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Newspaper
Vindicator And Republican
Location
Estherville, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1913
Page
4
Obscured early 20th century newspaper page fragment from Estherville Iowa. includes header, date July 16 1978, and several garbled lines about publication terms, editor, and local notices. Incomplete OCR with scattered phrases about advertising rates and community references.
A local report alleges Wonder Wasgwa Henry Watteraon frequently appears in nine jurleys defense. No further details were provided on charges or case context.
A garbled OCR fragment mentions an express office visit about shipments to drink among neighbors. It references the Wooda festival, the morning after an November election, and notes on science in Washington. Noncontinuous text obscures concrete events or people.
A public statement from a Lordon Deputy doctor urges washing once daily. The claim suggests that the scientific finding will be welcomed in Kait and the Vocter as a practical health measure.
The Sioux City Journal weighs past and present in town life as readers glimpse a cautious link between history and current events. It comments on cultural memory and neighbors, urging a practical return to everyday duties and civic steadiness.
Fragmentary report discusses current clothing styles and color trends with references to wearers and designers. Mentions potential mood in garments and stylistic directions but text is heavily garbled and names are unclear.
Secretary of State William Bryan attended a banquet in New York on Thursday night honoring Dr. Dawuro S. Muller. Diplomatic ceremony featured remarks on future relations and the role of U.S. diplomacy in global affairs amid the festive event.
The article notes a widespread opinion that crops appear exceptional for the season in this portion of Iowa, describing the current condition as unusually favorable and highlighting positive farmer observations.
Sioux City trade boosters plan a campaign across the border offering four thousand sticks of candy to promote trade. The effort aims to attract Nebraska interest though some question the branding and practical impact of such a sweet gimmick.
City officials outlaw fortune tellers clairvoyants and related practitioners noting the move to prevent any foretelling of protests by hotel staff bartenders and telephone operators as a worker strike looms in the city with the actual names of groups and dates not clear in the text.
Unclear report from Des Moines notes a weather bureau issue with a night incident labeled a weather outreach problem. Residents and even local dogs are described as objecting to the weather forecast or conditions handed out by the forecasters.
A fragment notes Sioux City as a growing commercial hub while other papers publish interviews with local figures. It highlights efforts to maintain Sioux City on the map amid regional competition and territorial expansion.
A dispatch notes Jack Johinson has gone to Paris for an extended period. Government officials should refrain from actions to bring him back. He would be released from Federal prison after a year, but remains a potential menace. Bond forfeiture appears tied to his abroad status.
Secretary of State William J. Bryan told a Hendersonville North Carolina crowd on Sunday that he spoke on the lecture platform this summer to earn money and supplement his salary from the president to cover expenses. He questioned whether grape juice and white radish bill of fare in Washington is too expensive.
The Cedar Rapids Daily Republican notes that Senator Cummins may seek reelection, while also suggesting he could retire from public life. The piece reflects uncertainty about his political future and the pressures of public service.
A 12 year old girl from Dollar Bay Michigan loses her voice and reportedly regains it only through a prearranged procedure described in a Marinette Wisconsin paper. Local husbands in Estlerville reportedly oppose the treatment while various other groups discuss potential remedies and ongoing concerns are noted.
Doc Wermuth, a streetkeeper from La Crosse Wisconsin, believed he found a pearl of great value in a dream. He later returned to the spot and claimed two pearls valued at fifty and six hundred dollars respectively, though the event felt dreamlike to him.
A fragment suggests a tale about a La Crosse saloon whose liquor or behavior influenced imagination. The brief hints at a remarkable or curious effect, with no clear event or names readable in the excerpt.
The Estherville Vindicator and Republican earned high compliments from northern Town readers for its 8 page special edition. The paper notes the edition was among the finest in years, with sharp, crisp matter and superior presentation. A late mention is added for Ratherville’s edition.
Spirit Lake Beacon reports a storm near Jackson Minnesota that nearly resembled a tornado with fierce wind and hail. The event damaged most Jackson homes, stripped trees, ruined vegetables, and caused widespread property loss across a several mile wide strip.
The Terre Haute Star office credits the origin of Stop the Press to a political clash over school teacher pay. A reporter wrote a biting piece during a court fight and editor Henley refused to retract it, saying Stop any paper. The anecdote ends with the editor halting the presses after a prof's demand. The piece also comments on national politics and protectionism. Also includes two classified sale items for real estate and a Harley Davidson motorcycle.
Emmet County Normal Institute begins Monday with a large list of teachers including Kati Alfice Anderson Luella Queriad Elizabeth Coit and Emma Figertaon among others. Superintendent Avery outlines didactics and agriculture with Miss Neil of Chicago and Supt. Sunderlin aiding. A Green Room reception and an Egypt lecture by Miss Neth are highlights as schedules adjust for Chautauqua ahead.
The tale follows Jota Littell returning from Chicago where he stayed with National Life Insurance. He mailed letters and postcards home. rumor spread he burned them in a waste box. He describes guiding police to LaSalle Street station by asking for directions, claiming it reduced suspicion as he passed officers. He admits getting briefly lost but found his hotel again.
Local notes recount a convention ending Friday with discussions on a bill and a recorder association program. Sheriff J M Reed championed the measure, criticizing ex sheriff Fred Jones and lamenting Des Moines legislative workings. A playful stage synopsis follows the opera house report with a melodramatic plot and a wedding finale.
Old Dobbins, the Joby Bork family nag, and a delivery horse wandered from Bork residence into Knute Grenatal’s yard and then into a cellar. A misstep caused the horse to fall through boards, necessitating the Hork family’s help to dig it out. No clear outcome or intent reported.
The note lists services at the German Evangelical Lutheran church at 10 o'clock Sunday with Sunday school at 9:80. The Ladies Aid of the Norwegian church meets at Mrs. Hen Peterson's home Thursday afternoon July 24, with worship at 1:80 and a visit to A. Mylre's residence at 2.00. A Hankbook and billbook were found at Jackson National Bank, Jackson Minnesota. Name Q. Holden a Cook. Van have same by calling this office and paying for this advertisement.
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