Auto licenses lowered for 1926 with many listed
The 1926 auto license season has begun with 246 licenses issued by noon. Estherville residents John Anderson and Jake Stockburger secured the first two licenses. Many new cars purchased this week include Ambrose Conway and Merl Moller both from Estherville, plus others from Ringsted, Armstrong, Spencer and Halfa. Fees drop  .from 5 to 10 percent. minimum remains 10 dollars. Prices vary by make, model, and tire type, from Ford touring to high end Packard and Nash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Anderson
Estherville
Jake Stockburger
Ambrose Conway
Ford Touring
Merl Moller
Ford
Roupe
John J. Jensen
Ringsted
Chevrolet
Co. C. LeVan
Ford Vadster
Wilmer Carson
Armstrong
Kramersmeier
Spencer
Leslie Anderson
H. S. Rutge
Halfa
Chris Larsen
T. E. Eveleth
Pierce Arrow
Lincoln
Buick
Notice on Subscriptions for The Vindicator and Republican
The notice asks readers to check the top label date on the paper and notify the office if the date has not been updated. It warns that an unchanged date could affect proper credit and subscription status. Readers are urged to report any discrepancies to avoid errors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vindicator and Republican
Former Estherville Man Ad Dresses Press Association Meeting
George Hinshaw managing editor of the Muscatine Journal spoke before the Iowa High School Press Association at Grinnell last week. He discussed methods to increase a paper's circulation and offered valuable pointers to aspiring journalists in attendance. Hinshaw, though young, is rising in the newspaper profession.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Hinshaw
Muscatine Journal
Estherville
Iowa High School Press Association
Grinnell
Hinshaw
Colonial Quintet to Close Lyceum Course at Methodist Church
The Colonial Quintet, a Deluxe Organization, appears as the final number on the Lyceum Course Monday December 14 at 8 p.m. at the Methodist church. A harp led program blends classic and popular pieces with period costumes and refined staging. Tickets are 50 cents. season tickets cover this performance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyceum
Estherville
Emmet County Farm Bureau Meeting Draws Crowd
The Emmet County Farm Bureau meeting at the K of P Hall on Monday December 7 featured a radio broadcast of President Coolidge and an address by Hon. Wm. E. G Saunders representative of Palo Alto county. J W Pannell reported 362 paid members with aims for 500. officers elected R B Crone president C P Jackson vice president J C Bosold secretary Mack Eliz treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. B. Crone
Emmet County Farm Bureau
K. of P. Hal
Coolidge
Chicago
E. L. Early
Wm. E. G Saunders
Palo Alto County
Saunders
Washington
J. W. Pannell
J. Robin Son
W. A. Haskin
Farm Bureau
C. P. Jackson
Twelve Mile Lake
J. C. Bosold
Jack Creek
Mack Eliz
Elsworth
Mrs. B. B. Anderson heads to Florida for winter
Mrs. B. B. Anderson leaves Saturday for Tampa Florida to spend the rest of the winter. She believes Florida surpasses other southern states for climate but hesitated due to boom crowds this year. Her plans shifted from Texas to Florida at the last moment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. B. Anderson
Tampa
Florida
Weather Outlook for Upper Mississippi and Lower Missouri Valleys
For December 7 to December 12 rains or snows are expected on Monday or Tuesday and again later in the week. Frequent temperature swings are anticipated with alternating high and low readings across the period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mississippi
Missouri
Santa Claus to Greet Kiddies in Estherville Park
Santa Clara, in his annual appearance, will arrive Saturday December 12 in Estherville City Park in the afternoon with a workshop and candy treats from the North Pole. Thousands of children are expected as the Court House is used for distribution and visitors are urged to come calmly at 2:00 PM for the event.
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Santa Clara
Estherville
City Park
Northland
H. S
Spencer
Emmetsburg
Algona
Elmer Schneider
Marion Ruth Malham
Robert Waldron
Robert Lee
Betty Baymer
Gretchen Smith
Krahmer
Ruth Beymer
Grace Martens
Justin Rogers
Vera Duncan
Joe Buckley
Circus Solly at Grand Theater Draws Small Crowd
Jesse Cox stars in Circus Solly at the American Legion home talent show staged at the Grand Theater Monday and Tuesday evenings. A modest turnout, the cast delivered solid performances with Cox as the Jewish balloon vendor and his son Gene as the village constable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American, Legion
Circus Solly
Grand Theater
Jesse Cox
Gene
Alene Stockdale
Betty Wood
Ose
Dorothy Seevers
Jane Brown
Mildred Seevers McGinty
McGinty
Callant Russell Peterson
Solly
Rex Noe
Red Berry
Lyle Kilgore
Willow
Clarence
Ert
Tettre
Pauline Linthicum
Tina
Circuswadia Dys
Gertrude Carey
Barklie Johnston
Elmer Sumpter
Keith Albertson
District Secretary at League of Women Voters Meeting
Mrs J R Parkes, regional director across six states, spoke at Moose Hall to a full crowd about an ideal democracy and inviting all women to public discussion. Estherville League plans more talks with upcoming session set for December 16 at 2 30 p m on Child Labor Amendment. President Coolidge visit noted as M K Whelan met them in Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moose Hall
J. R. Parkes
League
Estherville League
Euch
Firemen's Ball at Orleans Hotel Draws Large Crowd
Large attendance at the Firemen's Ball at the Orleans Hotel reports a splendid time. The event raised a sizable sum to be used to improve their AALS activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orleans
High Schools of County Organize First in Country
On December 2 a High School Organization meeting gathered 40 attendees at Armstrong, the only such body in Emmet County and perhaps Iowa. Officers named for the year: Wm Gibson president, Kenneth Boyd vice president, Elizabeth Vandenberg secretary treasurer. Speaker Mr Vacey of Mason City urged engaging children. Three more regular meetings planned. next at Dolliver. Estherville and Emmet Consolidated schools to host in March.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Armstrong
Emmet
Iowa
Estherville
Wm, Gibson
Kenneth Boyd
Elizabeth Vandenberg
Vacey
Mason City
Dolliver
Emmet Consolidated Schools
Parents Meet to Discuss Safety at City Schools
The Jackson school Parent-Teachers Association will hold a meeting Tuesday at 3 PM with a musical number by second pupils and a report on the State meeting by Mrs. H L Klocow and Mrs. Elmer Jackson. Topics include home safety rules and school safety. panels from Town State College at Ames will be exhibited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parent-Teachers Association
Jackson School
Iowa City
H. L. Klocow
Elmer Jackson
Estherville
Mort Anderson
Hilliard
State ‘College
Ames
Lincoln Building Parent Teachers’ Association
Oeon
Miss Mann
J. S. Hilliard
Estherville School Presents Forest Court Operetta Night
Under Miss Helen Mattison musical director of Estherville Washington building pupils will stage The Forest Court operetta in the high school assembly on Tuesday evening December 15. A Christmas pantomime will also be shown with about 845 children participating under the regular grades teachers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Mattison
Estherville
Washington
Forest Court
Miss Mattison
Will Move to Estherville as Father Plans Sale
Miss Lena Larson of Estherville says her Ellsworth father will relocate to Estherville soon to join her in making a home. He cannot stay on the farm after his wife's death and will sell his stock and farm implements at the earliest opportunity. Besides Miss Larson, another daughter Mrs. Harry Simpson also resides here with her family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Estherville
Lena Larson
Ellsworth
Miss Larson
Harry Simpson
Musical program at M. E. Church evening service
The Methodist church will present a rich program next Sunday evening including Verdi Aida and Wagner Joy by Frederic Van Nor t oO Ale, Cherubim Divine Redeemer, Ruth Day, and other pieces with orchestral and quartet performances. The event also notes the death of Mrs Forest McCoy, pioneer of the town, occurring this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E. Church
Methodist Church
Verdi
Frederic van Nort
Divine Redeemer
Charles Ehe
Ruth Dayton
William
G. Rossini
Edad Peoreapaes
Tra B. Wilyson
Quartette
Ob Hgato
Albert
Mahlum
Grace
McClure
Mra
William Gibson
E L. Erickson
Ruth Day
Wiltzes
Bologee
Leo Edwards
Forest McCoy
Frarest McCoy
Clifford Radio
Omi Town
Kloster Named U. S. Marshal for Northern Iowa
Washington December 4 Charles Kloster of Sioux City was recommended by Senator Cummins to be United States marshal for the northern district of Iowa to succeed Fred Davis. Also recommended was Guy P. Linville as district attorney. Kloster, a Sioux City resident since 1888, has held city clerk posts, drafted men registrations in 1917, and served as secretary of the community labor board. He is a former state commander of the United Spanish American War veterans and has long been active in Republican politics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Charles Kloster
Siouxity
United States
Iowa
Sargent
Albert B. Cummins
Fred Davis
Sioux City
Cummins
Guy P. Linville
Cedar Rapids
Benator Cummins
Marcus
I.a
Community Labor Board
Kloster
United
Des Moines
R. J. Andrews
Chicago
Mother and Daughters Banquet at Union Baptist Church
The Ladies and Daughters Banquet at Union Baptist Church Friday night drew sixty eight attendees. A full dinner was served by the men followed by a program led by toastmistress Lucy Pingrey. Themed "Life Builders" the event featured toasts on Our Dads Our Sisters and Our Mothers and mothers remarks including marble carving and grace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Baptist Church
Lucy Pingrey
Life Builders
Ruth Kately
Emma Obye
Margaret Bevan
Florence Misner
Beulah Barber
Alice Huxford
Hazel Kately
Estherville Creamery Opens for Co-op Delivery
Estherville Creamery under a new cooperative plan opens Saturday morning with milk delivery starting Sunday. Annette Wylder will manage the offices and sales, H. W. Jarchow will be butter maker, and trucks will be sent to gather milk from the countryside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Estherville Creamery
Annette Wylder
H. W. Jarchow
No Change at Gardston Hat Shop
A report last week stated the Gardston Hat Shop would close but there is no foundation for this claim. Les Ola Brown still owns the shop and Celia Williams will continue as local manager.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gardston
Les Ola Brown
Celia Williams
Estherville High selects debating team for season
The Estherville High School debating squad is chosen with Elmer Schneider Merwin Brown and John Morse as speakers and Dorothy Jones as alternate. Coach Mr. Hilliard resumes guiding the team as students prepare for state and county contests. local and Big Four declamatory events follow with notable past honors by Morse Brown Jones and Schneider.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Estherville High School
Elmer Schneider
Merwin Brown
John Morse
Dorothy Jones
Sibley
Hilliard
Medical Society Holds Emmet County Meeting
Emmet County Medical Society met Tuesday in Estherville at Dr. M. E. Wilson’s offices. All county doctors belong to the association but attendance was light. Attendees included Drs. Wilson, Brad ley, Birney, Morton, Coleman of Estherville, Knipe of Armstrong. A Swea City visitor attended. Officers were re-elected: Dr. Wilson president, Dr. Wets of Armstrong vice president, Dr. Bradley secretary treasurer. Dr. Knipe was named delegate to the Des Moines state convention in May.
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Emmet County
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Jewett
Nash
Oldsmobile
Packard
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Willys-Knight
Press Association
W.E.G. Saunders
County Farm Bureau
Harry Lauder
Mr. Early
Santa
Chamber of Commerce
League of Women Voters
Parentt Teachers Associations
North
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Lowin
Eadeys No
Anne A . Beenee
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Big Four
Maybelle Wilson
Rosetta Lillard
Betty Beymer
Gracé Martens
Aunt Reevy
Quiltin
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Cuba
Marian Ruth Mahlum
Patsy
Reinertsen
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Miss Welty
Spirit Lake
Medical Society
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