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Newspaper
Vindicator And Republican
Location
Estherville, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1922
Page
2
The Estherville column notes a railroad wage cut sparks anger as merchants urge restraint. It cites P Morgan abroad on a German loan and questions private finance. It warns of a coal shortage and potential suffering next winter while urging enforcement of TB milk tests and a milk ordinance. It lauds local leaders and presses for fair treatment of workers amid strike tensions and broader national mood.
Estherville shows activity with new buildings and expansions. P G Gray plans a two story brick near the Rock Island tracks after a winter fire. Northwest Ice Cream Factory moves from Spencer to South Sixth Street with Hanson Milk Depot nearby. Hutchinson Ice Cream plant opens under Ralph Rosseau and aims to build a larger facility. H C Coon remodels on South Sixth Street. John Sandren opens a grocery, Housner Creamery moves in, and Ehlers Consumers Wholesale Co. prepares occupancy. Oscar Fapre builds a residence on North Eighth Street. Wm Post constructs a modern home on Third Avenue North. Dr Coleman hospital, costing about seventy thousand dollars, will start soon and finish by year’s end, signaling a strong though not perfect financial year for Estherville.
A few weeks ago subscription statements were sent to Vin dicator and Republican subscribers overdue by more than a year. Some paid, others have not remitted. Small accounts add up to cover paper bills, rent, and help. If you pay, we will pay him and he will pay you, keeping the dollar moving.
Muscatine Journal notes Iowa banks have paid off 20 million dollars in indebtedness since June 30 last year and added 7 million in deposits. Consolidations reduced banks by seventeen, signaling progress toward normal prewar conditions. The report attributes improvement to savings and steadier money, though conditions remain a work in progress as the economy stabilizes after high prices and excess spending.
The strike continues with no material local change as workers refuse to return. Locals report few replacements for strikers, Estherville barracks stand idle, and about fifteen station engineers and helpers have joined the walkout. Ministers address the shop men while guards and pickets maintain order.
Dr. Fincham assisted in tuberculosis eradication work across Clay Palo Alto Kossuth Emmet and Dickenson counties visiting Estherville and Wallingford. Of 490 cattle tested 29 reactors will be slaughtered in Chicago with indemnity for the cattle owners. Fall re testing planned for new and existing herds with high praise for Estherville dairy cattle and high grade herds observed.
A string of local items recounts residents Armstrong B L Clark Robert Gabriel John Rahmstock and John Felkey autoing to northern Minnesota for a fishing trip Carl Hayden of Mansoh Iowa visiting a friend and the Anvick family planning a future Eureka California home. It notes illness in Vicksburg Mississippi drawing Mrs Helgason and daughter Ione and Harry Helgason, a Riverside Country Club gathering, and a Iowa Park camping weekend. The issue includes a lengthy July 12 1922 railroad strike briefing from the Railway Employes Department urging prompt return to service and possible settlement talks, followed by church notices about Epworth League Institute plans and Ev Lutheran Church Jubilee services at Spencer with schedules and hymn offerings.
Poultry culling demonstrations are scheduled for Tuesday July 18 at 10:00 a.m. at David George's in Estherville township, Wednesday July 19 at 1:30 p.m. at Chas Rosenbergers in Center township, and Friday July 21 at 2:00 p.m. at Peterson Bros. in Lincoln township. Other township dates will be decided at farm bureau meetings. Public urged to inspect Hansen's Sanitary Milk Depot and Creamery.
Huntington report notes a splendid turnout and strong patronage at the community hall social Friday evening reflecting high local participation and upbeat mood in the town.
Emmetsburg Remiertat notes 84 percent of failing businessmen did not advertise. The column urges newspaper advertising to reach prospective customers when investing in ventures. Merle Felkey is sick. A barn dance was held at the Mon-
A collection of brief notes records visits and social engagements in Halfa Minnesota and nearby towns. Names include Bem Minnesota Sige Feeeeee Patterson Bilharz Schumatt Madden Madden J.W. Madden Irene Colgrove Gangstad Felkey Hansen Warren McIntire and others. Activities mention visits trips and a new barn being built on the Lowman farm west of Halfa. Weather mention notes a trickster forecast Saturday night.
Farm Bureau meetings in Emmet Lincoln and Center drew good attendance with notable talks by Mrs Geo Robb and speakers I J Robinson C H Brown. Lincoln featured Iversons music. Center reported on the year’s program and a December corn show and judging contest.
About twenty five project leaders of the county gathered Saturday afternoon at 1:30 in Grover. Miss Neale S. Knowles, chairman of the Home Economics Extension work in town, delivered an address. Attendees reported they were greatly pleased by the good points raised in the talk.
Balance on hand 1049.34 remains after Homecoming 1.74 bringing total 1051.08. Disbursements include secretary salary 75.00 restroom 20.00 office equipment rental 25.95 and playground equipment 500.00. Final balance on hand 430.13.
A large delegation traveled to Wert Bent Sen to visit the Grote family and Mrs. Ahas Tucker of Neg Moin oat, with Lewis Pietroski among the visitors. Oscar Robbins of Minneapolis plans to return home Friday after reconnecting with old friends. Leola and Donald James visited Mrs. Jennie Carroll and Wm. Hirth. Mrs. C. T. Szemans Armstrong of Sutherland Ia. will visit Mrs. L. Pietroski next week. Oscar and Mrs. Fagre and children spent Sunday with Jens and at Spirit Lake cottages. Ole Olson and Spirit Lake visits noted. Mrs. Louie Pietroski heard drilling started on land she bought near Long Beach. An advertisement urges attendance at Mankato Commercial College. Mr. and Mrs. G. M. Donovan welcomed a baby boy born on the 8th. Donovan to be released from hospital today. Frank Van Velter fished at Spirit Lake last Thursday, delivering praise for the season’s best catches. The Armstrong Journal reports E. O. Helgeson and family were summoned to Vicksburg Miss. by a brother’s illness. Iowa State Fair warns livestock entries close August 1. local exhibitors urged to mail entries. Eliher Myhre and Caroline Myhre returned to Ankeny after a two-week visit. Wm. Ralston and family back from Spirit Lake rustication. Shady Retreat cottage will host Rev. Clinton Smith and two guests from Waterloo.
An OCR fragment records numerous North Dakota and Minnesota names and trips. It notes Mrs L Pie of Buffalo New York plans a near future visit, Miss Bemis and Miss Scholtes traveling from Sioux Falls and Dakotas to visit relatives and attend the circus, and several families like Myhres, Gan, Scholtes, and Daniels traveling or hosting. It mentions employees and managers of a northwest business and freight movements affecting tribune delivery.
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