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Newspaper
Vindicator And Republican
Location
Estherville, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1911
Page
4
A historical note describes removing a corn by using a rusted or improvised razor. The text emphasizes a crude, home remedy approach and cautions about unsafe shaving practices. The tone mirrors old newspaper guidance on self care and medical mishaps.
The piece blends notes on Professor Raoul Pieter claiming experiments to suspend life, the reciprocity treaty's Senate passage and grain price irrelevance, and wary views on trusts and dry farming. It discusses Rock Rapids water limits, South Dakota farmer sentiment, and political maneuvering by LaFollette and corporate interests amid drought concerns.
Sheriff Fred Jones says he will not rule on feminine attire at the lakes and will allow women to swim in any bathing suit style including harem skirts. He admits limited knowledge of harem skirts and notes wet bathing suits look similar to others.
On June 26 the first Red path Chautauquin opens at West Liberty Iowa with seven Chautauquas in operation through the season. The manager Keith Vawter is in Kansas for a superintendents' meeting of the Western Chautauqua System covering Nebraska Kansas Oklahoma Colorado and Wyoming. Cedar Rapids reports say public enthusiasm for this year’s program is the highest yet.
The Lyric has been moved to the Airdome east of the park, 6-w-1.
Borough land records list several transfers including Arthur Kidebou and wife to John J. Jensen, Jonas Aindahl and wife to Sten Tendel in Estherville, and Poulson wid e to EH By Lilelity with full etc. The Ladies Aid Society of the Federated Baptist church will be entertained by Mrs. O. J. Brown on Wednesday, June 6th with all cordially invited.
James J Hill denounces Canadian reciprocity opposition as a ghost dance. He cites wheat trade data between Minneapolis and Winnipeg and laments political manipulation. The piece also urges fly prevention rules from Woman's Home Companion, plus notices for Emmet Homestead meetings and First Church of Christ Scientist services in Des Moines.
In a tense Sunday baseball game Emmetsburg defeated Estherville 1 to 0 in the ninth inning after two outs. A foul swat over the fence by the Estherville batter produced the deciding run. Emmetsburg, composed of local boys, handed Estherville a setback but the loss may spur improved play. Lineups list Cretzmeyer Fahey Mulroney Cook Brown Getchel M. Mulroney G Anderson Kerwick Wasson Coonan Farmer Nolan Wilder Foy Tolman and others. Coonan earned the win with 6 strikeouts, Farmer 10. Home run by Coonan, doubles by Wasson and Kerwick. Attendance 850. Umpires Parrots Neary. Time 1:80.
ADDITIONAL LOCAL items note 177 excursion tickets sold to Emmetsburg for Sunday. Estherville to host Emmetsburg on the 4th. Woodman picnic attendees from Estherville at Graettinger. Rains fell south and east Friday night. none here. Geo Howe visits from Cedar Rapids. W. L. Kingman returns from Des Moines after his mother’s illness. Barker and Doolittle families move into Barker cottage at Spirit Lake. Eastern Star votes no meetings until September due to heat. R. B. Callwell blindness discussed and appears to decline. J. S. Tinsman of Chicago visits Estherville. special train to Rock Island line with Cr. J. Wilson. Big ball games Thursday and Friday between Worthington and Estherville urged. both teams undefeated once more. Wedding of Earl Fahey and Miss Flaherty planned in Fort Dodge. couple to live in Estherville. Yankee Robinson circus ownership changes to Fred Buchanan of Des Moines after Yankee Robinson’s death. show improving locally.
Mr and Mrs CEY Hobein plan a Clinton move while Ed and Mrs Little depart for Beach North Dakota. Several attendees at Spirit Lake honor guests, Elk’s convention in Sioux City, Jamaica visitor Kennedy, bankers convention in Mason City, launch repairs at Orleans, Andrew Woolcutt visiting Albert Lea, Osgood family visit to Armstrong, Capt Soper from Emmetsburg in Estherville, Mrs Dunham visiting from Sioux Falls, Wilsons to Garner, and the Airdome opening Tuesday night drawing good crowds.
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