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Newspaper
Vindicator And Republican
Location
Estherville, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1908
Page
5
March arrives amid Ash Wednesday observances and Lent begins. The update notes Republican caucuses, moves of several locals to new jobs, social events, and community changes. It mentions dance plans, political candidacies, weather and harvest talk, and various small-town updates across Armstrong, Estherville, and nearby areas.
The Exterville total bank clearings for the week ending February 2, 1908 reached 18180. The Vindicator and Republican Company announces it handles Paragon ribbomg for all typewriter makes, along with Paragon and Red Seal carbon paper, and already stocks these items locally. There is no need to send out of town for typewriter supplies.
An advertisement asserts Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna as a trusted laxative option. It touts cleansing and soothing effects, natural action, and no debility, urging readers to buy the genuine product from the California Fig Syrup Co. through leading drug stores.
Jay John iston & Co. is noted as the jeweler in a concise, period tone brief.
A P. list of personal visits and travels among Estherville residents and nearby towns. Names include Kit Oxley, Henry Amundson, Stenerson, P. Converse, C. Birney, Ally Nash, Arthur Pitcher, J.C. Town, Roy Bert, Hugh Lawrence, A. J. White, Stor and son, H.W. Kately, W. H. Jensen, Dr. Alice Stinson, Mrs. Anna Thompson, Mrs. Frank Wong, Mrs. L. K. White, Robert Hamilton, Prof. Stiles, Mrs. F. B. Allen, Miss Rude, F. P. Woods, Miss Della Strawn, HK. B. Anderson, Mrs. S. I. Nichols, Mrs. Orson Isham, A. W. Dawson, Retta Dawson, W. A. Beymer, Frank Shenefelt, D. Wells, Mrs. Joe Keevan, Ennis, and members of the Eastern Star. Meetings and travels cited with multiple towns including Dolliver, Clarion, Spirit Lake, Mason City, Armstrong, Parker SD, Redwood Falls, Emmetsburg, Ketherville, and Plaza ND.
A local jeweler asserts they pay lower prices than competitors to offer cheaper goods. The notice emphasizes affordability and value over higher market costs. No specific products or dates are given.
The Upper Des Moines Medical Association met last Thursday evening February 27 at the K P hall city. Attendance was light with few outsiders and several topics on the program went undiscussed due to physician absence. Local committee Drs. A Anderson C F Birney and R W Salisbury organized the visit entertainment and a banquet at the Orleans Hotel at 6 30 was provided by local physicians.
Rev K Wheatlake arrives Wednesday to lead nightly services. A noted evangelist and songwriter, he authored The Shelf Behind the Door and The Preacher on the Fence. B Y Neal preached well Monday and Tuesday evenings. All are invited. The Woman's Literary Club meets March 8 at 2230 with Mrs. W P Galloway. Ladies Aid meets March 6 with Mrs L R Benton. A Lutheran church service at 10 80 Sunday morning led by E Tjerendgdn of Clear Lake, Iowa.
Conductor William ONeil of the Chicago and Rock Island line plans to run for representative against N J Lee. Supporters among railroad men and Estherville friends are expected, while political loyalties shift around Allison. The piece mockingly notes party lines and urges voters to rally to the state's longtime leader.
Local listing notes availability of township road district order and receipt books tele phone order books township school warrant books and horse books in stock.
A bank balance sheet style notice shows assets including cash on hand, bonds, and real and personal property. It lists deposits, capital stock, and notes the bank’s overdrafts and liabilities with figures such as 32503.62 and 10000.00, and mentions the sale bill printed at the Vindicator and Republican office.
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