. Volstead Act challenges. It critiques tourist camps, advertising for merchants, summer celebrations, Homecoming, and political leadership. It questions enforcement and suggests policy reforms.
In Estherville Emmet County Iowa the Chautauqua Association reports readiness to stage a booster banquet on July 12 and two county lake region tours. New officers include F J Kennedy president B B Anderson and W P Galloway vice presidents Chas D Bixby J W LaGrone secretary W H Biedermann treasurer. Mrs Walter Gleason named cashier for the week of July 19 to 26. Herbert Allen and the secretary treasurer oversee advertising distribution. Chamber of Commerce support expanded to supervise the banquet and bolster the season with extensive programming by Redpath-Vawter. The group aims to make this the strongest season in years with Robin Hood highlighted among events.
Homecoming Day showcased a new flag display system with about 100 flags on 14 foot poles placed outside 100 businesses. The Chamber of Commerce supervised the effort and will install more before July 4 if requested. The guide specifies proper flag etiquette including sunrise to sunset hoisting, no ground contact, and half staff rules for Memorial Day May 30. Flags are to be raised and lowered in accordance with national and state practices on listed observances from New Year to Independence Day.
John Richmond Weir formerly of Estherville Iowa won a gold medal in the Eastern Division rifle competition at Quantico Va He ranked among the top shooters in the event and is noted as a crack Marine Corps marksman Weir is the son of William J Weir of Estherville and joined the Marines in St Paul four years ago His enlistment expires soon but he may join the service's elite rifle team if he stays in the Marines.
Iowa Falls thieves blasted the post master's vault in the Federal building between 3 and 4 am, stealing about 3000 in stamps and cash. Entrance gained by window, outer door combination opened, inner door blown, two mail sacks used to hoist loot, vault unattended. No clue yet. this is the second post office robbery in a year.
Earl Hipple, manager of the Hipple Concert Co., a native of Estherville, rose from grocery clerk to orchestra musician and organizer. He joined Redpath-Vawter six years ago and now travels with lyceum and chautauqua groups. His wife, also a pianist, performs with his company.
The Masonic picnic on Spirit Lake's east shore drew about fifteen hundred people with full amenities and a strong program but rain ruined the event. Speakers grand officers and music were planned, yet Jupiter Pluvius sent showers and mud, forcing attendees to flee home. A repeat attempt will be made next year.
Mr and Mrs George Shadle with daughter Miss Virginia and gon Frances and Dr and Mrs J M Fredrickson depart Sunday by auto for a vacation trip to Yellowstone National Park.
Superintendent Hilliard and the Estherville Board announce a largely fresh faculty for the coming year with only a few returning. The list includes J S Hilliard as superintendent, numerous principals and teachers from Iowa towns, Minnesota and Nebraska, with positions ranging from English and History to Latin and Home Economics across elementary and junior high levels.
Guilford Paulsen leaves for St. Louis to join the Cardinals. Noted Graettinger pitcher, once with the Chicago White Sox, seeks his big league trial after years of regional play. Staff meeting attendees G H Buseman Pipestone J Colles Dows J T Lofthus Sibley and others noted.
Ames Iowa July 1 The forthcoming bulletin of the state highway commission reports 330 deaths on Iowa highways in 1922 with 66 at railroad crossings and 264 on other highway segments. Over seven years total deaths reach 1,878 with 442 on rail crossings and 1,436 elsewhere. Total accidents 27,754 with 28,800 serious injuries. Notable months show September and October busiest for crossing deaths in 1922. Reduction from 1921 may reflect safety campaigns and grade crossing efforts.
Sunday about five thirty Clyde Miller of this city drove a Ford coupe with Violet Frank to her home near the golf grounds when gravel on half mile hill caused loss of control. The car overturned into a shallow ditch on the north side, both occupants escaped through the upper window uninjured though shaken. Vehicle sustained heavy damage including broken glass and a cracked top.
Uncle Billy Atkinson suffered a light stroke last week and has been confined to bed. Friends hope he will recover soon and are glad to hear he is on the mend.
The local Knights of Pythias lodge will hold memorial exercises on Sunday forenoon July 8 at the Episcopal church. Rev. Wm Whittle rector of Grace church will deliver the memorial address.
Harley Lambert closed a deal this week selling the C. F. Long property east of the city to Matt Fell of Tipton for $12,000. The well improved home site, now owned by Mr. and Mrs. Long, was chosen as they plan to move to Sioux City to be near their daughter and family. A son of Mr. Fell will reside on the place.
C G Stranahan of Mt Ayr and M R Davidson of Des Moines, state checkers, left for home Saturday after visiting since April 11 to inspect county office records. The article notes the visit costs and mentions mentoring salary expenses, though details are unclear.
The Estherville Chamber of Commerce notes a deficit of about 1000 dollars from the Homecoming celebration and plans a full financial report next week once bills are compiled. The note thanks many volunteers and lists numerous individuals and local firms who contributed time, materials, and services to the event.
The city playground sets daily blocks for athletic badge tests and sports for boys and girls from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. July and August with alternating weeks for boys and girls tests. Tennis, baseball, cage ball and other activities are available, weather plans include gym use, and the park closes nightly with gates open until 8:30. Bud Hipple and Bumble Hipple defend doubles horseshoe title. Trainmaster F E Martin returns from Northern Minnesota trip.
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