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Newspaper
Vindicator And Republican
Location
Estherville, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 07, 1940
Page
2
Advertisement text announces the Vindicator and Republican as a weekly paper edited by Adelaide Nichols and E Deming. It lists post office entry in Estherville Iowa and subscription rates for zones within and outside zones one and two.
In the wake of voting, the author urges forgetting party lines and working for America and democracy. The piece reflects rural Midwestern life, wary of propaganda, and notes voter engagement while criticizing trivial appeals. It questions intellect while stressing the need to focus on substantive issues beyond eye color or lodge memberships.
Preliminary estimates from the State Federal Co operative Crop and Livestock Reporting Service show Iowa expected yield per acre at 50 bushels for 1940, up from 52 last year and well above the 10 year average. Districts vary with southwest showing strong gains and east central districts reporting some damage from heat and dryness in July. Local hospital notes and births accompany the rural news, including patients at Coleman Hospital and several new additions to area families.
The piece critiques political candidates for vague welfare promises and party loyalty. It notes MPs avoid detail on avoiding war and contend economy is a partisan cudgel. It argues jobs and patronage sustain office holders and parties, likening political stability to a taxpayer's tolerance.
The Four-Mile Lake Club met yesterday at Mrs. James Simpson's home with Mrs. Arthur Lauritson assisting. A white elephant exchange featured the gathering as members and visitors from Spirit Lake and Terris shared in games and conversation. Mrs. Lauritson received a farewell gift as she moves away, while Ed Shirley and Roy Mentzel supervised the program.
The regular meeting of the Degree of Honor will be held Friday evening Nov 8 at 8 o clock in the IOOF hall with an initiation class. Mrs Mima Wertz and Mrs Jake Taylor lead entertainment and refreshments. After this Friday, meetings move to the second and fourth Thursdays. Mr and Mrs F F Gibbons and two children of Charles City visit today with his parents Mr and Mrs Jay Dunham.
Mr and Mrs Matt Donovan host the first fall dinner club meeting this evening at their home. Following a 6 30 dinner bridge will be played at three tables. James Chalstrom, confined to bed with infantile paralysis, is recovering and now sits up with one leg regaining feeling. The other leg remains in a cast. Caution urged to watch where you walk and drive.
The Dar chapter met Tuesday afternoon at Mrs. Hugh Greig’s home with twenty five attendees. Mrs. Nettle Tedrow led a lesson on National Defense and conducted a quiz while a milk fund donation was voted. A two course luncheon was served by the hostess and assistants.
The Pythian Sisters will hold a regular meeting Tuesday evening at 8 00 o clock. Important business matters will be discussed and all members are urged to attend.
Local draft board notifies Emmet county registrants numbered one through fifty to complete and return Questionnaires within five days under the 1940 Selective Training and Service Act. Deferred classifications require affidavits or Form 42. notices posted daily, entries in the Classification Record denote actions, and failure to act can lead to penalties. Curtis Larson signs as Local Board member.
Terger Winterton, nephew of T J Lerdahl, had a hand caught in a corn picker Saturday. A portion of his little finger was amputated at a local doctor’s office and it is uncertain if another finger will be removed. The piece notes President Roosevelt’s campaign activity and contrasts radio addresses with in-person debates.
Billy Sanders, youngest son of Mr and Mrs Leo Sanders, broke his right arm above the wrist Wednesday while playing football with a group of playmates. He was taken to the hospital and his arm cast for two to three weeks. The break was a splinter break, which in a child knits faster than a clean break.
Casareto rumors spread about his Americanism. His son Dr J N Casareto secured a letter from Andrew D Holden immigrant inspector at Crane Lake Minnesota stating Casareto was never detained. Holden's letter, likely for public release, refutes the claim and Casareto laughs, noting the episode drew 116 letters from friends nationwide.
A fundraising drive led by the Emmetsburg fire department seeks to purchase a portable inhalator. The device will be available to residents of Emmetsburg and nearby towns for emergency use without charge. It has aided recovery from carbon monoxide poisoning drowning gas asphyxia electric shock pneumonia and other respiratory failures.
A. B. Conner of Kansas City will speak at the city hall auditorium Monday evening at 8. The talk covers the General Welfare Bill H. R. 8264 now pending in Congress. Conner has spoken 800 times on this plan. Admission is free and open to all.
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