18 Dec 1918
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Newspaper
Vindicator And Republican
Location
Estherville, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1918
Page
1
Fragment from Luke 2 recounts shepherds in the fields hearing angels announce the birth of Jesus in Bethlehem. The message proclaims peace on earth and good will toward men, with the sign of a baby wrapped in swaddling clothes in a manger.
A witty remark contrasts pride in affluence with a New Year celebration headache. It suggests the pride lies not in the pain but in having enough money to indulge in celebratory excess. The line juxtaposes wealth with social behavior.
An essay argues that truth is personal belief and Santa Claus is a faith not a fact. It notes the enduring mystery appeals to children and adults who prefer gifts and holiday wonder over practical certainty, ending with an advertisement for Gardston Deng Store’s toiletry line.
A heartfelt poem wishing health and wealth for the sick and poor. It hopes for comfort, joy, and reunion this Christmas day, ending with a wish for peace and gladness around every Christmas tree.
A reflective note cites Henry Van Dyke and frames Christmas as more than observance, urging inner keeping of the season. The quote contrasts surface celebration with living its spirit through kindness, generosity, and personal devotion.
Poetic fragment laments overembellished holiday imagery and the craving to forgo frostbitten toes in an already white Christmas scene. The speaker prefers restraint and avoids exaggerated benevolence.
A clipped survey notes the United States mobilizing food production with an apparent surplus of wheat as a pivotal effort in sustaining the war economy. The passage credits the food army for converting excess into strategic advantage during the critical year of conflict.
A patriotic proclamation celebrating women's pivotal role in supporting the war effort through peaceable labor and everyday virtues. It lauds women as performing the greatest service in history by feeding warriors and war sufferers during the nation’s struggle for peace and freedom.
A fragment quotes Herbert Hoover dated August 10, 1917, urging national cooperation and service for America. The line envisions greater contributions for liberty and food relief as the nation faces wartime pressures.
Ed Callendar's sister Mrs. Ed Clark died Friday at five o'clock from influenza in Clarion. She had visited with her brother and his family here many times. Friends regret the untimely departure of one so young and beloved.
Hl O Jones notes two of his girls husked 1000 bushels of corn as defenders at home and on farms are praised while men serve in the army. The flu reports in Estherville and Ringsted claim low cases and few deaths, with disputes over figures and warnings to observe precautions.
A fragmentary wartime discussion recalls Prussian forces at Ypres and Meuse trench combat. It cites rifles machine guns grenades mortars and the evolving role of firepower, arguing many aboard still fear and respect the wickedness of rapid fire weapons.
A Boston Child article notes a four year old who shows no interest in Shakespeare. A City Journal editorial suggests cautious interpretation, noting early reading patterns and possible misattribution of authorship.
A Chicago Evening Post piece extols gifts beyond material wealth. It urges daily acts of mercy, love, and service to uplift the oppressed, feed the hungry, and heal wounds, framing charity as a perpetual, spiritual reign of peace across the nation.
A historic notice advertises Fire and Glornado Insurance Companies as safe reliable providers with thousands of satisfied policyholders led by agent ff. A. Gaarde in Estherville Iowa. It promotes first class protection at cost and offers to write policies. A Ladies Attention urges buying a box of Christmas smokes at Gardston Drug Store along with Crane's Linen for sale.
The piece urges embracing Christmas through generosity and fellowship. It echoes the Irish saying that one man's good is another's and promotes joy, cleverness, and resourcefulness to celebrate, urging readers to share abundance and transfer optimism to others.
Wallace Westbrook overseas report arrives from Ho hk en before armistice. North Star Lodge 447 A F and A M elects F M Jones W M Roy Arnett Sr W T T Cerdall J W P C Roth treasurer A M Jefferis secretary Soper leaves school janitor post for Templar Park duties. Weather forecast predicts rain by Tuesday with cooling and possible snow by week end in Upper Mississippi Lower Missouri Valleys.
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