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Newspaper
Vindicator And Republican
Location
Estherville, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1918
Page
8
Harold Hudson writes from somewhere in France in November 1918 amid final war expectations. He details leave plans to Paris, messages from home, and camaraderie with soldiers, noting battles, censorship, and a promise to share fuller stories upon return.
Estherville resident John Shuttleworth, son of Mrs. Sarah Shuttleworth, is severely wounded in action somewhere in France before the armistice. The report provides no details on the wound or battle. Also noted are local deaths, Navy updates, and postwar prospects as residents await homecoming and news of others serving.
Treasury Secretary McAdoo urges bondholders to keep Liberty Bonds as the best investment, warning against selling for so-called securities. The message explains why holding bonds supports government funding, benefits future issues, and protects investors from swindles. Also notes a family update from Des Moines and a college coach planning spring athletics despite winter weather.
The Kimmel County Farm Bureau holds its Fourth Annual Meeting on Thursday January 2 1919 at 1 PM at the court house Estherville with officer elections and reports. Speaker Mr Coverdale state county agent leader will attend. prompt attendance urged despite bad roads. John C Eldredge County Agr Agent presiding.
A large short horn cattle sale at Geo. Murray’s Countryside farm drew strong demand from 18 Scotch cows averaging 661.11 each and Crunckshank Orange Blossom selling for 1475. Breeders in and out of the county and even out of state purchased several lots. Murray reported the aggregate sale exceeded expectations by about 1500 dollars, with six cows and four bulls staying in the county. A staffing War Savings Drive urged citizens to redeem pledges and buy more stamps as 1918 approaches.
There is no wind or rod or instrument that can locate minerals with certainty. Sometimes iron ore beds disturb a compass needle or surveying instrument, but no method reliably locates precious metals. Ralph Ease went to Cedar Rapids Monday to visit his mother. Mrs Jambo of Grachtin ger was shopping there Tuesday.
Cliff Rainey moves back to Illinois with his household goods. Howard Wiley visits from Great Lakes camp. Mrs. Briggs has been sick. Floyd Hyatt returns from Des Moines with flu. Mr. and Mrs. Hessel from Rolph become partners with Mr. Christensen in a blacksmith shop. Allen Olsen, Lloyd Weaver, Willie Hanson, and Irene Clumpit return from Ames state school. Don Smith, from Camp Forest, discharges to Canada. Lee Armstrong helps at Superior Savings Bank. Bob Cooper, wounded veteran, visited town en route to hospital. Next Ladies Aid meets Jan 9, 1919. Mrs. Jackson and son return from Estherville hospital. The Smiths and Elmer Jackson dine with C. R. Olson. Last week shipments to Sioux City and Chicago. Trenhaile family hosts dinner. Hasbrook welcome their baby boy Dec 2. Peace article laments war losses and calls for brotherly love. Susan C. Q. Upton notes her Civil War captain husband. Ames reports state college has autos for 500 men. government program to offset costs.
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