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Newspaper
Vindicator And Republican
Location
Estherville, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1923
Page
2
Thousands sign a petition from the state fish and game warden’s department protesting the destruction of natural breeding places for fish and game. A movement aims to drain several thousand acres of swamp along the Mississippi river amid claims of speculative land grabs and river straightening harming aquatic habitats.
Organized labor in Dés Moines has about 110000 members with a payroll around 1800000 dollars monthly. The average wage is 7.50 dollars per day, totaling about 75000 dollars daily for all members, while wages span from 4.80 to 14 dollars or more for skilled labor.
A storm caused dairy cattle at the state hospital for the insane at Cherokee to become unduly nervous. Attendants found the cause after checking the barn and discovered an electrical wire had touched metal stanchions, sending current along the necks of the animals.
On a Sunday near Pleasantville Iowa Fletch Lyon and Kermit Freel found a young child lying in the road while transporting goods to Des Moines. They rescued the child and drove on until a car coming from the opposite direction halted them. The other vehicle’s door reportedly came unlatched and the child was dumped onto the road. The child escaped unharmed and appeared to enjoy the episode.
D P Hogan president of the federal land bank of Omaha spoke on the chautauqua platform in Clarinda. In six years of operation there has never been a loss or foreclosure. Iowa ranks second in federal land bank loans to farmers with Texas the only state with more. Twelve federal banks supervised by the government hold aggregate loans near 500 million dollars.
State Health Board figures show 1922 Iowa marriages 21 736 and divorces 4 681, up from 1909 with 19 760 marriages and 2 245 divorces. In both 1922 and 1909 marriages per 1000 population stand at 89, while divorces rise from 1.0 to 1.9 per 1000. 1910 records the best balance with about one divorcee per ten weddings.
The John H. Morrell estate of Ottumwa paid the largest inheritance tax under the 1921 law, 20000.48 dollars on an $833000 estate. Only the J S Callahan estate of Des Moines paid more, 39000 dollars, paid about ten years ago.
Reports of mad dog ravages across the state prompt Dr. Saylor to urge immediate confinement of a bitten dog and observation. If the animal dies within ten days, rabies is likely. if it survives beyond ten days, the danger may be reduced.
Dr Saylor warns common beliefs on mad dog behavior are wrong and urges locking bitten dogs and watching them. If the animal dies within ten days the head should be sent to Iowa City for examination. Pasteur treatment is recommended if started within two weeks after a bite.
Secretary A R Corey reports the 1923 State Fair netted about 50 000 in profit from 303 911 90 receipts, up from 1922’s 296 120 50. An additional 15 000 is expected from other sources while expenses ran around 270 000. The sinking fund of 25 000 was largely drawn down previously and must be replenished for next year.
Hon. W G Ray of Grinnell challenges the state to produce two practicing attorneys with clean records. He asserts the bar should reflect high professional standards and calls for evidence of courtroom integrity across Iowa.
Judge W R Lewis of Montezuma in Poweshiek county reaches 88 October 12 while Capt Carr about to be 85 next April. Both longtime Poweshiek residents boast 60 plus years in law, with Lewis serving as county official, state senator and judge since 1880, and Carr’s career spanning farming, Grinnell College studies, Civil War service, county clerk, and extensive law practice noted for settling disputes. Both remain active in the region’s legal scene.
A statement from an Estherville woman promotes Adlerika as a cure for digestive discomfort. She claims prior remedies failed, describing sour tastes and gas from meals. She asserts Adlerika relieved her symptoms when others did not.
An old time druggist advertises a remedy labeled as quick relief for gas and stubborn constipation. It claims the product acts on the stomach within ten minutes and is offered by Axelent fast Mob.
July births listed for Armstrong area include Clarice Minera Peterson daughter of Peter and Minnie Ash land Peterson. Dirl Gean Higgins daughter of Joseph T and Mable A Pennel Higgins. Emma Geraldine Pape daughter of Edward and Gertie Town Pape. Cliffery Jean Eckhart son of Frederick and Ma Eckhart. William Mabel Kinander enry Paria son of Charles William and Savoy June Spear Paris.
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