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Newspaper
Vindicator And Republican
Location
Estherville, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1942
Page
1
In a Saturday editorial the writer praises rural editors for candid local coverage and independent views, arguing they outshine metropolitan writers and keep leaders accountable. The piece, a call to honest opinion, ends with a proud declamation about the printing press as a living force shaping history and human spirit.
A quotation from Robert H. Davis proclaims the printing press as the tireless voice of news and knowledge. It speaks to diverse peoples, delivering joys and sorrows, uplifting minds, and recording all of humanity’s achievements across day and night until time returns to dust.
A reflective paragraph on editors and the economics of small newspapers. It notes hard work, occasional outside funding, and the stubborn pride of those tied to the trade. The piece likens editors to Florida land developers, forever changed by the ink they live with.
A weary editor faces a mountain of missives from everyday life. Mrs Jones of Cactus Creek cut herself with a can opener in the pantry. A Punkville lad threw a stone and struck Mr Pike in the alley last Tuesday. Tom Brown climbed a roof seeking a leak and fell onto the back porch. While Harald Green escorted Miss Violet Wise from a church social, a savage dog attacked them.
In wartime, morale is buoyed by birthday and anniversary cakes and the cake’s place of honor. A general rule for substituting corn syrup for part of the sugar applies to butter cakes: reduce liquid, beat syrup gradually into creamed shortening, and use large eggs for volume. The provided pink icing and filling instructions follow, including a two-layer butter cake recipe with syrup partial sugar substitution, and a pink icing using egg whites and red jelly for decoration. Copyright 1942 Betty Crocker Inc.
Miss Marjorie Crosby and Raymond Juhl wed July 8 at First Methodist Church Sioux Falls South Dakota in a single ring ceremony. Rev I B Wood officiated. The bride wore a powder blue gown with pink accessories and is a Webster City Lincoln High School and junior college alumna who has taught in Webster Hamilton and Story counties. The couple, returning from the Black Hills, reside on a farm northeast of Estherville.
Crescent Country club members gathered at Mrs. Walter Swanson's Spirit Lake home Friday afternoon. A brief business meeting preceded a social hour with two contests, followed by lunch. Attendees included Mrs. George Frank, Mrs. Belva Ross, Mrs. Willard Rucker, Mr. Roy Mitts, Mrs. Chris Juhl, Mrs. George Swanson, and hostess. Guests were Leona and Maxine Juhl, Margene Mitts, and Mrs. Florence Treadway.
Twenty members of the Past Noble Grands attended a Thursday meeting hosted by Mrs. J. W. Zerfoss in Superior. The gathering included social time and a luncheon served by Mrs. Zerfoss with assistant Mrs. Hattie Mekel.
The Estherville Township Club held a regular Wednesday meeting and planned a picnic at Riverside Park with a social hour led by Mrs. Ben Braband. Attendees included Mrs. Jim Coon, Mrs. John Simpson, Mrs. Henry Snyder, Mrs. Arlando Lough, Mrs. Sam Fritz, Mrs. Grover McCall, Mrs. James Willey, Mrs. George Kibbee, Mrs. Henry Nepps, Mrs. William Kinnnard, Mrs. Wilbur Hildreth, Mrs. Ralph Lough, and Mrs. Ben Braband.
The Ever Willing Workers Club met on Thursday July 16 at Mrs Will Otto's home with Mrs Fred Schoening assisting. The gathering opened with a club song and the Lord's Prayer. Sugar saving hints and patriotic poems were shared, two contests were held by Mrs Olaf Gilbert and won by Hattie Griffith and Mrs Richard Tanson. The losing side in the attendance contest will entertain.
The Chicago Journal of Commerce notes farmer Frank was kicked near his corn crib while harnessing a young colt last Saturday on the public square. No injuries described beyond the incident.
Mr and Mrs Nolan Nelson hosted a weekend visit from his sisters Mrs Al Nira Butterfield, en route from Chicago to California, and Mrs Frank Mangold with husband and three children of Chicago. Agnes Crawford now lives with Miss Emma Wiese. Norman Ingvall family left for Seattle to settle their home. O E Hedick visited Sioux Falls with daughter and family L J Tanger jos and Ann.
Mr and Mrs G T Tostenson Allen and Lloyd spent the weekend in Hollendale Minnesota to visit Emil y Tostenson and other relatives. Harold Erb of Van Nuys California left Monday for California after five weeks with his mother Myrtle Erb in Estherville. Margaret Maine now works at Estherville Cooperative Creamery office. Wesley McDonald of Peoria Illinois came to Spirit Lake to visit sister in law Mrs Victor Smith. the Smiths formerly lived here.
In the July 17 1912 issue the Vindicator and Republican notes births: Mr. and Mrs Lee Cox welcomed a baby boy born July 15. Other items include relatives traveling for a funeral in Des Moines and several birth announcements from Gruver Estherville and Emmet township with girls and a boy born to multiple couples.
Miss Rubye Ellerston daughter of E H Ellerston was named the most beautiful young lady in Emmet County in the Des Moines Register and Tribune state fair beauty contest.
The piece urges easy entertaining as the high compliment of being a perfect hostess. It emphasizes simple planning, buffet self service, and shared meals to keep guests content. Picnics and outdoor fireside suppers offer fun for families, with affordable menus like salads, sandwiches, and beverages.
Harvey D Grahams return from an over Sunday visit to find their 11 year old female fox terrier Tiny has adopted four two week old kittens. Tiny belongs to Luella Graham's family and the cats, from the Graham cat, but the mother cat has left. The kittens eagerly vie for dinner with the dog, a surprising maternal turn for an aged dog who has had two pup sets before.
Word has reached Algona that the nine to ten men who left Sunday June 21 for the Alaska highway project have all arrived safely in Alaska. Some landed just days ago and report the scenery beautiful.
The Harry Polk farm adjoining Big Spirit Lake was sold last week to Orvil Keifer and Albert Gregerson of Harris. Keifer, a stock farmer, acquires the farm with improvements while Gregerson takes eight acres of lake shore at Titonka park and plans a cabin and cottage camp with a boat livery. The property is currently occupied by Mr. Estes.
Ames experts warn stored grain insects threaten Iowa crops and urge farmers to clean bins now to avoid fumigation later. Entomologist Harold Gunderson cites patriotic duty and profit, outlines three steps: sweep and burn debris, spray with fly spray or kerosene, re-spray after 24 hours, then air out to remove odor.
A historical note describes a crack in the bell cast for Chief Justice John Marshall. The fracture began at the brim and angled toward the crown, worsening on February 22, 1843, during a Washington’s Birthday attempt to ring it, after which no further rings were attempted. The Liberty Bell now rests in a glass case at Independence Hall, viewed by thousands yearly.
Gunderyon notes that spraying lime on the floor can speed processes and stresses keeping ground feeds away from stored grain to prevent contamination or spoilage. He emphasizes practical adjustments for handling grain and related materials.
The piece reflects on Terril's youths joining service, noting shared sacrifice in World War I and the community’s duty to support those who leave home. It emphasizes unity, pride, and the expectation that locals stand behind every boy serving for the world’s safety.
Pocahontas grocers announce a new delivery timetable starting July 20 with one daily delivery at 4 P M except Saturdays when deliveries remain as usual. A 10 cent charge applies for orders under 1 50.
Harvest time in Pocahontas County begins with the first general cutting on July 10. Farmers report oats cut about a week later than last year and expect yields and quality to meet or exceed normal levels.
Pocahontas Lumber Store began work on a government contract to complete 300 grain bins for the wheat country. Bins are 14 by 24 feet, shipped knocked down, with the first shipment of 30 bins sent on July 16 to Ogalala Nebraska. In another note, Jackson city officials report no oil for city streets this year as federal requisition has drained supplies, leaving civilians to cope.
The Standard Oil company expresses hearty accord with the federal government’s drive to produce synthetic rubber regardless of raw material. The note suggests their stance serves farmers and indirectly boosts their own revenue.
Psychologist Dr Donald A Laird outlines cases of children called living skeletons kept in dark closets and cellars by mothers driven by love revenge jealousy and selfishness. The American Weekly, distributed with next Sunday Chicago Herald American.
The piece asserts that superior weapons come from scientific work in American laboratories. It notes that building up and equipping large, capable research staffs takes years, yet industry has already prepared to support ongoing wartime development and production.
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