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Newspaper
Vindicator And Republican
Location
Estherville, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 06, 1934
Page
2
The issue joins with editorials on state politics and New Deal policy, a study of cattle slaughter statistics, and guidance from the Iowa Farm Debt Advisory Council. It discusses local water rates, employment ethics, and timely market analyses, plus a feature on the importance of milk in the diet.
The August 1984 calf kill rose 138 percent versus August 19338 while hog slaughter in August 1984 ran about 245 below August 1988 peak levels. Sheep slaughter in August this year was under last year's by less than 1 percent, indicating offsetting trends across livestock sectors.
A discussion on nutrition emphasizes how proper diet supports growth, reduces early deaths, improves dental health, and strengthens infection resistance. It cites high child mortality, widespread dental defects, and common illnesses, urging increased intake of protein calcium and vitamins A and B2 found in milk.
Rev. C. R. Yeager presided at the Community M. E. Church Sunday service as Sunday school officers and teachers were installed. Officers include Supt H. O. Burdette, Asst Supt W. L. Peterson, Sec Rachel Burdette, Asst Sec Russell Miller, Treas H. A. Tvedte, Pianist Mrs. W. G. Mellraith, Cradle Roll Supt Mrs. Virgil Williams, Missionary Supt W. L. Peterson, Missionary Treas Mrs. C. R. Yeager, Temperance Supt Mrs. B. H. Redhead.
The Emmet township women gathered for an all day training at Mrs. F. M. Cunningham home on Friday October 26. Margaret Pfeil Home Demonstration agent led a lesson on the influence of heredity and environment in child development for ten participants, sponsored by Iowa State College Extension through the local Farm Bureau. A noon covered dish lunch was served. The next meeting is scheduled for Wednesday November 7 at Mrs. Irving Martens home with a lesson on Home Made Toys and Play Equipment.
Mr and Mrs L G Thompson plus Mrs Buena Merron and daughter visited Burlington for the funeral of Mrs Robert Duncan who died by suicide Tuesday by turning on a gas jet in a kitchen of an apartment above a confectionery owned by her husband. Mrs Duncan is the daughter of George Williams of Cedar Rapids.
The Dolliver Civic club enjoyed an October Halloween afternoon at president Mrs. R. J. Womack’s home. The annual party featured orange and black decorations, a pumpkin centerpiece, and a late-season flower display. Mrs. C. Rt. Yeager directed games and stunts followed by a Halloween lunch.
A petition to call a special election on granting the Northwestern Light & Power Company a 20 year franchise in Milford was served on Frank Merritt the mayor last week. The petition, signed by 73 Milford property owners and light users, was gathered in about a day with about twenty people volunteering to sign at the company's Milford office. It is said up to 175 names could have been obtained, but fifty were enough to call the election, which Merritt has not yet set. The election likely will be held early in December.
The All Stars beat Fairmont 14 0 on Friday and defeated Algona 19 0 on Sunday. Estherville led the offense with two long passes and a 20 yard run by Hackett as the team extended its perfect record to five wins and 88 points for and none against.
The article explains that excess baking powder causes sinking and tough crusts, and recommends using the amount on the can with a level teaspoon per cup of flour. KC Baking Powder, made by Jaques Mfg. Co., Chicago, promises uniform quality and economical use, and offers a free KC Cook's Book by mail with proof from a can.
Mary Skippy Gray an 18 year old Emmetsburg girl lived as a boy in St Paul Minnesota for nearly a year. Illness exposed her sex and she now rejoins girl life wearing long brown curls and femine attire. She studied at University of Minnesota in a night class on scholarship and works part time in St Paul while planning to enter medical school next year. National attention rose last summer when reports surfaced a house job boy in James Hanahan home was an Emmetsburg girl.
Postoffice inspectors pursue a theory that local residents robbed a LaVerne mail pouch during the night of October 16. The pouch was found half buried on the J. O. Marty farm near the M. & St. tracks, about ten rods from the right of way. Mr. Marty found the pouch while husking corn last Thursday, according to the Algona Upper Des Moines.
Miss Mildred Landmeaser and Mrs. Henry Rosberg were treated at the Birney hospital today. Melvin Hilmer underwent a major operation there Monday. Sickness and travel outlined include Mrs. Chas Reeley visiting Estherville and Mr. and Mrs. William West planning Milwaukee trip for a few days.
Irene Kohl reports two garden programs in Emmet county with a county farm garden and many individual plots managed by Mrs. Clarence Ford. Ford visited 125 gardens serving 508 people. about 200 families to benefit. Canning at the county farm totals 14 076 quarts and includes tomatoes corn beets wax beans shell beans spinach cabbage peas and more. Acreage and production figures for potatoes tomatoes corn beets beans spinach cabbage carrots peas onions and sauerkraut are listed with expected yields. A note adds dull oilcloth can be brightened with turpentine and milk.
Legal notice announces Mary Fank appointed administratrix of Charles Fank estate in Emmet County Iowa. Creditors are asked to settle debts and present claims to the administratrix for allowance, with filings to the Clerk of the District Court. Dated November 6 1934. Irwin C. Nichols Creek District Court attorney.
Estherville Midgets defeat Fairmont 12 to 10 in a fast paced game marked by open passing and strong running. Warrington connected with Krahmer for a late Estherville score, then added a successful extra point. Fairmont led early with a pass TD but failed extra points. Estherville answered with a Woot spinner run for 45 yards and a TD, ending with a defensive stand at their own 8 yard line.
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