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Newspaper
Vindicator And Republican
Location
Estherville, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1924
Page
4
Labor Day observed in Estherville as townsfolk worked. The Fairmont Sentinel prints a critical view of Minnesota Klan activity, contrasting with Iowa gossip. Esteemed Minnesota pioneer August Wenberg, long postmaster of Dunnell, dies in Estherville, leaving a legacy of hardy frontier years and stable family life.
In Dallas Texas Bishop Ainsworth of the Methodist church denounces the Ku Klux Klan as a masked vigilante force threatening civil rights and church pulits. He warns ministers against supporting or accepting anonymous Klan aid or allowing the group to dictate sermons or bar those who oppose its propaganda.
Statement from Andrew L. Randall, grand master of the Texas Grand Lodge, denounces the Ku Klux Klan as a secret mob court that bypasses due process and courts, arguing such methods erode respect for law and threaten American justice. The Vindicator and Republican and Yeads-others urge readers to subscribe for full coverage.
In Sioux Falls a quirky gathering of Knights of the Nightshirt met in a field near the city last Wednesday night and planned another. Speeches lampoon traditional themes with nonsensical names like Klown Whossit and Hen of the Town. Attendees celebrated with odd rites and jokes, ending with a cheer for Moses and St Patrick.
An advertisement for the Globe Automatic Steam Carburetor claims it blends water as steam into gasoline to enhance combustion. It asserts increased power, speed, smoother running, and safer ignition, with water produced and recycled automatically. The device is marketed by The AUTO SUPPLY CO. of Estherville.
Several residents from this vicinity spent Sunday at Arnold's Park. Mr and Mrs W D O'Brien were among those observed enjoying the outing as a sizable crowd gathered for the event.
Sunday afternoon at Armstrong with Mr and Mrs Rolans. East Side Club entertained by Mrs Martin Anderson last Thursday. Mr and Mrs Ray Bryan of Reinbeck visited Irving Ellerston family Friday. A S Snyder traveled to Indiana for reunion. Viola Smith suffered two collarbone breaks. Children of Halvor Olson mourn father’s death. A S Anderson and J Borreson traveled to Twin Cities for State Fair. School resumed after summer break. Band concert at Estherville drew attendees. Keonecke entertained Estherville visitors. Ed Kirchner hosted sister from Illinois. Mrs W E Van Eman sick earlier. County fair in Jackson last week. John Horswell visited from Harris. Shock threshing nearing end. Ed Ziemer hosted sisters and brother. Henry Snyder bought Chas Brown farm. Now for a house keeper. Irving Ellerston and wife returned from western trip. they enjoyed it.
A dense listing of individuals and households from Estherville and surrounding townships. The long roster includes numerous surnames, middle initials, and first names across multiple localities, with many entries indicating residents, spouses, and family groupings. The document appears to be a directory or roll of local inhabitants and property holders in Estherville Township and nearby areas.
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