John Hassell's Illinois Tornado Visit Report
John Hassell of Johnston Illinois recounts his escape from the tornado zone. He toured stricken cities, faced militia lines, mailed copies home, and described the destruction including Murkrysboro grade school where seventy children died. The storm killed and injured many across five states with vast wreckage and emotional scenes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Hassall
Johnston
City
Illinois
Marden
West Transfort
St. Louis ‘Dalliea
Yoo Hassell
East of Gruettinger
Murkrysboro
Auto Collision Suit Seeks 3100 Damages
Peter Miller, by attorney O N Rofeell, files in Estherville district court against Martin Stewart for 3100 after an auto collision outside the H A Gjerde home near the creamery. The event occurred about a year ago and the case may not be heard until the next term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Miller
O.N. Rofeell
Estherville
Mar ‘Tin Stewart
H. A. Gjerde
Miller
Stewart
Silk Stockings Get Special Home Wash Rules
A report from Iowa State College hints at silk stockings as the family washing care, advising they be washed separately from other clothes. Do not soak, use warm water with white soap, rinse thoroughly, squeeze dry in a coarse towel, then air dry away from sun and avoid ironing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarion
Towa State
Emmetsburg couple enjoy long term car use
Emmetsburg residents Mr Christiansen and his wife are pictured with their automobile, which has served them for eighteen years. The elderly couple relish summer driving and the car remains a favorite pastime for their family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emmetsburg
Democrat
J. P. Christiansen
Christiansen
Christianssen
Fine Residences For Graettinger District
In Graettinger construction progresses on several homes. Knutsen plans a 26 by 80 one story dwelling south of Lena Christiansen’s, while Charles Spies begins a two story modern home near the Catholic church. John Clemmensen’s recent East Side residence adds value to the town. Crop news from Des Moines notes an early start to farm work due to warm, dry weather. oats and spring wheat seeded, potatoes planted, rain needed, and roads favorable for marketing. Iowa reports a new tuberculosis eradication record with 180,297 cattle tested in March. several counties declared modified accredited or tuberculosis free.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Spies
Graettinger
Gradlinger
Knutsen
Lena Christiansen
John Clemmensen
Des Moines
Iowa
Clntenia
Towa
Iowa Department of Agriculture
Union
Pattawattamle
Jasper
Jena
Winnebago
Wapello
George Zitterick Weds Mary Berhnen in January
The Times reports the marriage of George Zitterick of this place to Mary Berhnen of Fort Dodge. The ceremony occurred in Albert Lea, Minnesota, last January. The couple visited the groom’s mother in January and have since been guests here. Zitterick works for the I. C. railroad at Fort Dodge and the family has long resided in Groettinger. The bride, new to Gracttin Ger, has impressed locals with her lady like ways and cheerful disposition, earning many friends. The Times extends congratulations and best wishes for a long, happy marriage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Times
George Zitterick
Mary Berhnen
Fort Dodge
Albert Lea
Minnesota
Weka
Zitterick
I. C. Railroad
Groe
Carreer
Many Accidents In Starting Fires In Des Moines
Nine fatal explosions from kerosene or gasoline caused by starting fires since January 1, 1924. Victims poured kerosene from a can onto live coals while lighting stoves. one case involved placing the can on the fire after pouring. Twelve people died in these accidents. The Department of Agriculture launches a campaign urging careful handling of kerosene and gasoline and seeks public cooperation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dex Moines
Towa
Department of Agriculture
Buster Dance and Jackie Coogan Show Highlight Week
A Graettinger dance Monday night April 18 features the Jolnaon orchestra under Woodman Lodge supervision and invites all. Also Saturday April 11 Jackie Coogan stars in A Boy Of Planders at the Hawkeye theatre with no extra charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graettinger
Jolnaon Orchestra
Woodman Lodge
Jatkin Coogan
Gil
Jack Coogan
Hawkeye Theatra
Jackie Oogan
Hag
Tragic Accident Near Ayrshire Claims Roy Mileham
A twelve year old boy Roy Mileham died after an accidental gun discharge while in a barn loft near Ayrshire. The weapon fired upward into his jaw as he climbed with a loaded 9 gauge gun. His older brother found him, and the family later learned of the tragedy. Roy had been attempting to shoot doves when the gun detonated. Mr and Mrs Cherry visiting at the Milehams and their kin were away at the time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aryshire
W. H. Mileham
Ayrshire
Tholr Aon Roy
Roy
Mrs. Cherry
Great Oak
Patel
Mileham
Washing Demonstration At Charley Jenson Store
A Woodlow Washing machine demonstration was held at Charley Jenson Kaniwara store on Tuesday afternoon led by R E Greengo of Emmeteburg division of Central Iowa Power and Light Company. A twin tub copper washer impressed onlookers as two units were sold during the sale. Winter is the closed car's best salesman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charley Jenson Kaniwara
R. E. Greengo
Emmeteburg
Central Iowa Power & Light Company
Peterson Letter From North Dakota Reports Weather and Crops
G H Peterson from Grandin North Dakota writes of severe cold earlier in January 1925, light snow, then clear cold mornings. He notes North Dakota crops last year, corn and flax mixed results, farmers prospering, pooled wheat gains, and thriving local cooperatives and livestock shipping. He closes with general interest on parachute jumping fascination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Dakota
Hilleboro
Grandin
Grachtinger
Young
G. H. Peterson
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Tiffy
Emmetsburgera
Grad“mor Car
Vin
Paul Larkin
Detroit
Paul Larlin
Frank Wolgamot
Rockwell City
Larkin
Mr. Larkin
Grachtinger Telephone Company
Ovid
Adyishd Ovid
Farmers & ‘Merchants State Bank
Abe
Gaybaly
Aatan
Graettinger Market
Chicago
Dalry Buttards
ADC
Joe Craven
Oscar Craven
Joe
Navy
Great Lakes Naval Station
San Francisco
Honolulu
Panama Canal
the Times
Winter
G. H. Petersen
G. H. Pater
Grandin, No. Dak
Henry County
America
Graettingers
Sonal Bank
Lowa
The
Federal Reserve System
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