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Newspaper
Vindicator And Republican
Location
Estherville, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1910
Page
1
A fire fully destroyed Loughs Opera House and its reporter team early Friday morning. Officials report extensive damage to the historic venue with no immediate word on casualties or the cause. Local authorities cordoned off the site as investigators inspect the rubble.
A Friday fire consumed Lough Opera House and the Reporter printing office in Estherville. The Lough property cost about 18000 and carried 6000 insurance, while Jas. Cox’s printing office and designs were insured for 4200. Cause undetermined but thought to be a dropped cigar. The blaze halted at a time with little wind, preventing spread. rebuilding unlikely without town funds.
The agricultural papers warn readers to select and test seed corn due to widespread damage from a heavy October freeze. Banks report many ears unfit for seed. a germination test in a cigar box helps farmers gauge crop potential and urges immediate testing and tester procurement. The piece also notes a Des Moines tester program and urges action within two months.
Illinois Division of the Rock Island lines from Chicago to Rock Island Illinois unveils 100-pound steel rails. About 118 miles of rails will be laid to enhance safety and ride comfort for heavy passenger trains and modern steel cars. The move reflects adoption of heavier equipment and revamped track to support 200 ton locomotives and 70-ton passenger cars.
A historical overview explains fatigue as a toxin with a natural antidote produced by the body. It cites experiments by Dr. Weichardt on animals, noting fatigue toxins, serum treatment, and raised resilience to fatigue, including extreme cases. The passage lists several premiums for corn prizes attributed to H.W. Woods, Arthur Rohde, E. Harker, and others.
At the annual meeting of the Emmet County Farmers Institute and Short Course held in court house on March 6, officers elected were E. D. Converse as President J R Harewell as Vice President A Peterson as Secretary A J Rhodes as Treasurer Directors named were Adam Anderson Elmer Cramb Jas Ressell P C Broad H W Woods Chas Blakey I D Robinson Frank Leopold and Jas Welsh.
A Des Moines, Towa Falls and Western railroad engineer Joe Keenan died today about six miles south of Towa Falls while backing up an engine with a box car. The caboose derailed the engine, fatally injuring Keenan who will be buried in Estherville. He leaves a wife, parents, and a blind brother. A longtime Es therville resident, he previously worked for B C R N and Rock Island roads. His wife was formerly Nora Halverson. The report notes he was regarded as one of the best young men on the line and a friend to all who knew him.
A lengthy list details premium awards for oats, wheat, barley, buckwheat, timothy seed, beans, potatoes, butter, breads, biscuits, cakes, and spices. Named participants include Chas Blakey Beymer Hender Sam Chambers Jas Ramshaw Frank Harker E Harker Walter Coon and others with awards ranging from one-half bushel to five-pound jars and yearly subscriptions.
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