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Newspaper
Vindicator And Republican
Location
Estherville, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1911
Page
4
The Sioux City Journal notes growing appeal of the shady street scene while federal officials in Mexico rethink war warnings. It mentions debate over a reciprocity treaty and potential political fallout involving Paul Stillman. Frank Woods is reportedly silent on Stillman’s candidacy.
The town forms a league to keep all streets and alleys sanitary, pledging at least weekly hours of labor. Jon BP Mondale is a prime mover in the effort, aiming to improve the town’s beauty and health by sustained civic work.
Twenty five Grangers visited the White House to present their case against reciprocity. They argued it would hurt farmers and erode Republican farmer support. President Taft listened cordially, declined debate, and stated his belief that reciprocity would benefit the public as a whole.
The president argued the policy would not hurt farmers and could be repealed after the first year if fears prove justified. He said the plan serves the people broadly, even as some farmers oppose it, and vowed to bear political consequences if needed. The interview aims to show farmers will oppose reciprocity until convinced of non harm.
Editorials from Burt Monitor and Ringsted Dispatch dispute Woods as a candidate and weigh party newspaper loyalties in Kimmel county. Arm strong Journal and Motherville Democrat back Democrats, while Enterprise Vindicator and Dispatch split, suggesting mixed public sentiment in a fragmented local press landscape.
Minnesota lawmakers kept fishing laws steady in the late conflict but passed measures of interest to Isaac Walton followers. Non residents twenty one and over must obtain a license with a one dollar fee. the non resident kid is exempt. An amendment bans possession of most fish under certain sizes except minnows and a few bait fish. Any person catching such fish must return them to the water at once with minimal harm. The item appears in the Jackson Republic.
The Alvona Advance argues in strong terms that postmaster salaries in sizable towns exceed service value, calling the post office a political reward system rather than a public business. It urges democratic government to run public services as efficiently as private firms and cites abuses like free passes and political appointments as core faults.
The Georgia Minstrels, led by Richard and Prince, present a full troupe with thirty in the company. Twelve comedians, twenty singers, a double sextet of dancers, seven vaudeville acts, and a twenty-piece band travel in palace cars. They perform Friday at the Auditor Theatre on May 2.
Bargains advertised in shop windows at the 5 and 10 cent store. Homesteaders Study grant Lee Creek Parlors announce graduation gifts from Carl Olson, jeweler, featuring bracelets necklaces gold watches watch fobs and gold rings.
A B Funk of Spirit Lake Iowa says he is not a candidate for the Republican gubernatorial nomination at the June primaries next year. He does not seek office and will travel to Winnipeg Canada for a two week business trip. He adds he is interested in political issues and will stay informed and participate as a citizen.
The funeral for Frank E Simar a 63 year old civil engineer who died suddenly at his home 403 east Third street Duluth took place at two this afternoon from the Masonic Temple. Interment was at Forest Hill cemetery. He was a Masonic member and a prominent railroad engineer with ties to the Canadian Northern Kenneway Central and various Minnesota Wisconsin Michigan lines. Survived by a wife and siblings many relatives and associates in the railroad community. His brother V D Simar is chief engineer of the Duluth South Shore and Atlantic. Mus Telegraph Wires. Telegrapher wires may be defended musically as wind plays through wires along the highway.
An Expert opinion, De Georgy mine, said Brother Dickey, is de one creeiur in a thou sand what dont enjoy de summer season. De furrer look ez long ter him ez le lime betwixt meals, an' de high price or coltun gives him dat tired feelin' kuze he wel know he got des dill inch mo' ter plan.
A wife recalls her husband leaving home with a bottle. Each time he basted the chicken he took a drink. Upon her return the meal was perfectly cooked to the queen's taste, yet she notes he was obeyed.
Fragmentary reader notice mentions Rugby and Lee training tackle and Craaf's Ice Cream Parlors with a 20-2 figure and Homesteaders Sundae referenced among menu or event items. No clear story line or dates.
A sheriff sale notice states that a court execution in favor of W. R. Higelos against Joseph H. Alimmerman authorizes selling specified real estate in Emmet County Iowa to satisfy a debt of 4580.40 dollars plus costs. The sale is set for the last day of May at Genoa lock, at the courthouse front door, with terms as cash to the highest bidder. The notice is dated May in Witherville Iowa and signed by Sheriff A. R. Burien.
The week ending May 15 1911 in Des Moines Iowa saw ideal field weather for crop growth with three very hot days above 90 degrees followed by cooler pleasant conditions. Rainfall was light on six working days but Saturday night and Sunday brought copious showers across central southern and eastern areas. Corn planting advanced rapidly with most work finished before the 20th and early corn stands appearing good though still uncertain. Grass and small grains improved and are generally in good condition though more rain is needed in eastern and northern counties. Fruit trees are in full bloom in the northern part of the state with no frost injury evident from early month.
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