Silo Cutter Accident Leaves Man Arm Lost
Geo Bosold reports M. J. Tyndall severely injured last Thursday near Graettinger while aiding a neighbor with a silo cutter. He remains in Estherville hospital, weak but improving, with relatives not allowed to visit. The accident is described as among the worst in local history. Also notes P. V. Nolan’s cautious driving on rural highways and a general call for safe speeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. Bosold
M. J. Tyndall
Esthervie
Estherville
Wallingford
Tyndall
P. V. Nolan
Nolan
Tim
Humboldt
Wm. Terwilliger
Mercy Hospital
Fort Dodge
Town Corn Yield 40.48 Bushels Per Acre Reported
Reporters from federal and state crop services estimate town yield at 40.48 bushels per acre totaling about 449 million bushels. Town Department of Agriculture notes this figure and mentions county purchases. County supervisors bought 20,000 feet of snow fencing for primary roads to stay open during heavy snow. 1,000 feet were bought last fall with good service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Agriculture
Corn Crop Light Finances Sound
Mitchell banker Patton reports corn yields in his area will be below half a crop while counties nearby show better prospects. South Dakota agriculture improves with alfalfa thriving and hog numbers rising, shipments to Seattle and Portland. Local banks stay sound as deposits rise and school enrollment surges with 10 percent grade and 17 percent high school gains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. F. Patton
Mitchell National Bank
Emmittsburg
Chicago
Mitchell
South Dakota
Seattle
Tacoma
Fortland
Pacific Coast
Patton
J. W. Shathy
0Ml & St. Pougent
Monsrs
Shelby
Emmetsburg
Bagange
Engineer Martin On Primary Roads
County Engineer I R Martin requests budget for primary roads to Iowa Highway Commissioners. He seeks 25000 dollars for 29 miles of graveled road and 1100 dollars for 11 miles of paved road to Mallard. Anticipates gravel shortages and heavy costs for lines from Whittemore to Ruthven due to high traffic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. R. Martin
Iowa Highway Commissioners
Mallard
Whittemore
Ruthven
Rose Schubert and William O Neill Wed at St Thomas
Rose Schubert of Manson and William O Neill of Emmetsburg Iowa were married at St Thomas Catholic Church at 7 am by Rev Father Lynch. The bride, daughter of Gen Schubert, had lived in the community. the groom, son of Mrs Er M ONeill of Emmetsburg, works at First National Bank. They plan a home in Emmetsburg and hosted a breakfast at Wahkonsa hotel before a short wedding trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manson
Rose Schubert
William O'Neill
Emmetsburg
Iowa
St. Thomas Catholic Church
Lynch
Gen. Schubert
Manson Journal and Democrat
Er. M. O’neill
First National Bank
C. G .Schubert
Thomas O'Neill
Tort Dodge
Wahkonsa
Rierson Family Reunion at Iowa Park East of Lake
Mr and Mrs Thomas Rierson of Lost Island township hosted a family reunion last Sunday with about 70 attendees at the Iowa Park east of the lake. Among guests were Mr and Mrs C Allison of Bancroft and Mr and Mrs C Anderson of Callender. A fine dinner was served and the day was enjoyed. Congratulations were extended to the Riersons. Tee becomes scarce. Ice shortages reported in neighboring towns with Emmetsburg receiving shipments from Clear Lake. local supply not entirely exhausted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Park
Thomas Rierson
Lost Island Township
Iowa Park
C. Allison
Bancroft
C. Anderson
Callender
Tee
Emmetsburg
Clear Lake
Boosters Visit Spencer Despite Weather And Distances
Many Emmetsburg boosters totaling 86 cars traveled to Spencer on a rainy Thursday, where the American Legion band performed for nearly an hour. A temporary street stand welcomed attendees as Senator Breakenridge and I J Foy urged support for nearby fairs. Local Spencer hosts expressed gratitude for the visit and promised continued friendship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emmetsburg
Spencer
American Legion
Senator Breakenridge
Palo Alto County
Clay County
I. J. Foy
Ruthven
Boosters
Vernon Farm Bureau Meeting Postponed to Next Thursday
The Farm Bureau meeting in Vernon township, announced for tomorrow evening, has been postponed to Thursday evening next week to allow all to attend the county fair. Also noted are bank figures for the County Savings Bank of Algona, the Randall creamery score, Sheldon fair grounds auction, and upcoming Teachers Institute with Dr. Colgrove and Miss Hirsch among instructors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernon Farm Bureau
Farm Bureau
Vernon Township
Sheldon
Sheldon Fair
O'Brien County
Two-Thirds Crop Shown in Palo Alto and Nearby Iowa Counties
An Iowa map in the Daily Register and Tribune outlines corn crop percentages across Palo Alto, Emmet, Dickinson, Clay, Buena Vista, Pocahontas, Cherokee, Osceola, and Woodbury counties. Palo Alto shows 69 percent, with Emmet and Pocahontas at 80, Buena Vista 78, Clay 67, and Dickinson 8. Lyon and Sioux 45. O'Brien 57. Osceola 64. and others at 93 to 100 in some counties. Farmers, county agents, and assessments suggest conditions may reach 20 to 25 percent losses due to a dry season, with light crops near the Des Moines river bottom and in Cylinder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Daily Register and Tribune
Pato Alto
Emmet
Dickinson
Clay
Buena Vista
Pocahontas
Cherokee
Osceola
Woodbury
Palo Alto
Lyon
Sioux
O'Brien
Des Moines
Fort Dodge
Gunderson
Plymouth
Crop yields and local farming outlook near Clear Lake
Jack Scott and W J Dunnigan returned from Clear Lake Minnesota area after a two week absence. Scott reports oats yielding about 46 bushels per acre on his quarter near Clear Lake with promising corn in the area. Rain varied across the region but local crops show good potential despite some weather. Mrs Cha Zeiddings at Osgood has sold her goods, advertising household furniture in the Democrat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smith Dakota
Jack Scott
W. J. Dunnigan
Clear Lake
South Dakota
Mr. Scott
Scott
Minnesota
Osgood
Cha
Zeiddings
Zai
Moonshine Raid Near Fonda Nets Moonshine Mash and Fine
Peace officers raided a farm three miles northeast of Fonda last Friday. Dan Miller was found operating a still with 20 gallons of moonshine 250 gallons of mash in four barrels and 12 gallons of liquor in jugs. He pled guilty before Judge Davidson and received a $500 fine plus costs and three months in the county jail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pocahontas County
Fonda
Dan Miller
Miller
Davidson
Pocahontas
RAY KENNEDY HONORED FOR BRAVERY IN WORLD WAR
Estherville Democrat notes Ray Kennedy received an additional bravery honor from the French government dated May 27, 1919 mailed from Washington. He has four total honors from US and French authorities for wartime valor, two from each nation, the latest being a high distinction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Estherville Democrat
Ray Kennedy
Washington, D.C
Kennedy
United States
France
Emmetsburg Fair Opens Amid Big Exhibits and Free Attractions
Grounds at Peddiu park prepare for Palo Alto County fair and Emmetsburg Fall Festival opening with large entries in school, grain, vegetables, and livestock displays. Merkel Sisters tour from Illinois to Tennessee while free acts promise top entertainment. Fireworks display aims for a Wisconsin State fair scale. Baseball tournament crowns North West Town, with Spencer, Cherokee, Charles City, and ongoing contests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peddiu Park
Palo Alto
Emmetsburg
Bert France
Merkel Sisters
Tennessee
Madison
North West Town
Spencer
Cherokee
Charles City
Charlie C City
Hammes & Sons Move Shoe Store in Emmetsburg
Hammes and Sons lease a large five year store room in W S Srakagan’s white front building and have moved a substantial stock of shoes into a new oak fitted shop. The basement may be used for a special line later. windows are 26 feet deep and modern. The Hamm es firm expects strong local business in Emmetsburg.
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Hammes & Sons
Iowa
Hammes
Emmetsburg
Democrat
Land Transfers In Our County
R A Miller of the Chicago and Northwestern Railway reports Palo Alto County real estate changes from Aug 1924 to Apr 1925. Totals show 219 transfers covering 33 180 acres with an average price per acre of 154 24. County totals include large figures for Lost Island Walnut Vernon Independence Highland Emmetsburg Freedom Fairfield Silver Lake Great Oak Nevada Fern Valley Towth Rush Lake Arlington West Band and other townships with varied acreages and prices, reflecting activity across the period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. A. Miller
Chicago & Northwestern Railway Company of
Chicago
Palo Alto
Lost Island
Vernon
Independence
Price
Highland
Emmetsburg
Freedom
Fairfield
Silver Lake
Sinday
Great Oak
Nevada
Fern Valley
Rush Lake
Arlington
West Band
Poultry Dealers Urge Better Feed for Vigor in Iowa Birds
Iowa poultry dealers call for improved grain and forage to restore vigor and prevent losses seen last year. A resolution from the National Poultry Butter and Egg association blames soft manh seeds for reduced vitality and urges farmers to adjust feeding for marketing through normal channels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
National Poultry Butter and Egg Association
Golden Wedding Invitation For Reed Anniversary
Mr and Mrs Horton receive an invitation to attend the Golden wedding of Mr and Mrs PB Reed of Dolliver to be celebrated on September 49. Over 400 invitations were mailed to friends and relatives. Their daughter is married to James Reed’s wife. They wed on September 22 about 15 years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horton
PB. Reed
Dolliver
Amd
Reed
James
Also Mentioned on This Page
Big Palo Alto County
Graettinger
Banker M. F
Emmetsburg Independent
Margaret Young
Nell J. Kennedy
Logan
State Department
Farmers Bank
Emmetaburg
Martin
State Highway Commission
Will O'Neill
Montay
Mr. O'Neill
Bigelow
Thomas Nilsson
Washington
Matton
Emmy AE Tha Tine
Conty Savings Bank of
Algona
Federal Reserve Bank
Murtagh Bank
Oregon
Randall Creamery
J. E. Nelson
Teachers’ Institute
Dr. ©. P. Colgrove
Gritz Mahafing
Leon
F. EL. Eaton
Mahating Wi
Ito
Gus Papadakes
Martley
Leas
Hartley
Farr Lehigh
Father Fitch
Palo Alto Co
Iowa Weather Bureau
Fred Clark
Neas Fonda
J. J. Banwart
Anoka
John. J. Banwart
Joseph
Samuel
Win. Banwart
August Fischer
August Traub
West Bend
Mary Mogler
Jester
Philip Haniwart
Both Rapids
Fred Maurer
Forestbore
South Bakers
Peter Luchsinger
Higin
Wm. Boyd
Curlew
A. K. Emrich
George Bradley
George
Fort Dodge Hospital
O. B. Sotteland
Hum‘holdt
Miss Olsen
Tra Faust
Rolfe
Mercy
Rock Island
Luverne
Farmers Savings Bank
Jas
Fisher
Hampshire
Geo. Orsborn
Poland
Godden Monument Company
Ryan & Severson, F
Hammes & Sons Move Shoe Store
Branagan
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