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Newspaper
Vindicator And Republican
Location
Estherville, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1921
Page
1
The Dolliver Indicator notes improved railroad earnings car loadings steel and wool activity rising cotton prices and higher sugar prices. It cites a flood of foreign gold into U S vaults and argues that optimism grows as pessimists shift to a hopeful outlook for the country and future prospects.
Local notes from Emmet County cover visitors and departures of residents including Miss Ethel Eggers and the Lynch family, farm activities, barn fire losses at Ellsworth ranch, and social gatherings. Supervisors meet Sept 12 1921 and discuss railway tax injunctions and gravel bids, with multiple rounds of adjournments and bids from contractors for primary highways. Also notes the American Legion Maurice Doyle Post plans, leadership talks, and activities.
Wool pools in Iowa and South Dakota convert parts of their 1921 clip into finished goods including bed blankets and robes. The Iowa pool shipped over 4,000 double blankets last year plus other items. the Nashua mills gear up to meet demand. Officials say forced manufacturing stems from wool buyers’ refusal to purchase pooled wool at market value, prompting better quality goods at cost.
The article praises a Mitsumasa paper raincoat made from gual shrub leaves and stems in Japan as a durable waterproof. It warns pumpkins are not frost tender and advises early sheltering before a freeze to prevent damage.
A daylight robbery occurred last Thursday at G. L. Johnson’s home in Jack Creek Township about nine miles northwest of Ringsted. Robbers seized Mrs. Johnson, tied and blindfolded her, and searched the house for valuables, but no money or jewelry were taken. C. D. Johnson reported the incident, noting possible mistaken target and that authorities spent the day pursuing clues with no results.
Rock Island Lines renew about 201 miles of 90 to 100 pound rails this year totaling 27 000 tons. Major renewals include Chicago Terminal 2 8 miles of 100 pound and Sinoise 20 miles of 100 pound. Other divisions feature multiple mileage replacements, totaling substantial upgrading across Missouri Cedar Rapids Minnesota Pan Handle Arkansas Kansas City St Louis Kansas and El Paso divisions.
War Finance Corporation works on longer marketing support for farm products under the Agricultural Relief Act. Eugene Meyer Jr., managing director, says the program aligns with new international and domestic trade conditions and is being developed two weeks after the act's passage.
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