Predatory wealth and farm policy critique
A reader decries a shift from justice to a legalistic state, urging a government that protects hungry people and food crops. He condemns predatory wealth and farm policies that direct farmer income to lenders, cites Iowa figures, and calls for intelligent leadership and reform amid calls for farmer refinancing strategies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farm Bureau
Des Miines Chamber of Commerce
Iowa
Farmers of
LeMars
News of Early Days from the Vindicator and Republican
July 11 1928 item reports Fern Kittleson five killed instantly when run over by Erick Erickson four miles east of Armstrong at Hand's Park on July 4. Also notes Estherville Steam Bakery moving to new quarters and local residents traveling to or visiting Casper Wyoming Chicago and Los Angeles for examinations and visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vindicator
Republican
Fern Kittleson
Gilbert Kittleson
Erick Erickson
Armstrong
Hand's Park
Estherville Steam
Chas, Keeler, Jr
Louis
U. S. Army Aviation School
Frank Dunham
Los Angeles
California
Estherville
City plans building with funds on hand in 1933 note
In 1933 the city had $5,000 available for a city hall and fire house. The piece argues for immediate construction as a business necessity. Dr J Wilson bought G G Gardner’s hotel stake, J F Benson bought a 40 acre orange grove near Arcadia for $10,000, seen as a bargain. Misses Clara and Mae Kennedy returned from Amery Wisconsin as heat rose to ninety two. Over 100 youths attended an ice cream social at Henry Kruse’s east of town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vindicator and Republican
J. Wilson
G. G. Gardner
Gardston
J. F. Benson
Arcadia
Florida
Clara
Mae Kennedy
Amery
Wisconsin
Henry Kruse
Three Local Updates From The July 1903 Vindicator
In brief notes the July 13 1903 issue reports Harry Cox underwent appendicitis surgery at Birney and Wilson hospital Friday evening. The Armstrong school board sets rural teacher pay at 38 for first grade 33 for second and 28 for third. Warren Pullen returns from the Iowa sheriffs convention in Dubuque.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Vindicator
Republican
Harry Cox
Birney & Wilson Hospital
Armstrong School Board
Warren Pullen
Dubuque
Sheriffs of Iowa
Lutheran Church
Bjelland
Emmetsburg
Iowa State Fair Management
HL L. Mendelson
Milwaukee
V-R
WEST EMMET CELEBRATIONS AND FAMILY NEWS
Community notices reveal July 4th gatherings at multiple homes including the Welnitz Winters Houge and Oleson families. Cousins visited, smallpox scare, Chicago trip, and a Century of Progress trip discussed. Sticktult club held Ft. Defiance picnic with about fifty present and a treasure hunt winner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Welnitz
Wm. Winters
Martin
Milford Houge
Montgomery
J. 8. Brown
Houge
Claron
Ida Grove
Helen Coleman
Evelyn Clemenson
Wallingford
Lois Baird
Andrew Klein
Cornell Oleson
Cha. Jackmart
Maurice
Fairview Farm
Joe Rathman
North Superior
L. J. Anderson
Dunnell
Claus Martens
Owen Ivey
Pomeroy
Iva Christ
Beverly
Shirley
J. H
John Sabo
Wheatley
Lawrence Sabo
Sticktult Club
Ft. Defiance State Park
Nelson Wheatleey
Esther Klein
Trving Martens
Memory Unrest Reshapes Joyce as Frills Leaves Home
Joyce Ashton, a poor stenographer, regains memory after a taxi crash. Now Frills Packard, wife of Neil Packard, she discovers a life of luxury and a hinted infant abandonment. Torn by love for Robert Ainsworth and loyalty to Neil, she plans an abrupt departure to San Francisco, seeking a fresh start away from the men and life she inherited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joyce Ashton
Chicago
Frills
Neil Packard
California
Sophie
Maitland
San Francisco
Robert Ainsworth
Joyce
Neil
Ainsworth
Evil
Eis
Robert
Neill
Frill
Roxie
Sam
Duesenberg
Dicky
Snake Swim Suits Fair Fad Each Month
A fragmented item notes monthly interest in a fad with a July 1 target of 6400 samples tested this year. It claims the samples reflect gasoline sales across the state and all operating companies, though the text is garbled. An unrelated quote about ignorance and a bachelor’s view on love and marriage appears.
Gasoline Dilution Scandals Reported by Inspectors
Inspectors from the office of Ray Murray report discoveries of kerosene diluting gasoline in recent tests. Statewide tests show most fuels meet code, but some dealers admit adding large kerosene quantities. One dealer reportedly added 740 gallons to his gasoline supply. About 600 samples are being collected and tested. a public meeting on the district budget is set for July 22, 1993.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Murray
State Secretary of Agriculture
Beacon City and World's Fair Notes
Beacon City reports on a first visit to the Century of Progress World’s Fair in Chicago noting crowds, vendors, guides, and foreign pavilions. It praises the Beacon Plan for organized attendance, offers practical tips on footwear and comfort, highlights the Belgian Village and a wax waxwork display, and urges advance reservations through the Vindictor and Republican.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beacon City
Sheridan Plaza
Chicago
North Side
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Farmers’ Forum
the Farmers
A. W. Baird
G. T. Tostenson
New York Life
John Rogers
Drs. Jones & Mann Osteopathic
Brandren
L. W Loving, M. D
Tel. Res
Emmet County State Bank
J. L. Osgood
Rhodes Block
Dr. Fredericksen
L. M. Christensen
Res
N. R. Ellsworth
Rhodes
Reed
M. D
Nan
West Emmet
Joye
Him
Mother
Eve
Eliz, Joseline
June le June
Eft
Virginia Gilcrest
Consolidated Independent School District
Dolliver
Lincoln Township
Emmet County
Towa
Dolliver Savings Bank
Worlds Fair
Rock 'Island
IRL S. West
United States
Hall of Science
Mid-Western
Great Lakes
Gulf of Mexico Waterway
Uss Wihnette
Michigan Link Bridge
Lake Michigan
Missinsippi Valley
Deatatay
Cee
Denver
Snyder Drug
Ceylon Minn
Snyder Drug Store
Denver Serum Co
Denver Serum Company
Beacon Way
Estherville, Iowa
Elder & Shannon Western Representatives Journal
Washington, Iowa
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