Lindsey Chosen Mayor In Democratic Landslide
In Gradtin the city election produced a Democratic landslide with 877 votes cast, 96 percent of voting strength. L. L. Lindsey defeated D. W. Cameron for mayor by 62 votes. Vi. EL Ketly elected treasurer. S. B. Sandvig assessor. Wm. Penn, M. Weinholzer, John Swift, P. I. McCarty, and J. P. Jensen named councilmen. New officers assume duties at the next regular meeting on Monday, April 7.
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Gradtinwer
L. L. Linsey
PD. W. Cameron
V. I Kelly
S. J. Saulvig
Wm. Penn
M. Weinholver
John Swift
P. J. McCarty
J. P. Jensen
Wollowing
L. L. Lindsey
D. W. Cameron
EL Ketly
M. Sandvig
S. BE. Sandvig
E. Green
M. Weinh
Good Roads Talk At Woodman Hall Friday Evening
A public meeting at Woodman Hall Friday at 7:80 p.m. will discuss a proposed bond issue to be voted next Tuesday in Palo Alto County. Emmetsburg speakers will brief attendees and answer questions about the rand program, with urging for all interested residents to attend.
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Woodman Hall
Emmetsburg
Rand
Palo Alto
Snowstorm and Sleet Hit Minnesota Railways and Roads
A weekend storm blanketed Minnesota with snow and heavy sleet, bringing drifts that blocked highways while trains ran mostly continuously. Central Minnesota felt the impact with damage and cold, northwest winds easing only slowly as the weather cooled.
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Foolel Vileer
Graettinger Legion Distributes Flags to Local Businesses
Supplied with play out outfits last week the American Legion post distributed flags to Graettinger business houses. Each outfit includes a pole and large flag to be displayed on festive occasions. Sidewalk holes are prepared to place poles, ensuring a uniform display of Old Glory.
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American Legion
Graettinger
Avery Graetlinger and Fay Vie in County Race
Avery Favorite Graetlinger is a popular candidate for state senate in this territory with strong local support. James W. Fay of Emmetsburg runs for Palo Alto County attorney and is backed by many friends in Nettinger and vicinity after a speech at Lepion gathering.
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A. TL Avery
Speaver Schools
Avery
James W. Fay
Emmetsburg
Palo Alto County
Marty
Saunders for State Representative on Republican Ticket
W. E. G. Saunders of Emmetaburg seeks reelection as state representative on the Republican ticket. The Times notes Saunders is a capable man with a splendid record in Des Moines and urges voters to return him to office.
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W. E. G. Saumders
Emmetaburg
Mr. Saunders
Moines
Market Day Sale Postponed to April in Gravttin
The market day sale scheduled for Saturday March 29 is postponed to Saturday April 5 due to a blizzard. Local auctioneers warn it may be one of Gravttin’s largest sales with livestock and machinery, as reports of a major theft circulate.
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Gravttincor
Federal Aid For Permanent Roads Clarified By Highway Officer
Ames Iowa March 8 1924 a letter from the Iowa State Highway Commission explains federal aid for permanent road improvements. It states federal participation depends on permanence and project type including paving grading drainage graveling and permanent bridges. Aid is apportioned to all counties by area and distributed from a state primary road fund for maintenance and construction within each county before funding secondary roads.
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Towa
Ames
Iowa
W. Conway
Eaettinger
Pilo Alto
Taxpayers urged to vote on county highway plan
A Palo Alto County resident argues against an April 8 referendum on hard surfacing a west Nanmersburg highway. He contends a state backed debt would burden taxpayers, urges turnout, and warns of high future taxes while contrasting primary and secondary road funding and ongoing maintenance costs.
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Palo Alto
Nanmersburg
State Highway Commission
Palo Alto County
Lala Alte
Storey
Wericulture
Suparytaby
Horne
J. A
Foster Hauls Oscar Thompson Goods Facing Road Woes
W C Foster begun a trip toward Graettingur with two rivals to transport the Oscar Thompson household items. Departing Shal don the journey met heavy roads and ended with renin buns.
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W.C. Foster
Sioux City
Oscar Thompson
Graettingur
Shaldon
Vacation Week Closes Grocttine Public Schools
School vacation runs this week as Grocttine public schools close for teachers and pupils. Teachers depart for homes including Mr and Mrs Widlar to River Walls Wisconsin and Miss Helen Lamb to Brandon Town. Others head to Fort Dodge Emmetsbure and Blue Earth plans altered by deep snow.
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Grocttineger Public
Widlar
River Walls
Wisconsin
Helen Lamb
Brandon
Town
Lillian Millen
Fort Dodge
Missy T. Gunderson
Wallingford
Allison Gowans
Frances Duhige
Gladys Vedder
Elizabeth Meliveay
Emmetsbure
Supt
Mrs. White
Blue Earth
Five political cards urge GOP support in local primary
This week’s issue prints five political cards urging Republican voters in the locality to back candidates. One supports Cr Carmichael for county attorney and another backs Anna Warnke Spohn for county recorder, with notes on Carmichael’s legal experience and Spohn’s proven office performance. Also included is news of a barber, Albert Hruhjall, leaving Martin Myhre’s shop to marry, with Kelvin, North Dakota, as home.
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Pimes
Cr. le Carmighael
Anna Warnke Spohn
Carmichael
Nefstead
Albert Hruhjall
Martin Myhre
Kelvin
North Dakota
Boundary Fine
New School Board Elects Secretary and President
At the recent meeting Herman Istsenbast was chosen secretary to succeed John Dorferson. Mrs. B S George was elected president. Other board members include Mrs E Kelly Charley Devisen Lesh Linsay and W H Noble.
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Herman Etsenbast
Herman Istsenbast
John O.dértson
B.S. George
Ekelly
Charley Devisen
Lesh. Linsey
W. HH. Noble
Infant Son of Theils Dies Near Town
The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Theil of east of town passed away Sunday afternoon. The child was only a few weeks old. Theil family receives the sincere sympathy of many friends in their sorrow.
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Fred ‘Theil
East of Town
Mrs. Theil
Painting Season Ahead Promises Active Year
The painting season will be underway soon with strong activity expected this year. Charley Jensen and the Collings Drug Co. feature large, attractive paint ads in this issue of the Times. A good year to brighten up buildings.
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Times
Charley Jensen
Collings Drug Co
Fate of Palo Alto roads voters decide next Tuesday
Voters in Palo Alto county face a decision on issuing up to 800000 for primary road work on April 8. The Times presents pro and con perspectives, with 8000 special ballots prepared for precincts. Readers are urged to vote their own judgment after reviewing the coverage. A market sale at Osgood by Grodland Reeves and Keator grossed nearly 2000, with hopes roads would boost totals.
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Eimimersburg Democrat
Uae
Palo Alto County
Palo Alto
the Times
Raiquest
Times
Osgood
Grodland, Reeves & Keator
Pharsany
Reeves family to move to California after school year ends
Mr and Mrs Vangie Reeves and their daughter plan to move to California soon after the current school year. They have been prominent residents of this city for years. Mr Reeves served as city marshal the past two years and Mrs Reeves was a capable operator at the local phone office. Their many local friends regret the decision to move.
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California
Vangie Reeves
Schoor
Reeves
Mr. Reeves
Mra. Reeves
Sele
Patrick Sherlock Returns to Health After Illness
The article reports Patrick Sherlock has recovered from a several week illness and is again active. Friends express happiness at his return to good health and vigor.
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Patrick Sherlock
Spain
Iowa Homestead Looks At Auto Growth And Good Roads
The Iowa Homestead argues auto growth boosts wealth and infrastructure. It cites rising car production, growing savings, and a surge in licensed vehicles, noting 69 percent of Town's passenger cars are rural, reflecting widespread rural ownership and daily use.
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Iowa Homestead
Enone
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