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Newspaper
Vindicator And Republican
Location
Estherville, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1911
Page
1
The Estherville Chautauqua formally opened this Sunday afternoon with a lecture by Dr. Walter Mansell. The event drew local residents and visitors to the opening program as organizers welcomed attendees to the week of talks and cultural activities.
The Estherville chautauqua featured Hon. Jos W Folk and a Redpath-Vawter program with lectures by Dr Walter Mansell and Miss Belle Kearney. Music by Dunbar groups and Clarke-Bowers entertainments filled days with scout camps, lectures on value and modern life, and a looming warning about waning enthusiasm for the event. Also noted are local officials elected, a burn injury to Louis Bueler, Taft’s proclamation opening Fort Berthold land for homesteading, and extensive schedule details for upcoming days.
Wednesday afternoon Estherville lost 2 to 1 to Emmetsburg after a pitchers battle. Emmetsburg scored in the seventh and eighth, while Estherville had one run in the seventh. A large crowd attended the Thursday game marred by rag chewing and dust. Getchell impressed observers as a strong pitcher despite poor support and batting. A ten year old spectator was struck by a foul ball and commented that the ball had more than spit on impact.
Sioux Falls comes here Thursday and Friday with Armstrong playing Saturday. Thursday’s game showed the season’s worst rag chewing as the visitors, the Kickers, clashed with the umpire. Officials should limit car entrance and ensure an umpire who enforces his decisions within jurisdiction to prevent disputes impacting games.
Cras Stedman announces two reels of the great production Raust shown for the first time in motion pictures at the Airdome. The costly two reel film spans about two thousand feet and features spectacular electrical effects including the devil’s appearance. Showings are Monday and Tuesday July 24 and 25, promising entertainment for all ages.
A marketing teaser promotes vacation gear and discounted purchases to save money for trips. The note urges readers to buy at Miller Christ eansen Co and hints at tobacco product branding with EL-KO mild and sweet as a perk to line up.
State Fish and Game Warden George A. Lincoln reports a likely cutoff in the annual fall fish distribution as the Mississippi River remains unusually low. Springs and summers of low water have dried bayous and Sabula seining grounds, threatening replenishment and prompting fears of a curtailment unless heavy rains restore flows. Reports from Missouri show boosting water levels the past days, while Lake Manawa was saved from drying up.
Fréd Helgeson, arrested last week for rape, was held by Justice Mathi sson of Denmark for the grand jury. His bond was set at five hundred dollars. He provided sufficient surety to reach release until the grand jury hearing at the August term of court.
Weather in Des Moines and across Iowa sees cooler temperatures with showers scattered on the 5th 10th 12th and 14th. Corn in tasseling and ear stage shows considerable damage in southern and central districts as a hot wave looms. Grasshoppers injure uncut grain corn and clover while small grain harvest nears completion in southern and central areas. Pastures gardens and potatoes deteriorate with early potatoes failing and late varieties drying up. GrEerub M. CHAPPEL Section Director
Mrs H W Allen of Quivcy Ish says kidney pain swelling and headaches began a year ago. After taking Foley Kidney Pills she was freed of kidney trouble and suffering. She will recommend the pills to others. 5 H Williams. Sake of all kinds at the Vindicator and Republican office.
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