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Newspaper
Vindicator And Republican
Location
Estherville, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1924
Page
8
The article urges motorists to ready cars for cold weather with autumn maintenance. It covers lubrication, transmission drainage, anti freeze preparation, draining fuel tanks, and drying nickel trims in heated garages to prevent moisture damage and freezing issues. It also notes caution about kerosene use and recommends carrying spare chains for winter tires.
Birth notices list numerous newborns with parents and towns including Estherville Ringsted Grove Grover Huntington Spirit Lake and THompson. Names include Harold Jenssen Norman Stevens Gerald Boecker Elden Browning Betty Collins Paul Madsen Frances Ibach Richard Olsen Chuskyska Ralph Stammer Donald Dominey Dale McKean Jennie Isdar Lloyd Hansen Buenita Hanson Helen Handeland Harriet Hayden Corene Hudson Velma West Betty Larson Ezarl Weller and others with dates in November October September and May.
This note emphasizes using chains on icy roads to prevent rear wheel slip and save gas, arguing chains cost little power compared to loss of traction. It cautions about oil misreadings, warming the engine improperly, and cranking with the clutch engaged, ending with a nod to warming in a heated car.
The livestock report shows cattle on grain feed in Iowa about 20 percent below last December with more heavy cattle leaving for market. Feeder calf numbers drop while short fed cattle move earlier, and eleven Corn Belt states trim feedings by about 14 percent. Sheep and lamb feedings fall in Iowa with 325000 head on feed versus 360000 last year, though total Corn Belt feeding declines from 2914000 to 2898000. Fed lambs are forecast to move earlier. Leslie M. Carl, Livestock Statistician.
Junior short course at Iowa State College Ames runs December 29 to January 3 with livestock judging land grain demonstrations and girls club work lectures. Athletic contests gym work and swimming are organized by the college athletic department for attending boys. Movies to be shown in Agricultural hall. Special half fare round trip railroad rates announced by Western Passenger Association. Juniors may buy tickets starting December 27 for use through January 5.
Beekeepers focus on wintering bees as mice threaten cellar kept hives. Iowa State College apiarist B Paddock suggests mouseproof entrances with hardware cloth or rabbit wire, and notes snow insulation benefits. Orders for package bees, queens, and gear should be placed soon, with winter work including assembly, painting, and reading bee literature.
Sentiment from stockyards men at the International Livestock Exposition predicts a profitable year for livestock men. Despite 383000 hogs sold December 1 8 prices held firm. Buyers expect cattle and hog prices to rise, with forecasts of 16 cents for hogs next summer and higher prices for cattle. Iowa figures support a positive trend amid fewer cattle and a smaller pig crop.
Snow slows travel as residents report community events A local note from Emmet County lists attendees of an oyster supper in Dunnell and a short course in Estherville The Ellerston family welcomes a baby boy and several residents document livestock moves and hospital visits Dorothy Wells undergoes appendectomy and is expected home soon Christmas programs and church events are noted The community thanks the Elks for festive youth entertainment and townspeople share holiday wishes with neighbors and friends
Christmas greetings and local chatter from West Emmet report a warm holiday mood. Highlights include visits by Mr. and Mrs. Dewall to the Schmidt home, December 1924 weather with subfreezing days, car purchases by Sam McQuirk and Harold Case, poultry work for Chicago by Schmidt Nissen and Welnitz families, and school holiday events with Beulah Bringle and Clyde Christ winning declamatory honors.
Reports indicate a virulent form of smallpox near Minnesota and possibly spreading toward this region. Officials warn the disease is deadly, likely originating where vaccination lapses occurred. Citizens urged to get vaccinated at the earliest convenience to stay safe.
The Christmas Play The Magic Eve was performed by the Elementary Department to a large audience. Children acted well and the program reflected careful planning by Supt. Mrs C H Schwitters and teachers. Weather affected attendance. services scheduled for Sunday December 18 include church school at 10, morning worship at 11, Christian Endeavor at 6 30, and evening service at 9 30. Church matters will be discussed at the morning hour. all members urged to attend.
An old superstition held that in leap years beans grow on the wrong side of the pod. The belief circulated in parts of England and America, reflecting the era’s curious folklore about calendar anomalies.
The note mentions Hazel Gunderson visiting from St. Olaf's Northfield and attending college, and that the SticktuIt club meeting is postponed to Wednesday afternoon at Mrs Lettie Case's with Mrs E B Nelson assisting. Also notes Mrs J Larson visiting daughter in Estherville and quotes a Christmas blessing.
Estherville resident F. L. Ellis recommends Doan's Pills for kidney relief. He states backache eases after using the stimulant diuretic and urges others with kidney issues to try the same remedy at Rexall Drug Store. Price 60c. Foster-Milburn Co. Buffalo, NY. Cattle and sheep on feed December 1924.
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