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Newspaper
Vindicator And Republican
Location
Estherville, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1916
Page
4
An old advertisement extols Dr King’s New Discovery as the best cold remedy. It promises rapid relief from coughs and throat irritation, notes antiseptic action and germ killing, and urges readers to buy a bottle from druggists for easier nights and restful sleep.
A Philadelphia Press quip recalls a man who prays above his conscience, suggesting his inner promptings reveal other people’s faults. The exchange highlights humor about moral self-perception and judgment among neighbors.
A lively reader quips about a dull stock market, urging bold actions to attract buyers. The note suggests marking down shares and advertising bargains to revive trading activity. Boston Transfer offers the cited sentiment.
In a Detroit Free Press excerpt, Lord Byrd’s admiration for Greek poet and heritage is noted. W. Miller recounts finding a portrait of the poet in a provincial restaurant, where a skeptical proprietor reverently regards the image. Also mentioned are the Tavaregs, a Sahara tribe linked to crusader legends through clothing.
A fragment from Detroit Free Press features a quirky dialogue about marriage. The lines include a petitioner asking for permission to marry a hanghrer and a responder doubting the suitor's means. The exchange ends with a vague request to craft a strong refusal and a graceful exit.
A brief inspirational note urging joy and uplift for all, praising gaiety as a remedy for daily drudgery and sorrow in every household, attributed to Henry Ward Beecher.
An article cites Charles B Strayer in Leslie s Weekly praising municipal managers for reform. It highlights Crayford Cummins of Jackson Michigan and shows gains such as tax rolls restored, sanitation and milk inspections improved, and a balanced budget without higher taxes.
A long neglected Paw Paw riverbank was improved at a cost of 50000 creating a lakefront that funds itself. The river power now lights homes and city facilities, selling excess power to private customers. The Woman’s Club hosts social events from a civic clubhouse, while business groups run concession and amusement features to keep the area moral and profitable.
Marvin S D Commercial Club launched a public improvement by planting 600 trees on the village streets. Volunteers dug holes, workers formed squads, and Arbor Day celebrations accompanied the effort. By season’s end 11 foot trees thrived, laying groundwork for a future park and broader urban beautification.
Kansas offers prizes to third class towns for superior child welfare. More than 300 towns have entered the contest run by Professor W A McKeever of the University of Kansas. Last year W R Stubbs awarded $1000 to the top second class town, with Winfield winning and Independence second. The six scoring points include play, school work, activities, safeguards, child fostering groups, and Sunday school attendance. The contest closes May 16.
Pay Up Week was launched in Wall Lake City Iowa to clear debts from local merchants. In the week advertised 96 bad accounts over 50000 dollars were wiped from the books. The campaign used the slogan you pay your bill I will pay and aimed to improve business and cash flow.
Long damaged OCR text recounts a mock court scene praising Chamberlains Cough Remedy as a universal verdict favorite. It lists various real estate transfers and names such as Jay Johnston, Lon Smith, and others, with garbled parcel references and monetary figures.
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