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Newspaper
Vindicator And Republican
Location
Estherville, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1919
Page
1
Business leaders at a Des Moines conference praised war savings as a key factor in postwar reconstruction. They argued thrift builds permanent saving habits, strengthens local markets, and improves credit with manufacturers for merchants serving thrifty communities.
Roy Barnum, long time Estherville resident and former Minneapolis traveler, has accepted a position in Henry Grant’s cafeteria and restaurant in the Grand theater block. He plans to relocate his family to Estherville as a future home, with Barnum likely to oversee general management of the department. The move will occur after Minneapolis school closes for the season.
Professor Ruth Wardall of the University of Iowa urges housewives to use pantry substitutes with wheat in small amounts to avoid waste. She notes grocers hold quantities of substitutes and that government prices push some sales, but blending barley and other cereals can keep flavor while reducing waste nationwide.
Automobiles bandits robbed the Iowa State Bank at Sixth and Locust streets this morning taking about $20,000 in gold and bank notes. They locked in bookkeeper H. Hunter and cashier M. R. Farmer, then fled in a waiting car before authorities were alerted. The raid occurred just after opening, with velvet curtains covering the windows and the men forcing the cashier to open the vault. Police investigated as witnesses noted the car engine running during escape.
Only a few attended the Red Cross yarn drive in the room Friday afternoon. A large lot remains to be made into sweaters, socks, and other items for refugee work. The effort is described as war work or for humanitarian purposes. Contact Mrs. Oscar Sige for more yarn.
Telegram from L. Donaldson dated March 26 reports Dr J I Clinite of Estherville Iowa purchasing an aeroplane to be christened tomorrow in the mists of Niagara Falls. The airship is expected to reach Toronto this week and Dr Clinite plans future flights for family and friends with a fuller story to follow.
The Citizens of Ames Iowa list the People’s Ticket for the March 1 city election with Mayoral candidate B. B. Anderson and council candidates John Lilley Carl Jeglum W. J. Beau man F. M. Jones and A. J. Rhodes. The group pledges a clean efficient administration and notes they were placed on the ballot by local business leaders. Also included are farm bureau notes urging protection of quail and prairie chicken and local notices from Wallingford and area, plus market day results.
Local ladies surprised Mrs. Fred Hintz at her home for a seventy three year birthday. A large decorated cake with colored candles led to a festive scene as neighbors offered best wishes and hopes for her recovery. Her husband soon celebrated his own seventy third birthday four days later.
Washington reports a complete scale steel price announcement near, after a board Attorney General Palmer meeting. Gary of United States Steel outlines goals of revival and stabilization with lower prices, claiming a roughly 25 percent cut across products. Prices take effect immediately, with basing points and differentials unchanged.
Maurice Burrell and Miss Joy Watson were married Saturday afternoon by Rev. Walter Torbett. The couple will reside with the bride’s parents on East Lincoln street. Also notes on Borgen Flint selling land and moving to Estherville, Lt A J Flaucher’s discharge and plans, and a meeting notice for Emmet county school district presidents with board details.
A fragmented notice discusses a proposed Besseiuer initiative provoking public interest. Community officials weigh potential costs and benefits as residents question scope, timing, and impact on local services. Further details remain unclear due to incomplete text.
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