Jacobsen Barn Fire Destroys 160 Tons of Hay Near Graettinger
The large 34 by 108 foot Jacobsen farm barn south of Graettinger burned last evening. Hay loft held 160 tons of timothy hay. Horses were saved. most livestock were outside. Cause unknown likely spontaneous combustion. Barn highly insured. overall loss heavy on a 400 acre farm with substantial improvements.
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T. Jacobsen
Graettinger
T. Man- Banger
Mr. Jacobsen
Jewell
Helger Jongen
Peter Miller
Miller
Mansanger
Hansanger
Jacobsen
Hon Lafe Young to Speak on Labor Day in Graettinger
Des Moines Capital editor Lafe Young will be the keynote speaker for Graettinger Labor Day events. Local organizers say the committee nabbed a strong orator, with Mr Young famed for his knowledge of agricultural conditions. His Graettinger address is expected to draw strong interest from residents and farmers alike.
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Lafe Young
Labor Day
Des Moines
Graettinger
P. J. Hession
P. J. McCarty
No preaching services next Sunday at summer school
In Evanston Illinois the Times notes there will be no preaching services next Sunday as work cannot be finished in time to drive home. The Rev C J Mekkelson reports a fine time at the summer school of Religious Education held in Northwestern University buildings and mentions social details including supper with Ira Gardner and that Lowell Young Lloyd Gardner and "Happy" Harrington were present.
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Evanston
Ill
Times
Northwestern University
Ira Gardner
Lowell Young
Lloyd Gardner
Harrington
C. J. Mekkelson
James Jacobsen's Fine New Barn Construction
Roy Gilbaugh of Gilbaugh and Clemmensen says the firm recently completed a splendid 80 by 66 foot barn for James Jacobsen. Cement floors and modern steel equipment fill the interior. Jacobsen is described as a real improver, with the firm having erected several fine barns in recent years.
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James Jacobsen
Roy Gilbaugh
Gilbaugh & Clemmensen
Jacobsen
Gilbaugh
Gravelling Time Highway Project Set to Begin Soon
Gravelling on the Times Highway is expected to start this week after pit stripping finished. Gravel haulers have machines ready for operation and traffic will likely be detoured south over the township to Crippsn corner during the work.
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Times
Progress
Crippsn Corner
Corn Prospects Improve With Warm Weather Forecast
The article notes brighter corn prospects as warm weather benefits yields. It mentions Jack Frost delaying his arrival this fall, predicting a good yield in the immediate territory.
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Jack Frost
Celebrated Silver Wedding Anniversary at Duhn Home
A large gathering honoured Mr and Mrs Th B Duhn with a surprise party Sunday for their 25th wedding anniversary. The couple, who wed in Lost Island in July 1880, received a purse of money from Senator Charles A Lund. Rev J L Drage gave a talk as nine children and relatives attended, minus daughter Clara at St Cloud State Teachers College.
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Th. B. Duhn
Lost Island
Charles A. Lund
Program At Hand Park Week of August 10
Week of August 10 brings Arm strong Iowa vs Blue Earth Minnesota in four baseball games at Hand Park. August 10 features Al Olson’s celebrated orchestra for afternoon and evening dances. August 12 offers Brandt's Seven Hot Points Checker Board dance with prizes and a free dance hall when not in use. Mrs Johnson’s father Byerly dies at Anamosa. sympathy sent by Gractinger friends. Wiegman Grocery offers free lemonade and Sunshine biscuits on Saturday August 9 with a special display ad providing full details.
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Hand's Park
Armstrong
Iowa
Blue Earth
Minnesota
al Olson
Brandt
Tartles
R. Haond
Wiegman
Wiegmanns
Silver Lake Haw Splendid Ball Games
Paulaen dominated for Silver Lake this season winning seven straight contests. A week ago Sunday he lost an eleven inning 1 to 0 decision to Eagle Grove, and Sunday another eleven inning defeat to Rem Ren 2 to 1. Large crowds and Granchtinger fans attend Sundays, adding excitement to the games.
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Silver Lake
Guilford Paulaen
Eagle Grove
Rem~Ren & To
Grachtinger
Fragmented 1920s quips and quotes on society and politics
An eclectic(collection) of stray lines mentions Charley Jenson, public chauffeurs, women, and political figures like President McCracken and Harding. The text weaves social commentary with humorous asides, ending with garbled phrases and scattered attributions.
E F Kelly Dies at 90 in Emmetsburg
Edward F. Kelly aged 90, a pioneer resident of Palo AltoCounty, died at his Emmetsburg home after years of gardening and work. Born in Tyrone Ireland in 1834 he came to the U S in 1856 living in New York City Shullaburg Wis and finally Palo Alto and Emmetsburg. Survived by two sons Daniel and J H Kelly and two daughters Cecelia and Jennie the latter a Seattle teacher. Funeral was held at St Thomas Church with Rev M McNerney officiating burial in St John’s cemetery. pallbearers included six nephews.
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Emmetsburg
Edward Kelly
Our County
Dan
Leman
St. Thomas Church
Rev. M. McNerney
St. John's Cemetery
H. Lynch, Jr
Edward Lynch
Vincent E. Kelly
Bernard E. Kelly
Edward D. Kelly
Thomas M. Kelly
Edward F. Kelly
Ifentonia
Tyrone County
Ireland
United States
New York City
Shullaburg
Wisconsin
Palo Alto County
Great Oak Township
New York
Rose McNulty
Charley Jensen Improves Store Front With Cement Finish
Charley Jensen is improving his hardware store by cement finishing both sides of the building. Gil Baugh and Clemmensen are installing metal laths. He recently installed large plate glass windows on both fronts and plans a top quality business place in town.
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Charley Jensen
Gilbaugh & Clemmensen
Jensen
Concert at Hoping Church Tuesday Evening Aug 13
The Waldorf College male quartet will give a concert at the Moping church Tuesday evening August 12 at 8 o clock. No admission will be charged but a collection will be taken. This quartet offers a high class evening of entertainment and a cordial invitation is extended to all to attend and enjoy a real musical treat.
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Waldorf Gallege
Moping Church
New Klan Officers Listed At Rolfe
Rolfe Arrow reports a Ku Klux Klan lodge organized in Rolfe with officers named in a partly garbled list. The paper invites authorities to supply accurate names or a complete member list for publication. Also covered are local incidents including a serious burn accident at Arnolds Park, a street fight fines in Spencer, a Clarion drowning, and Hawkeye theater notes for Labor Day and an upcoming twin feature.
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Ku Klux
Rolfe
Exalted Cyclons
Klalift
Etaoin Shrdlu
Klokard
Xafiflff
Staoin Kladd
Klabee
Kligrapp
Kladil
Etaoin Shrd
Ku Klux Thane
Rolfe Arrow
Two Accidents Reported At Wella Minnesota
Two accidents reported in Wella Minnesota last week. A 16 month old boy died after a mower severed both legs during hay cutting. A 14 year old boy was severely injured when a pitch fork penetrated his body while sliding off a hay stack. An additional item notes Hartley Star newspaper discontinued and its plant moved to Tall Corn American under G L Wellemeyer.
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Wella Minn
Wella
Minn
John Weitzell
Melvin Vogel
Albert Lee
Ringsted Dispatch
Hartley Star
Clif Bowman
N. W. Towmin
Spencer
Tall Corn American
G. L. Wellemeyer
Ocheydan Press
Bowman
Royal
Royal Banner
Hartley
The
Star
Spencer News-Herald
Circus Train Tragedy at Crossing Injures Truck Driver
In Emmetsburg the truck driven by LC Oleson was hit by the Ringlings circus train near the Milwaukee depot crossing. The collision bent the front axle and broke a wheel, with officials noting poor sight lines due to a large warehouse. Harvest reports say grain yields look excellent, hail damage limited to a distant storm, and harvesting near completion in Graettinger.
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LC. Oleson
Ringlings Circus
Milwaukee Depot
Graettinger
John Reimer a Real Salesman at Axelton Ford Dealership
John Reimer of Axelton Motor Company, salesman for Ford dispensers, reports over fifty machines sold this year. He notes hard times, but his record surpasses last year’s total by duty’s start. Congratulations are extended to Mr. Reimer for his sales achievement.
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John Reimer
Ford
Axelton Motor Company
Henry Ford
Reimer
Graettinger Stores Open Wednesday Nights
Graettinger business places operate on Wednesdays as well as Saturdays to assist harvest workers. The Wednesday nights welcome busy locals, and last Saturday evening drew an exceptionally large crowd in Graettinger.
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Graettinger
Boosting Booster Club Notes on Lost Island Girls Club
A Lost Island girls club met at Mrs Charley Christenson on July 80 hosted by Clara Thu and Edwardine Johnson. The group will meet at Mrs A G Christenson's home on August 18 hosted by Anna Lande and Gail Mason.
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Lost Island
Charley Christenson
Clara Thu
Edwardine Johnson
Mra
A. G. Christenson
Thoatesses
Anna Lande
Gail Mason
Heavy rain delays harvest and damages corn crop
A heavy rain Tuesday morning and Sunday night rain delay harvest in this locality. The moisture threatens thousands of dollars in corn losses and leaves much grain uncut, with perhaps a quarter to a third of the crop still to be harvested.
New Oats Marketed July List at Farmers Grain Co
Manager D J McCarty reports on July 81st 1924 new oats marketed by Harry Wikert that tested 38. The price paid for oats that day was 45 cents.
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Farmers Grain Co
D. J. McCarty
Harry Wikert
Labor Day Plans In Graettinger Set For Big 1924 Event
Graettinger gears up for Labor Day with a record year planned under broad committee leadership. Lafe Young of Des Moines is named as speaker, while committees cover finance, free street attractions, baseball, street sports, advertising, dinner, band, music, concessions, and the day’s marshal.
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Graettinger
Graettinger Hig
Hun. Lafe Young
Des Moines
Grachtinger
Vinance
Vincent Kelly
H. 3B
L Hetaler
A. J. Johnson
Fred Spies
Charley Jensen
M. O. Grodland
P. J. Paulsen
J. P. Jensen
M. Weinholzer
B. H. Horswell
M. ©. Grodland
John Reimer
Murland Landvig
Dr. M. 3. Rekly
W. H. Noble
A. Jensen
A. H. Henningsen
Mixed Tennis Tournament Opens August 7 at Church Grounds
A mixed tennis tournament begins Thursday August 7 at the M E church grounds court with matches scheduled for August 8 11 12 18 and 14. Teams listed include Blanche Hester and Max Baumgartner versus Clara Suss and A H Shaver and several other pairings. The event is open to additional mixed sets and players should contact Miss Clara Suss or Rev Mekkelson.
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M. E. Church
Blanche Hester
Max Baumgartner
Clara Suss
A. H.shaver
J. E. Turner
J. Mekkelson
Roaring Storm Deluged Graettinger Area Sunday Night
A large cloud bank moved from the northeast to the northwest near Graettinger with roaring sound but no wind. Heavy rain fell with distant lightning, no hail, and no appreciable wind within Graettinger. Monday reports from northeast points described heavy rain without wind or hail, suggesting potential crop worry but no local damage evident.
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Graettinger
Mysterious Death At Lake View In Unidentified Man
A mystery surrounds the death of a young man found Sunday evening in a steel canoe at Lake View. The body showed pulmonary edema but no water in the lungs, and the man is described as about 20 years old, 5 feet 7 inches tall, tan, with a dark Rooster crest suit and brown pongee shirt. A handkerchief with the letter C was found, and an evening of inquiry followed as investigators examine possible causes.
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Lake View
Lakeview
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Charley Jenson
Bryan
Congress
President McCracken
Vassar Hoya
President Harding
Hell and
Marla” Dawes
E. F. Kelly
Hoping Church
Arnolds Park
Fred Parks
Gillette Grove
Justice Bender
E. G. Alterman
Terris
Parka
John Russell
Clarion Sunday
Hawkeye Management
the Hawkeye
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