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Newspaper
Vindicator And Republican
Location
Estherville, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1923
Page
7
A local announcement promotes the Elks circus coming to Estherville Tuesday and Wednesday, claiming it will be a remarkable event never before seen in town. A social exhortation urges welcoming newcomers hospitably and avoiding enmity, citing a declared creed about reconciliation and kindness.
I C Coleman and James Rainey are urged to lead a push for a county fair association in Emmet County aligning with Clay County’s fair. The Algona Advance published a sixty page Farm Bureau edition praised as a milestone for Kossuth county publishers, using two tons of paper. The Vindicator and Republican extends congratulations.
Tax exempt bonds issued by cities states and nation deprive the government of revenue. The holder pays no taxes on income, while earners like Bill Jones with labor and investments pay more than fair share to cover lost funds. If everyone sought tax exempt status, government funding would collapse.
Milwaukee Journal contemplates the humor and challenge of maintaining a grouchy, pessimistic stance in everyday life. The piece notes road hogs and lunch-counter rushes as triggers while dubbing a hard boiled temperament as a rare, studied trait.
Des Moines Iowa Oct 15 The Iowa Good Roads Association will urge changes to road statutes this winter to allow graveling as a protective measure on roads with light traffic or impractical hard surfacing The group argues graveling can protect graded and drained roads at moderate cost and that many legislators favor making gravel improvements easier Meetings are planned this fall to drum up highway improvement support.
On October 17 there has been no killing frost in this area of Iowa. Tomatoes remain green in many spots and are ripening fruit, with string beans and strawberries plentiful. The fall weather is described as one of the most delightful in memory, making travel unnecessary for climate.
Dr C B Gaard and E J Hill, both of Fort Dodge, were killed when their car was struck by a fast Illinois Central passenger train at a Webster City crossing. The crash destroyed the vehicle, ignited gasoline, and left Hill burned and Gaard unharmed.
The 34th anniversary of the Northern Iowa Baptist Association at Union Baptist church featured President Harding’s last words as the keynote “That’s Good, Go On.” Rev. Frank H. Webster and Rev. Arthur B. Hubbard opened the sessions. New pastors were introduced and speakers urged faithfulness amid the New World Movement.
Stephen Berg son of Mrs T O Berg of this city died at his Hampden North Dakota home on Friday October 12 from high blood pressure. Born October 19 1874 he moved from the Berg homestead to Grafton North Dakota and later Hampden where he operated a general store with his twin brother Oscar. He married Mary Myhrn and had three children Sidney Morris and Earl. Survived by wife mother brothers Martin Lewis Oscar and sisters Samantha Serena. Funeral services were held at his mother’s home and at the Lutheran church with burial in Wallingford cemetery. Rev S A Berge officiated. pallbearers were old friends. Out of town visitors attended from Hampden Graettinger and Fairmont.
The Rock Island railroad held its seventy first anniversary celebration in Estherville on October 10 at the Knights of Pythias hall. Supt Allen and officials praised the community’s support and the line’s importance while attendees enjoyed music readings and dances.
Perry Irwin, a prominent farmer, was injured Monday morning after stepping into a Ford coupe driven by Peter Christensen of Spirit Lake at the First Trust and Savings Bank corner. The car moved slowly and Irwin, distracted by another vehicle, was knocked to the ground unconscious and taken to Birney Hospital for treatment. He sustained facial bruises and minor injuries. Also mentioned: Mr and Mrs Owen Morton welcome a baby girl born on Sunday, weighing eleven pounds.
Sheriff Tom Nivison seized an estimated $8,000 worth of liquor found at the Rock Island depot in Maple Hill. Twenty wooden cases contained five gallon cans of liquid misrepresented as medicine labeled Ideal mouth wash. Shipped from New York City via H. Caplan & Co. the consignee Roy Reynolds is not known locally. The liquor, declared C. O. D. with freight and bill of lading due, awaits chemical testing in Ames to determine if it is legally alcohol. If so it will be turned over to the Clerk of Courts for disposition.
S. M. Rowley, former Estherville partner now selling the Spencer Steam Laundry, reports Joe Johnson of Albert Lea, Minn., bought the Spencer laundry and will send a manager. Rowley will remain in Spencer as a traveling salesman for the Western Laundry Supply Co of Burlington. Mrs. Geo Anderson of Spirit Lake visited Peter Scholtes’ home the past three days.
Interest grew last week in Estherville for a Farmers Short Course to be held this fall. The Chamber of Commerce and Board of Directors call a county meeting to form a Short Course Association, open to farmers and business men. A minimum of 100 members is required to incorporate. The two day program would feature livestock poultry grains and domestic science displays with judged premiums and instructional classes. The meeting is Monday night Oct 22 at 8 oclock in the American Legion and Chamber of Commerce Room. 100 or more farmers are urged to attend.
Rev. W. F. Huxford of Waterloo begins his pastorate here with his first sermon on Sunday. Highly recommended, he previously served as Y M C A secretary for years and later at Des Moines University. His family is scheduled to arrive this week.
Mrs. W P Galloway died Saturday October 13 after a brief cancer illness. She helped organize the local Woman's Club and served with the Presbyterian church groups and Sunday school. Survived by husband Dr W P Galloway daughter Mrs Peter Christensen Spirit Lake son J Carlton Galloway Ames sister Addie Carey Lagrande. Funeral at Presbyterian church conducted by Rev Robert Mitchell with Oak Hill Cemetery burial. Family from Marshalltown Sioux Falls Madison Chicago Ames Spirit Lake Lagrande attended.
A local Elks circus promises a rich program on Oct 23 and 24 with Miss Louise Cody sister of the late Col Cody, Oriental Tumblers, aerialists, Weeks McClelland One Ring Circus, Bozo the elephant group, Comedy Bucking White Mule, Lady Clown Band, Sheba the lion, hunting scenes, Jumbo and Sambo, trained pets, Oscar the dwarf, a dog and pony show, and an eight round boxing match featuring Phil Lange and Kid Kiehl. The event is under Elks auspices and touted as one of the city’s finest entertainments with strong local booster support. Loretta Lemar resigned from H Oranaki store this Tuesday.
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