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Newspaper
Vindicator And Republican
Location
Estherville, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 29, 1916
Page
1
A. F. Follerat visits Votnes and the city schools, commending the superintendent and teachers for outstanding work. He singles out the normal training and praises Fatherville high school as among the best in lows.
A Ratherville party visited the east shore of Spirit Lake for a Sunday picnic and dinner. The group included Mespre, Mea lames Geosoadle, Clear Peterson, Frank Shadle, Hermada Miller, Ed Brome, Tom Phompsec, and Dennis Ragan. The weather and lake conditions were ideal with low mosquitoes and calm waves.
Prices for butter per pound eggs per dozen and potatoes per bushel are cited from a Montreal sister’s letter. The message, published in the Armstrong Journal, notes modest thanks for living in the United States and lists several food items with approximate costs.
Chicago printers and Northern Illinois counterparts agreed to a 30 percent rate increase on all schedules and estimates for printing and binding after December 1 at a meeting in Chicago. The agreement covers book job and periodical printers across the region.
Lavell R. B. J. Junvell born in Benton County Iowa April 2 188, died in Estherville November 22 1916 at 27 years 1 month 24 days. He moved to Emmet County eleven years ago and lived in Estherville five years. He married Ila Lynch April 10 1900 and they had three children. Survived by wife, children, father four brothers and five sisters with many relatives. Funeral conducted by Rev J S Curtin at the Christian Church, interment in Oak Hill Cemetery.
Off for Florida Me L Jewin and son in law P Broad shipped a war of household effects the first of the week to Eastice Florida and the two families will leave next week for the same destination to make their future home
W. W. Walker purchases an interest in the Town Savings Bank, marking a promising future for the young financier. Lloyd Stockdale is expected to be promoted from assistant cashier as his replacement, reflecting a shift in leadership at Batherville's bank.
Anderson Hospital reports multiple recoveries and ongoing treatments. Patients include Mrs Alice Whipkey, Dan Booth Jr, little Jerry Wood, Alma Gilbert, Margaret McGee with appendicitis, LeRoy Turner, Mrs Bading Tone, Mrs Ken Harland, Cesarean birth with mother and child well, Keith Crim, Mary Fogde, Doris Juhl, Mrs J M Westrum, Chas Eggers with perforated appendicitis, and staff on duty. A newborn son born to Julius Hanson. A Baptist Ladies Aid Market set for Dec 13.
An Iowa wedding at the Pleasant Inn honors Duggleby Schaefer and Miss Phe Tetdal. Rev Mitchell of Estherville officiates in a floral canopy ceremony attended by family and friends. The bride wears white crepe gown, bouquet of lilies. sister Charlotte bridesmaids in pink. After a four course dinner the couple depart for a brief honeymoon through Town and Indiana before visiting the groom in England. The groom, an Oxford Junction businessman, and the bride, raised locally, are warmly noted as the celebration closes. Also announced is the Community Short Course and corn show at Ratherville December 16 with lectures from extension staff and a premium for grain samples.
The sequel to "The Diamond from the Sky" has been chosen from many possible scripts and will premiere November 27 at the King Theatre. Moe fim is promised in top condition, with a four chapter show running four weeks starting Thanksgiving Day, featuring two comedies and a vaudeville act with Powall's trained goat and boxing kangaroo.
Judd and Miss Gna Stanhope of this city were united in marriage at the Christian parsonage last Thursday afternoon with Rev. J. S. Cottin officiating. Mrs. M. W. Stanhope and Mrs. Elda Myers served as witnesses. The couple, well known locally, will reside in the northeast part of town as they begin married life with many friends’ good wishes.
A sweeping promotional scheme by the Overland company will take 4000 dealers from across the United States on a multi city junket. Travelers will depart from Chicago on a special train to Toledo arriving Monday morning and Fort Dodge on Thursday. In Toledo all factory entertainment is free with sleeping cars on sidings. The trip includes factory tours, visits to a new million dollar executive office, group photos, and mailed postals. Route competition exists between Illinois Central Great Western and interurban at Fort Dodge. W R B Deming, Estherville Overland dealer, participates.
A Nashville mother asks when to start treatment for a child. The Post notes the question revolves around timing at eighteen months and focuses on the child's position on the body, describing the southern side relative to the head and heels.
A Syracuse correspondent asserts no cancer patient has been poisoned by poison ivy or Jays claus unless such a case exists. He says no cure can be claimed from what does not kill, and finds the idea at least refreshing. Springfield Republican notes the cheerful assumption.
The text portrays a speaker praising kindness while suggesting cleverness, noting a disdain for people who seek to crush others. It references Samuel Hogers as an example, implying tolerance and a subtle critique of harsh wit among the community.
Nations are sovereign and may preserve themselves when necessity exists. Cities towns and rural areas may enforce quarantine or protective measures to safeguard public safety as part of inherent rights. The text argues for the prerogative of local and regional authorities to act independently.
A brief quirky exchange centers on a Degt seller describing his pamphlet as a prospectus that nearly confuses the listener, with remarks about winded, lingering phrases and unclear aims in the dialogue.
A quirky note encourages smokers to quit by dropping the ashes of a pipe into a keg of brust ling powder as a symbolic ritual. The item presents a curious, tongue in cheek remedy attributed to Bostua Trapscript.
Miss Ida This attended teachers institute at Spirit Lake on Tuesday. Rhanda Bush went to West Pend Piiedas to purchase some dither and eve for his stare. The batters and pyres were set in. Grenght home at dine. Airedale dog purchased from Ben Raurtiv. Lew Piss visiting relatives from Minneapolis. Mrs. Fred Kilgore tied in Pooria Illinois last Saturday. Miro Valere joined his wife there for funeral. Thanksgiving bayous fading plans but Main channel river remains unsafe. Warm weather in past two weeks makes conditions treacherous. Mrs. and Mr. Groves in Colfax for treatment. may go to Hot Springs if relief not found. Lloyd Richardson travels to Cylndar tonight for his sister Miss Kebbel's wedding. then to Fort Dodge and Overland party to Toledo. Augtiv & Robb advertise special meat sale all next week to cut living costs. H. Otrnaky promotes two-page ad on Dacamber Bulletin of Reorganization and Christmas Survey. worth reading carefully.
Professor Stra kosch's figures place the Jerusalem artichoke as the most efficient economic plant. It yields about 7127 pounds of starch per acre on good land and requires investment of value worth 206 dollars, with a net difference between consumption and production around 186 dollars.
The quotation about true as the needle to the pole is linked to actor Burton Booth of Queen Anne's era. Another phrase describing beauty as a delusion a mockery and a snare is attributed to Thomas Denman who served as lord chief justice of England.
A humorous courtroom exchange features Mrs Pry questioning divorce as she asks why a wife tolerates a husband out every night. Mrs Sharp replies she would divorce but for the amusing explanations he provides, remarking she profits from them.
A humorous line about belief and identity cites a Californian philosopher noting that if the lords of Karuu grant their will, future incarnations will be half Irish and half Hebrew. It jokes that the Irish value money while the Hebrew hoards it.
A man wonders why they call stag parties and his wife wields a pointed reply about the phrase The stag at eve has drunk his ale, turning the invitation into a light domestic quip.
A concise note on how a student overcomes distraction and fatigue. It stresses that genuine interest activates the subconscious, guiding focus. It suggests collateral coaching, original thought, and dialogue with interested peers as effective methods.
A devout Wonk attending a matinee with a shared litany admitted enjoying the view yet complained the natives were too numerous, noting the scene felt long. The moment captures a conflicted reception of the Sunday outing and its crowd.
A clipped line suggests a stance on retellings and starting beliefs. The note gestures toward editorial tone and self reflection within a tabloid style from the Kansas City Journal.
The United States Department of Agriculture broadens weed mitigation and preservation studies to include tests of foreign wood for commercial export to Alaska. The move extends prior programs and aims to ensure quality and compliance with import standards.
University Farm guidance stresses selecting seed from the best field parts, separating seed from other grain, and storing seed grain in a dedicated stack. Proper shocks, careful handling, and timing ensure seed vigor, though climate and soil influence outcomes.
Clipping the young alfalfa crop reduces weeds and promotes stocky plants with deeper roots. Keep the mowing height high and repeat passes through summer. Do not remove hay in the first year unless early seeding on rich soil. leave growth for winter cover and avoid grazing.
An excellent wagon for feed hauling features a foldable rack that can be pulled back over the rear wheels with the hind portion touching the ground. It allows unloading in a fraction of the time of a normal wagon and keeps hay and fodder in good shape. Ropes mounted at the front extend back over the fodder and when dropped a team can pull to release the load onto the ground.
The Bureau of Plant Industry reports extensive work on spraying to control bitter rot and apple blotch. A key find is over-wintering of the bitter rot fungus on small cankers and injuries, and removing these lesions enables full control of bitter rot.
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