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Newspaper
Vindicator And Republican
Location
Estherville, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1912
Page
10
An advertisement from Lincoln Nebraska promotes Electric Bitters as a remedy for lack of vitality and digestion. It claims three years of ailment improved after six bottles, touting restored appetite, strength, and nerve. The pitch includes price at AO cents and a local seller.
A judge offers a lenient result for a minor offense if the prisoner pleads guilty. The lawyer questions the expected fine, noting the prisoner has only $12 and a $1 legal fee, making a guilty plea unaffordable unless the fine is limited. Nearby, Mrs. Hlolan endorses Foley's Honey and Tar Compound for a child's cough, praising its effectiveness.
A London magistrate Mr Cecil Chapman hears a defense claiming the woman known as Tam, mother of 21 children, is an habitual drupbird and deserves leniency. The defendant asserts she has supported allies by sewing, mending boots, and cutting hats, while the court weighs sympathy in the case.
A distorted recall describes a boy’s rescue from a severe illness and hospital care. It mentions doctors, a peoria address, and a plea to Kelley Kad Noy Pilly for treatment. the narrator credits Foley Kidney Wille and recommends the seller.
A Homemaking tip recommends cutting manila paper as a mat to cover worn sheet music edges, then pasting it to shield the music so it lasts for years. The advice comes from Woman's Home Companion.
A reader notes confusion over Sunday timing and preparations for a church event at St. Peter. Mrs. A asks for guidance, while Pena suggests it would be appropriate for a boy to attend. The message shows mix ups about times and duties at the gate.
A New York Times letter criticizes college girls in domestic science for laundering work, calling them a nuisance and claiming their methods disrupt washerwork. The writer recounts a washerwoman forced to endure college antics and substandard care, while promotional medical ads follow.
Ex Governor Pennypacker in Philadelphia weighs the divorce issue with a wry smile. An anecdote at the Historical Society has him hearing a friend exclaim he is the happiest man alive. The speaker questions the status of his own marriage, challenging the idea of certainty in relationships.
A small Italian boy in a public school asks to adopt an American name. He offers a scrap reading Patrick Dennis McCarthy as his preferred patronymic. A painter from Harpers Town, Mal, J.44. Criswel, describes kidney trouble and back pain eased by Foley Widney Pills, noting relief and improved ability to rise and urinate.
A legal firm discusses a $5,000 damages verdict with a junior partner surprised by the amount. They debate how to handle the client payment, considering offering $300 and whether to write a payment promise. The senior lawyer counsels caution before finalizing any settlement.
A railroad editor disputes two spellings of the same name, one calling him Hrudge and another Hridge. The statehouse man, Appantly, jokes it’s a matter for you or I, while the editor leans toward Bridge, preferring clarity and consistency in naming.
Portland fishermen on the south coast of England witnessed a dramatic scene as a hawk defended its prey against two rocks and a seagull. The aerial clash lasted several minutes with the hawk tearing the pigeon's head from its body before the carcass fell away.
A Chicago politician imported his souln from the old country and had him appointed smoke inspector. The report ends with a certified statement for the last thirty days noting smoke present and apparently of good quality.
George W Clarke argues for good roads prison reform and shorter ballots in Iowa. He calls for universal, fair governance, improved rural schools, extended university outreach, and broader educational programs while emphasizing tax reform, industrial growth, and protection of workers. He cites protectionist tariff views and attacks on corruption, urging public devotion to a modern, humane state.
The article asserts that the Hume Newo Republic acknowledges the Republican candidates were chosen fairly through the primary. It argues supporters will not quickly desert them for a third party, signaling continued backing amid the contest.
A Iowa farmer chronicles party shifts from Republican prosperity under Grant to debates over tariffs and third parties. He argues for Roosevelt’s Bull Moose ticket to counter Democratic tariff policies, recalling 19th century prices and farm values and urging fellow Iowa farmers to vote for the progressive line to influence 1912 outcomes.
Bremont Tribune argues the public will back the current president as election nears, fearing risky experiments by rival candidates. It contends voters seek stable, prosperous conditions and avoid untested medic al policies.
The article discusses Professor Woodrow Wilson's tariff stance and its impact on farmers. It notes Republican efforts to sway farmers to the Democratic camp over Canadian reciprocity and Taft's protectionist record. It argues Wilson's views on protection could influence farmers’ voting decisions in key districts.
The Iowa League of Taft Clubs based in Cadnr Rapids urges organization in every voting precinct to support the national Republican ticket. It notes letters of support from across Iowa factions and argues the third party movement cannot win, urging Republicans to stay true to party principles and back Taft for a decisive state victory.
The Cedar Rapids Times lauds President Taft for more than vetoing bills. He aims to shift tariff policy from political maneuvering to a clear business issue. The paper notes moral courage amid an election and predicts earned public admiration and support.
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