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Newspaper
Vindicator And Republican
Location
Estherville, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1922
Page
8
The piece notes showers aiding crops and discusses road funding fairness between trucks and railroads. It argues government road maintenance for trucks and railways could be needed to ensure equal treatment, urging balance among transportation modes.
John Utz, a Democratic Party leader in Emmet County, is urged to explain his apparent interest in Col. Brookhart’s Republican bid for the U S Senate. The passage questions why Utz, a Democrat, would back a Republican and hints at potential political realignment or continued Democratic loyalty in the upcoming November election.
Estherville reports paying off a twenty thousand dollar gas bond, bringing total bonds for May to twenty eight thousand. The city could further reduce indebtedness by twenty five thousand if bondholders reinvest before maturity. Current obligations include eighty thousand on utility works and about fifteen thousand remaining in annual payments. Officials urge careful council choices and frugal leadership to further ease taxes. The school board also cuts debt and taxes, aiding overall financial health.
Prices have risen since the war from 12 to 16 cents to about 28 cents a gallon with suspicions of profiteering. Geological surveys show ample gasoline stocks and production, but wartime shortages caused price rises. The Senate under Senator La Follette plans an antitrust investigation into the gas market.
A writer argues that labor groups and employers should cooperate not destroy each other. He notes a healthy workplace improves conditions for workers and supports business survival, warning that conflict harms both sides and the country.
The article argues for a living wage and supports labor unions while criticizing some methods aimed at harming the employer. It urges cooperation between workers and management, contending that retaliation by unions does not justify using injury to the corporation as a tactic. The piece emphasizes mutual gains from constructive dialogue and collaboration.
The piece argues for a Farmers Bloc in Congress and credits Representative Dickinson of Iowa with hard work and public service. It notes Dickinson’s slim primary victory, counties supporting rivals, and questions voters’ appreciation. The author laments campaign lies and reflects on political cynicism and road-building wisdom from Minnesota.
Commentary notes a social divide in Estherville measured by wealth rather than true social merit, highlighting how pocketbook size dominates status judgments and obscures genuine illumination of society.
A terse vow declares that if leadership is unattainable there will be no effort to boost. The statement signals frustration with status and implies a rethink of ambitions and strategy amid unclear prospects. No names or places are given.
The Republican county convention will be held on Saturday July 1. If there is no deadlock a representative to the state legislature will be chosen. Preparations are underway with extensive fixing already in progress.
Township summaries list farm topics from cattle and crops to marketing and care tasks. Items cover livestock, hog profitability debates, dairy cream care, farm crops, youth guidance pieces, and a short course note with a cautionary article on bad habits and childhood influences.
A practical guide explains common radio receiver troubles under three headings open circuit short circuit and leakage. It covers simple tests using a lamp or buzzer and battery to locate faults in tuning coils grounds and leads, plus cautions about testing ground paths against the house wiring. It also notes local notes on births shoots club dissolving library plans and community updates from Estherville.
Instructions describe wiring a short insulated cord to test a pair of telephone receivers. Use tongue to check continuity. a slight click indicates contact. If one side is weaker, inspect and adjust the diaphragm, be careful when removing it to avoid damaging fine wires from magneto spools to the electron blocks. If no response, test each receiver separately in a working headset.
Estherville church invites all ages to a Children’s Day program on June 18 from 10:30 to 12:00, with about 150 participants including primary to adult classes. The Sunday School neared 400 last week. attendees urged to return for church services and follow with Sunday School. Lieutenant Governor John Hamilton to speak June 25 on Manhood in the Church.
A two year old heifer strayed from its owner with a reward posted for information leading to its whereabouts. Leave word at Vindicator and Republican office.
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