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Newspaper
Vindicator And Republican
Location
Estherville, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1919
Page
4
W S Johnston, a Fort Dodge attorney and former state university student, declares his run for county attorney on the Republican ticket. A local home boy with a strong court record, he built a substantial practice after returning two years ago to manage his father's interests.
Scorekeeper George Starr notes a new sport at the courthouse as pigeons are shot from a cornice with a 22 rifle. Chiff McCown tops the tally with seven, Bill Fahey one, while the engineer’s office offers the dead birds for sale.
Reader notice a claim that a Ford can reach California using 121 gallons of gasoline. The assertion is sourced to Editor Chas Dillman of the Blue Earth Post, adding a note about average coal consumption per mile for passenger trains.
Emmetsburg visitor Ed Boss now runs six hotels in Oelwein Sac City Storm Lake Estherville Algona and Boone. He aims to secure two or three more. Boss came to Emmetsburg to run the Waverly with limited means and, through industry and economy, rose to prominence among northern Iowa hotel men.
Severe winter weather arrives early and Iowa’s quail and other birds face hunger due to snow and ice. Farmers benefit from birds by reducing pests, so feed any seeds or grain now to help a larger flock survive and aid next year’s hunting. Attach fat meat to tree limbs to support winter birds and orchard pest control. Iuna Fish and Game Dept. Warden W. E. Albert.
The Presbyterian Church reports a strong Christmas program with choir solos by Mrs Morse and Mr Albertson, a Miss Lesher solo next Sunday, and a Broms directed chorus choir for evening. A Sunday School Christmas program with trees and treats is scheduled for Thursday at 2 p.m. An Armenian and Syrian relief offering will be taken, with donations urged for the homeless.
Despite sick rates and poor roads, large congregations attended services at the Methodist Episcopal Church. Morning worship featured old time carols and a salutation, with a sermon on Santa Claus as the Christ spirit. Sunday School had 225 attendees and raised over $23. Evening worship included Beowulf the Dragon Slayer and a girls chorus. Next Sunday services will continue at usual hours.
Plaintiffs Henryd Anderson and William R. Anderson sue over the Northwest quarter of Section 33 in Township 100 North Range 33 West. The case traces Perry Goss and Mary F. Goss heirs, including Emery F. Goss and others, asserting fee simple ownership and quiet title against numerous defendants and unknown claimants. Deadline to answer shown as January term noon.
A Swea City Herald note contrasts Iowa winter with California weather, praising a fireside plow grate scene and the joy of sleigh bells. It references readers in California and hints at poets who cannot travel, plus hometown updates on Robert Schooley now in Omaha and Mrs Schooley remaining in Graettinger.
Mr and Mrs Albert Myhre whis have been visiting their mother Mew. Anna Myhre left Tuesday for their home in Ankeny.
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