Johnston City Man Recalls Tornado Destruction Across Five States
John Hassell of Johnston City Illinois describes in letters the post storm scenes in multiple stricken towns. He notes militia restrictions, conveys images of ruined Murphysboro grade school where seventy children died, and reports fatalities among surface miners. The storm’s fury crossed five states.
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John Hassell
Johnston City
Illinois
Marion
West Frandfort
St. Louis
Toe Hansell
Auto Accident Results In Damage Suit
Peter Miller through his attorney O N Ressell has filed suit in the district court at Estherville against Martin Stewart for 8100 damages from an auto collision about a year ago. The accident occurred in front of the H H Gjerde home as Miller left the creamery while a Stewart son drove to the creamery. The case likely won t be heard until the next term of court.
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Peter Miller
O. N. Ressell
Estherville
Martin Stewart
H. HH. Gjerde
Miller
Stewart
Silk Stockings Demand Gentle Wash Methods
Town State home equipment girls report silk stockings require special care. Do not wash with other clothes, never soak, use warm water with white soap, rinse thoroughly, then wrap in a coarse towel and squeeze dry. Hang only after careful drying, not in air.
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Howe
Town State
Emmetsburg Dems Highlight Local Car Love and Moves
In Emmetsburg this week the Democrat features J. P. Christian’s automobile, used daily for years, driven by an elder gentleman and enjoyed by his wife. Also fronting news of Paul Larkin selling his shoe repair business to Frank Wolgamot of Rockwell City and preparing to move to Detroit for work as a machinist.
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Emmetsburg
Democrat
J. P. Christiansen
Christiansen
Chriatiangon
Enac
Paul Larkin
Detroit
Frank Wolgamot
Rockwell City
My. Larkin
Larkin
Dogs rout four young foxes on J A Spies farm
Two dogs tracked an old fox at the Graettinger businers district nest on the J A Spies farm and forced a retreat. They killed four young foxes in the nest, revealing fur bearing animals so near town.
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J. A. Spies
Graettinger Businers
Granttinger
New Telephone Books Distributed by Grantinger Company
Telephone books were delivered to Grantinger Telephone Company Tuesday evening and many patrons have already been supplied. If you have not received yours, you can obtain a copy at the central office.
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Granttinger Telephone Company
Fine Residences For Graettinger P Knutsen Start Home
Graettinger notes excavation for a new 26 by 30 foot one story residence with full basement on a south block near Lena Christianson home. Knutsen aims for a smaller, sensible dwelling as only one of four sons is home. Also under way is Charles Spices’s west side home, two stories with basement, soon among the town’s finest. John Glemmensen’s completed east side home adds to the street’s value, though finishing delayed by cold weather.
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Knutsen
Lena Christianson
Charles Spices Fine
Graettinger
John Glemmensen
George Zitterick Married In January
The Times reports the marriage of George Zitterick of Graettinger to Mary Berhnen of Fort Dodge, performed at Albert Lea Minnesota last January. The couple visited the groom's mother in Graettinger in January and have been visiting here the past few weeks. Zitterick works for I C railroad in Fort Dodge and has many local friends. The bride, a stranger to Graettinger, is highly regarded for her manners and disposition. The Times offers congratulations and wishes for a long, happy marriage.
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Times
George Zitterick
Mary Berhnen
Fort Dodge
Albert Lea
Minnesota
Zitterick
I. C. Railroad
Graettinger
Art Dodge
Grachtinger
Many Accidents In Starting Fires
Nine explosions caused by kerosene or gasoline have killed twelve people since January 1 1925. Most occurred as victims poured kerosene onto live coals while starting stoves. In one case the can was placed on the fire after pouring. Des Moines town agriculture department launches a prevention campaign urging public cooperation.
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Moinen
Ofl
Easter Dance and Jackie Coogan Show Notice
A message announces a big Easter dance Monday evening April 18 in Gilberting er with Fohniaon orchestra under Woodman Lodge auspices inviting all. Also Jackie Coogan appears Saturday night in A Boy Of Tran dora at Hawkeye theatre with two shows no extra charge and high praise for Coogan's performance.
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Givettinger
Fohniaon Orchentra
Woodman Lodge
Jackie Coogan
Jack Coogan
Hawkeye Theatre
Jacckie Qoogan
Grasttinger Market Report From Gown North Carolina
Market notes show mixed prices across grains and dairy with oats and corn parts varying. Reported figures include Chicago top price 4054 818.50 for certain dairy and butter quantities. no clear date or reliable units due to garbled OCR.
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Grasttinger
Hoga
Chicago
Tragic Accident Near Ayrshire Claims Roy Mileham
A 12 year old boy Roy Mileham of near Ayrshire died when a gun fired during a barn loft climb. The shot struck him in the jaw as he attempted to shoot doves. His older brother found him and the family later learned of the accident. Roy’s parents hosted visitors Mr and Mrs Cherry of Great Oak earlier that day.
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Aryshire
W. H. Mileham
Ayrshire
Roy
Mrs. Cherry
Great Oak
Mileham
Demonstration of Woodrow washing machine at hardware store
A Tuesday afternoon show at Charley Jensen hardware store featured a Woodrow washing machine demonstration by R B Greengo of the Emmetsboro division of Central Town Power and Light. A twin tub copper washer impressed spectators with easy washing and a sale of two machines followed amid a roast cooking on an electric cooker.
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Woodrow
Charley Jensen Hardware
R. B. Greengo
Emmetsboro
Central Town Power & Light Company
Peterson Letter From North Dakota Contemplates Wheat, Weather
G H Peterson writes from Grandin North Dakota dated January 26 1926 describing subzero weather conditions ahead of late winter. He comments on crop prospects including corn flax wheat and cooperatives notes a Hillsboro creamery and Grandin live stock shipping association and recent car shipments. He sends regards to Graettinger territory and includes subscription payment for 1926.
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G. H. Peterson
North Dakota
Hillsboro
Grandin
Graettinger
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Towa
Winnebago
Wapello
Amon
Graetlinger
Joe Craven
Xan
Oscar Craven
Joe
Navy
Great Lakes Naval Station
San Francisco
Honolulu
Panama
Toe
The
Winter
No. Dak
Henry County
America
Graettingern
Fonal Bank
Federal Reserve System
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