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Newspaper
Vindicator And Republican
Location
Estherville, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1923
Page
4
The piece notes improved conditions for business leaders and farmers by year end 1922, with optimism for a return to prewar normalcy. It cites substantial growth at the paper and expenditures on equipment, yet warns of poor collections and ongoing labor unrest led by Jewell, with many workers losing jobs and doubts about justice.
The United States Department of Agriculture reports corn production varies by state from about 30,000 bushels annually in Nevada to more than 450 million bushels in Iowa, indicating nationwide cultivation.
USDA reports show U S potato yields range from about 60 bushels per acre in Texas to over 200 in Maine while the national average over the past decade stands at 98 bushels per acre. A Bureau of Entomology tabulation finds about half the U S honey crop comes from introduced plants and roughly three fourths from non native flora.
The Board of Directors of the Iowa Savings Bank met Friday evening and declared a ten percent dividend for the year. Officers for the bank were elected and will be the same as last year: Mack Groves President, F. G. Parsons Vice President, L. E. Stockdale Cashier, J. W. Ghoslin Assistant Cashier, M. McTigue Assistant Cashier.
Beulah Hornby married Jens P Christensen at the home of the bride's parents in Estherville. The ceremony was performed at high noon by Rev J W LaGrone with the wedding party and families in attendance. The couple will reside with the Christensen family near Estherville before farming near town while Mrs Christensen continues teaching.
Thursday evening Mr and Mrs Chas Archibald hosted former Fargo residents Mr and Mrs John Aitchison and other longtime friends. The Aitchisons, who attended Cedar Falls for the golden wedding of the Aitchison elders, planned to return to Sherburn after visiting here. The gathering featured pleasant recollections and the renewal of friendships with refreshments of ice cream cake and coffee.
Miss Almira Ridley entertained Thursday evening with former members of the S B Glee Club, now spread across colleges and universities. All but one attended as they played Burreo and sang together before a savory oyster stew was served.
Brown Creek Club members and families enjoyed dancing and social chatting at the Swanson home on Thursday evening December 28. Reports say a good time was had by all as planning for the new year began with church-related activities and Sunday services noted for Joe Timmons and Mrs Geo Bartlee.
Virginia Lyons home for holidays from All Saints School Sioux Falls was the guest of honor at several social events. Her mother hosted an evening party last Thursday for a group of young ladies, followed by additional gatherings hosted by Frances Osgood, Pauline Linthicum, Janet Bradley, and Dorothy Lohr across the week.
Mr and Mrs John Sandren hosted friends Sunday evening for a watch party. Their son Norman provided entertainment with a radio assembled and installed by him. Delicious refreshments were served shortly before the midnight hour.
Sunday evening at the Rainey home hosted a pleasant gathering of friends and neighbors. Guests brought picnic suppers and shared a meal together starting about seven, with the event continuing into the early hours as the year 1923 approached.
Mr and Mrs C D Tedrow entertained at a Sunday dinner for sixteen friends who remained until midnight to usher in the new year.
A general meeting of the Woman's Club will be held next Tuesday evening at the American Legion Club rooms in the Gardston Hotel. A display of pictures from the best American artists will be shown under the Iowa State Federation of Woman's Clubs. A social evening with refreshments will follow. all members of all departments are urged to attend.
The Methodist Episcopal parsonage hosted a January 1 marriage uniting Ora Clayton of Eau Galle Wisconsin and Gladys Reasoner of Ringsted Iowa. The ceremony used the ring service with Rev LaGrone officiating. The couple will reside on a Wisconsin farm.
The Consumers and Producers Auxiliary met Tuesday Dec. 19 at the Moose hall to a good crowd. The next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday Jan. 2 at 2:30 in the same hall with a memory gem program musical numbers and current events. Members are urged to attend and bring a friend.
Mr Obey Tow and Miss Emma Jones both of Armstrong were married at the Lutheran parsonage on Thursday morning December 21 Rev S A Berge of the Estherville Lutheran church officiated with Mr and Mrs Eddie Jope as witnesses The newlyweds will reside near Armstrong Congratulations and best wishes
A double wedding occurred Christmas day at 2 p m at the home of Mr and Mrs H F Holldorf in Ceylon Minnesota. Esther B Holldorf married Jes RB Peterson of Long Prairie Todd County, and Ethel H Holldorf wed Louis H Bremer of Martin County. The brides wore white satin and chiffon with veils, maids wore pink crepe de chine, best men in blue. Mendelsohn’s march led to the altar officiated by Rev Herbert Marsh. About sixty guests attended a lavish dinner.
A Tuesday evening gathering at the H E Clark home on North 6th street celebrated Mrs. Clark's fifty six birthday. Attendees included Ivor Clark Merlin Linsley Leonard Linsley Harold Virgil Dale Everett Clark Marvin Dean Glen Wannamaker P H Green Robert and their families. Refreshments were served by Mrs Linsley and daughters in law. All wished Mother Clark many happy returns.
A birthday event was celebrated by he and his wife with an evening party attended by guests including Messrs Elmer Jackson Roy Bro J H Cramer C P Mauth Arc e Bixby and Robert Penn. The gathering was pleasant and refreshments were served.
A group of young people gathered at Miss Dorothy Woodhouse's home for a picnic dinner on New Year’s Eve. They then attended the theatre and returned to the Woodhouse residence to welcome the New Year.
The Ladies Guild of Grace Episcopal Church will meet Thursday afternoon January 11 with Mrs W E Deming on North Third Avenue. She will be assisted by her mother Mrs G A Nichols.
Mrs F H Graaf hosted a Christmas dinner last Tuesday for about twenty members of her Sunday School class. The group has met since they were five, with Mrs Graaf as teacher, and most years gather at Christmas despite many now being away at school. All but two attended this year, and the evening was spent informally and enjoyably.
On Wednesday afternoon, Dec. 20, Miss Gertie Tow married Eddie Pope in Estherville Lutheran church with Rev. S A Berge officiating. Attendants were Miss Emma Jones and Obed Tow. The bride is the Tow family's daughter from near Armstrong. the groom runs a garage in Armstrong. Heartiest congratulations. A Friday river ice party of nine men visited Spirit Lake, found ice soft, enjoyed time at Sleepy Hollow, and returned in the late afternoon.
The Current Topics Department of the Woman's Club will meet Monday January 8 under leaders Mrs. C. M. Keating and Mrs. Geo. Robb. The lesson is Israel and the Church The Dispensation Part 1. This is the department's first meeting since November.
A birthday party notice for Elmer Moore is listed with details showing Friday and mentioning Saturday as part of the observance. The item notes local festivities and invites friends and relatives to celebrate with Elmer Moore on the adjacent weekend dates.
Minnepolis resident Bastian Thorwick and C O Anderson traveled to Oelwein on business. Mrs Harry Smith and son James plus Mrs Otto Opheim visited Jackson last Friday. C Hougland family shared Sunday dinner with Arthur Madsen. Rev S Berge and family joined A Brunsvold and Walter for Sunday dinner at A Benson home. Belmore Benson visited Hawarden briefly. Several Anderson, Opheim, Nasby families shared Sunday dinner at Edwin Benson’s. Albertina Benson left for Lakefield to work at the Probate office after Xmas. New Year dinner brought together Brunsvold, Anderson, and Brown households. Walter Brunsvold and Francis Hovel attend Spirit Lake Agricultural Snack Course.
A Roman device used to measure distance and time was found in use before Christ. It belonged to Commodius and, after Pertinax became emperor in 192 BC following his murder, the carriage was listed among the dead emperor's effects offered at auction.
Readable text suggests a damaged ad describing use of machine oil or kerosene to renew an old engine. Mentions acts like new and rapid benefits, but the fragmentary source lacks clear names, dates, or places to anchor a full news item.
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