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Newspaper
Vindicator And Republican
Location
Estherville, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1911
Page
11
A brief quip contrasts ornate speech with its substance, noting that flourishes in the speaker's remarks resemble cut flowers detached from their stem and lacking real connection to the core discourse. The exchange highlights rhetorical style versus meaningful content.
Miss Gertrude von Petzold likely to become the first woman preacher in Switzerland after a cantonal synod decision allowing women to preach. Born in Leicester England she formerly led the Free Christian church there and has preached in this country.
John Melvin, a pioneer coal miner in this county, was killed at the Bolton Hoover mine when crushed by a loaded coal car in an entry, authorities report the accident occurred during routine operations at the shaft.
A reader describes health improvements after giving up tea and coffee and using Postum three times daily. She reports lasting sound sleep, reduced nervousness, restored appetite, and renewed energy walking to work. The letter credits Postum and the booklet The Road to Wellville.
Des Moines news reports Judge Lawrence De Graff of the equity division proposes legislative action to empower Polk county to appoint a special commissioner to uncover true grounds for separation and assess each divorce. He warns too many default divorces are granted and notes the risk of Des Moines gaining a reputation for easy divorces. In Marshalltown, Iowa land prices rise as an 80 acre Gilman farm sells for 18,000 after a prior purchase at 12,080, illustrating strong central Iowa farmland demand.
Albert Hegerla of Green Bay township Lee county filed in Hancock county circuit court at Carthage asking the court to restrain the Mississippi River Power Company from continuing construction of the 25,000,000 dam spanning the Mississippi River.
Humboldt is told Herman, Zbyszko’s manager, met Frank Gotch this week to arrange a title bout for the coming season. Herman offered Gotch ten thousand dollars for his share no matter the outcome.
Farmers petition the board of supervisors and city council to act against Canadian thistle invasion in the county and town. Prof. E W Hamilton of Iowa State College will depart Ames to lead the agricultural engineering department at the University of Idaho in Moscow. He will be missed for his work in Ames.
Monticello Landen Taylor alias blackhander indicted for threats to extort and bound over to a federal grand jury on a charge of using the mails to defraud. Grand Junction Robbery report notes Hillman hardware store break in with window smashed and revolvers shotguns knives and other goods stolen.
Clancy Carl O Clancy of Unionville Iowa was elected captain of the freshmen football squad. He previously captained Des Moines College football team. Magdalene Kemp Dies
Des Moines reports the fortieth annual Iowa Woman Suffrage association convention will be held in Perry October 10 11 and 12 with a 6 30 PM opening meeting. Harriet Belvel Evans Corydon state president issues the official call. Local societies get three delegates per ten members and one more for each additional ten or fraction.
Davenport figures Klis and Nolan pleaded guilty in federal court to involvement with the Mabray gang. Each was fined 300 dollars and sentenced to three months in Polk County jail at Des Moines. The case centers on Ellis who allegedly engineered the scheme that swindled John Cavanaugh of Davenport out of 57500 at New Orleans years ago.
Maj. Myers of Des Moines will deliver an original poem at the likely final assembly of the Army of the Tennessee and the Loyal Legion in Council Bluffs on Oct 10 and 11. Gen. Granville M. Dodge, commander, will preside with Archbishop Ireland Gen. Frederick Dent Grant and Bishop Fallows among the speakers.
A district court jury in Judge Brennan's division awarded L eonard T. Albrecht $3009 against J M Pierce proprietor of the Homestead after he was struck by an automobile owned by Pierce, causing severe injuries to the boy.
In Iowa City the coroner's jury investigating the death of Jared Ham, a wealthy merchant found in the Iowa river, did not reach a verdict. Unresolved questions include missing $2,000 in cash and certificates of deposit from his pocket, fueling murder speculation.
In Muscatine five hundred local businessmen endorsed the button manufacturers in their struggle with a local union. They also backed Sheriff Vannatta for employing imported deputies to maintain peace and order during the dispute.
Des Moines Iowa candidate Charles O Berry of Walker seeks the presidency of the National Association of Postmasters of the Third and Fourth Class Iowa delegates at the Indianapolis convention pledged to support him with Berry backed by the Iowa delegation and his candidacy gaining momentum.
Des Moines real estate man J. J. Netherow remains jailed without bonds after a forgery arrest. He was found with a check for one million dollars in his pocket, though investigators have yet to determine his plans for the sum.
An investigation by an expert accountant in Lyon county treasurer's office is under way and expected to reveal that Lyon county has been defrauded of large sums of money. The exact amount is not yet determined.
Des Moines physician Erwin Cox at Des Moines was alleged to have been hypnotized and victimized by a woman. his father, former Des Moines principal, and Mrs. Melissa Mayner were arrested in Chicago on the case.
J. McCabe, editor of the Logan Observer and civil engineer, died at his Logan home after arriving in the area in the 1860s and later purchasing the newspaper in 1889. The longtime settler first taught school before editing the paper.
Promotional notice touts the Swigart Tract in Mason Manistee and Lake counties Michigan. It highlights fruit belt advantages mild climate rail access waterways markets near Ludington and Manistee and cheap prices from 10 to 35 dollars per acre with 40 acre parcels available and favorable transfer terms including deeded protection for heirs.
Grace exclaims at twelve o'clock as Tom notes the hours flew by and credits her father with tinkering on the clock in the library, the scene unfolding in a quiet, intimate moment of shared time and family craft.
An old advertisement claims Cole's Carhalisaire quickly relieves sine cures burning itching and torturing skin diseases It allegedly stops pain from burns and leaves no scars The copy requests free samples by mail to Cole & Co Black River Falls Wisconsin.
Mrs Carter and her cook discuss a murder that has troubled the countryside as they await court decisions on whether the killer acted with purpose. The exchange reflects concerns about intent and justice among locals according to the Brooklyn Citizen.
Large crowds seek 5 and 10 acre plots near towns along the P M railroad with options for fruit truck poultry raising and resort lots. Special Pullman Car Excursions depart Chicago on October 17 and November 7, round trip $6, free team inspections, literature and maps available, fasces rebates on purchases. A Chicago office advertises land offerings and travel details.
Biggins states support for the plano ruth while a rank philosopher argues that many claim truth when defending a difference of opinion. The discussion turns to how events unfold and how victory is perceived as natural. The world ignores the path taken after arrival.
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