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Newspaper
Vindicator And Republican
Location
Estherville, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1941
Page
2
The Vindicator and Republican appears to be a local paper from Estherville Emmet County Iowa with Adelaide Nichols as editor. It notes subscription rates within Zones One and Two at 2.00 per year and in all other zones at 2.50 per year.
A nostalgic piece contrasts Victorian era dress and manners with today’s health focus and casual fashion. It notes women’s changing silhouettes and the rise of slacks as everyday wear, plus the blurring roles in public appearance and the cost of keeping a polished look.
Funeral services for Isaac Speer were held Tuesday at 2 80 welack at the Methodist bacel in Milferel. Speer, a veteran livestock dealer for 30 years in Milford and surrounding territory, died Sunday after suffering a stroke Friday while at home. He was active in the community, had a long day of work and sold his herd at 200 cide, with high hopes for recovery fading as heart failure progressed.
Seasonal changes bring rain snow fog and ice that create hazardous driving. Be alert and prepared to meet sudden conditions behind the wheel. Drive carefully and exercise sound judgment to reduce risk on the road.
Oscar in his Hodge-Podge column in the Kossuth County Advance waxes eloquent on slacks. He notes Americans in the nation’s capital export style and suggests Hollywood urges women to wear slacks since silk hose are scarce. He argues slacks suit teens but warns older readers about excess fabric and the extra effort to wear them.
An editorial contrasts fifty years of change with today noting shifts in women’s attire from corsets to skirts, hairstyles, and cosmetics, and men’s habits from wood cutting to flying in airplanes. It claims households used oil lamps, inventories were rare, and commerce relied on trust, high overhead, and planned sales events.
Fourth and fifth grade pupils at Lincoln school staged a program for the PLT.A group on Friday afternoon in the recreation room. Miss Maye Case directed the three part program with divisions led by Donald Diamond Evelyn Bejan and John Allen. Songs included America God Bless America and America the Beautiful. Officers announced include Mrs Wilfred Osberg president and Mrs F.C Johnson vice president. A time contest and refreshments followed as 35 members attended.
Estherville and Emmet county Waldorf college alumni plan to attend the homecoming festivities starting October 10 with Miss Marilyn Bae Seth of Lake Mills crowned homecoming queen. Fort Dodge Junior College provides the football opponent Saturday. Four hands will play in the parade and flag raising before the game. Alumni dinner Saturday night precedes a fireside hour. Res Raymond M. Olsen, 32 president, and Rev FE C Reinertson, 20, deliver sermons at Sunday festival services where Waldorf bar debuts for the season.
County agents warn farmers to comply with new seed law before selling seed. Labels must show name and variety, seed amount, lot number, origin for alfalfa or red clover, percent by weight of primary weed seeds, approximate counts of secondary weed seeds, inert matter, germination percentages, hard seed, test date, warning about toxins if treated, and seller or labeler name and address.
Mrs Ruby Heneman and Irwin C Nichols wed Friday evening at the bride's mother's home. The single ring ceremony was performed by Rev Fred D Sawyer in the presence of a small gathering of relatives. The couple will reside at West Lot South Second Street after a two week honeymoon to Denver and western trips.
Gasoline tax revenue in Iowa rose to an estimated 14.6 million in 1940 from 11.5 million in 1935, per G C Lloyd secretary of the Iowa Petroleum Industries committee. He cited road building acceleration and defense demand as drivers and noted federal taxes add about 50 percent to the state rate. Projected federal receipts from Iowa motorists total around 7.3 million.
The LaSalette missionary college was dedicated at Terrace Park on West Okoboji with Most Rev. Edmond Heelan presiding. Heelan called the church the lone force bringing peace, contrasting Europe where mass is banned. Rt. Rev. William Macon lauded the church for preserving civilization and Christianity.
Mrs N O M Volding, Mrs Chas Lewis and Miss Henrietta Miller hosted a Saturday dinner at the Volding home. A three course meal was served at 6:00 with warden flowers as centerpieces. Afterward guests played contract bridge. Morse won the Inehoscare award, Jones second high, Knouden low. Others attending include Morse, Jones, Krudsem Mars, Cram er, Vance Noe, Hinsch, Ehner Jackson, YT QO Whomipsan, Lottie Ter nel, Miner, McKay, Blazer, Lyman, Barber, Sweet, Rixby, Wilson, Denham, Alt and Sillire.
The Womens Society of Christian Service met Friday afternoon in the church parlors. Mrs. Myrtle Duncan led worship, with a lesson on the Rural Church and Missions by Mrs. George Robb and assistants. Plans for a week of prayer October 28 to 31 were announced, plus a special meeting October 31. Tea followed, served by committee members, with several ladies assisting at tables. Guests included Dr and Mrs H Green of Spencer Iowa and son Joseph of Chicago Illinois, who presented the former Casino building and 27 acre site to the LaSalette order for seminary training.
A passage urging enduring public support for newspapers in peace and war, stressing their role in democracy and community strength. It notes the interdependence of newspapers and towns, the need for financial backing, and the duty of citizens to value local press as a cornerstone of American institutions.
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