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Newspaper
Vindicator And Republican
Location
Estherville, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1925
Page
8
An excerpt claims George Washington smoked two sacks of Bull Durham while waiting for a Delaware ferry after a famous portrait. The piece argues the assertion could be plausible given Virginia origins and Washington’s patronage of home industries, noting no denial exists.
A readable guide explains placing letters in white spaces to form horizontal and vertical words. Each letter position is numbered to match definitions below, with horizontal words filling to the first black square and vertical words to the next black square below. Only dictionary words are used except for proper names.
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Mrs Maude Tillotson of Estherville and Mrs Seevers will leave mid June for Los Angeles and other California destinations. If favorable, Tillotson may open a California beauty shop and return to Estherville in October to close her affairs. Spencer exporter.
The San Francisco Chronicle quotes a provocative line about a wife as a teachable driver without affection. It notes that in Arabia and other eastern countries present day solemn agreements are still ratified by walk, reflecting traditional gender roles and social norms of the era.
The Iowa State Council K of C announces the twenty fourth convention in Dubuque May 24 to 27 with hundreds of delegates and visitors. A class of 100 candidates will receive the fourth degree, followed by a high mass, banquet, speeches by Archbishop Kane, Luke Hart, and Judge Wade. Events include sunrise tours, a ladies tea, a silver anniversary parade, and a final session with officers elected and delegates named for Duluth.
A Hindustan proverb reflects on courage and inevitability, suggesting that those who have already risked danger should fear no further challenge. It frames adversity as a natural continuation of bold action rather than an exceptional threat.
A disturbing practice described in Afghanistan allows a man to claim a woman as his wife simply by severing a lock of her hair or covering her with a sheet. The report notes social and legal implications, drawing attention to women’s rights and protective laws.
Amos Alonzo Stagg and his son A A Stage Jr will join the Spirit Lake Spirit Lakes DeMolay Leaders Training camp at Templar Park August 29 to September 6 to speak on organizing sports and supervise camp athletics. Camps run across four sites with about five hundred DeMolays and advisors, leaders and specialists attending.
A divorce case in the East raises a novel point of law after the husband claims he was connected with the wife by a wrong number when they first met over the telephone. The note satirically cites a misdial as the origin of their acquaintance.
Davenport reports allege Morris leader of the Joe Morris orchestra failed to pay eight players, left town owing each man about 150 dollars, his car seized, and a mortgage held by J Boyd Henri. Accused of using a sweetie and misusing band funds, the group plans legal action and federation charges.
The report cites infractions alleged against Morris under musicians union rules including overcharging, underbilling, and employing men without contracts. A bank president John P. Kirby suffered a severe fall while aiding repairs, disfiguring his face and body and keeping him home for days.
Ad lerika advertised as a quick remedy for gas on the stomach and related discomfort. Claims to ease constipation and evacuate the bowels within about one hour without griping, citing the preparation as a pleasant, fast-acting intestinal aid from Jay Johnston & Co., Druggists.
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