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Newspaper
Vindicator And Republican
Location
Estherville, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1911
Page
4
A historical note argues that public education and sanitary measures reduced typhoid fever and tuberculosis in Albany. It emphasizes physician responsibility and that prompt notification of each tuberculosis case to authorities is essential for control, mirroring success against smallpox.
This item compiles short notes from Estherville and Emmet County era including mail matter details, questions about church attendance vs home reflection, and a rumor that President Taft will spend about ten days at Okoboji and Spirit Lakes this summer. It mentions health values and local farming weeks for Hanover county as context.
The writer notes corn planted in northern Tow a and predicts a strong 1911 crop. He criticizes publicity agents for sending well written advertisements as news letters and argues newspapers should charge for them, comparing to paid local business ads. The piece concludes by calling the practice presumptuous.
A report highlights rising harmony among Esther ville business men and a revival of public spirit as the town moves to the front. An exchange explains the initiative, referendum, and recall with a parable of Mr Man and his supper plans. Insect damage in agriculture reaches over a billion dollars yearly, while birds reportedly consume vast numbers of insects, suggesting birds could protect crops if insect life were uncontrolled.
A quotation reflects that the hardest ordeal for an honest man is facing judgment before his own conscience. It states he knows more than any counsel, and a vindictive enemy may urge for guilt.
A nurse reports a mother seeking one glimpse of her baby boy amid a ceremonial setting. The unusual exchange centers on the titled lady and the newborn, highlighting a moment of public fascination with a private matter.
Martha Kullner Eckhart died suddenly May 4 1911 at her son Georges home near Dolliver aged 80 years 3 months 26 days. Born February 7 1831 in Reichen Saxon Kurhessen Germany she immigrated to America with her parents and settled in Lee County Illinois where she married Henry Eckhart in 1861. They had eleven children eight living. husband died 1876. The family moved to Tama then Emmet County in 1892 where she resided with her sons until death. She joined Evangelical Church Dysart 1879 and remained a faithful Christian. Surviving are ten children John Adam Henry William Chris Mrs T Laffy and George of Dolliver. twenty five grandchildren six great grandchildren and one brother John Kullner of Dysart. Funeral at home Sunday conducted by Rev Sutton with interment in Armstrong cemetery.
A note on road work emphasizes proper use of the King drag to avoid dryness. It states that a wet road yields better results than a dry one and that a salty surface with occasional mud holes does not hinder the work. If rules fail, the author jokes about consulting Mr. King Hosber.
An item notes K S Bacon of Bath Maine praising Foley Kidney Pills after kidney inflammation and fatigue. It also reports a rumor of counterfeit five cent pieces. the U S Treasury in Washington confirmed no counterfeit nickels in circulation, advising calm and inviting readers to pay subscriptions with five cent pieces if desired.
Art linen sale begins Thursday morning May 11. Miller Christensen Co. also advertises a sheriff's sale by virtue of a district court execution in Estherville Iowa. Real estate described as section thirteen township 100 north range 32 west dated April 9. sale set at the courthouse front door May 15 at 10 am for $2420 debt and $1110 costs plus costs.
Spirit Lake May 9 Special reports the Okoboji Yachting club announcing sailing and motor boat races starting July 7 with races twice weekly to decide the championship. Boats are B class in sailing, motor races in three classes. entries expected from 25 to 30 vessels on a seven mile triangular course. Notable figures include State Senator L E Francis with a 27 mph motor boat. Cups donated by local individuals for second and third class. inaugural event governed by Inland Lake Racing Association rules. club officers listed.
The piece argues waste in homes stems from three causes: baste false values and false pride. It notes many wives outsource shopping to servants or the telephone claiming time savings are economical, yet tests show personal shopping saves five to fifteen percent. Data from New York Detroit and Baltimore firms supports the claim. A closing line cites Dairy Products Co. in Hs theerville Iowa with prices for hens and eggs.
The minston-house of Abbotsford once home to Sir Walter Scott needs a tenant. The famed library and antiquities are held in trust by the dean of the faculty of advocates in Edinburgh, requiring heirs of the builder to provide accommodations in five of Abbotsford's forty rooms.
A man clings to optimism drawn from a bottle while observers warn that lingering gloom may persist. The piece contrasts hopeful outlooks with a somber undercurrent, hinting at ongoing personal struggle and resilience.
Mrs. Lapsling recounts her husband’s struggles to collect a debt. She notes he complained he could not obtain funds until he had to Barney Shea the man’s wages. The exchange hints at a legal or wage-collection dispute without detailing procedures.
A note on women taking up horticulture as a profession, stating it is wholesome for mind and body. The passage reflects early 20th century views on women in farming and garden work, asserting horticulture as a respectable vocation despite evolving gender roles.
A concise, humorous musing on turkey anatomy from a Nature column. The piece questions the function of the red wattles beside a turkey’s beak, calling them unattractive and impractical while noting they dirty and get mussed during meals or fights. It muses on nature’s occasional foolishness.
A brief quotation notes that forcing manufacturers to live under their own mill chimneys would improve Manchester, suggesting industrial living conditions affect city life. The remark underscores social and economic critique from Lloyd's Weekly.
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