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Newspaper
Vindicator And Republican
Location
Estherville, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1919
Page
6
Estherville Iowa editors discuss war labor, milk shortages, road funding, and East Des Moines politics. They defend paving efforts, warn against I W W influence, urge patronage to home printers, and note Cross funds and memorial project funding questions.
The piece argues high prices stem from profiteers rather than sheep or raw materials. Wool goods prices are blamed on others, while cotton goods show similar inflation. Producers face financial losses as organized groups profit, while consumers pay near previous levels.
The United States Railroad Administration instigates a nationwide safety drive from 12:01 AM October 18 to midnight October 31. Two million railroad workers across 187 railroads, covering about 231 million miles, aim to complete the period without a single on-duty injury. The regional drive previously reduced casualties sharply, with the Central Western Region showing a 76.96 percent drop in 1919 versus 1918. The effort follows that success and targets a further notable improvement across all seven regions.
Local bankers report unusually heavy demand for money and expect it to continue. They foresee higher costs for farm loans and no return to cheap money. A monthly review by National City Bank of Chicago notes a national surge in money demand due to trade, with gold exports and reserve funds shipping abroad while wartime disruption shapes future markets. The Federal Reserve Board remains in control to prevent market complications.
Christian Church invites all members to attend next Sunday as Edwin Priest, brother of a former pastor, preaches in Estherville with a hoped for one year pulpit position if satisfactory. Twentieth Century Class hosts a Box Social October 7 at J S Shannon home near Raleigh with transportation from the church at 7:30.
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