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Newspaper
Vindicator And Republican
Location
Estherville, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1921
Page
11
Fingal Larson was assaulted by a bull while tending cows on Sunday morning near his usual cattle drive. A young bull, bought four weeks prior from Mr. Taylor, had frequently charged through the herd. Help arrived as Larson was near death, with the incident unfolding during the grazing routine.
An overnight break in at Dunnell depot yielded about 10 dollars in cash with no tickets taken. Later three rough youths visited Rennei hotel for lunch, and another boy sought a drink at Pete Anderson's for a sick friend. Huntington depot was entered with nothing stolen. Estherville clothing store saw three suits and three suitcases taken as travelers head south for winter.
Delegates from nearly all towns in Martin County met at the county seat Friday to form a protection league. Each town will select armed volunteers for rapid deployment and two deputy sheriffs will be chosen to cover absences. The group aims to curb robberies and murders as crime rises and a hard winter looms. Frank Sandin and Rueben Swenberg attended from Dunnell.
B. H. Herbrandson of Petersburg is developing several fine buildings, showcasing new construction and local investment. The project highlights growth in the town and signals ongoing economic activity.
Lime may be spread on plowed fields and work into the soil to be effective by spring, according to Iowa State College soils department. Acid Iowa soils often respond with yield increases around a quarter, justifying the cost of application. The litmus soil test is described for self checks or sending samples to Ames. Also note: Luther League meeting at Ed Stanwick home Sunday afternoon with Mrs Hanson Olson assisting. English services at 11 a.m.. local social visits and Stick-tu-it Club at Mrs Oleson’s home.
Farmers report heavy rain delaying threshing and plans for upcoming sales. Petschow expected a sale next month. Ralph and Mrs Smith visited Carl Andersons. Schultz and Aunt Lee plan to Sioux City for the County Fair. Hyer moved corn cutting to Minnesota. McGinns from Estherville visiting Reed family. new car enables easy travel. Mrs Anderson visits sister Sol Silverman of Alaska for a month. Manning and Mathwig suit attended at Hethesville. Graham rents land for next week. Silo filling active but still more to do.
A few residents attended Miss Olson's funeral in Estherville last Friday. Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Lynch visited Estherville Township for a day at Strawberry Point. Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Anderson spent Sunday with relatives in Fatherville. Rumors say H. J. Mester leaves today for Des Moines for the Farmers Union Convention. B. W. Weir takes a vacation from his mail route.
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