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Newspaper
Vindicator And Republican
Location
Estherville, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1904
Page
11
JA WORD TO FARMERS urges local farmers to market cream at ESTHERVILLE CREAMERY CO. The letter argues small investment, steady payments, and conservative operation over central plants. It claims better margins, lower costs, and fair treatment for shipments, warning about bankruptcies in rival creameries and high executive salaries.
Our garments advertise elite tailoring services offering better suits than elsewhere. The pitch emphasizes quality tailoring and a promise of superior fit for discerning customers seeking custom or premium menswear.
John Hansen presents rail and tour offers for the Minneapolis St. Louis and Frisco systems. Includes season tickets from 23.55 and 1045 for sixty days, 817.50 for fifteen days, and calls to agents for through connections hotels and Yellowstone Park packages with new hotels and park inns. Also notes routes Birmingham to San Francisco and Yellowstone tour details with agents in St Louis and Des Moines.
Olaf O Lenning living eleven miles northwest of Armstrong tried to destroy himself with a pocket knife. He cannot recall how the injury occurred and is described as likely suffering a temporary mental lapse. He was treated locally and then moved closer to a physician for recovery and remains under care.
At Ft. Dodge Section Eight of the State Bankers Association adopted a resolution urging more conservative banking to reduce failures in Iowa. The measure cites widespread speculation by bank officials and aims for approval at the Des Moines state meeting in June to curb risky practices. Also in Denver a Cattle Growers Interstate Executive Committee formed with three delegates from each western state. A levy of one fourth cent per head on cattle was set to fund efforts for fair rates and treatment by the railroads.
Pierson and Wells of Shawnee report favorable crop conditions in Bewuln Oklahoma. They note substantial rainfall over the past week, with potatoes corn and cotton thriving and wheat in strong shape. If weather holds, potato harvests may begin within thirty days.
Local items report camp meeting plans by Jay Johnston & Co and Seventh Day Adventists Colfax June 5 to 12 with town fare arrangements. Other notes advertise auctions, seed sales, bindery services, creamery concerns, marriages, cattle shipments, and a large Maple Hill Mercantile cold storage project.
The Ulspaten notes good outlook for small grain and ongoing corn planting in Ringsted. The city council aims to boost fire protection with a committee evaluating funds and possible additions. Since incorporation Ringsted has had one fire and two buildings lost. Miss Estate Bigelow of Keatherville will teach the primary room next year.
Mrs G E Pepper of Marion Indiana reports suffering a lengthy cough and weight loss before using One Minute Cough Cure. After four bottles her cough and lung strength improved to normal, with weight restored. Sold by Williams and Anderson and others in Walford.
Proposals for building a school house in Sub District No 3 Center township Emmet county were received by the county superintendent at Estherville by o clock p m. Plans and specifications may be seen there until the date. The contract will go to the lowest responsible bidder and complete by August 25. Old schoolhouse bids will also be received with the board reserving the right to reject any or all bids.
Proposals for erecting a schoolhouse in Ryan Lake Sub District, Buliset county, will be received and opened by the county superintendent of Estherville. Plans and specs available until June 6, bids awarded to the lowest responsible bidder. Building to be completed by August 23. The board reserves the right to reject any or all bids. G. Higins or H.M. Secretary.
Reports of a new Lake Park school project a venue change request in a Deeter shooting case. Ringsted hosts a July 4 6 race meeting while local waterworks plans and fruitless investigations unfold in nearby towns. Officers elected for Armstrong opera house. Catholic Total Abstinence Union promotes Waukon convention. rural mail carriers to report road conditions for service continuance.
A 3 alderman council with one elected mayor could govern Iowa cities. Terms vary from three years total after initial roll. Vacancies by special election. Aldermen paid 2000 to 5000 yearly plus mayor's pay. Law changes urged to empower this council and align statutes. The idea was endorsed for consideration at the upcoming Iowa Bar Association meeting.
A fragmentary notice blends a language lesson with a fishing promotion. It references a girl’s reaction to a sentence and explains grammar terms briefly before shifting to a Dr Thomas ejector and the West Okoboji fishing season opening May 15. Readers are urged to secure Rock Island tickets and obtain a lakes book detailing game and fish laws for Iowa and Minnesota.
Ladies and children who cannot stand harsh laxatives are urged to try Little Early Risers pills. The ads claim these pills ease biliousness constipation headache jaundice malaria and liver troubles and urge comparison with other remedies. Des Moines town fights June attendance details notes train tickets sold by Rock Island system Des Moines return fares and sale dates June 20 25 plus rates.
Theodore Schoedeberg married Mary Cardwell on May 7 at Mr. Hill's Wells ranch home with Rev Artman officiating. Guests enjoyed a fine supper and a social dance before departure. Frank and Lee Clark headed to Dakota for prospects.
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