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Newspaper
Vindicator And Republican
Location
Estherville, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1926
Page
3
Local residents from Madison to Estherville share calls and visits. Poultry and cattle trades, church activities, 4 H and school news, Chautauqua plans, and a district convention outline a busy week in the Estherville vicinity with mentions of families like the Glassnapps, Brobsts, Knutsons, and Andersons.
Estherville Lutheran Church led by Pastor L. A. Mathre announces Sunday services at 11 am in Norwegian. Prayer meeting Thursday evening, Ladies Aid and Mission society Thursday afternoon, and a Lutheran Languavial meeting Friday evening. Confirmation at 10 am and Adult class Friday 2 pm. Willing Workers meet Saturday at N. C. Christensen’s, VAR. 3 meets Saturday.
Sunday school and services at Grace Church and Grace Episcopal with readings and concerts. An electrical trades training program offers guaranteed placement and salary, requiring seventh grade schooling and two references. Marriage licenses issued June 1 to June 4 listed with names ages and hometowns.
L F Morrical who was struck by a T E Burt car on May 15 died May 31 at Estherville hospital after weeks in critical condition. Born May 22 1848 in Warren County Indiana, he married Amanda Jane Pierce in 1878 and had six children. He lived in Sidney and Stuart Iowa before moving to this city in 1910 where he managed local business and joined the Christian church. He is survived by his widow and six children, five grandchildren, and by relatives in South Dakota and California.
The obituary notes the sudden death of a 73-year-old man who had lived in Spirit Lake for five years since Tem plar Park. He leaves friends there and distant relatives including Frankie Morrical of Rippey Iowa Prior Rucker of Sidney and Herbert Marshall of Slater. Funeral was June 2 1926 at Moore’s funeral home and burial followed in Lakeview Cemetery Spirit Lake.
The Ruthven Free Press argues bullheads at Lost Island lake should be protected as fishing pressure grows. It notes outsiders haul 50 to 90 pound catches, risking local stocks as crowds from distant areas visit Lost Island and nearby lakes looking for large bullheads.
The excerpt describes a family routine where a boy, referred to as son, sips milk through a straw or with macaroons, sharing portions with friends and teachers. Milk supports growth into a strong man, with meals including breakfast cereal, desserts, vegetables, and occasional milk-based parties, emphasizing patience and daily guidance.
Daily garden rounds urge inspection for small green worms on cabbage leaves. When found, dust with lead arsenate and hydrated lime at a 1 to 10 ratio. Repeat lime after rain. Also recommends lead arsenate spray for currants or gooseberries, mixing 1 pound to 50 gallons water.
Edward Rothrock, a prominent retired realtor formerly of Estherville, was found dead in a Cedar Rapids weed clump near the river. A bullet wound and a revolver lay nearby, and his disappearance from home the prior day prompted belief that failing health led to suicide. Also included is a health piece urging milk consumption for growing children with tips from Marguerite Corkill of Ilona State College.
The Algona Advance reports afternoon sessions are restricted to DeMolays or Masonic members while all other sessions welcome parents and friends. Parents are especially invited to attend the installation of officers.
Memorial Day events in Graettinger under the American Legion featured forenoon services at the school grounds and cemetery tributes. Attorney J W Morse of Estherville closed the Hawkeye exercises with praise for soldiers and a call for citizens to support government in peace and war.
The Oakland Six promises forward looking benefits by delivering advantages for next year in advance. The program emphasizes early access and concrete gains for participants, presenting a proactive approach to future outcomes.
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