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Newspaper
Vindicator And Republican
Location
Estherville, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1923
Page
1
A public essay argues against cruel punitive prison systems and political imprisonment, urging society to uphold mercy and the Golden Rule. It condemns jail conditions, blames voters who enable them, and reflects on patriotism, prosperity rhetoric, and memorials amid postwar sentiment.
A brief note laments that truth-telling benefits a community, while lying compounds mischief and harms social cohesion. The remark contrasts honest reporting with deceptive gossip, warning of the damage caused when truth and falsehood collide.
Country publishers can ask that question because they know nothing about it, only from what they see at a distance.
A hostile, anonymous letter mailed to the Estherville editor is attributed to a Klan faction from Realm 19-Den 26. The writer insults editors as “low down Republican” and accuses them of betraying America while attacking the Volstead act and churches. The missive cites Klu Klux Klan symbols and signs of a violent, partisan message.
Robert Leeper, former University of Iowa student and World War I veteran, was found guilty of first degree murder for the slaying of his father in law Roy Wertz in December 1922. A lone juror secured life imprisonment with hard labor after an eighteen hour deliberation. The case, tied to Leeper and his wife and mother in law, stirred local sentiment as court action proceeds with appeals and further trials likely for co-defendants.
Rock Island Giants defeated the K. of P. boys 9 to 4 on Sunday afternoon at the local diamond. A series of games between the two teams is planned and when more organized, will draw travel-worthy crowds.
Three Estherville youths complete engineering studies at Iowa State College in Ames this week and graduate Monday. Chauncey Morse Errett Dunham civil engineers and Muriel Hanson electrical engineer are the graduates. The Morse and Dunham families plan to attend with others from Estherville and Errett Dunham departs with his wife for Pasadena California after graduation where he has secured a city engineer position.
County officers of the American Legion and post leaders met at Wallingford on Monday evening June 4 to plan a membership drive. The aim is to recruit every ex-service member into the Legion, enabling stronger action with the Bonus Bonds sale. The campaign is set for late June with a call for every member to support their post, county, and state.
A vivid section showcases a float themed around a shoe eaten by a fox in Emimet county. The esthetic display stars in the Play Day celebration and will appear next in the Movies 3 Register art section.
Memorial Day services in Estherville featured a large afternoon crowd after morning rain cleared. Atty Morse delivered a masterful memorial address praised as the best ever in the city. The parade, church program, and cemetery decorations honored deceased soldiers and marines with local civic leaders and veterans groups taking part.
A Transcription lists numerous Civil War veterans buried in Emmet County’s Eastle Cemetery and West Side, including names, units, and affiliations across Iowa, New York, Wisconsin, Illinois, Minnesota, and Vermont. Some entries note Co. G 18th Iowa Inf, Co. I 32nd Iowa Inf, 6th Iowa Cav, 12th Iowa Inf, 93rd Ill. Inf, 16th Vermont Inf, and U.S. Navy.
The Rev J W LaGrone, while in Marshalltown and Cedar Rapids, met with Redpath Vawter manager to discuss Estherville Chautauqua July 19 to 26. The Supt School of Instruction trained over 100 future circuit superintendents. the seven day circuit begins June 2 in Winfield then Minnesota towns before Estherville. Local fund-raising shows improved cash readiness, with fifty fifty receipts after expenses and brokerage.
The Chamber of Commerce Band gave another fine concert in the park Tuesday evening and will perform weekly in the city. Plans call for a second weekly concert in neighboring towns with dates announced by the Chamber of Commerce committee.
Last Saturday afternoon L. C. Larson, driver for City Service Oil Company, was headed to Estherville when his oil truck was struck on a railroad crossing by an M. & St. L. engine. The wreck left him badly hurt, initially feared fatal, but later reports indicate expected recovery.
A jury empaneled by Judge De Land was called on Monday and adjourned until next Monday. Members listed include Gladys Barthel Carl Jorgensen Mrs N O Osher Ed Hoffmeyer Norris Nelson Emil Hanson Gertrude Robbins W Ki Peterson L R Chapman Howard Smith Clarence R Kutz and C H Redhead.
The Esther ville band gave an open air concert on Memorial Day evening that delighted townspeople and visitors. It was the first of the season, showing the band’s strong training under instructor Harold Fox.
The text compiles rosters with soldiers and units including B Embery Co D 11th Minn A Ketchum Co C 4th Ohio Inf Geo Sykes Co I 20th Iowa Inf Nels Peterson Co I 2nd Iowa Inf Stoner Hanson Co G 22nd Wis Inf Sever Larson 15th Wis Inf E B Campbell Co K 12th Iowa Inf Iver O Myhre Co G 15th Wis Inf G W Murray Co and Reg not given M Ai Vandenburg Co D 2nd Wis hare Eltingson Co D 12th Wis Henry Johnson Co E Qint Il Inf.
The death of Alfred D Rose at 80 marks the loss of a prominent local businessman. Born in New York on March 28 184, he built an ivory barn era career, loved horses, and had deep community ties in Estherville Iowa where he died May 2 1928. Survived by L Nathan and others, his funeral followed from his son Nath Rose’s home with Rev J Ee LaGrone officiating. Burial was in Oak Hill cemetery.
Mrs. Ed Nobles died in a Mason City hospital on May 27 and was transported to this city for burial last Tuesday. An escort of Rock Island engineers Ira Manley attended the funeral in charge by Rev. Anderson of Duty Well Minnesota. She leaves a husband two sons a daughter and her mother Mrs Wolcutt. She formerly was Miss de Woolcutt and grew up in this city. A graduate of Estherville High School she resided in Manly for years with a Rock Island engineer husband. About two weeks earlier she underwent an operation in Mason City but died from complications the day after the procedure.
Weather permitting the Farm Bureau picnic will be held at Walden's grove in High Lake township next Friday June 5th. The program includes an address by Richard Richardson national representative Farm Bureau Federation and an address by Mr. Chas Hunt of the Farm Bureau Federation 4 Town. A good band will be provided and plenty of cash for all.
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