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Newspaper
Vindicator And Republican
Location
Estherville, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1925
Page
6
In a Great Thirst era tale a Tennessee distiller once sent a gift of prime whisky to a needy acquaintance who lived by hand to mouth in a hillside cabin. Weeks later the recipient asked for more liquor, noting he had received a whole keg previously and explaining his family cannot afford more beer.
A humorous critique arguing over who won the War, suggesting a referee to declare the winner and prize amounts. The speaker notes England and France complain over delayed arrivals, while Germany stays silent. Bull Durham is praised as uniquely uncriticized by France and England.
Weather good for Farmers Union picnic July 4 at park west of Estherville by river bank with Senator Brookhart and Mr. Stamps as speakers. Events include games and races, with plenty of entertainment and a festive mood for farmers and families.
Mrs C Conard remains ill as area residents note summer social visits. Several families report children with pink eye and vacations nearby. Community members travel for business, dental work, and church activities while the C C C club plans a High Lake picnic July 8 in a sequence of casual local updates.
A group from Dolliver attended homecoming day in Estherville last Thursday. Pearl Bromley is serving in the few stores for Mr Finn. Mr and Mrs A H Pickell returned home last Wednesday from a two week visit with their son Lee.
Miss Marie Bango of Minneapolis visiting relatives. Mr and Mrs R M Butler went to Estherville. Mr and Mrs T H Christensen were at Bancroft. Edna Madsen leaves for Des Moines. Mr and Mrs George Lowenberg drove to Algona. Mr and Mrs L Weisbrod and A G Johnson drove to Webster City. Paul Ohman of Joliet arrived to look after Section 18. J M Butter of Garner visited Andrew Nelson. Mr and Mrs A R Butler and Mr and Mrs George Butler of Garner and Mr and Mrs E J Rhodes of Estherville were Sunday guests.
Sigfrida Knudsen visited the Hermansen home in Buffalo Center early last week. H. A. Larson and family returned home Sunday from Northwoch. Ethel Bennicksen returned home Monday from Algona. Sigfrida Knudsen spent Friday at Grachtinger, at the Brekke home, with her friend Mrs. C. R. Barkenlov of Minneapolis visiting.
The Blue Valley Creamery Institute urges Iowa farmers to plant soybeans or Sudan grass to counter a poor hay crop caused by hot dry weather. State hay estimates show a two and a quarter million ton drop from last year and 21 percent below the ten year average. Soybeans, adaptable to poor soils, offer 1-3 tons per acre and improve soil. consult county agents for varieties.
Nearly one third of the national 3 million raised for Missouri Illinois and Indiana tornado victims has been allocated to disaster work. By June 13 two official tallies show 902 249.72 spent while rebuilding progresses with a house to house canvass in Murphysboro Indiana noting 707 repairs 204 rebuilds and 288 under construction. Local advisory committees push for efficient weekly meetings to approve awards and increase workload. Dr Wm R Redden Red Cross Medical Director reports 48 patients remain in 12 hospitals as clinics continue to monitor recovery.
An advertisement notes stamp pad ink and hectograph ink available at the Vindicator and Republican office.
Seven speakers of note headline the event with topics spanning frugal living, modern revolutionists, a single window metaphor, illustrated travel in Egypt and the Far East, Far East problems, and civilization tests. Speakers include Dr. Ben I Wilson E T Devine Hagerman MacDowell Denyes and Maj Chaplain Jos A Cooper across afternoons and nights.
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