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Newspaper
Vindicator And Republican
Location
Estherville, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1915
Page
6
A concise promotional note extols South Florida as a garden spot and a golden opportunity for both the man of moderate means and the wealthy. The piece highlights climate, growth potential, and investment appeal in a period voice.
The article extols Camp Walton Florida as a growing resort with miles of roads and potential for prosperity. It highlights natural beauty, Gulf and Santa Rosa Sound access, and views from elevated sites, noting needs for better rail, telephone, telegraph, and mail services while predicting a future transformation with improved infrastructure. It compares south and central Florida, praises citrus and vegetable farming, cites Manatee and DeSoto counties for rich soil, and notes long established groves and frost resistance shaping a prosperous, waisted-date community.
The article extols south and west Florida as thriving county seats Orlando Harrow Arcadia and Hiadentown with thriving homes and hospitality. It notes Tampa as a bustling city and argues land near towns commands high prices for citrus and vegetables, while warning prices rise toward those of California orange lands. It emphasizes rising land values and productive potential of small plots for a comfortable livelihood.
A well dressed conman from Minnesota known as F. Herald, traveling salesman for a Loan & Trust Co, was arrested in Sheldon after using forged checks and skipping out on hotel bills. He faces a felony charge and a hearing is set in Primghar, with Sheriff Nivison transporting him to court. An officer noted the suspect’s evasive stories and prior embezzlement accusations.
Sunday attendance rose and plans outlined for a Junior Church for children twelve and under led by superintendent Mrs A Lough. Easter rally set for Sunday 11 April with 300 expected. badges for attendees. Morning sermon Christ ianity a Positive Religion. evening topic Neglected Duties and Lost Opportunities. Ladies Aid meets Friday. choir rehearsal tonight. J C Cofin minister.
Mrs N B Silcox dies at 7 25 am after long illness in Estherville aged 60 years 1 month 27 days. Funeral Saturday 2 pm at Methodist church officiated by Rev KF Case. Obituary to follow next week. Milford High defeats Estherville 57 to 9 in gym basketball with Kelsey and Groff each scoring ten. Girls beat town team 5 to 1. Frank Weaver to Clarion for several days. Mrs W H Foote returns from Youngstown Ohio with Mr Foote.
Mrs. B F Taylor of Rivers California notes names of all registrants from the vicinity at the East Lake Park gathering. The Los Angeles Tribune clipping reports 20 000 to 60 000 Iowans and friends thronged the park for the annual Iowa Association of Southern California picnic. Veterans from Civil and Spanish wars marched with pride as Col. David Palmer spoke. Registration booths linked current Californians with former Iowans, creating a festive reunion amid rain and wind.
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