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Newspaper
Vindicator And Republican
Location
Estherville, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1920
Page
4
About 2 000 soldiers at Camp Dodge and other army camps prepare for elimination trials by June 15. Winners advance to eastern eliminations a month before the Olympic Games. Local authorities note strength in wrestling and boxing, with rifle and pistol skills as strong assets for finals.
About 250 of Emmet County Farm Bureau's 800 members cast ballots on Representative Nolan's Land Tax bill. All but one opposed the measure as read. Results mailed to Iowa Farm Bureau Federation and reported to the National Federation. The vote aims to influence opposition to the bill and reflects ongoing congressional agricultural lobbying.
Miss Florence Busse from the Home Economics Division at Iowa State College urges substantial noon meals for growing children to support health and study. Teachers in rural Iowa schools plan warm lunches, while some continue to face lunch box neglect and finicky eating. suggestions include varied sandwiches with brown and whole wheat breads and fillings like peanut butter cheese eggs and dried fruits.
Incomplete OCR fragment shows a train or trip route with the speaker noting weather, repeated dives, and a stop at Estherville. Content lacks clear dates or named entities beyond Estherville and a place implying travel activity.
Mr and Mrs Andrew Benson hosted about fifty guests for a two course supper honoring their son Belmores twenty first birthday anniversary. Eric Paulson died at his home near Petersburg aged eighty two. Sunday dinners at Albert Brunsvold included Knutsons and Benson families among others. Norwegian language service planned at State Line church next Sunday. Ladies Aid to meet at Mrs Cornell Olsons home next Wednesday. Mrs Emil Peterson of Heron Lake visited her daughter in the area.
A peppy five member company performs under the name Melody Garden at Sheas showcasing elaborate costumes and striking scenery. The act is touted as unlike any yet seen in local theatre and drew a big crowd. Nearby, a fifty acre tract west of Spirit Lake near the cemetery recently sold for 26000 dollars, about 626 per acre.
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