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Newspaper
Vindicator And Republican
Location
Estherville, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1913
Page
8
Country correspondents report a string of community events across Ratherville and nearby towns. visits to relatives, plowing and planting, shopping trips, church attendance, and social gatherings mix with travel to Des Moines and Estherville for court, school events, and a baccalaureate sermon.
The lath grade of the Volliver School held a May 20 graduation in the M B church with a formal address by Rev Hill. Celebrations included an invocation by Kay Hill a reading by Grace Peterson and a girls quartet. Principal S. H. Reed presented diplomas as Bertha Peterson led a talk on industry and achievement with insect themes.
A party marked twelfth birthday with about fifteen guests at Foloner, gifts received by Miss Diavella. Changes and gatherings noted: many neighbors visiting, moving households, and farm routines described as a period of community activity amid mild spring weather. Several locals visited Spirit Lake and nearby towns.
Miss MuWunnald arrived Tuesday from Forest City to assist Mrs. Stemple with tasks. Glen Gretists from Arne Stroup planned a short visit with his grandparents. Mrs. L. Taylor returned Thursday evening from Missouri after a three week stay. The Dowdens hosted Sunday at the W J Dowden home. Little Gillian Uninertman was ill Friday. Dr. Wilson attended. Hunna Nelson spent part of last week with her parents. Higinbothams and Perry Irwin hosted visitors near Huntington. Geo Gren and Clara called at Exstherville Monday. Clara Peterson is working for Mrs. Higinbotham. Mr. and Mrs. G. V. Sweet visited L. Taylors Sunday.
A survey describes China's silver shoe currency, the tael, and copper cash strings as the chaotic yet practical medium of exchange. It notes the tael’s value, weighing practices, and the role of money changers amid attempts at Western-style coinage. The Mozart Cycle appraises Mozart stage works regularly in German cities, highlighting operas beyond Don Giovanni and The Magic Flute.
A witty exchange from the Detroit Bree Press ponders honesty about smoking with a man who might ask for a cigar. The fragment nods to humor in everyday social cues and a casual remark about art and health in Rugkin.
National Audubon Society warns that the Clapp amendment in the Senate Finance Committee could exempt feathers and plumes of game birds or birds killed as pests from import bans. Ornithologists and Audubon officials urge protests to Senators Hasher Smith and Johnson to defend wild bird protection values amid millinery lobbying. A second item notes a for sale ad for a three room house on South 12th Street priced at $660. Inquire A. H. Nash.
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