Farmers Holiday Strike Call Endorsed by 1927 Resolution
A des Moines 1927 resolution endorsed by Farmers Holiday Association leaders calls for a general strike by farmers effective August 1982 if immediate legislation is not pursued. The notice cites unity with Farm Bureau Grange and related groups and notes the 80 day period.
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E Farmers Holiday Association
Des Moines
Farmers ’Union
Farm Bureau
Grange
Missouri Farmers Association
Kitten Ball Games Highlight Graettinger Schedule
Graettinger youth teams report mixed results with wins for the town team over Cylnder and losses for Graettinger Juniors to Wallingford. The Whittemore team hosts Graettinger while Gractinger plays Elsenbast midweek. Des Moines camp life is noted with local youths visiting a hospital and training with the C M T C.
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Plover
Elsenbast Mield
Gracttinger
Whittemore
Seabast Field
Graettinger Jniors
Walingford Juniors
Graettinger Girls
Wallingford Girls
Nettinger Town
Aiger
School Board Tuesday Budget Hearing Draws Taxpayers
A large turnout of taxpayers attended the budget hearing as residents voiced concern over high taxes. Officials faced questions on tuition and school spending amid a push for more cost control and clearer financial reporting.
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Sta
Ger
Srals
Graettinger Ja Iin
Barringer Buys Three Hundred Head Of Cattle At Minndsports
Barringer, a local live stock buyer and feeder, purchased three hundred head of cattle and has placed them on feed. Delivery to Grachtinger was by Twin Cities monster trucks. Bartinger recently shipped nearly two thousand head of hogs to market and sees a future in cattle trading. He is described as a very successful live stock man.
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Minndsports
Barringer
Grachtinger
Twin Cities
Hve
Bartinger
Mother of Palmer Frettem Died Suddenly
Mr and Mrs Palmer Frettem were notified in Red Wing Minnesota Tuesday evening of the death of his mother. The death is believed sudden and may have been caused by a third stroke after prior paralysis. Further details are not available this week. The Frettems receive heartfelt sympathy from many friends.
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Palmer Frettem
Red Wing
Minnesota
Mr. Frettem
Bia
Gricttinger
Biblical Pictures At St Pauls Church Sunday
A Sunday program at St Pauls Church features Biblical pictures with a lecture. The visuals reproduce Oberammergau's Passion play translating Christ life into four Gospels. The series aims to make scenes more real and memorable, especially for children.
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St. Paul's Church
Oberammergau
Bavaria
Christ
Catholic Vacation School To Open August 16 At Local Church
Vacation school will be conducted at the Catholic church in this city beginning next Tuesday, August 16, and continuing for two weeks. Sisters from St Ellen's school in Emmetsburg will conduct classes in catechism and bible history. All Catholic children of school age will attend.
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St. Ellen’s School
Emmetsburg
Fake Loan Firm Exposed Targeting Businesmen
Grafters run a scam against stressed businessmen. A supposed loan company, led by a representative named Tha Baleaman, offers loans to unencumbered homes or businesses for a $25 fee. The contract promises only efforts, not a guaranteed loan, exposing victims to loss.
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Tha Baleaman
Suluaman
Sc At
Methodist Farm Home Services Revived In Summer Months
A local church revived a summer season service at the Methodist farm home two years ago. During warm days, church services are held on the veranda and in the home setting, reflecting a simple community gathering.
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Methodist Farm
SBR
Sheldon Man Secures Reeves Farm In Trade
George Marsh of Sibley bought the W. J. Reeves twenty acre tract adjoining Graettinger in the northeast. He paid the balance in cash and will move with his wife and daughter to occupy the property for a new home in early March. Marsh, a retired business man, has run a Sheldon business for thirty years. The Reeves property was obtained in trade for Sibley real estate, with the Paulsen family vacating to a farm south of Graettinger.
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George Marsh
Sibley
W. J. Reaves
Grachtinger
Marsh
Sheldon
Grodan Farm
Reeves
L. J. Paulsen
Graettinger
Hon C F Clark Invited Here Labor Day Address
Cedar Rapids political figure Hon C I Clark is invited to speak on Labor Day in Graettinger. Local committee has not heard from him yet raising the possibility of two state office candidates addressing the monster gathering. Graettinger businessmen would welcome his participation if he accepts.
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C. I. Clark
Cedar Rapids
Graettinger
Nelson Raschel
Clark
Labor Day
Grachtinger
Hoppers Active Season Dry In North Dakota
A Granlin North Dakota letter from G H Peterson in Ringsted Dispatch recounts a hot dry season with lush weeds from prior rains. Early grain looks decent while later crops suffer with barley oats and flax poor. Hoppers feed on potato spatches leaves of trees and apples, forcing dry cattle feed and moving toward corn.
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G. H. Peterson
Granlin
North Dakota
Ringsted
Peterson
Grachtinger
Frettem First In Judging Contest At Whittemore
The buttermakers of this section met at Whittemore for a banquet and program. Palmer Frettem, operator at the local creamery, won first place in the butter judging contest.
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Frettem
Whittemore
Palmer Frettem
Dentist Announces Lower Prices For Dental Work
A notice from M. D. Reldy, D. D. announces significantly reduced dental service prices. The message emphasizes affordability for routine tooth repair and treatment, claiming prices are now considerably lower than in past years.
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M.D. Reldy
D. D
Beck Paving Pushes for Palo Alto Road Upgrade
Beck Paving seeks support from Palo Alto residents and business leaders in Em metaburg Ruthven and Spencer to pave Federal Road No Hinmastaburg. The plan would complete the highway project and improve transportation.
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Beck
Palo Alto
Emmetaburg, Ruthven
Spencer
Hinmastaburg
The
Clay
Plans Complete For Fine Labor Day Program
Labor Day committee met at City Hall to finalize the 36th Labor Day celebration. Speaker Nels Kraachel of Harlan, a candidate for lieutenant governor, will address the crowd. The program includes a baseball game, boxing show, free acts, talking pictures at Hawkeye, and extensive concessions. A large floor and monster canvas top will shelter the bowery and events in Graettinger.
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Nels Kraachel
Harlan
Town
Kraschel
Hawkeye
Bowery
Local Graettinger Boys Develop Dredge Diving Outfit
Marion Hatfield and Wayne Cappen of Graettinger are testing a diving apparatus in the Rock Island gravel pit north of town. A weighted hoe carries an air hose to a partner who pumps oxygen and signals enable pullups. They aim to refine the device before the season ends for a longer underwater stay and improved performance.
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Marion Hatfield
Wayne Cappen
Graettinger
Times
Milford
Lake Okoboji
Grachtinger
Rock Island
Sam Reynolds
Hatfield and Cappen
Armstrong Boy Severely Injured In Fall From Horse
Delbert Burgess, 16, of Armstrong, was seriously injured Sunday when he fell from a horse and was stabbed by a fork. The two fork prongs penetrated his back and the handle had to be removed before he could be taken home. Dr. Knipe of Armstrong extracted the prongs. It is unclear whether he jumped or fell.
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Delbert Burgess
Armstrong
Knipe
Blue Law Test In Court At Forest City
A Forest City movie owner Brown was fined for operating a motion picture show on Sunday. He filed charges against 18 Forest City businessmen for keeping their doors open on Sunday. Also notes a forthcoming free surgical clinic at Coleman Hospital Estherville starting Monday August 195th with advance appointments requested.
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Forest ‘City
Nm Blu Ee
Forest City
Brown
Steveneean
Grachtinger
Feex
Light Rain Delays Saturday. Sprint Schedule Shifts
A light rain began early Saturday delaying events at dawn and pushing some plans into Sunday afternoon. The brief disruption affected a few activities including a light sprint in 08 and related routines as organizers adjusted to changing conditions.
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Paln
Annual Picnic At Emmetsburg Next Monday
The annual picnic at Assumption church grounds Emmetsburg will be held next Monday August 16 with chicken dinner 11 am to 1 pm 60 cents supper 5 to 7 pm 30 cents and an evening program including Emmetsburg Municipal Band concert at 7 30 pm and a Bobby Griggs orchestra dance shade and ample parking promised Numerous local residents are noted as attendees and the event draws steady crowds Former Emmet Farm Man Dead in Washington Iowa John Racebaugh 62 a former county agent of Emmet County died July 22 at his home in Washington Iowa
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Emmetsburg
Assumption Church
Eimmetburg
Bobby Griggs
Graettingar
Emmet
John Racebaugh
Emmet County
Washington
Iowa
Estherville Men Invited To Box Here Labor Day
Estherville Editor Kirt Allen and County Attorney Wm Johnston clashed in a Saturday morning street fight triggered by disputes over a recent news item. Spectators saw Allen prevail as Johnston landed several punches before the decision. The piece notes a Labor Day boxing offer by the local committee if rivals agree to settle their grievances in the ring.
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Kirt Allen
Estherville
Grachtinger
Feeder Cattle Fall Five Percent in Iowa Report
Iowa August 1 feeder cattle were five percent lower than a year ago with lighter weights on hand. Buyers plan to purchase much more from August to December than last year. state comparisons show varying declines across Wisconsin Minnesota South Dakota Nebraska Kansas and gains in Ohio.
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Iowa
Ohio
Indiana
Illinois
Michigan
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Town
South Dakota
Nebraska
Kansas
Tire And Gas Thieves Robbed Henry Hansen
Henry Hansen reports thieves visited his place and took gas from his car, stole a spare tire, and attempted another tire theft. He suspects who is involved and awaits another visit, noting a prior burglary at his home two weeks earlier.
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Tire and Gas
Henry Hansen
Ropyy Mangen
Pete Hansen
Hansen
Then and Now There's A Difference Two
The Minnesota High way Commission once sought a small land tract for a round corner. Owner G. D. McKisson of Fairmont sworn property value at 19000, later assessed at 2800. McKeason challenged the appraisal as too high. reflections on changing times and human nature follow.
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Minnesota Highway Commission
G. D., McKisson
Fairmont
Asgdauor
McKeason
Board of ‘Review
Anseas
Moeinig
Barn on Fogde Farm Burned in Lightning Storm
A barn on Myron Fogde’s farm north of his home was struck by lightning during last night’s severe storm and burned to the ground. The hay inside and a nearby straw stack were destroyed. no insurance existed. The 50 by 50 foot barn, built in 1911, stood near an unoccupied residence on the adjoining farm.
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Myron Fogde
Fogde
Bargain Days Promote Broad Retail Deals
The notice urges shoppers to take advantage of bargain days now shipping. It promises genuine bargains across groceries clothing hardware and all retail lines plus feed livestock and farm or town property. It advises buyers with cash or borrowing power to act for six months’ staple needs.
Threatening Clouds Bring No Rain Over Graettinger
A large cloud hung over Graettinger Thursday night with lightning and rumbling thunder but no measurable rain. Another cloud passed Friday morning with a few drops near five o'clock as residents reported mild precipitation. Ralph Rasmussen recovering nicely after three sinus operations. he was on the operating table for two hours last Friday in Iowa City.
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Graettinger
Ralph Rasmussen
Iowa City
Red Cross Flour Distribution Planned for Palo Alto County
Red Cross will distribute flour to the needy in Palo Alto County in the near future. Applications must be made through the local welfare committee as flour is shared generously across northwest Iowa. Perris Wheel and Swing Set to Return for Graettinger Labor Day Festival with large chair swing for adults and a smaller one for children.
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Red Cross
Palo Alto
Iowa
Perris
Labor Day
Graettinger
Martin Jensen Injured In Motorcycle Accident Near Wallingford
Martin Jensen of Jackson Minnesota suffered serious injuries Monday afternoon when his motorcycle collided with a team of mules near Wallingford. Driver Fritz Skuttebo guided the mules and bundle rack. Jensen sustained neck cuts and arm and shoulder injuries and was taken to Jackson for treatment. He is the grandson of Mrs. and Mrs. S. P. Duhn of the city.
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Martin Jensen
Jackson
Minnesota
Wallingford
Fritz Skuttebo
Minnesota Young Mart
Jensen
Amd
5. P. Duhn
Boy dies in horse accident with broken jar
A Dunnall Minnesota boy named Lyla Peterson on an errand for his mother fell from a horse as a fruit jar broke on impact. The jagged glass severed the jugular vein, causing death within minutes in a peculiar, tragic accident reported Saturday.
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Lyla Peterson
Dunnall
Minnesota
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Mrs. Frettem
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