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Newspaper
Vindicator And Republican
Location
Estherville, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 26, 1924
Page
2
A vintage driving column warns about rainfall mud splashes and narrow passing gaps. It cautions on detour signs, overestimating braking, and estimating stopping distances with practical tests. It debunks a common myth that 26 mph yields instant stop, noting gradual speed reduction and the last ten feet of travel.
Your first motor car is the yard stick by which the faults or the virtues of succeeding cars are judged. It helps you appreciate strides in automobile design and recognize mistakes to avoid when choosing future vehicles.
Nelson Brothers report large hauls from Spirit Lake and East Okoboji with combined catches near Sand Bar and Stony Point, totaling about seventy thousand pounds. Tenant and crew used multiple nets and days to load, sending fish to live boats and carloads to eastern markets, mainly New York City for Jewish trade. Buffalo and carp form the bulk, with possible winter gill netting planned at Arnolds Park and Okoboji.
The article explains drivers must discover the engine speed at which power and torque peak for hill climbing. It notes engines vary: some have high torque at low speeds while others need higher speeds to produce power. Motorists should identify and maintain the optimal speed when climbing steep hills.
Two motorists present opposing views on national car saturation. One notes crowded streets and scarce parking while the other argues country roads remain sparse and traffic pressure differs by locale. Both warn against predicting a saturation point without broader urban rural comparisons.
The Nelson Brothers were successful in catching a sun houl near Wednesday afternoon with an estimated value between 75,000 and 100,000 pounds. The fish are being taken out and the landing is on the east side just this side of Sand Bar Spirit Lake Beacon.
Iowa State College dairy specialist John M Shaw notes rich late spring and early summer pastures inspire the ideal winter ration. Home grown feeds, including corn and linseed meal, can supply bulk and succulence to keep butterfat profits steady despite lower prices.
Dated guidance stresses cleaning and disinfection to prevent disease as hens are confined during severe weather. Litter should be straw, droppings boards cleaned, perches coated, and nests kept dry. Use hot water, kerosene and oil mixtures cautiously, with attention to walls and vents to reduce dampness and moisture-caused illness.
A fragmentary account outlines clothing expectations noted by Miss Maria Park at Iowa State College. It mentions three styles for school dress, prompts care and repair to improve appearance, and cautions against improper habits such as neglecting washing, cooking, and vanity.
The Cherub-Levity sale in Trenton New Jersey on November 14 broke Guernsey breed records. Forty eight head grossed 134000 plus a 2798 average, with Shuttlewick Levity 101850 fetching 22600, the highest price for a Guernsey female. The sale featured consignments from four breeders and drew nearly a thousand spectators.
A speaker rails against dry law enforcement and bootleggers amid filth and corruption seen in prohibition era news. He vows to resist by toasting to Johnny on the pump handle and warns of punishment from back alley peddlers while embracing the danger of illicit spirits.
Brown Brothers of Algona Kossuth county win the silver Guernsey trophy as the top Guernsey herd in the state. Their herd averages about 94 pounds of milk per head and 50 pounds of butterfat. Officials praise the contest association for promoting feeding, management and high class purebreds.
A November Farmers Union business meeting, opened by Pres Utz, discussed topics, tasks, and closer state county cooperation. Jack Creek local performed music and a play with W E Reed praised. A December 5 county meeting and a pie social in the basement were announced with invitations to all farmers.
Lighting experts estimate one hundred thirty million dollars is lost each year to improper lighting. AU.S. and Canadian campaigns urge turning off unused lamps, using efficient lighting, and proper reflectors. The note highlights eye health and savings, with editorial asides on thrift and gratitude. The column mentions Florida grapefruit quality and general prosperity feelings.
Washington November 20 reports a likely thorough inquiry by the new Congress into the persistent high price of food, with focus on urban costs. Some members press for an investigation into the causes driving the surge in grocery and staple item prices.
The writer notes potatoes tomatoes apples meats and all foods cost much higher at table than to growers. They claim farm to table price increases reach 500 to 2000 percent and warn of a serious distribution leak Congress should investigate. They expect a major inquiry in the coming session.
Fresh air and proper ventilation reduce sickness and moisture in hog houses. Since 1922 Shelby county initiated demonstrations, now 50 counties apply approved systems from Iowa State College. Ex tension bulletin 106 details hog house ventilation. Average auto license fee per mile is one fifth of a cent, one cent per gallon gas tax equals a tenth of a cent per mile. Lincoln Highway trip would cost $2.50 in tax. Milk yields per cow vary: Holland 7585, Switzerland 6950, Denmark 4666, U S 3412 pounds. Honey links to hot biscuits and butter, India has 50,000 square miles of wheat.
Estherville resident Ke Swift reports severe back pain and frequent nighttime urination due to kidney trouble. After two boxes from Rexall Drug Store, Doan's Pills relieved back pain and supported kidney function, with price listed as 60 cents at dealers. Foster Milburn Co, Buffalo, N.Y.
Osteopathy is presented as successful in treating colds and fevers. The D O is said to know the proper care for patients beyond treatment that improves blood circulation and nerve force directed to the diseased part.
Union Baptist Church announces Rev. A. W. Carl of Ames will speak Sunday morning. The evening program features a women’s pageant Sisters All on missionary work. A Thanksgiving week schedule shifts Thursday events to Wednesday and includes a waffle breakfast for the B Y P U.
A brief ad notes that fatigue after meals may be caused by gas and undigested matter. Adlerika with buckthorn bark magnesium sulphate glycerine is claimed to relieve gas and constipation quickly, sometimes in one hour, with Dr. Johnston & Co as the druggists. It mentions Ostropathy still doing wonders for the sick despite some knockers.
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