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Newspaper
Vindicator And Republican
Location
Estherville, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1934
Page
4
The article traces ancient rulers using force to control populations, then notes a shift to money as the dominant modern power. It argues that finance governs civilization beyond the value of land and mortgage security, with farmers increasingly losing their land as a foreseen outcome prompts search for solutions.
A letter laments poverty and rural hardship amid alleged government neglect. It argues for a strong honest legislature to curb corporate landholding and protect farmers, criticizing moneyed interests and speculating on corn prices amid an unsettled growing season. It also notes local social visits.
Mr and Mrs John Spoo hosted Mrs Sam Zerke for a Friday afternoon birthday. Ed Nauss with daughter and Fred Nauss with baby called on Albert Nauss. John Graff and Andrew visited Mrs Della Elkin on Wednesday. Raymond Shannon joined Rolland Shannon for supper Tuesday. Alvena Smith spent Monday with Mrs John Spoo. P I Schmidt held four tables of 500 Friday night. G Dallman and Hugo visited John Dallman Sunday afternoon. Earl Olmstead returned Sunday from Minburn after holiday visits with friends.
Donna Mae Christensen and others receive treatment at Coleman hospital while several residents from nearby towns undergo major operations and recoveries. Milestones include pneumonia clearances, sinus troubles, and visits from relatives in Des Moines Jasper and Mitchell as local families share news and social events.
The Presbyterian church Missionary Guild held a cover dish supper with 22 members. L L Bingham spoke on Modern Problems. Civics Current Topics of the Woman's club meets Monday Jan 15 led by Mrs William Hendricksen on Crime. North Band Missionary Society meets 2:30 Friday with Mrs Christensen assisting. A 500 party at the Ridler home yielded prizes for Mrs Clyde Martin and Roy Coleman. A six thirty dinner and bridge followed at the George Anderson home with members including Dr H L McMillan and Dr S G Ewen.
Dorcas Society of the Lutheran church met Tuesday evening at the Parish house. The gathering featured sewing and a short program by members, followed by a covered dish lunch. The Willing Worker class will meet Saturday with Mrs. O N Ressell, assisted by Mrs. C E Shaw. The Christian church young married folks class plans a Friday social at Will Warrington's home with refreshments by Mrs. Warrington, Mrs. Ole Anderson, and Mrs. Oliver Langmo. Mrs. F R Dowden and children Avig and Frederick of Spirit Lake visited Estherville Monday with Mrs. Dowden’s sister, Mrs. Mima Wertz.
A for sale notice from the Vindicator and Republican office offers a typewriter part with ribbons and carbon paper.
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