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Newspaper
Vindicator And Republican
Location
Estherville, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1914
Page
2
The Home Newspaper is the most interesting reading matter, offering intimate knowledge of neighbors. It chronicles weddings, parties, clubs, church life, visits, illnesses, and recoveries, making every small personal item a unique home newspaper feature.
Indictments against fraudulent food product boosters result from investigations ordered by President Wilson. Grain markets fall as talks of peace loom, wheat down ten cents, oats five, corn three. Notes on editor Nelson of Ruthven Free Press and a lighthearted take on his poetry claim. Socialists favor government but oppose wars, warning of wartime carnage. Final letter quotes reflect soldier farewells. A land sale ad seeks a 444 acre Kitten county farm in Red River Valley with favorable terms. Nau Bros. wt.
A compendium of court actions lists judgments against defendants on promissory notes and various cases. Divorces granted for Keith Cockburn and others. several parties settled by stipulations. multiple plaintiffs awarded sums or costs. some cases passed for vacation decision. one man sentenced to life in Fort Madison for a felony with costs to be paid.
The secretary of state explains he has no power to enforce auto license collection. Enforcement of the law rests with county sheriffs, attorneys, and local police. His role is to take money, register the vehicle, and issue plates, underscoring the need to simplify and improve auto tax collection by the county treasurer.
The Marshalltown Times Republican argues that license taxes should be collected like other taxes by the county auditor and sheriff. A hardened crackdown on tax dodgers by county attorney, sheriff, and police is proposed, with funds possibly administered by the highway commission to build hard surfaced roads. Taxes paid at the courthouse are urged as the proper place for taxpayers.
The first fall business meeting of Associated Charities approved moving the monthly meeting to the first Tuesday. Sewing at 2, meeting at 3, with possible refreshments. An employment bureau will run via the Rest Room matron for small fees. June to August guest counts ranged 676, 648, 896. A voter outreach food at election day and a market at J W Thompson on September 12 opens at 10.
Proceedings of the Board of Supervisors of Emmet and Kossuth counties at Armstrong on September 4, 1914. W H Gibba elected chairman and Chas A Root secretary. Objections were heard to the establishment of Joint D D No 3 E and K. Damages claims filed by multiple parties. Engineer instructed to estimate cost of an open ditch from the outlet of D D 62 to D D 4 and report. Boards adjourned to meet on call of the auditory.
American cement makers lag in export trade compared with England Germany Belgium and France. Geo Otis Smith notes that France exports around 28 percent of its production and Germany about 17 percent. South America relies mainly on Europe for cement, presenting a ready market for U S producers to pursue.
Advert says Chamberlain's Liniment eases pains and muscular soreness, useful for rheumatism and sciatic trouble, especially for lamed backs. Sold by F. Bha die Company and Jeffrign Blraey.
Geneva reports German retreat news stirs Munich panic and street protests. Citizens cry for truth amid closed offices and feared disorder as Germany faces retreat in France and uncertainty over Russian prospects. Frontier reports show German demoralization and anxiety about outcomes.
A Nairobi dispatch reports German East Africa forces crossed the frontier, occupied Karanga and moved toward Kisii near Lake Victoria. British troops were sent to engage. A Sunday battle occurred with unclear details and heavy British casualties reported in a failed bayonet attempt to seize German machine guns.
Washington reports Emperor William weighing an informal U S inquiry on Germany’s willingness to discuss peace terms with its foes. No reply yet, but outcome could shape a renewed peace initiative with Britain France and Russia. German papers claim severe but indecisive fighting near Paris and a 90 000 man engagement at Basle between Thaun and Senheim with unknown outcome.
Twenty years ago Miss Jessie Stoddard of Garner visited her aunt Mrs. G A Nichols. Mr Lawson, near the state line, broke his leg again after cast removal when his horses ran away. Dr Anderson calls it severe. Frost nipped late corn but most was safe. Young Bevan heads to Iowa City for a two year law course. Geo E Delavan Alton and Tom Pullen trip to Turtle Lake shot two wild geese. Mr Klopp and family visit Newport Nebraska. Eddie Allen goes to Kemper Hall Davenport. John Godden leaves Mechanicsville to wed Ida Capp, sister of Mrs Geo Gaddmey.
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