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Newspaper
Vindicator And Republican
Location
Estherville, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1912
Page
5
Katherine Morton presents a period advice piece on safe cosmetic use. It explains cleansing rituals, a home made liquid white or magnolia balm, and blending techniques for subtle rouge. It emphasizes skin preparation, ethical taste, and the role of talcum powder as a harmless finishing touch.
In a reader query a young woman seeks guidance about a fiancé who keeps breaking engagements. The reply advises staying calm, showing indifference, and letting him come forward, noting the columnist cannot answer every letter in print and suggesting he may not be worth pursuing if he never commits.
Grace asks about proper walking order between a mother and daughter and whether a young lady should help a gentleman with his overcoat in public. The guidance states a man should walk on the outside, never between two women, and never assist with an overcoat unless the man is very old or incapacitated.
A reader planning marriage asks if she should wear a hat and gloves during the ceremony and what to wear with her going away dress. The column responds with guidance on appropriate wedding attire and accessories for the occasion.
The note explains choices for flowers and rings at the ceremony. It says wear or carry a bouquet as you prefer and that the engagement ring is removed for the ceremony and later worn over the wedding ring at a convenient time, typically before leaving. It ends with a courteous thanks to the department for the help.
An anxious reader asks about hosting a graduating breakfast for female friends. Guidance suggests twelve or twelve thirty, fruit first, then main course of broiled squabs or fried chicken, two vegetables, hot rolls, coffee, salad, and a cold dessert. Floral table decor in brown or gut wicker baskets and place cards with favors are advised, plus a flower guessing contest for entertainment.
A stenographer asks about proper dress and manners for sixteen year old girls. The reply notes hair worn in braids with or without a bow, or braids looped up with a bow, and dresses just below shoe tops. It adds a line about women’s privilege to speak first.
Fashions fancies parasols with crystal handles tips and rings. Early spring tailored suits favor blue and tan. Automobile coats seek rough effects. Lace short coats reappear at fashion bids. Two small bead rages adorn a child’s hat. Belts frequently appear on auto coats with smart belt ideas.
Ex governor Shaw reports to Des Moines that English funds have been raised to buy the Atlantic North and South line using bonds totaling about 402000 dollars. The Iowa and Omaha road aims to issue bonds and extend the line from Connell Bluffs east once control is secured, as Shaw’s syndicate pursues the Atlantic property amid rival railroad interference.
The Iowa Total Abstinence Union Catholic will hold its annual convention in Mason City on June 4 with 200 to 300 delegates expected. Committees across the state have begun planning and speakers include Archbishop Keane of Dubuque Mrs I M Lake of St Louis Very Rev Father P J O Callahan of Chicago national president and Rev Father Convery of Hidera state president.
Mrs Edward Herbert took her two year old son to Iowa City hospital after a bite from a pet cat with hydrophobia. The cat was killed and sent to Chicago for examination. the animal tested rabid.
Frank A Nimocks of Ottumwa was elected president of the Iowa Postmasters Association and Perry named as the 1913 meeting site at the closing session. George C Irwe of Oskaloosa was chosen secretary treasurer.
Rt. Rev. P. J. Carri gon of the Sioux City diocese announces Very Rev. Father P. Farrelly of Carroll as permanent pastor of the Church of the Assumption in Emmetsburg. The appointment marks a notable position within the diocese.
The Iowa Farmers' Grain Dealers' association will hold a meeting in Marshalltown on Sunday. Roy McVicar of Lagle Grove, secretary of the organization, will be present.
A pioneer resident of Muscatine county, age 76, died at his country home near Muscatine City after moving to the county in 1854. He was among the county’s most prominent figures for decades.
Sir E Brong osteopath and local lodge figure is under arrest after a complaint by John Molden alleging an assault on his wife Mrs J Molden. The filing claims a statutory offense occurred in Sioux City.
The body of a man about 42 was found beside the Central tracks, apparently struck and killed by a train. He was unidentified, and the incident is under investigation by local authorities.
Clinton mourns the death of Luka Roberts a weather observer aged 0 years who served Clinton for thirty years and was the oldest Good Templar in the United States.
Incendiary fire in Highland township destroys William Bentley’s barn and farm ** loss estimated at 3000. Six horses, thirteen calves, and extensive hay and machinery ruined. The blaze is believed caused by arson.
In Keokuk, Thomas F. Gray holds multiple posts including supervisor of police and fire departments, city purchasing agent, and city building inspector. Reports suggest he also influenced a city council vote, prompting questions about conflicts of interest and governance.
Headquarters of the central division United States Army reports that Iowa National Guard regiments the Fifty-fifth and Fifty-fourth will be sent to Fort Leavenworth Kansas on August nineteenth to take part in the annual fall maneuvers with United States regulars and national guard troops. Fifty-fourth based around Des Moines will be led by Val A R Bennett while Fifty-fifth commanded by Col BR Howell.
Judge Joe Mate of the Mack Hawk district court sentenced J T McCaskill to not more than eight years in the Fort Madison penitentiary after the overruled motion for a new trial. McCaskill, a sewing machine agent, was convicted last November of killing Henry Phillips, a wealthy farmer. His counsel immediately filed a motion for new trial, with the McCaskill brothers posting the $6,000 appeal bond.
Surgeons in the state reportedly removed a pin from the appendix of Miss Mabel Tubbs of Lake City Ta and performed an amputation of the appendix. The pin had been in place for three years, recalled by Miss Tubbs who aged around 11.
A two year-old boy named Lone Rock Tough Marrons vanished from a Cameron farm half a mile west of Tone Rock. About one hundred men have hunted the area for thirty hours with no sign. He is described as chunky with blue eyes and light hair.
J. H. Carleton, a pioneer resident and one of the wealthiest citizens in this part of the state, killed himself at his home by cutting his throat. Poor health for several months is supposed to have caused mental derangement.
Ottumwa ruling nullifies jury sampling of whisky in evidence. Judge Hunter orders a new trial for Manus Gallagher after a guilty finding last week. The decision cites ill-advised sampling in the bootlegging prosecution.
Work has begun on a large steel trestle to replace the condemned wooden structure northwest of the city. The Fort Dodge Des Moines and Southern plans a line upgrade that will rival the famed Hoone viaduct in stature and significance.
Ground was broken this morning for a new 100000 dollar freight house of the Chicago, Burlington and Quincy railroad to be built in Ottumwa. The warehouse will extend a block and rise two stories high according to plans.
Central school drill emptied the building of over 4 children in one minute 15 seconds under Fire Marshall hoe supervision without prior notice.
Sioux City union electricians end the May 1 strike over higher pay and a closed shop and resume duties at prior wage levels. The shops will reopen with workers back on the job.
About one hundred women physicians die in the city attending the eighteenth annual convention of the Jawa Medical women. Elaborate plans for their entertainment are being carried out by local women's clubs.
Jenison Banker Dieu Denison Christ J Kemming assistant cashier of Crawford County State Bank died in hospital after being taken there six weeks earlier for an appendicitis operation.
Ida Grove exchange bank has contracted for a new post office building to be erected on their site. The pressed brick structure is set for completion by July 1.
Willidia Hovey, of Mason City, faces forgery charges over a $300 bank check drawn on Vag Bleter in La. The accused was held on the accusation and is awaiting further proceedings.
Between five and six hundred laborers and machine teachers at blue brick plants walked out, tying up operations. The men demand a twenty two percent raise from their current ten hour day wage of $1.75.
Vinton, a 55 year old widow of a prominent Benton county farmer living near Garrison, took her life by hanging herself with a belt in her home. Local authorities reported the death as a suicide after discovery.
Practical guidance on using small fruit portions, dessert ideas that mix fruit with cake, and quick dressings. Includes methods for Lemon Cups, fruit whipped cream desserts, and Emergency Salad with cheese olives walnuts grapes and banana. Provides tips on preserving lemons and lemon syrup for ready use.
An old guide suggests turning stale bread into sandwiches the same day rather than storing it. It lists fillings such as cooked chicken livers with butter and olives, smoked white fish with pickles and mustard, salmon with cucumber, celery with peanuts, sardine paste with egg yolk, cheese with butter, nuts and lemon, graham cracker spread, orange marmalade, and cream cheese with cherries.
The fragment reflects on limits of knowledge versus living, suggesting humans seek purpose through templates, enjoyment, action, adoration, and belief in both this world and the beyond, yet remain unable to actualize them in practice.
A compact guide to repurposing cold fish into dishes. Mock Lobster Melt uses stewed tomatoes with shredded fish and crumbs, while Baked Fish In Pepper Cases folds fish into peppers with stuffing and stock. Fish Loaf combines flaked fish with starch, egg, and butter, baked in a mold and served with white sauce, plus peas or chopped hard boiled eggs. Other options include fish hash and fish balls, and pairings like fish with mushrooms.
A guide on avoiding waste by choosing fresh fruit, judging perishability, and repurposing softened fruit into sauces for puddings. It notes that only perfectly fresh fruit is safe to can or preserve and suggests sieving canned fruit with juice to thicken and sweeten for sauce.
Practical guidance on plain woodwork care, varnish and cloths for cleaning. Suggestions include lining shelves with paint and a varnish coat, using zinc for work tables, soft paper to wipe dishes, newspapers for soiled pages, and a window shade as a dust barrier. Also covers meals planning, rug placement, ironing stance, and reducing clutter to ease cleaning and reduce dust.
A court’s discussion on affection notes that a man proves commitment by willingly solving small duties for his partner. The judge, hailed as a modern Solomon, asserts that love is shown through service and effort, even in plain tasks, not merely grand promises.
A field excerpt notes an observer remarking on an individual's strong personal magnetism. The critic questions if this trait is genuine or merely a readiness to accept Waller's authorization of all financial checks. The dialogue hints at influence over monetary decisions.
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