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Newspaper
Vindicator And Republican
Location
Estherville, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1911
Page
10
Elizabeth describes a quiet Glen Echo summer. Tom Denby, the best tennis player, courts Luella Penderton amid a trio of friends while another sister arrives, and Luella’s guarded, evolving attachment shifts as a romance unfolds in a lakeside setting.
A dialogue on resolve and criticism unfolds as Miss Cayenne counters a man’s rigid focus with a playful remark about walking. The exchange highlights social tension over steadfastness and conformity in a brisk, period voice.
A Washington Star summary notes the fading hayseed archetype as modern life and Kansas dining clubs reshape rural culture. It comments on urban emergence, crypto investments, and the clash between old rural manners and new mobility, ending with a wry observation on farm clubs and postwar leisure.
A quiet night turns tense when a burglar pockets valuables but is confronted by a sorrowful man who reveals himself as another thief. The intruder pleads for reform, urges his companion to turn from crime, and escapes through a window, leaving both criminals to flee with their swag.
An old soldier recalls comrade Amos Stillman of Company A, 23d Massachusetts, noting his bravery in battle and a keen sense of humor that kept spirits high under fire. He recounts Cold Harbor, where Stillman protected the corporal with a ramrod shield and urged caution amid Confederate shelling.
A strong-jawed woman laments that her husband remains unsatisfied with dinner. A friend asks her to learn his preferences and craft menus from them. She retorts that though he indicates what he enjoys, most suggested dishes are useless to her.
A lawyer asks if more should be mentioned while drawing a will. The client confirms that his divorcee alimony payments should continue as regular allowances to the women owed support, ensuring ongoing payments.
Twenty Years Ago. Market prices for wheat oats and other commodities listed with ranges. Local people visited, travelled, or conducted business in Estherville, including A. D. Myhre in Chicago, Barr Williams in town, Foote tea party, Dr Bucknam visiting, Whelans hosting, Nicholas seeking a plant, and Hemphill selling barber fixtures. Congressman Dolliver to speak, residents moving to Oregon, weddings, and hotel rentals reported.
A letter from a former employee in Los Angeles dated October 12, 1911 describes disillusion with the West Coast, claims the East and Central West offer steadier conditions, warns of failed California industries, and seeks help to return to the Midwest amid widespread unemployment and economic hardship.
A quotation from the Des Moines Capital urges timely replies, asking parties to respond as soon as possible. No further context or names are provided in the readable fragments.
Cal Stewart brings a sixteen-player company to the Armory Theatre for a modern tour show titled In Politics. The performance features noted humor and elaborate scenery in a program promised to display Stewart’s renowned comic talent. Friday evening October 27th marks the debut.
Auction notice announces a public sale on October 31 1911 at the Dean farm four miles NW of Dolliver and 645 miles east and 1y mile south of Huntington. It lists horses cattle hogs machinery hay and grain, sale terms cash with eight months credit on sums over ten dollars, lunch noon, and cataloged items in detail.
Notice to all interested persons that the court has filed and opened a paper purporting to be the last will and testament of Chester Rewey, deceased of Emmet County. The court sets November 2 during the October term for probate hearing. interested parties may appear to show cause why the will should not be admitted to probate. Dated October, by Clerk L. Fpellynger.
James C Dahlman known as Cowboy Mayor of Omaha. His career spans sheriffs in Dawes County, two terms as Chaldron mayor, eight years as Democratic National Committeeman, six years as Omaha mayor, and a gubernatorial bid in 190? He endorses Foley Kidney Pils with a personal note and signs with H Williams.
An order sets the district court terms for the Fourteenth Judicial District of Iowa across Buena Vista, Kossuth, Humboldt, Palo Alto, and other counties. It specifies exact start dates in each county for 1912 1913 and beyond and designates Judges DF Downe and A D Baillie to preside at the listed times, with a structured timetable for each county.
The American Drug and Press Association announces Merital Rheumatism Powders, a new powder remedy claimed to ease rheumatism after trial by directors. It is sold by mail for 50 cents from Decorah Iowa. local druggists do not stock it. Lame back relief is offered via Chamberlain's Liniment available from dealers.
Witty remark on women and humor, suggesting they would laugh at each other if they truly had a sense of humor. The line playfully critiques gendered humor norms with a sharp, era-tinged tone.
Estherville residents suffer stomach and bowel troubles that may become appendicitis. The ad promotes Adler ika, a German appendicitis remedy from J Johnston & Co, claiming a single dose relieves bowel or stomach trouble almost instantly.
The Washington Herald notes that aviation licenses are being issued to young women now while most will likely favor marriage licenses, highlighting shifting social expectations and gender roles in the era.
Hon. Ark. J. KE. Freeman testifies of severe kidney trouble that left him unable to work. One large bottle of Foley's Kidney Remedy allegedly cured him and he reports never being bothered again. He adds that he always recommends it.
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