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Newspaper
Vindicator And Republican
Location
Estherville, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1909
Page
4
A murky editorial voice complains about tariffs on hides and farm prices. The piece notes drought across regions and Iowa as a relatively favored spot for weather, with eggs at 18 cents a dozen butter 28 cents a pound hogs over 7 dollars per cwt corn 85 cents a bushel and wheat 1.65. The author derides political rhetoric claiming farmers face deception and rising costs.
The Cedar Rapids Republican notes Senator Dolliver believes a Republican senator from a Republican state like Iowa can vote for the tariff bill after the president pushes it. It argues insurgents risk losing party protectionism and facing Democratic sympathy if they defect. The piece reflects Iowa’s GOP memory and hopes for strong protectionism.
Reading from the Silent Woods column, the piece demands why Frank P. Woods the Iowa tenth district congressman remains silent in Washington as bills pass. It alleges a cooled relationship with doctors and Joe Cannon, accuses him of hiding from public questions, and predicts the public will demand action. It notes Woods sent a circular about seeds and announces a poultry carload loading by S. W. Hawkes Co. next Saturday, with 9 cents per pound for old hens.
A late note to piano contestants explains the August deadline will not be met due to low interest. It stresses the contest costs nearly 31000 in prizes and pianos and urges contestants to work hard, sacrifice time, and appreciate the opportunity.
Purely personal items list locals visiting and traveling to Spirit Lake, Germania, Armstrong, and other nearby places. Includes movements of editors, teachers, and residents like Miss Ethel Albro, Mrs. Brailey, Prof. Mishler, and many families, with frequent references to Spirit Lake, Estherville, and Cedar Rapids. The column mixes social calls, visits, and small-town exchanges.
Manager Frank G. King Kelomya advocates quality in theater while praising Chic Perkins. The article commends her versatility and artistic ability and notes the carefully selected supporting company enhancing the presented production.
A four chapter high class comedy written for Miss Perkins by Jas W. Evans portrays modern society and stage folks in an original fashion. Chic Perkins stars in The Leading Lady, an offering worthwhile at Lough Opera House on August 16.
An old advertisement claims Dr Kings New Life Pills cleanse the system and cure cold, headache, constipation, and malaria. It warns against night riders calo mel croton oil or aloes pills and promotes sale at Williams & Andersons for 25 cents.
The city council will order cement gutters on both sides of the street from Sixth Street to the Rock Island depot and post office to the Masonic block, plus a block on Lincoln Street between Seventh and Eighth Streets.
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An opportunity for readers to glimpse stage life behind the footlights and learn what happened to a brilliant young actress who left the stage to wed. The play at Lough Opera House will be staged on August 16.
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