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Newspaper
Vindicator And Republican
Location
Estherville, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1912
Page
1
Estherville bids for Shaska territory factory while Osage and Clear Lake seek Northern Iowa plants. Waverly and Shaska districts expect 2,000 and 1,300 acres of beet seed planting respectively. German and Bohemian workers dominate field labor in the region.
The squad of fourteen reports for practice starting Wednesday with tryouts to select the final roster. Manager Draper buys new uniforms and aims for a strong finish like 1911. Opening game at Emmetsburg May 22 followed by home dates May 24 26 and away at Mason City May 27 28. Additional games with LeMars Worthington Sioux Falls Webster City Spencer and others hoped to fill open dates. Players listed include Ocavina Gerlach Getebel Aker Marshall Myers McCleery Nolt Bradshaw Broderick Malott Kurth Matyas Mabie.
Stanley accepts Topal management for 112 and promises information on the coming summer entertainment. Gra ham of Redpath Chautauqua system visited, listing leaders including Ellison, Dr. Gunsaulus, Senator Bristow, Bishop Anderson, and others. Also notes Mothers Day observances, white carnation as the emblem, and a schedule of performances by Lane and Howard, Dubeo, and the Espanazos with regular pictures.
Club banquet at the Hamlet House covered pure water needs for Eartherville, July Fourth plans, and a three day bargain sale. Council support urged for water extension and fire protection under new law. an auto tour to nearby towns to promote events planned. Also notes on Naval Academy exams in Fort Dodge and Iowa goods advocacy.
The Town state college and Extension Department promote a state organization for youth to learn farm and home life through five courses. Membership has no fee but requires pledge to study, work, and compete in local and state events. Superintendent Lerdal has enrolled 101 pupils already with more expected.
George E Delavan writes from Los Angeles describing the National Shriners Conclave opening festivities and a 200 person private Shrine session. He notes an impressive electric floral parade, vast train arrivals and a 5 000 purse for auto races with drivers like Barney Oldfield and Nickrent brothers. He also mentions the 84 mile course tryouts, a 6 58 record in the Benzé and Californias growing automobile sales and state registration fees. He closes with brief social notes and a placed help wanted ad.
A report to the General Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church urges lifting the ban on amusements. Bishops state the people should judge for themselves what is right or wrong in diversions, while maintaining opposition to theatergoing and gambling. The note cites John Wesley and references old rules dating to 1872. The piece also mentions the New Beaufort Hotel as a travel highlight.
The Commercial Club formed for the July Fourth event with General, Bulletin, Amusement, Printing, Privilege, Music, Fireworks, Decoration and Public Comfort sections. Notable names include G B Connolly F H Graat H O Breas J I Clinite and more. The International Kindergarten union plans to remove comics and add art pictures.
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