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Newspaper
Vindicator And Republican
Location
Estherville, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1923
Page
1
Estherville expresses strong support for the Rock Island railroad and its officials, noting widespread hospitality and community benefit. A small group is urged to stop anti company campaigns, with residents asked to write to Chicago officials to convey general goodwill and unity.
U S Senator Brookhart of Iowa spoke at the annual Trades and Labor Assembly picnic in Indianapolis predicting a bloc fusion among farmers laborers war veterans and mothers to remedy economic inequalities. He warned that wealth fuels enmity among the groups while urging unity to counter profiteering and political manipulation. The Manufacturer commented on the stark portrayal of class conflict.
The M and St L A R announces an old fashioned excursion to the Twin Cities on Sunday and Monday Oct 21 and 22. Fare about one cent per mile with a two day stay for 2 3 of a one way fare. Rate from Estherville $4.05. Includes a football game between Redwood American Legion and Liberty Snyders of Minneapolis. Ask M and St L Agent. Elva's Flower Shop advertises with phone 243.
A high school assembly will be held Thursday at 7 30 pm in Spirit Lake to urge friends and supporters to attend and cheer the team to victory. Those with cars to transport fans to Spirit Lake are asked to report to Mr Biedermann, Chamber of Commerce secretary, or to Superintendent Hilliard by Friday morning.
Dr H A Haynes son of Mr and Mrs C T Haynes of this city and his wife are in Austria where the doctor is taking a post graduate course in eye ear and throat They expect to remain for several months and have set no definite date for their return to their home in Chicago His letter to his parents published with their permission describes the condition of the German people in the rural districts.
A traveler recounts July 1923 as he moves from Vienna into Germany crossing the Alps at Salasberg into Munich. He observes farmers, grain harvesting by scythe, horse drawn reapers and a Kirby machine, notes prosperous farms, well kept buildings, and a currency crisis with 1 200 000 marks for dinner and looming paper money. He compares German and American farming and comments on strikes in Berlin while mentioning Berry.
Miss Marie Andreae daughter of Rev J E Andreae writes from Helleran near Dresden where she will study at the Helleran School of Eurythmics for a year. She describes wine mountain scenery and Siebengebirge trips, notes rail fare rises, class car differences, and local prices. she hopes friends visit and plans piano and harmony study with daily physical training.
Jesse Cox has accepted a leading position with a Chicago scenic painting firm and will depart for the city tonight. His wife and family plan to follow as soon as housing is found. Cox has long run a famed local scenic painting establishment and recently did general sign painting. The Coxes are pioneer residents of Estherville respected by neighbors, and friends regret their departure.
Engineer Geo Godden of Cedar Rapids well known in the city, pensioned by the Rock Island Railroad after forty years service as fireman and engineer. He began as fireman July 1 1883 and became engineer February 12 1887. Ten years ago he moved from Estherville to Cedar Rapids and will move with his family to San Diego California once his business affairs are arranged.
Rock Island marks its seventy first anniversary on Wednesday October 10 with district celebrations. Divisions plan music and speeches broadcast from Davenport Des Moines Kansas City Omaha and Fort Worth. Chicago hosts pensioner lunch at Congress Hotel and Rock Island Club dinner with a dance at the same hotel. Estherville hosts social for business leaders with 250 invites for a K of P Hall evening and program of music and entertainment.
Dr P W Galloway of Estherville is named to the general state committee of the Iowa Presbyterian Education Movement. The drive plans to raise 2 million dollars for expanding Iowa's three colleges and developing student religious centers at the state university agricultural college and teachers college. The campaign covers every county and runs from now through next June, described as one of the largest such efforts in Iowa.
At their meeting last Thursday the Order of De Molay elected Herman Decker master councilor Geo Heyman senior councilor Rex Noe junior councilor Julius Osher scribe Harold Keeler treasurer These officers and those holding appointive offices will be installed at the next regular meeting the first of next week.
Frank Davey a former Estherville editor and long time Oregon resident has been chosen field secretary of the Catholic Truth Society of Oregon with headquarters in Portland. The Catholic Sentinel notes his work in publicity and local parishes, citing his prior roles in the Oregon House including speaker, and his recent service with the state accident commission. He and his family will relocate to Portland at the McKay building offices at Third and Stark. Edwin Booth of La Plant, SD visited his parents here last week and returned home.
Pat Sullivan of Estherville Iowa longtime Rock Island Railway engineer is reputed to be among Emmet County s wealthiest men He owns a fertile 400 acre farm an eight room stone house a shiny Essex sedan and several business interests He emigrated from Ireland in 1876 shipped before the mast and after forty two years with Rock Island and thirty six years in Estherville he reflects on work effort and self reliance noting a young man must push for promotion rather than seek easy gains
Charles Taylor, aged 44, died suddenly at his Algona home after a ride with his wife and sisters. He and his brother-in-law Wm Conklin ran the Hawkeye restaurant in town before returning to Algona last year. He was born in Kossuth County, married Maude Platt, and leaves daughter Mildred at Iowa City. Funeral details follow in Estherville records.
Estherville High School edged Worthington 10 to 3 in a tight battle. The Maroon and White opened strong with a field goal, then sustained drives aided by solid interference and yardage from Albertson, Keeler, and Shibes. Worthington fought hard, with Larson repeatedly gaining ground, but E H S maintained the lead to secure the win.
An Estherville fall festival drew a large town crowd for a four day window display event. Merchants decorated with scarlet and gold to celebrate harvest, washing the pavement block south of the square for a night of pavement dancing and viewing merchandise. Stores remained closed for the display focused celebration.
The week October 7 to 13, 1923 is proclaimed Fire Prevention Week by Estherville Mayor J. C. Lilley, following the Acting Governor of Iowa. Citizens urged to prevent fires from matches, cigarette stubs, gasoline, defective chimneys, heating plants, and combustible buildup in basements. Also notes Joe Yeager with Ceder Rapids trip and local housing arrangements involving the J. Anderson family.
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