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Newspaper
Vindicator And Republican
Location
Estherville, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 04, 1920
Page
2
William S. Johnston announces candidacy for County Attorney subject to Republican voters’ approval at the June primary.
Carl Shaw will address the Y at p m and other items mark an errifying service. Preaching at 2:00 p m. Prayer meeting at A. Shaw Thursday 7 300 pm. Choir will meet at the parsonage Friday 8:00 pm. Confirmant classes meet as usual Saturday. S.A Bere First Church of Christ Scientist Public library: Sunday school 10 a m. Regular services IL a m with Spirit as subject. Wednesday testimonal meeting at o o. Reading room at No 1 Leonberg building open 3 5 pm weekdays. Invitation to use reading room and attend services.
The church invites all members to attend morning and evening services with Rev Ivan Young from Waukee Iowa. Sunday school starts at 10 o clock and aims to boost the work toward normal standing. The Ladies Aid plans a WORK meeting at Mrs Nichols home on Friday afternoon February 6 20.
Rev J Arthur Hurley urges Sunday services and future topics What Does the Lord Teach About Money and Modern Idolatries The Sunday School aims for 200 attendees as spring nears The OYPU remains active in cold weather The Mission Circle meets today with Mrs D O Friezell at Lincoln Street The prayer meeting is Thursday evening at Mrs Hunter’s home 521 North Fifth Street All are invited to attend
District Superintendent Herbert Clegg spent Saturday and Sunday in Estherville, visiting the local church to oversee general matters and check on parish activities.
Rev Clegg spoke at morning worship and a cold pastor spoke briefly in the evening. Laymen Himebauch Mahlum and Wanamaker gave five minute talks praising church unity. Music was inspiring, Sunday School gained, Epworth League led by Miss Packard, and next Sunday aims to resume full program with orchestra, choir, and sermons.
The article describes mid winter church disruptions caused by city marshal interference. It highlights sympathy from the congregation, vows to double efforts, and calls for enhanced Sunday School, Young People’s meetings, and prayer services. It notes a Thursday prayer meeting and a study on Americanization, plus Longue bands meeting Friday with guide teachers and assistants.
Laura Bergeson is recovering after sickness last week. Mrs. Guy Godfrey and daughter Crace visited the F. A. Dowden home in Spirit Lake since Friday night. Mrs. Jim Ramsey hosts the Midway Country Club at her home on Tuesday February 8 for officer elections. A Gruver dance organized by four Gruver boys drew a large crowd. Midway Country Club members extend thanks to Mrs. A. Heaton for her contributions.
The piece records a farewell party with a souvenir spoon, Heaton family moving to Fayette county, and a motto of success. It notes a Sunday School supper for the winning auto race class, planned entertainments by Jessie Krieger, Will Harvey’s illness, League withdrawals, and travel and visit plans among Krieger, Godfrey, and Brennan households.
Joseph Hope of Florham Farms Madison New Jersey sold half interest in Ultra Select 47137 to W H Gratuick of Buffalo for $15,000. The price surpasses the previous $24,000 record set by Klortham Leader at the last Combination sale. Ultra Select 47137, dropped May 21 1917, is sired by Ne Plus Ultra 15285 and out of Netoria 43597.
Estherville resident Anton Fisher, a hide and fur dealer at 214 East Lincoln Street, testifies Doan's Kidney Pills are the best kidney medicine he has taken and would recommend them to others. He notes the pills relieve his kidney issues when they arise, and the product sells for 60 cents at all dealers.
An advertisement mentions a kidney remedy called Joan's Kidney Pill in the time of Mr Fisher, produced by Foster Milburn Co based in Buffalo New York alongside references to Msgrs.
Petersburg residents report trips home from Mankato after a month at commercial college. Hoovers visit Windom after relatives at the Benson households. Families host gatherings at Knutson and Benson homes. Madson family visits Crest Hougland. Brunawold and Benson travel to Miller south of Estherville. Ole Peterson heads to Canada to buy a farm. Doctors busy due to illness, with several families recovering from sickness. Albert Brunswold trips to Spirit Lake. A newspaper clipping mentions recruiting office activity and a Victory Button anecdote.
A former soldier returns a Victory button to a recruiting officer and explains how a captain never overseas wore it. The Army News notes such cases of fake Victory badges. Separately, Mason City plans a new modern hospital by the North Town Lutheran Hospital Association with inter-synodical backing and broad state support to serve all humanity.
Port au Prince Haiti January 27 officers in charge of the U S Marine Corps penitentiary issued special orders to prevent natives from breaking into the model jail. A roll call revealed five inmates with criminal records and prior offenses, prompting a broader investigation into security lapses at the facility.
Returning road gang freed by the lure of meals and a clean cell. Prisoners working outside the walls are screened carefully before admission to the pen to prevent ringers from slipping in.
In Washington the Federal Farm Loan Board reports loans totaling 328.194 million dollars since its banking system began. Over the last year loan volume more than doubled from the prior twelve months. The board discourages lending for speculation in agricultural land to curb rapid land value rise and limits loans to 100 dollars per acre on lands selling at 260 to 450 per acre. The banks are told to decline loans for speculative purposes unless bond holder protections are ample.
Leaves of the fern plant are excellent preservatives for packing food fruit and meat. Potatoes packed in fern leaves spoil in winter but stay fresh in spring. Notice from Sedalia Missouri reports three car thieves captured and some cars may have come from Algona. Spencer Commercial Club cites population near 5000 with count likely close to accuracy. suggests a rise since 1915. Poland China boar The Clainsmen sold for 50000 with current owner paying 15000, owner had refused 50000 offer previously.
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