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Newspaper
Vindicator And Republican
Location
Estherville, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1921
Page
2
Mrs Chas Zerfuss arrived to be with ill father in Bemis while Minnie Wood travels to Comfrey. A double event unfolds as fifty year couple Virginia and George Wood wed in a church ceremony with a large turnout and a village celebration. Community guests join in meals and good humor as neighbors toast the couple and observe a Valentine themed week with parties and social gatherings.
Lester Smith of near Purnell Minnesota called at the J A Fimsley home Sunday evenings Ivul Clark offended the Chester White hog sale of No J Wright at Fimmersburg last Monday. He purchased two of the best broadsows said and there were some thirty three altogether. Bert Erickson of Slayton Minnesota came last Thursday for a week's visit at the Ed Erickson home north of foren He and his mother left on Tuesday of this week for Iowa City for a few days Mr and Mrs Byron Weir were Sunday visitors at the Geo Weir home Vic and Mrs Wm Nothgahl of Terris Town came Saturday for a visit of a few days at the Emma Miller home north of town. Misa Hattie Rly of Des Moines an aunt of H R Clark who has been visiting here the past week eff for her home on Wednesday mornings Grandma Clark who came with her will stay for a longer visit at the Clark home on North 6th st. Ivor Clarks entertained at Sunday dinner Grandma Clark and her sister Hattie Bly of Des Moines H E Clark and wife and the Leonard Linsley family. Miss Thea Hartraft is visiting with Miss Edna Sternheart for a few days this week while Miss Edna is laid off with a sore hand. She hopes however to be able to go back to work again next week at her old place at Grants Confectionery Miss Bly aunt of HLBE. Clark and Leonard Linsley made a business trip to Spirit Lake Monday by auto. Elmo Long went to Springfield Minnesota last Saturday near which place he has a farm on which he expects to move March first. He expected to attend some sales there this week and perhaps purchase some necessary tools etc.
The itemized notes report hospital and home life including a three month old son recovering from pneumonia, Grace Woods and Dale Waters marriage, teachers and residents of Ryan Lake, Everly, Estherville, Perry and nearby towns, plus social events, fox hunting, sales, and Farm Bureau Federation activities across Iowa with meetings, rail logistics, and wool market signals.
Mrs. Stewart Harvey, who had served ten weeks as one of five female jurors in a tee damage suit, was released from jury duty Monday night. She had been in Estherville three weeks as a juror and left due to the death of a nephew. During her absence she managed the household and cooking duties admirably.
The Iowa Farm Bureau Federation reports no immediate Iowa wool market changes after pooling in Chicago. W. Coverdale, now heading the Organization Department of the National Federation, tours Georgia to South Carolina as the legislative committee in Des Moines handles farmer-specific matters. The page also notes ring sales, including T. R. Hepp selling Poland China sows with a strong average near 61 dollars and upcoming sales by Darling Bros. and Bush Bros. featuring Duroy Jersey gifts and Aberdeen Angus cattle with Shropshire sheep, amid poor road conditions impacting results.
Bush Bros breeders promote Evergreen farm near Superior as a major sale featuring Desdale horses and Berkshire hogs. Remember the date and plan to attend the Simon Paulson Poland China sale of 45 head at the Evergreen farm half mile west and two miles south of Superior. The event promises strong bloodlines and bargains for buyers.
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