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Newspaper
Vindicator And Republican
Location
Estherville, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1934
Page
2
A collection of quotes on motherhood and devotion recalls Gladstone and Princess Alice, then reports weather effects across Minnesota and Iowa. Tornadoes, hail, and rain touch Emmetsburg area as early crop prospects show mixed signals. The Publishers Auxiliary note cites publishers afraid to seek owed money as a sign of undervalued papers.
A list of contested county votes shows multiple Republican and Democratic candidates across Denmark Township Center Township Armstrong Grove Township and Armstrong areas. Names include Nelson Jensen Haahr Anderson Brown Stevens Watts Fox Whitesell Valle Horswell Thiel and others, with terms beginning January 1935 or 1936. Political affiliations noted for each candidate.
The Iowa Fish and Game commission says a large set of changes takes effect May 1. New rules cover season dates, gear limits, minimum sizes for various species, and line limits for inland waters, plus mandatory handling of undersized fish and stricter possession rules. The report also notes auto accident fatalities rose by 234 from 1926.
Emmet County farmers are urged to apply the first cluster bud spray for apples just before bloom or during the week of May 7, per County Agent M A Balkema. The spray, mixing lead arsenate with liquid sulphur, should be thorough to protect apples, black raspberries, gooseberries, and currants, with plums and pears sprayed earlier due to earlier bloom. Two follow up sprays are recommended two weeks apart.
Fort Dodge claims top honors at the meet with Coffman winning the 220 yard dash in 23.2 seconds and a 41'+ discus/shot put showing. The mile and half mile relays set new marks as Pocahontas Sioux City Estherville and Milford also place. Coach McKinstry receives trophies. Roy Johnson aids starting duties.
Fred P. Woodruff of Foxville announces candidacy for reelection to the Iowa Board of Railroad Commissioners. A longtime transportation expert and veteran, he chairs the National Association of Railroad and Utilities Commissioners’ Valuation Committee and leads the Iowa Commission. He argues for efficient transport, balanced competition, and informed policy to serve the state’s public interest.
Maple Hill society gathered at Mrs. Fry's home on May 3 to finalize plans for a May 16 homecoming at the American Legion hall. The next Aid meeting is set for June 7 at Mrs. Alvastad’s house as members and supporters prepare a big event. Agendas also include gatherings of the Four Mile Lake Club hosted by Mrs. Alva Sawyer and a Bidenby Bridge Club afternoon hosted by Mrs. Jack Cramer with prizes awarded for high and low scores. The Junior Degree of Honor meets May 12 at city hall.
Emmet County Iowa Board awarded the road grading contract to Elmer Zenor as the lowest bid after bids were opened. Irene Kohl was employed as overseer of the Poor for one year at 100 dollars monthly with mileage up to five cents per mile. The board authorized service notices to prevent settlers from being acquired by nonresidents and adjourned until tomorrow at 9. Dorothy Klopp, County Auditor.
Mrs Thus Doyle returned Sunday from Mitchell North Dakota where she had visited at the home of her daughter and husband Mr and Mrs John Nolan Mr and Mrs Maine met her at Emmetsburg. Mrs Will Bagan left Friday for a few days visit at Iowa Falls with her daughter Mrs W Q Barre and family and with another daughter Miss Iola Bagan at Des Moines. E Zeimer goes to Rochester tomorrow or Thursday with his son Art Zeimer of Dunnell Minn who SE Senn Separate Map clinic.
Mr and Mrs H A Gaarde will travel to Minneapolis Friday afternoon for special exercises at the University of Minnesota in honor of Mother's Day Their daughter Miss Bertha Gaarde studies at the university They will be joined here by Mrs Thompson of Emmetsburg who also has a daughter at the same institution.
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