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Newspaper
Vindicator And Republican
Location
Estherville, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1917
Page
1
The city closed a deal Friday securing an outlet for the west side sewer. The timber lot near the river was purchased, and the contractor notified. Work is expected to begin this week and be completed in readiness for connections later this month. Public notices also mention Elks and K of P events and a subscription price change for the Windhorst and Republican.
Andrew Garland of Emmetsburg was found unconscious by the Berg school near Huterville after a night exposure. He was taken to the hospital and thawed out with both legs and arms severely frostbitten. He appeared intoxicated and suggested a companion left him when they were returning from Celon. A local notice urges wartime fund-raising and Red Cross support as the community organises auctions and auctions proceeds.
Joel Everett Powers alias Robert Pryor alias Clyde Munson alias Charles Schene, a U S Navy deserter from Wyoming, forged checks in Estherville Iowa during autumn 1917 after toiling in Dickinson county and Terril. A $200 reward prompted Sheriff Nivison to pursue. A Lead South Dakota police report linked Powers to desertion from Yorktown Virginia on April 10, 1917. He was described as about 5 ft 6 in, 140 pounds, with distinct red scar near the right temple and pompadour hair. Authorities awaited government action before proceeding.
A Hope North Dakota reader from December 7 1917 notes good weather since arrival, only light showers, and colder conditions today. He mentions sending three dollars for 1919 subscription and praises daily school attendance of local girls, signed G E Vierkandt.
Wednesday evening December 19 features a high school declamatory contest with reserved seats on sale at Grafs’s starting Tuesday December 18.
Mrs Kruse hosts Norwegian Ladies Aid farewell before moving next spring. Red Cross auction in Grover earns about 57.65 despite cold weather, M J Erb auctioneer. Map dot bazaar raises good prices. Midway Country Club hosts lu nches. box socials support Red Cross. Community members travel to sales in Storm Lake and Chicago. Guilds elect officers at year’s end.
The Red Cross membership drive begins Monday and runs until after Christmas with three booths at Strube Brothers Music House the post office and Gardston hotel lobby staffing volunteers. Committees prep for canvass and campaign. join or volunteer to help.
Help needed for Orleans hotel position offering $22.50 weekly pay plus room and board. Applicant must be able to perform cleaning duties in guest rooms and common areas and maintain high standards of service. Apply in person at the hotel front desk.
A local editorial urges reading as justice for women, stressing that no excuse exists for ignorance in the modern era. It argues access to public schools libraries and newspaper exchanges keeps all informed and empowered.
Miss Vera Reisinger returns from Cedar Falls after three months at school. Due to bad weather no Sunday services. Sunday School at 10. The fourth wise man story is to be told Sunday evening. Graver Sunday School plans a cantata and Christmas tree at the Presbyterian church on December 24 with invites to all attend. Also notes a lecture by Thomas F. Parry next Monday at Grover church.
Estherville Lodge No. 14 K of P elected officers at a Thursday meeting. Gordon H. Lucas was chosen GC Dan Rogers V Horace Schulz Pre late Horace Pullen W of W Frank Riden K R M F Carl Johnson M of A Otto Kruse LG TL M Cummings and Frank Wing were named for various duties.
Fairy tale wisdom and childhood virtues are taught through Santa Claus legends. The piece argues tales convey timeless truths by example rather than precept, shaping young minds with benevolence, reward, and the mystery of goodness across generations.
The article discusses the late origin of the word Christmas, first used as Christen-Muesse in 1038, notes statements by Origen and Clement of Alexandria about birthdays, and cites early references to pagan birthday feasts. It mentions proposals assigning Christ birth celebrations to May 25 and May 28 in different sources.
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