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Newspaper
Vindicator And Republican
Location
Estherville, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1907
Page
4
In the July 3, 1907 issue, The Vindicator and Republican notes headlines about the Haywood trial and the Boise report. It discusses a possible side track against Mr Garst from his gubernatorial bid and a demand for a change in the current Congressman from the tenth district, with uncertainty about consent.
The Tehigh Valley Coal Co opened the largest coal bed yet discovered near Hazelton Virginia. The stripping reveals a coal seam 1800 feet wide and thirty feet thick stretching six miles from Lattimer to Drifton. Estimated output of 400 tons per day would take about twenty years to exhaust this bed.
The Executive Council raised all state values including real estate and personal property. State levy increased to 3.4 mills from 8 mills last year. Real estate valuation rose by 16.225 million dollars, while railroad assessments climbed, notably the Des Moines Union by two thousand six hundred dollars per mile.
A mixed editorial argues that the next ballot will yield a governor with broad statewide support rather than a factional leader. It condemns machine politics, urges voter discernment, and notes a looming comet scare. The notice then pivots to urging subscribers to settle overdue balances to cover printing costs.
The Denver police judge known for handling juvenile cases is touring the state with speeches on Colorado’s wickedness. Critics note he drew support from Denver’s roughest elements, yet he promotes his message across Chautauqua audiences while earning speaking fees.
The Register notes A D Clarke withdraws as a candidate for state senator. It recalls past deadlocks with A B Funk, the convention toss up, and Andy’s repeated bids amid Republican opposition. The piece argues for educational growth in Estherville, citing Fremont Nebraska’s college and business offerings as a model for a local school expansion and a potential business college then normal program.
Mayor W P Galloway cites Commercial Club sentiment from a recent meeting and designates August 1 as the citywide clean up day. Weeds and rubbish should be moved or removed to improve appearance and public health, with broad observance urged.
A health blurb cites women’s pain from headaches and backache and promotes Doan’s Kidney Pills as a remedy. Mrs. A J Conner reports relief after using the pills at Williams and Anderson’s drug store, noting improved back strength and fewer kidney symptoms. Monter-Milburn Co. distributes in the United States. price is 50 cents.
The week’s average temperature was slightly below normal with showery days Tuesday through Friday and lighter rainfall than the prior two weeks. North central district saw the heaviest showers while the week ended fair and favorable for crops. Corn on well-drained land advanced to tasseling. harvest work resumed on dry soil. Hay damage reported and some small grain losses in shock. rust noted in oats and spring wheat. Final output may exceed expectations with better harvest weather. Also reported is the Armstrong Fairmont Masonic picnic at Silver Lake with large attendance, music, and lively events. Ball game favored Fairmont 12 to 6. officers elected for next year include J. G. Mitchell, Wm. Stewart, Henry Noben, Dr. Woodcock.
Died Monday at 4 30 after a week of typhoid fever Ethel Andrews daughter of Mr and Mrs N A Andrews near Graver. Obituary next week. Mrs R A Bovard hosts the Graver Add Society on Thursday August 8 at dinner. Local notes include crop prospects, visits, and social events in Grover Estherville Cedar Falls and Dakota.
The Chris Jacobson family and Miss Hermanson visited in Estherville Sunday. Mrs Bemis of Estherville visited her daughter Mrs Giva Weir Friday. Lesley Dor of Estherville labors for H A Barber. Logue sold a fine horse to Mr Mitchell. Various locals attended gatherings and calls, with several residents hosting or visiting relatives and friends. Teachers finished their summer school and about forty people enjoyed an ice cream social at Hendrickson's Saturday night.
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