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Newspaper
Vindicator And Republican
Location
Estherville, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1926
Page
3
The Vindicator and Republican Company releases a weekly newspaper note listing publication frequency and postal registrations. It notes Estherville, Iowa as a second class mail matter and provides subscription rates of one year in the first zone for 1 dollar and six months, with outside first zone at two dollars.
The Estherville bank plans to open January 6 after delayed publication of articles of incorporation. Capital stock of 60 000 is paid in and deposits ready, but the delay inconveniences locals who need credit for feeders and farming supplies. Farmers in the trade area may borrow elsewhere, then shop in those cities.
The Vindicator and Republican urges an end to malice and calls for civic harmony in Estherville as it discusses the town’s bank proposal. It defends local stock investors and favors state-supported measures to keep banking services, including a possible receiver’s clearance house, moving amid financial strain. The piece criticizes rival papers for not reporting the bank news and argues against blaming citizens for debt.
Local readers are urged to submit lists of newly elected officers for fraternal groups to the Vindicator and Republican for publication at no charge. The column notes sleighing on streets, grocery stockholders backing a new bank, and a protest from the bank’s local manager. Christmas messages emphasize charity over dollars, and society items report on births, illnesses, funerals, and social visits around Estherville including St. Columba interment south of town, radio gifts, and residents traveling to Cedar Rapids and Minot for family events.
Reports from Genoa Illinois include Mrs Jarry Brown hosting at home, Mrs Chas Heinrich entertaining Midway Country Club on December 14, and Christmas gift exchanges. Observations cover Woodman Lodge candidates, Maxine Watkins and Manley Paisley's marriage in Minneapolis, Mr Paisley's legal studies, travel plans to Ceylon and Grover, and best wishes from local friends. Weather notes mention a blizzard and a planned Christmas program at Grover school with a PTA meeting and school disruptions due to impassable roads.
Pastor T Hansen preaches Sunday at 10 30 with Norge and Palestina Lutheran services. Prayer meeting Thursday at Edwin Osher home. Continuation class Saturday 9 30. Ladies Aid Wednesday afternoon at Mrs John Tweet. Sunday School 10 15. Young People meet Sunday 8 00 p m. Luther League Sunday eve 8 00.
Estherville Lutheran Church reports next Sunday 7 30 English service with Sunday School 10 a m and Bible class. Devotional by deacons 11 a m. prayer Thursday at Gunnar Hibness home. Junior choir Friday 7 p m senior choir 8 p m. Christmas music plans include St Olaf Choir pieces and Sunday School Christmas program. Christmas Tree Festival December 25 evening. main service December 26 11 a m English. joint post Christmas song service January 2 7 30 p m rehearsal 3 5 p m supper for singers 0 noted.
The report notes 60 attendees ready to testify that Tom Pullen Charley Barber and Dr. Galloway were exemplary cooks. A hearty meal and fine program are described. Church notices encourage Sunday services Bible readings and a Christian Science reading room with library access. Otis L Lang, pastor.
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