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Newspaper
Vindicator And Republican
Location
Estherville, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1907
Page
4
A local editorial discusses a fake doctor’s indictment without bonds, Iowa corn crop prospects, and the Spirit Lake electric plant dispute. It notes council friction, the firing of the plant superintendent, street grading, and the need for crossings before permanent sidewalks. It questions council priorities and street infrastructure plans.
A citizen criticizes rambling business talk, urging clear plans to improve the city without placing excessive taxes on local enterprises. The remark suggests cautious reform could yield real value over time.
A Democratic tirade rails at Geo Schaad and the Des Moines trip cited to label him a liar or fool. It accuses him of vacillating, blaming a wobble geared politician for a switch from standpatter to progressive, and questions his honesty. The piece brands Carp as covertly manipulating GOP county matters.
The Estherville Democrat reports on the city council buying two riverbank acres to create a city park after an option held by Mrs Robbing. The move arose from the Estherville Commercial Club, which pledged to fund park development at no city cost. Critics question finances and propose lowering taxes instead.
Estherville residents testify to the product curing kidney ills. The advertisement links urinary troubles to kidney disease and claims the pills provide a remedy.
Mrs J Leonard of 714 South 8th Street credits Dean’s Kidney Pills with four years of kidney and bladder trouble relief. She reports quick improvement after using multiple boxes from Williams & Anderson’s drug store. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sole US agents. Jay Johnston & Co advertises jewelry and diamonds with a claim of $3000 in four months sales.
James B. Vernon, a Civil War veteran and longtime inmate of the Tennessee asylum, spoke for the first time in 16 years with the phrase Where is my money stating government back pension and interest worth about 7000 dollars. A warden inquiry revealed he served in Company HJ First Pennsylvania and was excused from service due to mental weakness.
Charles J. Chatten, a Black man in Minneapolis, has operated a boarding house for Black residents in the abandoned county jail for about a year. He denies wrongdoing beyond gas theft from the Minneapolis Gas Light Co, noting the jail was empty when he moved in. A detective arrested Chatten and his boarders faced eviction or seizure of belongings.
An old advertisement fragment touts Bucklen Arnica Salve as a universal healer for burns cuts ulcers and wounds with a 25 cent price and a claim of no equal. It also promotes Dr Thomas Electric Oil for quick pain relief and notes various local notices and names.
Exceedingly rare bargains in South Dakota farm lands and opportunities in new towns opened by the Minneapolis and St. Louis railroad extension. Descriptive pamphlet on the New Empire offered by A. B. Cutta in Minneapolis. Also farm for rent in Emmet county with good improvements, pasture, water, and up-to-date facilities offered by L. L. Bingham. Inquire through Vindicator and Republican.
An old time advertiser touts Geo Still for the only Milk Shake in town and promotes burdock blood bitters for dyspepsia. It claims digestion restoration, weight normalization, and health. Also advertises Dean's Ointment for piles with claims of relief and cure, noting pharmacists endorse the products.
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