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Newspaper
Vindicator And Republican
Location
Estherville, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1915
Page
7
A call from the United Churches urges residents to join in revival efforts to improve Estherville and nearby areas. The message invites participation in prayer and outreach, inviting people to attend singing and hear Dr Bulgin while seeking divine blessing for the community.
A historical note describes blasting ditches with dynamite to cut trench work quickly. Holes eighteen to twenty four inches deep are charged, with one cap in the middle, firing many feet of ditch at once. Dry ground requires electric caps and powder lines spaced farther apart for four to five foot wide trenches.
Congressman Frank P. Woods of Iowa warns California voters against abolishing party lines and adopting anti party laws he calls dangerous and divisive. He argues such measures would Mexicanize the United States and foster idol worship, urging an avalanche of voter support to defeat the law on October 26.
Property records show transfers involving Walkey to Prod A Roblunsen in Hetherville additon Lot 10 Block 10, similarly Croustal to O D Wilder in Metherville, and Blakey to Jeasu Vox in Glas Gfuwot. Other deeds include Norma J Athius and O H Howard to Lot 1 Block 7 Hatheryills, Jno Brenan to Jno PKU, Waterman to Thomas Wivisen in Matherville, and Gruith to Wesley Dunbar in Katherville. Several entries reference partial conveys and road rights through Wallingford and surrounding parcels, with miscellaneous unclarified amounts and notes.
G C Funk of 111 Smith Avenue predicts 1916 will be colder than 1816, citing historical notes from the Bristol Press about January frosts and summer cold. The notice also advertises Youths Companion subscriptions for 1916, offers a calendar, and reports a Clay County board of supervisors resolution to grade and gravel county roads, with a booster meeting set for October 29, 1916.
A brief town note states Frank Hyder bought a farm near Ruthville from C C Restigao. Restigao plans to move back to Ruthven to build a new home, while remaining in town to construct a residence and barn on his northern property.
Washington October 16. The department of agriculture issued a call for a conference in Chicago on November 29 and 30. Federal and state officials and others interested in livestock foot and mouth disease are invited. Acting Secretary Kroomat said the present outbreak is nearly suppressed but preparation is needed for future challenges.
Unclaimed letters list for the week ending October 16, 1016 includes Carl D. Marshall N C Harter T Berry J Brice BR Johnson Mrs Clifton D Neal and Leading Land Man. Letters unclaimed after two weeks will be sent to the Dead Letter Office in Washington DC. When calling for any, say advertised and provide the date. Frank Carpenter, postmaster.
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