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Newspaper
Vindicator And Republican
Location
Estherville, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1920
Page
9
The article discusses potato seed costs and investment per acre, noting farmers may plant less due to high seed and cultivation costs. It cites a grower offered far more than seed cost to sell, fears reduced acreage, and advises larger home use planting, seed quality, and soil prep. It mentions potential high prices if a bumper crop does not occur.
Inactive duty Reservists and ex service men may join the Midshipman cruise aboard U S Connecticut Michigan Minnesota Kansas South Carolina New Hampshire departing Annapolis in June 1920 and visiting Guantanamo Panama Canal Zone Hawaiian Islands Puget Sound and West Coast ports. Volunteers report May 10 1920 with inactive duty Sept 10 1920 and four months active duty offers transfer to regular navy. The cruise also aids completing active duty for rating confirmation and includes Panama Canal and Pacific and Atlantic fleet winter rendezvous.
Mrs. Cornell Oregon hosts Lutheran Aid as school notes, club meetings, and farming tips appear. The April 14 wedding of Miss Gladys Peterson to Mr. Louis Gruber at Estherville M E Church is announced, with the couple to live in Morningside Sioux City.
Attorney C A Babcock of Sheldon seeks to have Attorney T E Diamond disbarred for allegedly taking from 100 to 1000 dollars to prepare exemption papers for men avoiding military service during the war. Diamond, a noted speaker, has spoken in West Bend and nearby locales.
The Paige Coupé offers beauty luxury and comfort with five passenger roominess that stands out among its class. It is described as ideal for year round use with five and seven passenger sedans for practical service in any season. Readers are urged to inspect this season's Paige models at local dealers and arrange a demonstration before buying a 1920 motor car.
The Sioux City Journal notes ongoing legal action over Arnold’s Park attractions. A. L. Peck faces Henry V. Hinsdale claiming $86,000 for injuries from the Dip of Death ride, while Carrie Kraus sues for $20,660 over arm injuries from the toboggan slide. Hinsdale alleges a defective coaster apparatus and a collision sent him from a tramcar to rails ten feet below on August 10, 1919.
The text records a settlement demand listing amounts for lost wages medical care and permanent disability including a dentist claim and a total of 19 600 for losses. It also includes a card of thanks from Henry Clausen and family expressing appreciation to friends neighbors and the Dolliver Ladies Aid for kindness and flowers after the death of their wife and mother.
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