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Newspaper
Vindicator And Republican
Location
Estherville, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1917
Page
2
Local shoppers flocked to multiple retailers as Dollar Day events featured reduced prices on household goods. Stores touted doorbusters and limited-time offers, drawing crowds and boosting early-week sales.
Minneapolis and St Louis Railroad relocates Estherville headquarters as a water supply point. Fort Dodge division placed in Sharpe. Local resident Mr Pox rents a house east part of town with family arriving this week. Red Cross appeals for knitted garments, yarn scarce, shipments of yarn and finished sweaters increasing. Volunteers urged to return remnants to roots for reuse. Local chapter reports multiple shipments of scarves, sweaters, wristlets, and socks to headquarters.
Eldest organizers of the Grand Chapter of the Order of Eastern Star chose Davenport as the 1918 host city after a lengthy Emmet Chapter session. Officials present included Mrs Clara B. Flaghes, Mrs Ida Webster, and Dr Alfred Cole, with Mrs Ut Wo H Wuehl named trustee and other officers elected. A separate county canvass confirms votes on a constitutional amendment prohibiting alcohol, with detailed tally and certification by county officials.
National Potato Week runs Oct 22 to 27, urging substitution of potatoes for part of flour in various Lake Region recipes. Iowa State College Home Economics outlines a chocolate potato cake and other uses, while editorials stress aggressive sales and constant pursuit of new customers across business districts.
Mrs. L. A. Patterson of 1599 Kennecks St Memphis Tennessee writes she has used Peruna for catarrhal complaints and found it an excellent remedy. She notes hard times but cannot afford to be without Peruna especially during the season of colds. She recommends Peruna to neighbors for its benefit.
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