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Newspaper
Vindicator And Republican
Location
Estherville, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1918
Page
7
Bernard Murphy longtime Iowa newspaper man and editor of the Vinton Eagle died at his home after a long illness. The notice highlights his career and the town’s loss as wartime reporting intensifies in 1918.
A local editorial urges readers to avoid sneaking off newspaper delivery. It warns that stopping service must be paid for, and continuing to receive issues for three, six, or twelve months should be settled properly. The piece condemns evading a legal obligation to pay for a newspaper.
In Estherville readers are amazed by Adlerika for its buckthorn bark glycerine mix that flushes the bowel in one spoonful. The instant pleasant action relieves sour stomach and constipation and is claimed to prevent appendicitis. Jay Johnston & Co., druggists.
The swallow as a bird species in Europe remains numerically stable due to broad public affection and protective actions. The piece notes their long association with humans from ancestors guarding them in cave times through modern attitudes that help sustain their populations.
A Spencer area man shot himself at 4 30 Tuesday morning the bullet entering his forehead but he survives. He is a brother of Chas Rogers of Estherville awaiting trial for a Spencer shooting. financial worries are blamed. Spirit Lake enlists in War Savings Stamp drive as county superintendents meet to discuss boosting school investments in stamps. Michael Kohl of Halfa dies after three weeks of illness aged 55. Obituary notes his service, family, church work, and survivors.
A Kansas City Times quips about a pale emaciated man who greets others in the late afternoon. The Motherly Index warns he may be a newspaper worker who has just gotten up, highlighting absurd morning routines and fatigue.
The oriental ruby is nearly pure alummo i oxide of aluminum in crystal form with 1 percent iron oxide and trace other substances. Its specific gravity exceeds many gems, Al appears dense. metal aluminum density 2.56 cast 2.67 forged. Melting point around 1800 degrees Fahrenheit.
An aphorism contrasting how nature perceives value. It notes that while many admire fruit, the seed is the tree’s essential element, highlighting a shift from visible rewards to fundamental origins. The quote emphasizes underlying purpose over outward results.
A brief comparison notes how Napoleon era infantry carried a simple bun and knapsack while modern foot soldiers bear a full arsenal. Today troops must lug hand grenades, gun grenades, wire shears, rifles, pick axes, shovels, signal lanterns, skyrockets, periscopes, and gas alarms. Physical fitness is essential for recruits to endure this demanding gear.
Willis J. Abbott notes in Mamesey's Mit Ine that Poland boasted two rulers who left lasting marks on Europe, Queen Jadwiga who allied with JAngelo of Lithuania to elevate Poland, and John Sobieski who lifted Vienna against the Turks, while other monarchs offered little enduring glory.
The article notes barley as an early staple long before modern diets. It cites Greek athletes fed on barley for strength and references biblical and ancient Egyptian cultivation. It traces barley’s use as a food back over two thousand years before the Christian era among northern Asian peoples.
Bradford England used compressed air at 80 pounds to intermittently discharge into a five mile sewer with uneven grade. The method cleared the heavy solid blockage without pumping, and the city reports no recurrence of the difficulty after implementing the plan.
Albert B Wegener suggests a cheap coin storage trick from Popular Mechanics. Cut a slit in corrugated cardboard wrap, insert the coin, press flat, and mark the outside with Coin in here or Money Inside the card for easy discovery.
A mother recalls her son Martin attending a girl’s birthday party with a elk handkerchief as a gift. He brings back the item saying the girl received many handkerchiefs, so he kept his gift rather than risk showing up empty handed.
A terse exchange shows a wife contemplating taking money while asleep, while an efficiency expert asks to ring up charges on a cash register to ensure proper payment. The dialogue centers on financial strain and clerical task authenticity. The scene highlights tension over cash handling and fiscal pressure.
James M. Bock former assistant United States Attorney General accused President Wilson of mystifying the public and paralyzing will with a four principle peace plan. He warned that compromise would betray sacrifices and urged an uncompromising stance against Germany. Separately American savings surged in 1917 with postal, savings banks and building societies showing strong deposits. Camp Dodge prepared for spring training as 151,900 new recruits arrive and undergo medical checks before forming provisional regiments. Forecasts for March call for fair, cooler days with near seasonable temperatures later.
A quoted exchange shows a wife fretting that a dog named Fido might go mad, while her husband reassures with a humorous line. He says the dog lacks sense to be truly dangerous and will only become peevish.
A quote by W E Channing expressing earnest desire for America to possess a distinct character in freedom and equality, rather than imitating Europe with blind civility, reflecting 19th century reform sentiment.
Uncle Eben quips that a man is his own worst enemy when he lacks the energy to choose a foe strong enough to pose a real challenge. He uses colorful dialect to underline self-imposed limits and humor.
A brief note claims green, color number 18, is the most refreshing and restful for the eyes. It argues nature favors green and that this inference is wiser than human specialists.
The ivy is described as living about 200 years while the elu range is 300 to 350 years. Haden trees span 500 to 1,000 years, locust and oak around 400 years, and fir between 700 and 1,200 years.
A judge notes that when two irresistible bodies meet the normal path is to form bands and take a few turns in the maxixe or the hesitation. The remark reflects social dance trends and courtly views on movement and propriety.
A New York World excerpt notes that sometimes marriage makes one out of someone, yet more often emerges through the suppression or control of the husband, reflecting on domestic power dynamics.
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