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Newspaper
Vindicator And Republican
Location
Estherville, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1915
Page
1
Job notice seeks apprentices for a new millinery department. brief instructions encourage applications from interested individuals. local business ad mentions Chamberlain's Cough Remedy and a named contact at Montevallo, Missouri.
An unclear note from Paul Bo Babin requests Crambarline’s tablets for his daughter’s constipation amid poor health. The message mentions treatment names and expresses a need for retermineil guidance.
A widow seeks a summer housekeeper. preference given to a widow. Contact L. 8. Lehriner at Ro Fo 2 No. 1 Wallingford Iowa for details and potential lodging or schedule. The ad notes limited housing and a respectful request for suitable companionship during the season.
A Babylonian era export ban inspires anxiety over tourist trade as spurious relics flood shops near ruins. Fakes imitate real bricks and inscriptions, tempting visitors and challenging dealers. A seller’s sword and helmet tale underscores the lure of authentic military gear.
Grippy feverish chest stuffiness and bad cough are said to improve with a 50c bottle of Dr King s New Discovery. Take a dose at night and repeat when coughs recur to aid sleep and recovery. Mr A Cooper of Oswego NY testifies to curing chronic night coughs. Trial bottle offered by mail for stamps.
Mild sore throats may ease with rest and fluids. Apply saltwater gargle, warm tea, or throat lozenges, and avoid irritants. Seek medical advice if pain worsens or fever develops.
A four foot metal cylinder automatic policeman stands at busy intersections to deter drivers from cutting across. It auto deploys a hidden spring to raise a fallen device and stop traffic. Similar units exist in Mars in Massachusetts and San Francisco with electric signals and a bell warning system.
A fan letter in Leslie's groups Boston Americans and New York Giants as likely winners. The writer doubts popular favorites and predicts Giants or Braves may surprise, noting April and October twists as season unfolds. Also mentions peanut crop leaders Virginia Oklahoma Texas in brief.
A former United States naval officer has designed a one man submarine capable of carrying a full sized torpedo in its bow with an automated hatch that closes when the torpedo is fired. The report notes the device as a novel war innovation amid broader references to wartime naval advancements and exotic markets in Europe.
A chaotic mix of OCR snippets describes an oil well near Calgary with poor yield and benzine content, a crowded barber shop scene ending with a taunt about beard shaving, reflections on national identities and language, and notes on Atlantic cable diameters and a judge sentencing joke.
A brief reflection notes that ancestors are well meaning but would not be ideal visiting acquaintances, with a casual nod to Sheridan as the setting or frame of reference. The tone is informal and observational.
The will of Mary Robelia Wright leaves her Ashwood Avenue house to her pets, a group of dogs and cats, with care to be provided by her daughter Mrs Freder ick CC Kelley. Kelley is tasked to keep the home heated and feed the animals until they find new homes. Mrs Kelley may relocate other animals to her own house nearby. Wright, known in the area as a friend to animals, lived there with her husband Seaman L Wright for over forty years.
In Minnele Indiana Edward Gottleb of Muncie owns a shepherd named Shep who believes all found items belong to him. He recently brought home a brand new one dollar bill found on South Wilnar Street in the business district, prompting Gottlieb to search for the owner. He insists the dog is not dishonest, just convinced every value belongs to its master.
A New York University engineering student unveils a Chinese writing typewriter with only three keys: a backspace, a space bar, and a key that types 4200 base characters. By combining radicals about 50,000 character outputs are claimed. The device also types Japanese and has patents in the U.S., China, and Japan.
Paris reports a forty year reform as France shifts from a government monopoly on cheap matches to new, easy to strike wooden matches. The change ends the era of sulphur tipped splinters choking smokers and stalling fights, though newspapers do not widely chronicle the motive.
Estherville Iowa readers are urged to treat back pain and kidney troubles by Doan's Kidney Pills. Retired railroad engineer George H Wilking testifies the product gave rapid relief and cured his kidney issues after four boxes. Ad copy repeats the recommendation and notes price of 60 cents at dealers. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY backs the ad.
Professional cards list Roper and Alex Noer attorneys at law Kent Ratate, collections and insurance. Incomplete abstract of title to Emmet County and Matherville Iowa referenced with Taylor's hardware.
Dr W Bachman physician and surgeon offers medical care at 1st Nathanial Hank location on North Seventh street. Office hours morning and afternoon include 9 to 12 and 2 to 5. All calls promptly answered.
CLINITE D D 8, DR B T OSHER Dentist South of Court House Square A C COLEMAN MD Office in Gardatony Block First floor Telephone 14 Kytherville Iowa Setirement of estates examination and perfection of land tithes Trial of contested cases Phone 211
A local medical advertisement from Ratherville promotes Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as a safe effective choice for coughs and colds in children. It lists Anderson and Hyde as physicians in the Rhoden Block with phone contact and office hours, encouraging inquiries into remedies for common ailments and stressing the product's prompt results and pleasant taste.
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