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Newspaper
Vindicator And Republican
Location
Estherville, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1911
Page
4
The piece argues strong opposition to taxing men for fishing, noting that many rely on fish for food rather than sport. It says hunting is merely a pastime for sportsmen, while fishing is also an occupation for others, and praises other bill provisions as acceptable.
Mrs. Elizabeth Littlejohn, possibly Iowa's oldest woman, died Tuesday March 7 at her granddaughter Mrs. G W Small's home near Superior. She was 101 years and 26 days old. Born February 12, 1810 in Ayr Scotland, old age and a severe cold caused her death. her faculties remained notably strong until the end.
Mr Whelan denounces Canadian reciprocity and its impact on Iowa farmers while praising Jefferson Davis, Champ Clark, and Missouri from a Vindicator and Republican perspective. He argues tariffs must shift to benefit southern cotton and lumber producers, cites Payne Aldrich, and warns of one sided trade. The note ends with a Canadian bill, spring gossip, and Emmetsburg visit.
A Kansas City Star excerpt quotes critics arguing Iowa taxes favor money over real estate and urges methodological changes. The writer supports Canada reciprocity laws, stating no harm to Iowans whether enacted or not, while noting strong opinions and personal stake in favorable trade.
The article notes many Democrats oppose the reciprocity bill over its treatment of manufactured goods and labor. It urges testing seed corn and mentions Senator Young delivering a lecture at the Christian church on Wednesday evening, March 29, likely addressing Canadian reciprocity.
Commercial Club officers were elected at Tuesday’s meeting with W. W. Walker as president and F. H. Rhoden as vice president. Hils lodge officers were also elected including D. R. Alexander and A. R Butler. local activity notes mention travel and upcoming sales. Miller-Christensen Co. promotes wall paper prices and a St. Patrick Day event at the Value Giving Store.
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