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Newspaper
Vindicator And Republican
Location
Estherville, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1920
Page
3
A city auction of army blankets drawn praise for boosting local finances amid postwar caution. The piece argues the country remains sound for years, urges confidence in business institutions and U S A. It notes banks and Mendéval reserve concerns influenced mood, warns against panic, and endorses practical Christian Science in daily trade to sustain industry.
Emmetsburg diary items list visits illnesses travel and small town doings. Families like Lande, Sternberg, Pendergast, Clark and Read are mentioned along with sick lists, hospitalizations, and local errands. Appraisals of Ryan and Swan lakes continue, while residents note health recoveries and plans for the week.
The Grover area mourns Charlie Van Lane who died after five paralytic strokes on a Thursday night following days of illness. His body was sent to Cass county for burial after a short home service.Bereaved friends extend sympathy to the family.
Various local churches list December 19 services including First Church of Christ Scientist readings and Sunday school at 10 a.m. and evening services on atomic universe, Free Methodist preaching by Prof. Whitton, Immanuel Lutheran in German at 10:30 a.m., Estherville Nor Lith English services at 10:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. with sacraments, Presbyterians note Sabbath school at 2 p.m. and 3 p.m. worship, Grover Presbyterian announces plans for Christmas program and cantata The Star in the East, Church of Christ reports visitors and membership talks, with upcoming Christmastime music events and choir offerings.
Mr Charlie Vedane died at his Maple Hill home after a serious illness. Funeral will be in Lewis Iowa. Husking bee planned at Vedang farm to gather eighty acres of corn. Accident near schoolhouse as Breham somersaulted in a Ford. arm, head, and ankle injuries report. Gage baby and chicken pox cases noted. Demings and others travel Crooked Take Florida via Cincinnati route.
A church summary details a large Sunday service with choir, solos, Sunday school progress to 378, Epworth League activities led by Miss Bernice Case, and plans for White Cross Day and Christmas events at the Methodist Episcopal church. Union Baptist notes cover attendance growth, budget pledges, and upcoming services including a baptism and planned Christmas lessons and programs. The district court in Emmet County sets a hearing for guardians final report on December 31, 1920, at 2 PM, listing involved parties and required appearances.
The city witnessed a bold aerial exhibition by John Murray in his aircraft. He performed a wide range of maneuvers, flying low above streets and buildings, thrilling residents and keeping crowds breathless as he pushed the limits of his plane this morning and this summer.
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