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Newspaper
Vindicator And Republican
Location
Estherville, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1923
Page
1
A fragmented note urges adopting a railroads slogan and argues for more graveling of secondary roads over primary routes. It notes unusually heavy rainfall this year, muddy ground, and the need for dry, warm weather to finish threshing and ripen crops, appealing to both farmers and townspeople.
Estherville faces a mood of discouragement and seeks a unifying event to lift spirits. The piece urges walking over driving, investing in Iowa beauty, and notes Labor Day work ethic in the Vindicator office. It mentions editors King and Hayden visiting Spirit Lake to assess Minnesota journalism, praising Iowa's industrious but aging editorial group.
Nearly 200000 people perished in a devastating earthquake. The catastrophe dwarfs smaller personal hardships and reshapes life for survivors and authorities across Tokyo and Yokohama.
Spencer News-Herald comments on a two cent gasoline tax in South Dakota and notes Standard and others refuse to collect the tax. The paper opposes gasoline and sales taxes, questions vendor collection rights, cites exemptions causing confusion, and states opposition to the tax in Iowa.
Fred Jones and Chas Keeler Sr with a three member committee from Estherville Chapter led a Spencer visit Tuesday night to meet with committees from Spencer Storm Lake Sheldon Sitfey Emmetsburg Algona and Spirit Lake to form a district DeMolay organization. The aim is closer lodge relations and stronger work for advancement of the Order. More meeting details will be published next week. Miss Alice Tangen left Friday for Minneapolis to enter Fairview hospital nurse training.
Laverne Minard, sixteen, was accidentally shot while hunting with Joe Greenfield near Estherville. The 22 caliber pistol, used at Terrace Park boat races, fired twice more after two misfires, killing Minard as friends rushed him to Dr. Birney’s home. He was born Dec 27 1906 in Conrad Iowa, educated in Estherville High, and planned to attend college in St Paul. Survived by parents Mr. and Mrs. E Minard and two sisters Leona and Enid. funeral held Sept 4 at the Methodist church.
Wallace Foote, formerly of California, now in Los Angeles in a hardware partnership Powers & Foote, was in Essterville Friday and Saturday attending business matters. He notes Los Angeles as the largest U S city and comments on continual growth and spending there.
Mrs Mayme Woodke and Miss Davis head nurse at Obleman hospital left early this week for a western tour. Their itinerary includes Omaha Denver Salt Lake City and San Francisco with a boat trip to Portland Oregon. They also plan stays in Salem.
A new lyceum season arrives in Estherville with a series of attractions starting October 3 featuring the Cambrea Concert Party. November 14 presents Smilin Through, followed by The Harp Ensemble Company on December 6. January 16 offers Frank Dixon’s lecture on internationalism, February 4 with Judge Markus A. Kavanaugh, and a closing address by Mrs. B. B. Anderson’s sister in Inwood.
The Estherville Chamber of Commerce invites Cedar Falls Extension Department to host a summer school here next year. County and Estherville boards of education cooperate with Miss Hilliard to secure location for a popular program, noting past success in 1920 and growing attendance that can reach 500 students for three months.
Wm H Olson promoted to assistant postmaster as Lew Linge retires after years of service. Linge mourned by friends. Olson, experienced and capable, pledges continued good service. Helen Robinson, daughter of Postmaster Robinson, appointed to general delivery with Miss Lulu Holcomb. Robinson has helped in rush periods since high school graduation. Mrs B M Cushing left for Waterloo to visit relatives.
Estherville graduates pursue teaching nationwide as Miss Margaret Clark teaches in Forest City and numerous others depart for posts at Iowa State College Ames, Cedar Falls State Teachers College, Niles Michigan, Decorah, Mason City, Tulsa, and more. Several rise to principal or department head roles while following training at Cedar Falls and Columbia.
Leonard Nelson of Dunnell Minn son of Mr and Mrs John Nelson and brother of Mrs Victor Mortenson died in Birney Hospital after weeks of blood poisoning from a rose thorn infection. He was 31 years old and served in WWI. Military funeral at the Swedish Lutheran church conducted by Dunnell American Legion posts with firing squad color guard and buglers.
Ray Shoemaker, a prominent court reporter, will continue in his role under Judge Davidson, successor to Judge Lee. A young man of strong character, he will remain Estherville’s resident, with his family, who bought a home here recently. The arrangement is described as harmonious and well received by the community.
Notice states Cedar Rapids salers jobbers and manufacturers will tour through the territory on September 12. A special train will reach Estherville at 7 30 with about one hundred Cedar Rapids men and their band. The band concert will start about 8 00 in the public square and business men will meet the visitors.
The Northwestern Masonic Association picnic at Stony Point on Spirit Lake attracted about seven hundred despite threatening weather. Rev. Williams of Golfax gave a strong address urging Masons to support government stability, while cautioning against political unrest. The day featured music, a band vs crowd ball game, barn yard golf, and a large basket dinner, though athletic events were trimmed due to absences.
Estherville Public Schools opened with 1335 students, a high school rise to over 375 from 360 last year. Forty seven teachers, new high school principal Wm. Gibson, and multiple building enrollments listed, plus a junior high with 225 pupils. Superintendent H. S. Hilliard reports new courses and staff changes aimed at a successful year.
Rock Island schedule changes take effect Sunday September 0th with No 484 Lea departing at 8 9 10 am and arriving Albert Lea at 11 10 am linking to Twin Cities with longer waits. Return train leaves Albert Lea at 12 30 pm and reaches Rock Island at 4 pm. No 434 arrives Lakota 9 26 am and leaves 9 30 am. No 436 from Lakota now ends at Dows and returns to Lakota by 4 36 pm. Titonka notes a passenger adjustment.
On September 18 the oldest stock dispersal in the state will take place. PRCA Schaefer, after thirty-five years in the game, will sell his entire Shorthorn herd including twenty eight females of top bloodlines and four bulls. Also offered are horses pure bred Durham Jersey hogs and Buff Orpington cockerels. Catalogs will be ready soon. interested breeders should obtain a copy.
Walter Gleason resigns from the Rock Island superintendent's office and accepts a position at Geo. Shadle Mercantile Store. The move preserves the Gleason family residence in the city and is welcomed by friends. Gleason was among the younger staff and likely would have faced transfer or layoff with upcoming changes.
The De Malay stand offered free coffee and plenty of soft drinks and ice cream while the De Malay boys sailed to Templar Park for a dinner dance. Threatening morning weather kept many away, though organizers planned an unusually fine program and felt attendance would have surpassed June’s if not for the weather.
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