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Newspaper
Vindicator And Republican
Location
Estherville, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1919
Page
4
A column reviews rising barber prices and Leap Year matrimonial plans, mocks political hopefuls, and notes a Des Moines newspaper publishers’ gripe about conservation. It reports Christmas trade in Estherville as merchants boast strong business, plus a long roster of local social and travel notices from Elks events to residents visiting relatives in Toledo Sioux Falls and Los Angeles.
Local residents return home and travel for Christmas holidays. Names include Oeke H J Fink to Fort Dodge, Mildred Elmers from Conrad, Bernice Olson from Davenport, Prof. Smith to Des Moines, Dr. West to Des Moines, and many others visiting relatives in Ames, Fairmont, Pine City, Jewell, Audubon, Lake City, and more. Several incidents include a fall injuring Mrs. Hans Johnson on icy steps. A marriage occurs at Clear Lake with Lena Rasmussen and Martin Henriksen joining families and starting house keeping.
The library announces the 1920 periodicals edition listing four new titles Boy's Life Kieth's Magazine Little Folks and System. It also names long standing monthly magazines and weeklies including American Boy American Magazine Atlantic Monthly St Nicholas Scribner's and Journal of American History among others and notes donations from G A Lyon and Iowa History titles.
Charles D. Jones known as Jones the Ink Man died in Jersey City New Jersey. He formerly lived in Marshalltown and Toledo Iowa and traveled 27 years for Ullman Philpott Company covering Iowa Illinois and Nebraska. He retired January 1 1918. Death reported as due to apoplexy. Body to be brought to Toledo for funeral arrangements by DeWitt Osgood family.
Entries list relatives and friends visiting Estherville area households over Christmas and New Year. Notables include E. H. Ellerston in Chicago, Paul Weir at Dolliver plus Huntington reunion, George Anderson and families, and multiple visits by the West and Schultz families. Several births and school notes also referenced.
In memory of Janet Amdahl with verses on remembrance and resurrection. Also a period weather forecast for the Upper Mississippi and Lower Missouri valleys issued by the U S Weather Bureau Washington DC generally fair with normal temperatures for Dec 29 to Jan 3 inclusive. Dr M T Morton physician and surgeon listed with contact details.
William B. Johnston announces his candidacy for county attorney subject to Republican primary voters in June.
Families and friends shared Christmas dinners at grandparents homes and local residences in Superior. Visitors from Ames Estherville Racine Waterloo and Minnesota arrived for holidays. Dewitt Merriott starts new job in Racine while Leona and Mrs Winters travel for medical care and family time. Ladies Aid set for January 8 at Olson's hall.
Sunday School meets at 10 A M and regular service at 11 A M with subject God. Wednesday evening testimonial meeting at 8. Reading room at No 1 Scobery building offers Bible and Christian Science literature. open weekdays 3 to 5 for study, borrowing, or purchase. Public invited to attend and use facilities.
The 1919 record shows growth in active membership and extensive campaigns across the denomination. The church pageant for 1920 opens with 10:45 service featuring the choir and a sermon series for men titled The Ways of a Man. Special evening program includes Epworth League devotionals and men’s numbers. Watch Night service planned for Wednesday.
The official board of the church will hold a business session Friday evening in the church parlors. All church officials are expected to be present. Farm loan at 5 percent offered by Laona at Estherville Savings Bank, Estherville, Iowa.
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