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Newspaper
Vindicator And Republican
Location
Estherville, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1913
Page
4
The Estherville paper debates whether liquor causes juvenile delinquency. It cites the Waterloo Courier and Dubuque papers noting home discipline and parental responsibility as the real factors. It argues education of youth over prohibition as the remedy.
The article describes opposition from U S business men in Washington protesting tariff revisions. It notes their protests against penalties they deem harmful to commerce and their demand for hearing on objections, arguing the president’s approach could threaten economic interests and Congress should work with public input.
State legislative reference department reports widespread use of contract labor across states. It notes private manufacturers gain from inexpensive labor in industries from shoes to furniture, with millions tied to the slave-like pool trade. The analysis highlights economic value tied to this output and resulting exploitation.
A garbled report suggests changes in the state health department leadership with a push for new and sudden reforms. It mentions secretary, vice chair, and potential successors, noting discord and turnover among medical staff and officials amid reorganizational pressure.
Weather over the past week boosted small grain and corn prospects in the Trot area and neighboring counties. Farmers report better looking crops and a generally favorable season despite some lingering issues with leaks and a few damp spots.
Crovertier Clarke names a new head of the Workingmen's Compensating Department and a factory inspector after a shortage of qualified applicants. The move aims to fill key posts despite limited pool of candidates.
State Weather Forecaster Geo M Chappel notes the seventeenth week of May in Iowa produced the hottest day ever recorded in Des Moines region with a ninety six degree reading. The report highlights extreme heat across the state despite conflicting accounts of an individual’s conduct and habits.
Thee- Hore Roosevelt sues a Michigan weti for libel and jurors return a verdict in favor of the plaintiff with damages awarded. Roosevelt is vindicated.
Train service between Town Balls and Germania will be extended to reach iatherville starting next Monday with the new line card. Southbound connections from downtown will link with the Austin Line at Chicago passenger and the Presbyterians announce a series of sermons through June including to children and old people. The Maple Hill store will close at 6 pm after June 16 except Wednesdays and Saturdays. A public meeting of the Associated Charities is next Saturday at tiies clock. A jumping horse show and Rev Longley speak at the Episcopal church Monday at 7 46.
Real estate transfers recorded include parcels associated with Lawrence Troy, Pratik Peterson, Mary A Bawao, Lyle Mo Heed, and other parties. Transactions reference values like 100, 200, and 400 dollars, with properties tied to locations and entities such as Woods, Markley, and Peterson.
On Tuesday Join Trainson, a business visitor, spent time in Ocheyedan. Herman Oransky returned Friday from a four week visit in Crisianna l vxas. P H Atwood of Armstrong transacted business in the city between trains on Saturday. Mrs Barefoot and Mrs Will Wertz of Dolliver were Hatherville visitors Saturday. Jobb Thompson left Saturday for a week of visiting relatives in Cedar Rapids. Mr and Mrs H C Brees and family stayed at Fred White cottage on West Okoboji late last week. Mrs G A Nichols left Tuesday for Minneapolis for the State University graduation where her daughter Adelaide is a graduate. Mrs J D Vanney and Mrs F M Osgood hosted Esseerville teachers and guests at the home on Nerth Sixth St Tuesday evening.
Twenty years ago Nels Lee of Des Moines visits friends in town. An eight year old boy drowned in the river last Sunday, body not recovered by week’s end. Waterman became a guard at the World’s Fair grounds. Mead and Loren White fished Spirit Lake Thursday and Sunday night hauled over 2000 perch and pike and speared four. A severe rainstorm caused damage in Center Township with shattered windows in Estherville. A.D. Root at Grover this week. Allen and Whelan courting Chicago fair. Ward, new BoC superintendent, arrived and assumed duties. Bellsfield sold Armstrong Journal to Reagan and Mayers, Forest City, who took possession. Mrs. James Montgomery and Miss Lizzie Montgomery arrived from Green Saturday. Frank Bailey and Matilda Longfield wed May 7. Agricultural society organized with officers Soper, Maad, Penn, Wilson, Soper, Peterson, Rohite, Keaney, Williams, Woods. Hingues and Mary Dudgeon married in Felix, DHinois, May 1. They arrived Estherville after state fair. Mike Frost sprinkler contractor.
German services will be held Sunday morning at 10 o'clock at the German Evangelical Lutheran church with Sunday School at 9 30. The Ladies Guild of the Episcopal church meets at Mrs N B Nygbert’s home Thursday afternoon June 6. The Christian church cradle row department holds a market in the church basement Saturday June 7. The Christian Sunday school kids present a program for heathen missions next Sunday at 2 30 in the afternoon, followed by a basket dinner after the morning service in the church basement. No evening service.
Quiet residential listing for a five room house on North Eighth Street. The ad notes Luquire of A H Nawhi as contact with asking price shown as louu, date 23-22 not fully clear.
Society event at the Armory with 260 admission to the gallery for new guests. Ladies admitted free and gentlemen with ladies. Smoking in gallery allowed. Music and dance to feature the evening.
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