Tax system for automobiles in Iowa prompts reform call
An outspoken letter questions Iowa vehicle taxation arguing current methods unfairly favor wealthy owners and are inconsistent with taxes on other property. The writer urges value-based levies like other property and laments the burden on ordinary people. The page also notes the death of Herb Peterson, a respected former Estherville resident who contributed to Kasper and worked for Vindicator and Republican.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Herb Peterson
A. Q. Peterson
Estherville
Hnandalae Ag
Kasyér
Wyoming
Colin
Kasper
Vindicator
Republican
Voice of the People roast targets Estherville dump site
A Vin dicator column accuses Estherville residents of turning some premises into a dumping ground for refuse. The piece urges the writer to sign his name for investigation, suggesting a hauled rubbish source and prompting city officials to act.
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Vindicator and Republican
Estherville
Voice of the People
Jud Tunkins on crowded cities and universal horn signals
Jud Tunkins quips that when visitors flood a city from around the world an automobile horn becomes a universal language no interpreter needed. He notes the noisy streets convey messages plainly to all.
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Jud Tunkins
Settlement of Spoo Case Challenged by Attorneys
Attorneys for Mrs. George Spoo dispute a previous report on the settlement with the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific Railway. They recount initial offers of barely $1,000, note a later undisclosed $6,000 offer to her lawyers, and state net receipts exceeded $5,300 after expenses. They accuse the earlier article of misrepresentation likely sourced from railroad circles.
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Republican
Rock Island Railroad Company
George
Spoo
Rock Island
Minneapolis
Minnesota
Estherville
Iowa
George Spoo
Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railway Company
Raiway Company
Rock Island Notes details staff changes and social events
Special correspondent Lloyd Allen serves as chief clerk at the Round House while Otto Balcar resigns. Harold Jorgenson and wife spent the weekend in Minneapolis. Various railroad personnel visits and moves occur, including Thos Beall's pension, Pattee transfer to Des Moines, Carl Grover set to replace him, and Homer Black becoming Assistant Accountant. Dakota Division social chair announces a dance on Tuesday March 28.
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Lloyd Allen
the Round House
Otto Balcar
Harold Jorgenson
Freifeht
Minneapolis
Raymond Post
California
O. Green
Gowrie
Estherville
L. al Richardson
Des Moines
J. H. Milton
Car Department
Thos. Beall
Pattee
Dakota
Carl Grover
Fairbury
J. W. Peterson
Farnum Stars In Perjury at Grand Theatre Sunday
William Farnum headlines the William Fox drama Perjury to be staged at the Grand Theatre on Sunday March 26. The gripping Broadway hit portrays Robert Moore’s fall from happiness to despair after a wrongful murder conviction, with his wife and children left to cope amid suspense and emotion.
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William Fox
New York
Grand Theatre
William Farnum
Robert Moore
Voice of the People on vaccination debate by Dr Brady
Frank P. Lowe of Estherville Iowa argues against compulsory vaccination asserting no evidence vaccination prevents disease and warns against legislating beliefs He cites Richard Cabot and a Cedar Rapids doctor while defending individual choice and opposing coercion in public health policy.
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Brady
Cedar Rapids
Richard C. Cabot
Massachusetts General Hospital
U. S
Estherville Letter Complains of Dumping Along Fences
A farmer from Spirit Lake road protests Estherville residents dumping garbage along fences near his property. He labels the odor harmful and warns of possible shotgun violence if the practice continues, urging action to stop the nuisance.
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Estherville
Spirit Lake Road
Coors
Perjury praised as greatest of film productions
The article extols the film Perjury as among the greatest productions. It notes Robert is exonerated and pardoned at 65, tempered by long confinement into a gentle, pathetically sweet nature. Harry Millarde directed with an ensemble cast including Sally Crute Wallace Erskine and others.
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Robert
Harry Millarde
Sally Crute
Wallace Erskine
John Webb Dillion
Frank Shannon
Frank Joyver
James W. Crane
Grace I la Vell
Gilbert Rooney
Alice Mann
Thirty years ago I'm Maria Pingrey returns to teach
Thirty years ago Miss Maria Pingrey resumed duties as a college teacher after a short visit to Winnebago City. A wedding occurred March 17 as Mr. Erwin L. Babcock wed Mrs. Mary L. Crumb at Mrs. Lou Wescott's home with Rev. A. R. Toothacre officiating.
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Maria Pingrey
Winnebago City
Erwin L. Babcock
Mary L. Crumb
Lou Wescott
A. R.toothacre
C. M. Isham
Pleasantville
Iowa
Lincoln
Iowa Lake
Tuttle
Opera House
Alma Mahlum
Annie L. Snyder
Emma Kittleson
Genie Bemis
T. C. Barnhart
W. A. McCorkle
Cedar
Human Muscles Count Reveals Many Hidden Actions
A report notes the human body contains about 446 muscles with most actions fully described. It mentions numerous muscles and their functions remain untabulated, implying many more movements and roles await detailed study.
American Legion Urges Fair Play and Support
A newspaper item urges ex servicemen to join the Legion and work for its interests citing duty to country and community. It defends compensation for soldiers, denounces opponents as slackers, and notes support from local businesses Mahlum and Anderson for a new club room.
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Legion
Maurice Doyle
Washington
Lincoln
Club Members Seek Radiophone for New Room
Local club calls for teamwork to secure a radiophone for the new club room. A single member cannot handle the task alone, and hearty cooperation from all is urged.
Encourage Estherville Legion to form a booster baseball team
A call to Estherville Post members urges active Legion participation. Do not complain on street corners, submit ideas, join as boosters, and consider a Legion baseball team made up solely of Legion men to avoid high salaries, fund clubroom outfitting, and boost post enthusiasm and visibility among Iowa posts.
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Legion
Estherville
Iowa
Dance and Supper Announcement Near Month End
A notice states a dance and supper will be held in the latter part of this month or early April. It also notes the State Bonus measure to be voted on at the upcoming general state election will cost only one mill per capita.
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Tucson
Arizona
Bess
Rose Kennedy
Local notes and social updates from Estherville area
The week brings health notes, visitors, and social visits around Estherville Iowa. Nesal Nettie Morgan’s son improves from pneumonia while families like Prendergast and Cavin relocate. New baby born to Mr and Mrs Evelth. Black returns to depot work. Hospital stays and travel from Jackson and Terris appear among church events and community suppers.
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Nettie Morgan
Brown Creek Club
John Miller
Joe Prendergast
Clara City
Minn
Prendergast
Estherville
Geo. Rugbv
Henry Packard
Fred Sternborg
Ben Mattson
Jackson
M. Mathison
Christian Church
Will Reice
Fred Sternberg
Slayton
Erickson
Waukesha
Wis
Lien
Clyde Sanborn
Mexico
Verne’ Tredway
Perry Irwin
Fred Sternboro
River Side
California
J. J. Wimkel
Sternberg
Byron Weir
Ivor Clark
Robert Green
Fred Lyman
Harold
Virgil Merriott
Gleason
No. 11Th Street
Candidacy announced for Emmet County treasurer by Darling
V R for county treasurer announces candidacy for Emmet County treasurer subject to Republican voters June primary election. Darling states intent to seek office under party guidance and fair election process.
County Auditor Candidate LOU HEFFELFINGER Named
FOR COUNTY AUDITOR the office of Auditor of Emmet County subject to the decision of the Republican voters at the June primary LOU HEFFELFINGER.
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Emmet County
Mark Twain Film at Grand Theatre for Two Nights
The Grand Theatre presents a special attraction showing William Fox’s new film version of Mark Twain’s A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court on Monday and Tuesday March 27 and 28. The feature promises grand scale and vivid medieval court life with Twain’s satire on “the good old times” and a modern American contrasted against chivalry.
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Grand Theatre
William Fox
Mark Twain
Connecticut
King Arthur's Court
Fox
Mark Tyweein
Twain
Los Angeles
Bake Sale Saturday Staged by Catholic Ladies
The Catholic Ladies will hold a bake sale Saturday March 25 at the Sconberg and Kilgore store. Proceeds support church activities and community charity efforts.
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Sconberg and Kilgore
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THET
Reprecen Association
Iven
Voice OF
THE
People
Frank P. Lowe
J. Estherville
Mahlum & Anderson
Graettinger Nursery
E. $. George
Graettinger
V.-R
Darling
Lou Heffelfinger
Royde Bush Grocery
Booth’s Grocery
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