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Newspaper
Vindicator And Republican
Location
Estherville, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1907
Page
4
A Mason City report reveals an alleged land fraud tied to Hartley Land Co. Farmers, about sixty in number, were lured into signing farm sale contracts that appeared as promissory notes totaling 38,000 dollars. The manager reportedly decamped and the farmers began joint legal actions.
The mulet tax paid by Iowa saloons totals 1 474 145.20 with 648 426.26 to county treasuries and 925 618.04 to city treasuries. Saloons operate in 43 counties. prohibition is in force in 66 counties for open saloons. Iowa has 1 770 saloons across 242 cities and towns and 51 townships. The Red Book, soon to be issued, will include statistics on mulet and cigarette tax laws and enforcement.
The town improvement group sets Monday June 3 as the onslaught day. At ten o clock all residents are urged to dig dandelions for two cents per bushel with a prize for the largest harvest. root, branch, and leaves to be eliminated.
Jas 8 Cox in the Improvement Bulletin argues against a false impression about city property valuations. He says valuations were high to meet an emergency, were adjusted to equalize, and many properties were reduced from two years ago while some were raised.
Residents argue property valuations have risen by 89 000 since two years ago while city leaders council notes lower assessments. The public laments high valuations and calls for immediate action from the board of equalization.
In Edwin Lefevre’s sketch Harriman faces a mob of great financiers during the 1901 panic era. The piece portrays Harriman as impervious yet pressured by others to ease the crisis while preserving Union Pacific’s fortunes. Also notes Farmers Hall insurance agents Britt Hendrickson and C. W. Erwin promoting hail insurance as vital for farmers’ future security.
Snea Chy Herald reports William Ferguson and his wife with Mr and Mrs George Hewitt of Bancroft sold Ferguson farm near Wallingford and later traveled to Seneca and Bancroft. Creston Advertizer notes Webster City Freeman Tribune attack on Senator Allison and local support for another term. Forest City plans a new $12,000 brick and tile factory with expected employment.
After ten months away much of it on the Pacific coast for health the senior editor from Sumner Washington plans a final move home arriving mid June in Idaho to visit briefly then return. While ill he hovered near the other shore but ten weeks of coastal improvement have lifted health and spirits. No determination to seek office is reported though his name has been mentioned in connection with the governorship.
An advertisement promotes Hy o me i as a natural remedy for catarrh with burning throat and breathing difficulties. It claims the inhaled medication reaches all respiratory areas and guarantees a money back refund if not effective. Also notes a 32 000 car tour by Town Central and M and St L railroad officials visiting Algona to inspect routes toward Eytherville.
An advertisement touts Down's Ointment as stopping eczema spread daily, instantly relieving itching, and curing it permanently, available at any drug store.
A Scientific American receipt urges sealing a room and inhaling fumes from tar and turpentine to loosen throat membranes. It claims that coughing and spitting up the membranous matter will cause diphtheria to pass, stating turpentine fumes relieve the condition and outdo physicians.
Father L. B Coffin of Fort Dodge aided discharged Iowa convicts. one man Bert Wilson later revealed as Frank Rockwell exploited Hope Hall. He stole a horse while staying there, fled to Des Moines, was tracked down near Vincent, jailed, and later brought back, with proceeds spent on drink and court appearances.
Deafness cannot be cured by local applications, only constitutional remedies. An ad for Hall's Catarrh Cure offers a hundred dollar reward for any catarrh deafness case not cured. Sherburn hosts two gala days May 81st and June 1st as a new commercial club forms. Edwin H. Couger, soldier statesman and diplomat, dies in Pasadena, California. he served as United States Minister to China during the Boxer uprising and later as ambassador to Mexico.
Estherville residents praise Doan's Kidney Pills for kidney pain backaches and urinary symptoms. Mrs. S B Strong recounts sleepless nights and constant ache, noting three boxes cured her. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sells the remedy nationwide. Also mentions city accounting law and political editorials from Vinton Eagles and Marshalltown Times-Republican on term limits and rail fare.
A Pennsylvania reader from Henrietta shares how five years of eczema plagued their son and resisted treatments from multiple doctors. After trying Electric Hitters, the boy showed improvement and was reportedly cured after several bottles. The note promotes other blood medicines and tonics with a guaranteed sale at Williams & Anderson's Drug Store.
All kinds of ap proved forma offered for sale at the office. Available stock includes various legal blanks and forms suitable for official use.
A June American Magazine piece recalls a white girl reuniting with an elderly Black mammy at a home. The scene, with affectionate calls and a warm embrace, is offered as a moment of plain human love beyond supposed racial divides. The Toledo Chronicle praises Iowa coverage and Des Moines state news access.
An ad touts Dr Thomas Electric Oil as a cure for sore throat and pain wherever located, promising relief in a few hours. It emphasizes quick effectiveness and broad applicability for various pains.
Mrs Eva Uncapher of Grovertown Stark Co Ind credits four bottles of Dr King’s New Discovery with curing a deadly cough and restoring her health after neighbors predicted she would not survive. The cough remedy is sold by Williams Anderson’s druggists at 60c and $1. Trial bottle free.
Pianos to rent offered by Frank Albro. Also listed are three heavy work horses for sale or rent and a location on South Eight Strout. Phone 177 provided for inquiries.
Ella Slayton of Noland Ark notes that health costs only 26 cents per box of Dr King s New Life Pills. The remedy is promoted as gentle cleansing and renewed vigor with guaranteed satisfaction from druggists.
New subscribers receive the Daily Register and Leader through October 10, 1907 for $1.50 or daily and Sunday for $2.26. The paper covers all Western and Town League baseball news with full box scores. Des Moines based subscription offered by The Langbusch Ink well ad also present.
G W Cloyd a Plank MO merchant recounts a near amputation four years ago after a jimson bar pierced his thumb. He refused amputation and used Bucklen's Arnica Salve bought at Williams & Andersons Druggists to speed healing.
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