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Newspaper
Vindicator And Republican
Location
Estherville, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1909
Page
5
Harry A Franck recounts a perilous foot journey across the robber-haunted Lebanon range to Damascus in Harper’s Weekly. He describes a village scene where a pot was used to solicit donations for a railroad ticket, provoking alarm from locals as he fled the crowd.
The London Globe notes the pope frequently receives odd gifts such as Hons and a large group of creatures. A Paris source mentions a monumental statue of St X repelling Attila, now rusting in the Vatican gardens amid a flood of offerings from around the world. A motor car may join the collection as a future marvel in Bramante’s palace.
Mrs. Gus Swanson former Pomeroy resident, suffering dementia, walked to the Skunk River north of Oskaloosa and leaped from a high bridge. Her husband found her body in shallow water below after rushing to the scene and attempting to save her. The fall likely caused her death.
The Adjutant General named surveying officers Capt E S Geist Capt EB C Johnson Capt L D Ross Capt E A Ringland to visit company headquarters and decide the disposition of unserviceable militia property. Optometry examinations begin under new state law with exemption certificates sent to retiring practitioners. first exam on September 28. Thirty rats trapped in a single Bronx store trap. Granville and adjacent townships win support to reroute an interurban electric line via Granville. Morningside College reports 849 registrations on first day, including 150 new students. State wears contracts seek to keep flour purchases within state. Over 9,000 hunt licenses issued in Iowa with $9,650 collected. W W Baldwin promoted to fourth vice president of Burlington System. Gov Carroll to join President Trautt on Mississippi trip Oct 25. Burglars steal about $100 in guns at Ashton hardware. A W Harris held up near Maxon City depot by two men.
During Rodney carnival closing events Ralph Moigin aged 11, son of J and Modgiin, was fatally shot in the head by starter Harry Frace. The revolver was loaded with live cartridges instead of blanks. Frace fired after initially hearing a click, the blast striking the boy and killing him four hours later as his mother grieved.
A heavy rain storm drenched Des Moines Sunday night ending a long drought spell. About half an inch fell, with lightning and strong winds. Temperatures dropped sharply after a hot day, raising fears of damage to the corn crop needing heat and sun.
A Milwaukee gravel train wreck near Bassett, five miles from Charlea City, killed brakemen Rolly Waller instantly and M. S. Peterson died of internal injuries. Conductor McLane was injured but not seriously. The page also notes various unrelated items including a whitened blur about adoption preferences, a presidential commutation, pole discovery disputes, elopement suspicions, a death after delirium tremens, and other brief items.
Fall offers drying surfaces and no frost for painting. Dutch Boy White Lead and pure air mix provide a winter coat offering protection against winter weather. Also notes on balloon expedition talk and a kidney remedy testimonial endorsing Dean's Kidney Fills. Boiled potatoes guidance ends with practical serving tip.
A collage of old ads and snippets mentions Cuticura remedies for hive itch relief, a physician misstep, and a Warren Michigan user testimonial from 1908. It also notes jokes, a Mr Weston walk quip, a Syracuse balm claim, and the sale of the House of Seven Gables site in Salem to Mrs. Emmerton for settlement work.
Fragmented chatter covers old timey quips about uniforms and family lore. It also advertises Pettit's Rye Salve for eyes and Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup for teething, plus home remedies for cooking and cleaning.
Diaexpresses mixed views on Roosevelt's Africa trip as a naturalist. A sharp sales pitch offers 1,000 shares in a Coeur d Alene mining district property for 3 dollars down and 1 dollar a month for 47 months, with 11 claims along two railroads. Also notes Hamlins Wizard Oil age, Belgian girl education, suffrage debate, and a witty married man remark.
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