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Newspaper
Vindicator And Republican
Location
Estherville, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1933
Page
4
A call to ethical governance and farm policy reform condemns deceit in agriculture. It argues foreclosures arise from unfair rents and finance linked to predatory wealth, urging farmer and lender share losses and to seek honest credit while citing widespread hunger and unemployment. It ends with a Bible reference.
Paving contractors on highway 169 from Humboldt to the county line employ 190 workers with mammoth machines. Nine thousand feet of paving completed, over a mile of concrete laid. Local labor used under re employment measures. those who fail to report for work after aid applications may be listed for winter aid. The work is cited as part of national recovery, with improvements seen abroad as well.
In the September 19 1923 issue the Vindicator notes the Elks will stage a circus at the end of the current membership drive rather than a minstrel or indoor show. It also mentions West Okoboji lake as a world class blue water lake per National Geographic and lists Los Angeles settling among the C B Graham and M M Knapp families.
Twenty years ago J T Holloway and son planned a dry goods store opening in the Masonic block. Dorothy Blakey left for Minneapolis to attend state university while Marie Crowell headed to Notre Dame academy. Worth Randall travels to Kansas City for the winter and John Greig to St Paul for McAllister College. In 1903, Harry and Mrs Gorton leave Emmet county for Los Angeles and Mrs Godfrey joins him from Cedar Rapids. Alex Johnston visits Eureka Springs for ten days. Last Friday night a Rock Island bridge span collapsed into the Little Rock river, drowning four people.
The national reemployment office at Spencer reports 135 men placed on Highway No 10 project. 575 men have registered. A few men have been placed as extra attendants in oil stations. Work on grading No 10 started last Thursday with full crews at both ends.
The Pioneer club met Sept. 15 at the Dewey Partello home for an evening picnic. Twelve members and their families attended. October plans are undecided. Wives of Presbyterian elders hosted a Paul Revere party with teachers as guests, including a treasure hunt starting at the church and through Ft. Defiance state park. Refreshments followed. Mrs. W. E. Bradley was entertainment chair. The Fine Arts department of the Woman's club meets Sept. 21 at 7:30 p.m. at Mrs. F. H. Rhodes's home with themes on America the Beautiful and Alaska beauties, plus a story review and music. 54 members are in the department. Mrs. Thos Mann is chairman.
Miss Eleanore Orvis attended a Saturday morning breakfast at Ralph's where Miss Clara McAdams and Miss Nina Berg hosted. She departed for Los Angeles to enter the University of Southern California. The farewell table featured corsage bouquets at each plate and a central basket of grandioili flowers.
L L Gunderson and family gathered at C F Walden grounds for a Sunday picnic on Sept 17. The afternoon featured hiking, kittenball, socializing, and preparations for a photographer. Attendees included Lena and Albert Gunderson, Geo Gunderson, Louis Rustad and eight children, the Walden family and Nina and Helen Jorstad of Hammond, Wisconsin.
A sweep of local notes lists Miss Denise Bagan leaving for St. Paul to study at St Catherine's College, and Miss Eleanor Orvis heading to Los Angeles to study at USC with her uncle Dr. Pfiffner. Others travel to Iowa City, Berwyn, Chicago, Ames, and beyond for college, work, or visits, including a family group visiting Fort Defiance Park and the Century of Progress exhibition in Chicago.
The writer extols A Century of Progress as a dazzling display of science and color, praising Joseph Urban and the fair’s night panorama from the 628-foot tower. They urge visitors to experience the lights and rides, note two standout exhibits on modern homes and horticulture, and defend progress against naysayers.
The query suggests a sweeping showcase of global progress with minds gathered to present a vast drama of world events. It frames the exposition as a monumental, international gathering examining human achievement across nations.
Indianapolis reports about one thousand men removed from unemployment relief lists now work on three Indiana concrete projects. Workers do two six hour shifts five days weekly and are described as capable and willing. Projects use state, local, and federal aid, signaling relief list reductions as NRA funds for roads and streets begin.
Fire razed the Blaine Stilwell farm barn a mile south of Spirit Lake Saturday night. The blaze, believed to have started from burning green alfalfa hay in the mow, left Mr. Stilwell with minor burns while rescuing livestock. Insurance loss later adjusted.
Battery operated Coro Mido Radio console with all complete cabinet Sper Het Dynamic Speaker and new low drain tubes offered for 29 95 dollars at Gamble Stores in a compact advertising item.
A physician warns harsh mineral laxatives harm the liver and kidneys and cause constipation. Public favor shifts to liquid laxatives like Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin, which label contents to avoid dangers. The recommended test favors choosing a good liquid laxative and gradually reducing dose for regular movements without stimulation. Syrup Pepsin, containing senna, is widely used and available from druggists.
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