Attending the State Convention A Reflective Note
The writer recalls decades of state conventions from delegate to spectator. He notes the shift from secret signs to open tactics, describes Iowa events from Humboldt to Des Moines, praises Cummins as chief figure, and compares convention work with modern primary voting while highlighting the blend of both systems for party success.
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Humboldt County
Cummins
Tom Way
Britt
Dakota
Cedar Rapids
Humboldt
Algo
Anid
Des Moines
Iowa
Graettinger
Etsburg
Umsted
Del
Mystery Adapts Comedy and Romance in Hawkeye Theatre Show
An article notes a May 14 performance at Hawkeye Theatre featuring a witty mystery with humor and romance, adapted by Mr. Hare. It highlights a strong audience appeal and vivid characterization, noting the event’s lively twists and realistic backdrop. The piece also mentions the Womens M I Aid Body’s annual Bazaar at Woodman Hall on April 30 with a lunch and evening concert, plus a baby and relative visit in midweek.
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Sadie
Hawkeye Theatre
Hare
M. I. Aid Bodgty
Woodman Hall
Miss Christina Nelson Married by T A Hersleff in Wallingford
Mrs. Christina Nelson and T. A. Hersleff united in marriage at the Nelson home on April 21. Rev S. C. Sande officiated as guests praised the bride and groom. They will honeymoon in Minnesota then live on the groom’s farm west of Wallingford.
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T. A. Hersleff
Christina Nelson
Wallingford
V.a. Hersleff
John Nelson
Nelson
S. C. Sande
Lutheran Church
Messrs
Thos., Thompson
Martha Nelson
Rebecca Berg
Graettinger
Miss Anna Gabrielson honor shower at Randall Hall
A pre-nuptial shower for Miss Anna Gabrielson was held at Randall Hall with about 60 friends. The evening featured music by Alvina Pederson and performances by Mrs Clarence Larson and Mrs P G Pederson, a light lunch, and numerous gifts such as cut glass and silverware reflecting the strong friendship and esteem of her circle. The event was organized by local well wishers and reported by Story City Herald.
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Randall
Randall Hall
Anna
Mrs. Talcott
Alvina Pederson
Clarence Larson
P. G.’Pedergon
Spies Improves After Boiling Water Injury
In Spies is Improving J A Spies recovering from an accident two weeks ago Saturday. He spilled boiling water into his slipper and burned his foot. Dr P J Hession reports he will soon be about again though crutches may be needed briefly.
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J. A. Spies
P. J. Hession
Spied
Seeded in Seven Days with a Double Disc Tractor
A fragment notes oats yield of 165 acres seeded in seven days using a double disc tractor. It claims the work is a wood record and imagines the same amount of work would take fourteen days without the tractor.
Mrs F E Green Dies in Tama Iowa
Mrs. F E Green died Monday morning at Tama Iowa after a several weeks illness. Funeral services were held in Tama the following day attended by relatives from Oelwein and nearby. The Greens previously lived in Grachtinger for years and kept a lumber yard in Oelwein. Delmar Green once ran a Tama yard. Mrs Green was highly regarded locally and mourned by many friends.
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F. E. Green
F.E. Green
Tama
Iowa
Louis Christopher
Local notes from Graettinger and environs
Mrs Mrs Arthur Anderson and baby came from Wallingford Thursday. Norman Osher and Max Baumgartner rode to Mt Vernon Wednesday evening. Last week Story City faced a coal famine and the light plant might shut down. Frank Maddigan Hans Westergard and Lars Egesos were business callers at Emmetsburg Tuesday. Mrs Hazen, wintering in Nebraska, arrived in Graettinger Tuesday. Attorneys Dan Kelly and A J Burt were up from Emmetsburg yesterday. A case was set for Justice Mc Carty court but did not materialize. Mr and Mrs J E Hansen and family moved to Estherville for their future home.
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Norman Osher
Max Baumgartner
Mt. Vernon
Story City
Frank Maddigan
Hans Westergard
Lars Egesos
Emmetsburg
Hazen
Nebraska
Graettinger
Dan Kelly
A. J. Burt
Justice McCarty
J. E. Hansen
Estherville
Mule Sale Scheduled for Graecttinger Yard May 1
Olaf Nelson will hold a sale of 24 head of two and three year old mules at the sale yard in Graecttinger on Saturday May 1. These are choice mules and farmers who need them will benefit from attending. Grodland and Reeves are the auctioneers with Vincent Kelly as clerk. A quarter page advertisement appears in this week's Times describing the sale.
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Olaf Nelson
Graecttinger
Grodland & Reeves
Vincent Kelly
the Times
Misses Fischer And Steffin to Teach At LuVerne
Misses Fischer and Steffin, teachers from the local high school, have signed contracts to teach at LuVerne next year. Both are regarded as efficient instructors.
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Fischer
Steffin
LuVerne
Lutheran Church Notes May Services at Zion Congregation
The Evangelical Lutheran Zion Congregation will hold services with holy communion at the Methodist church on Sunday May 2 starting at two o'clock in the afternoon. Rev. J. E. Andrea, Pastor.
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Ey. Lutheran Church
Evangelical Lutheran Zion Congregation
J. E. Andrea
Milk Diet Improves Weight Among Iowa Schoolchildren
Examination of 2189 Wapello county students under Iowa State College guidance shows 40 percent underweight and only five normal. Milk and hot lunches are urged, with a mid morning lunch of milk and oats or graham crackers and milk boosting weight by up to 14 pounds in four months for under 12s. In Tinn county 815 children measured. those with lunches tended to be underweight least, while younger grades fared best. Home demonstration agents nationwide take up the effort to correct diets this spring.
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Wapello County
More Economics Extension Department
Iowa State College
Wapello
Tinn
Towa
Graettinger to Field Fast Semi Pro Baseball Team
Local business leaders in Graettinger raise funds for uniforms as Graettinger joins dozens of northwest Iowa towns in hiring teams. Olene Jacobson leases Electric Park for the 1920 season and to assemble top players from Ruthven Emmetsburg and Graettinger for a high quality ball club. He promotes clean athletics and plans athletic exhibitions to win fan support and boost regional sports.
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Graettinger
Iowa
Olene Jacobson
Graettinger Iowa
Electric Park
Ruthven
Emmetsburg
Jacobson
Ruthven “Free Press
Lost Yaland Lake
American Legion Organizes Estherville Baseball Team
The Estherville American Legion pledges a real baseball season with both salaried and home players to represent the city. A. J. Flaucher will manage. calls for local players to join and support the effort to put Estherville on the baseball map.
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American Legion
Estherville
A. J. Flaucher
Plant Potatoes For Home Use In Time Of Shortage
The country faces a potato famine with uncertain conditions ahead. Last season’s crop was below the previous year, with market value down sharply. Planting an acre costs 50 to 75 dollars for seed, plus land and cultivation, totaling around 100 dollars per acre. Many farmers may switch crops. seed stock may be diverted to table use, reducing future acreage. Buyers seek seed potatoes for table stock, risking higher prices if seed supplies dwindle. Caution urges growers to plant for home use, better seed preparation, and careful cutting to extend seed. A 1 to 4 bushel planting could be worthwhile. acreage likely to shrink without a bumper crop, signaling still higher prices.
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Wisdome
Community notices and social events from Lost Island
Lost Island News notes a basket social in District 8 on Friday April 30 with lunch and a program led by teacher Norma Thoresen, invites all to attend. Articles mention Graettinger callers, Sunday school start in District 2, and various local visits, illnesses, and baptisms. Ruthven funeral for Mrs. Wm. Olson, sympathy offered. other local engagements include neighbors visiting and host families entertaining relatives.
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Albert
Martin’ Norvis
Viggo Jacobson
Ole Peterson
Chris Norris
Jack Nyborg
Lost Island Township
Lave
Ole Thorson
Graettinger
Grace Matsen
Oscar Ole
Fallow
Wm. Olson
Ruthven
Minnie Green
Martin. Simongen
Henry Heuge
Jewel
Iowa
Hauge
Joseph
Wallingford
Waltele
Matsen
Nes Matsén
Wedeniaay
Eatherville
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Iiith Prouty
10Th District
Polk County Court ‘House
Savery Hotel
Moore
Kendall
Albia
Deems
Burlington
Havner
Marengo
Coliseum
Congress
Anigiékson
Anna Gabrielson
Arthur Anderson
Baby
Verne
Thig
Swea
Opera House
Ayrshire
Mallardites
Ayrshire Chronicle
Lakota Bugs
Lakota Baseball Bugs
Briggs
Johnston
Kolp
Mavart
Cot. Ratherville
Lost Island News
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