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Newspaper
Vindicator And Republican
Location
Estherville, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1941
Page
2
A veteran housewife urges writing praise letters as a small, powerful act. She recalls a real editor’s regret that many never read editorials and reflects on missing a chance to commend a respected writer before his death. The piece encourages impulse to praise and to share encouragement rather than fear being different.
The text references a return to conditions seen after the first World War, worsened by greatly expanded production. It highlights the cycle of industrial growth followed by hardship as economies adjust to increased output and its effects on markets and employment.
In JACK CREEK area farmers started planting corn late in the week. Visitors included Mrs. Amos Sevold, daughter, and Mrs. Carrie Knutson of Maple Hill at Emma and Nettie Hanson’s home. Joe Oakes is recovering from major surgery in Emmetsburg hospital. Jens Simonsen of Swea City visited Mr. and Mrs. Hans Christiansen. Odus Paugh elected representative to Fort Dodge Presbytery. to attend May 22 meeting in St. Louis. Marie Sorum of Estherville visiting schools locally. Dorothy Kruse employed at Odus Paugh’s home amid Ill mother. Dorothy attended Sunday luncheon with J. N. Helen of Ringsted and James Welsh family at Nels Peterson home. VR
A Iowa pageant recounts December gatherings with 50 000 visitors studying a pamphlet diagram of currency. Speakers include John C. Spielman and Dr Walter F Dexter as the procession celebrates patriotism, schooling, and social clubs. Children enjoy rides while old photographs recall Centennial Hall’s fife and drum era. Governor Knudsen and Chapman College musicians send greetings as town pride, school ties, and national defense themes unite attendees.
Farm Bureau leaders from eleven cornbelt states say surplus corn should convert to higher pork dairy and poultry production but the announced price offers do not recognize the parity basis adopted by Congress in 1933 as the fair basis for American farm prices.
A Woman's Face starring Joan Crawford Melvyn Douglas and Conrad Veidt is promoted as MGM's standout drama. The piece includes farm price parity pleas urging federal action, wheat referendum notes, and calls for cautious 1941 crop plans amid surpluses and rising costs. It also teases future releases Blossoms In The Dust and Ziegfeld Girl of 1941 reproductions.
Farmers Grain Co at Graettinger will construct two storage tanks in May. A 24 by 40 foot tank will hold 15 000 bushels of shelled corn and an 18 by 40 foot tank will hold 9 000 bushels.
Classified notice advertising4 by 6 foot heavy wrap paper suitable for insulation in larger houses priced at 8 cents per sheet. Call this office to place a want ad. Lights always.
State conservation officials urge motorists to drive carefully due to many pheasants along Iowa highways. Hens are laying eggs with hatching expected in May, while cock birds roam, signaling a likely strong pheasant population for fall. Nesting conditions are favorable, and a record hatch may occur barring heavy rain before June.
In northwest Iowa the storm of November 1 disrupted hunting as sportsmen stopped pursuit in the affected area. Despite the weather, good breeding stock remains and there are more pheasants now than would be found in a normal season.
Recipe lists 2 cups spinach, drained, 2 cups tomatoes, 1% dry bread crumbs, 2 tablespoons butter. Layer bread crumbs in buttered dish, add spinach, top with tomatoes, finish with remaining crumbs and butter. Bake in a medium hot oven until crumbs brown. If using home canned spinach, boil 10 minutes before mixing.
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