Palo Alto Blue Sky Fight and Stock Sales Probe
A local blue sky controversy in Palo Alto County alerts farmers to a wary approach to stock promotions. An investigating committee will scrutinize proposals, warning that unreliable firms dodge inquiries and push stock sales. The note cites statewide blue sky stock totals in the millions and urges caution with any promoter.
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Blue Sky
Palo Alto
Palo, Alto County
Eau
Palo “Alto
Prany
Ivan
Comitee
Sky
Palo
Pal Ito Favors Governor Lowden Reelection
Report notes Pal Ito supports Governor Lowden for reelection. References a gathering with attendees including Mrs. H. W. Bee Morling Miss Fier od Miss Pearle ton and others. Mentions Graettinger and Rich Henderson, with remarks attributed to Mayne and H. Bale as organizers or speakers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pal Ito
Lowden Ree
Emmetaburg
H. W
Morling
Fierod
Pearleton
Graettinger
Mra. George
A. J. Johnson
Mh. Mayne
H. Bale
Pearle
Richenderson
Catholic Ladies Aid Calendar 1920 21 Meetings
Catholic Ladies Aid society lists meeting dates for 1920 to 1921. April 7 Father Kelly. April 28 Mrs. R Elsenbast. May 19 Mrs. Frank Lambe. June 9 Mrs. John Luke. June 30 Mrs. Roy Bartleman. July 21 Mrs. M J Tindall. Aug 11 Mrs. Leduc. Sept 1 Mrs. John Rathman. Sept 22 Mrs. Jim Brown. Oct 1 Mrs. Phalen. Nov 3 Mrs. Joe Swift. Nov 24 Mary Quinn. Dec 15 Mrs. John Jackman. Jan 5 Mrs. John Sullivan. Jan 26 Mrs. B H Horswell.
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Catholic Ladies’ Aid
Catholic Ladies’ Aid Society
Father Kelly
R. Elsenbast
Frank Lambe
John Luke
Roy Bartleman
Mary Quinn Dee
John Jackman
John Sullivan
B. H. Horswell
Miss Etta Bigley Safe After Paris Telegram
Mr and Mrs Joseph Bigley received a telegram from their daughter Miss Etta in Paris stating she was safe. Relief workers and Turkish front dispatches had caused family worry for months, but the message suggests she is probably returning home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Bigley
Miss Etta
Paris
France
Reeves reports successful Graettinger horse sale
Auctioneer Reeves notes Olaf Nelson conducted a strong sale in Graettinger on Saturday disposing of over a score horses at satisfactory prices. Buyers came from Ruthven Estherville and nearby areas including Wallingford where Tom Hepp purchased four head. Nelson plans a Graettinger mule sale on May 1 offering 24 two and three year olds. details to follow in next week's Graettinger Times.
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Reeves
Olaf’ Nelson
Graettinger
Ruthven
Estherville
Tom Hepp
Wallingford
Nelson
Amusement Park Proprietor Named Defendant in 35000 Damages Suit
Dr. A. L. Peck, proprietor of Arnolds Park amusement features, is defendant in a 35000 damage suit brought by a Seattle dentist who was injured in a roller coaster accident at the park last summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. L. Peck
Arnolds Park
Seattle
Washington
Park
New Telephone Directories Distributed in Times Office
New telephone directories completed in the Times office and now being distributed. Contact EH A. Baumgartner, secretary, to obtain a copy. Also, M E Ladies Aid society to host an Excele cake demonstration at H N Ishers store next Saturday April 24, with forenoon sales for Sunday.
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Times
EH. A. Baumgartner
M. E. Ladies’ Aid ‘Society
H. N.jsher
Have Sold LeMars Theatre by Bergum and Peter sen
Report states Arthur Bergum and Walter Peter senior have disposed of their LeMars theatre. The venture enjoyed strong patronage and was likely offered a tempting price.
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LeMars
Arthur Bergum
Walter Petersen
Card Of Thanks From Nyborg Family
The Nyborg family expresses gratitude to friends and neighbors for kindness during the illness and death of their wife and mother. C. M. Nyborg and children thank all who offered help and support.
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C. M. Nyborg
Card Of Thanks To Our Relatives And Friends
We extend sincere thanks for kindness and help to our dear daughter sister during illness. Grateful for flowers and support while in hospital and at funeral held at Swedish Lutheran church Worthington Minnesota. F G Johnson and Family.
Card of thanks extends heartfelt gratitude
The note expresses sincere thanks to friends and neighbors for their support and kindness during a difficult time, recognizing their encouragement and generosity. It mentions appreciation for meals, visits, and messages that helped sustain the family.
Mrs John O Connor Dies After Four Month Illness
Mrs John O Connor of this city died Tuesday noon after a four month illness. Funeral held at ten with services at the Catholic church. Rev Father Kelly officiated. Burial at parochial cemetery. Survived by husband John O Connor, daughter Mrs Eugene McCarty, two New York sisters, two cousins, and many friends. Born in Ireland February 1848, came to America in 1867, married in 1877, moved from Palo Alto county to Graettinger.
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John O’connor
Father Kelly
John Jackman
J. B. Lambe
Vincent [Helly
Patrick Montgomery
Louis Montgomery
P. J. McCarty
Rose Montgomery
Ireland
United States
New York City
St. Stevens Church
John O'Connor
Eugene McCarty
John
O’connor
Mrs. O'Connor
America
Erin
O'Connor
Bazaar Lunch and Concert Aid Society event
The Bazaar Lunch and Concert Aid Society invites the public to a Friday afternoon bazaar and lunch at the Woodman Hall followed by a concert in the evening. Proceeds support the society’s charitable work and preparations for next week’s activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E. Ladies’ Aid Society
Woodman ‘Hall
Ladias
Jaxtloutans Ffr
Tim
LuVerna Johnson Diec in St Paul Hospital
LuVerna Johnson daughter of P. G. Johnson of this city died Monday morning at a St Paul hospital after six weeks in Estherville and St Paul facilities for tubercular peritonitis. Born June 7, 1920 at Worthington, she would have turned 20 next June. Survived by father, stepmother, four brothers and three sisters. Funeral services were held in St Paul and Worthington. She was a devout Lutheran and admired for her character and refinement. The Times offers sympathy to relatives.
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LuVerna Johnson
P. G. Johnson
St. Paul
Estherville Hospital
St. Paul Hospital
Worthington
Minnesota
Swedish Lutheran Church
Irene LaVerna Lucille Johnson
Grachtinger
John Bolstad
Swea City
This City
Gertrude
Marjorie
Swea-City
Clif‘ton
California
Melville
Reurben
Linden
Lutheran Church
Prof Maria Sanford Dies in Washington After DAR Talk
Prof Maria L Sanford former University of Minnesota faculty died in Washington D C Tuesday death discovered Wednesday morning from heart failure She addressed the Daughters of the American Revolution Monday while a guest of Sen Knute Nelson She was the second woman in America to teach at a major higher education institution locally known for her lectures.
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Maria L. Sanford
Jon
University of Minnesota
Washington, D. C
Daughters of the American Revolution
Knute Nelson
Miss Sanford
America
New Auditor Appointed W T Kreiger in Emmetsburg
The Emmetsburg Democrat reports W T Kreiger was appointed auditor to succeed W I Eagan, resigning earlier this session. Kreiger, a long time local merchant, sold his business weeks ago and is expected to perform well. Also notes several silo sales and other small transactions in recent days.
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Emmetsburg
Board of Supervisors
W. T. Kreiger
W. I. Eagan
Kreiger
Young
Democrat
Iowa poultry gains urged as wives lead flock care
W H Lapp of Iowa State College extension says Iowa lags in egg production. He blames farmer wives for needing better care and guidance to choose which chicks to keep. Extension staff expands from one to seven, with poultry clubs teaching boys and girls to handle chickens and cull loafers.
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Iowa
W. H. Lapp
Iowa State College
Iowa Forms Paving Map Amid Big Highway Plans
Iowa has let contracts for 1106 miles of brick or concrete on country highways with 150 more to be completed this summer per figures from the Iowa highway commission. Cerro Gordo leads with 281 miles of concrete, Scott with 21.7 miles of brick, and O'Brien with 21.5 miles of concrete. prices range from 8.59 to 4.87 per square yard for concrete and 5.43 to 5.98 for brick.Contracts were approved by county supervisors though not yet by the highway commission, but expected. State road officials had 860 miles of paving ready for 1920 setting, but contractor and material shortages limited to about 500 miles. Minnesota Illinois and Wisconsin contractors have added about 40 miles thus far.
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Iowa
Towahway Commission
Cerro Gordo County
Scott
O'Brien
Highway Commission
Minnesota
Illinoia
Wisconsin
Sugar Prices Seen Rising to 80 and 40 Cents
Press reports indicate sugar may climb to 80c and 40c per pound in the summer. Government officials report little progress in curbing profiteers.
Westergard Lands Graveled Road
The Palo Alto county board of supervisors considered bids for graveled secondary roads. Most bids were too high, but Graettinger road to Lost Island township was approved with S Witmer’s 90 cents per cubic yard for the first mile and 28 cents per half mile thereafter. The project, funded 25 percent by adjacent landowners and 75 percent by the county road fund, aims to improve rural transport year round for farmers. Supervisor Westergard pushed the grant, hoping full countywide graveling follows.
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Emmetsburg
Board of Supervisors
Palo Alto
Graettinger
Lost Island Township
Corporation
S. Witmer
Des Moines
Ruthven
Mallard
Westergard
Grasttinger
Lost Island
Machinery Shortage Urges Immediate Farm Repairs
Agricultural engineer A. W. Turner warns that scarce steel and high labor costs will keep machinery in short supply. He urges farmers to inspect and order repair parts now for plows tractors haying and harvest equipment, noting rail service delays and the danger of waiting until the last minute to replace aging gear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. W. Turner
Extension Department
Iowa State College
Turner
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Fred Clarke
Mittee
Palo Alto County
Emmitsburg Democrat
Etta Bigley
Dr. Peck
Aeathon
George Spoo
Rock Island
Glenn Michaels
J. T. Michaels
Spoo
Mr. Michaels
Viola Michaels
Dr. Hession
P. J. Hession
Lincoln Street
Maria Sanford
Wow. Solon
Nels’ Bortint
J. W. Oakes
Jd. Kelly
Charles Christiansen
Martin Simonsen
Ole Wicks
Westergard Lands
Hans Westergard
Gradlinger West Road
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