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Newspaper
Vindicator And Republican
Location
Estherville, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1914
Page
2
A historic Estherville paper notes ongoing city progress amid opposition from a diminishing group. The editorial criticizes resistance to improvements like electric lights and utilities, arguing progress benefits the whole community despite lingering detractors.
A fragmented wartime note expresses hope that good times will begin after the war ends, but acknowledges the war is not yet finished and continues to pose challenges. The text reflects a cautious expectation of renewal once hostilities cease.
The text questions what happens when the war ends and warns that democratic propaganda offers little shield from foreign goods. It argues capital will push into new ventures with no more protection than now, and laments local newspaper demands for workers to sustain plant expertise. The tone urges readers to draw their own conclusions.
Announcements of a farewell dinner for Mr and Mrs John Montgomery who depart October 1 for Los Angeles to establish a new home. Mrs G Zertian hosts a bridge gathering. Rhodes and colleagues entertain about 125 ladies at noon Friday, pink and white decor, four course luncheon, reading by Miss Agnes Butler. Wedding at eight this morning unites Mary Hyrup and Maggie Myers with Rev J Frederic Catlin officiating.
A Chicago Herald excerpt quotes Stevenson's sharp reply to a reader who misspelled his name with a pb instead of a y. Stevenson criticizes the autograph seeker as illiterate and careless, hoping they will imitate proper spelling when addressing authors in the future.
Bishop Garrigan confirmed over fifty members on Tuesday in this city. The ceremony united a large class with the Catholic Church, marking a significant religious milestone for local families and parish communities.
One of the largest confirmation classes in the city united with the Catholic church Tuesday. The exercises were conducted by Bishop Garriga of Saux City with several priests assisting. A large attendance of visitors witnessed the ceremonies. The article also notes discussions on Iowa publicity needs and local business news including Estherville growth and grocery pricing.
A glimpse of local life with news of social events, a double wedding, and a fire. Updates include a cyclone across the state causing fatalities in Palo Alto, Kossuth, and Cerro Gordo. Local figures F J Hess and Dave Fitzgerald are nominated for supervisor. The Myhre bicycle champion, library donations by J K R Horsnell, and a restorer paint job at the Episcopal church.
Rev. J Frederic Catlin united Leonard C Ruby of Huntington and Blanche E Muorrin of Ter vil in a Monday afternoon ceremony. Ruby is a young farmer and the bride had been living on her parents farm. They will reside in Huntington.
Notice to subscribers states statements of amount due on subscriptions are sent annually to those in arrears. It will soon be time to send them for this year, around the fleet of November. Readers who can should call and settle accounts to save expense and inconvenience for the paper.
A proclamation declares Friday October 9 as Fire Prevention Day urging public meetings to discuss fire hazards, promote personal responsibility, water supply, and fire department readiness, and urging care to prevent loss of property and life from fires across the state. It closes with signatures of Governor Terennte and Secretary Wes Allen. The sheet also includes a collection of humorous quotes and a comet sighting notice.
Roy McNeal Arthur Bringle Harry Cooper and H C Davidson drove to Graettinger Sunday when a drive shaft broke on entering the town forcing a return by rail the party reported.
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