Father of Rev C J Mekkelson Died at Alta
John Mekkelson of Alta, father of Rev C J Mekkelson, died after a long illness at 83. He was born in Als Schleswig Denmark May 11, 1841, sailed to Australia during the gold rush, then moved to Alta Iowa in 1872 where he lived 138 years. He leaves a wife and two sons, Rev Mekkelson of this city and D A Mekkelson of Denver Colorado, with funeral at the M S church and burial in the parochial cemetery.
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John Mekkelson
Alta
C. J. Mekkelson
M. S
Rev. Mekkelson
D. A. Mekkelson
Mekkelson
Australia
United States
Iowa
Forest City vs Royal Giants at Hend's Park Sunday
Next Sunday at Hand's Park Forest City will meet the Royal Giants at Hend's Park in a 2:30 PM game. Forest City, coming off a win, aims for another victory as the teams are evenly matched in what may be a top game of the season. A post game auto polo and dance music by Hurst's Club Royal Orchestra are planned for the afternoon and evening.
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Hand's Park
Forest City
Royal Giants
Hend’s Park
Giants
Hurst’s Club-Royal Orchestra
James K A Jeppesen Dies At Emmetsburg At 56
James K A Jeppesen, longtime northwest Town contractor, died at his Emmetsburg home after a long illness. He was 56. Jeppesen settled in Emmetsburg in 1890 and married Marie Teasmussen in 1895. He is survived by his wife four sons and two daughters.
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James K. A. Jeppesen
Northwest
Emmetsburg
Marie M. Teasmussen
Corn Crops Boom Across Town and Highway Dangers
The Year Town reports excellent corn across Pa Alto and Dmmet counties with Grantlinger area near the top. Motorists face hazards from tall corn along the Times Highway as crews cut roots to avert road damage while a nearby farmer loses a skull to a dropped pruning hook. A mad dog scare hits Emmetsburg as a child and a local boy receive serum after rabies tests, marking a second such incident in the area.
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Palo Alto
Dmmet
Grachtinger
Ben Reeves
Susa
Times
Gripettinger
Emmetsburg
5Usk
Battlers Top Doughboys 6 3 In Friday Night Showdown
Battlers defeated the Doughboys by six to three with Gammon and Geil steering the Battlers while Erickson and Osher led the Doughboys. Rain postponed a Graettinger Emmetsburg game slated for Tuesday and the Ruthven squad may visit Thursday if weather permits. A 240 acre farm near Graettinger between Graettinger and Willingford will be sold at public auction on Saturday September 5.
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Battlers
Gammon
Geil
Erickson and Osher
Emmetsburg
Graettinger
Ruthven
Frank Invin
Gracttinger
Willingford
Hawkeye Theatre Purchases Two Green Colonial Furnaces
The Hawkeye theatre board bought two 30 inch Green Colonial furnaces from Charley Jensen to improve heating and remove air pockets causing expense. The Parmers Merchants State Bank also ordered a Green Colonial furnace after the article appeared. A separate piece discusses early child training focusing on independence, sharing, respect for others, service, obedience, and health habits taught by Miss Lydia Swanson of Iowa State College.
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Goold
Hawkeye Theatre
Charley Jensen
Hawkeye
Jensen
Tella
Lydia Swanson
Iowa State College
Jimmie
Miss Swanson
Mary
Shoul
Johnny
Therchild
Dry Weather Chokes Corn Prospects After July Heat
The article notes weeks without rain harming corn, with low ground badly burned and standing drought weak on fine ground. Despite a Fourth of July peak, crops declined as heat persisted, though heavier black soil held out. A late hopeful forecast rests on rain after a dry spell across the region and neighboring Iowa reported welcome rainfall.
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Lowa
Economic Impact of Town Transportation and Industry
The town's six hundred thousand cars imply a five hundred million dollar investment. Gasoline spending amounts to a million dollars weekly. Annual real upkeep is twenty one million dollars and new construction nine million. Oil, gas, fires, repairs and depreciation may total four hundred ten million yearly. The corn crop yields three hundred million yearly. Public education costs fifty five million, about one eighth the automobile operation expense.
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Iowa
Towa
Rain Helps Corn Crop For Grnettinger Area
A slow drizzle Tuesday night and Wednesday morning brought joy to Grnettinger and nearby residents. A quarter inch of rain fell, with more moisture possible today as clouds linger. Townsfolk report less rain outside Grnettinger. The rainfall is welcomed as beneficial for the corn crop.
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Grnettinger
Passage on youth, fuel costs, and speed in aging wisdom
An old columnist muses that modern youth would benefit from reading more carefully and spending less gas. While speed is appealing, it costs money and does not always yield the best long term results, suggesting prudence over haste.
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Ames Abe Saya
Harvest Outing Report From Lorraine Kansas 1925
Letter from Lorraine Kansas dated July 26 1925 describes a two and a half day drive in a Yord owned by O C McCallister. They report harvest finished and threshing underway with wheat yields of 10 to 12 bushels per acre but short straw. Corn looks good but some burning out.
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Times
Oliver C. McCallister
Chas. Christensen
Kansas
O. C. McCallister
Chas. Christiansen
Hutchinson
I O O 1 and Rebekah Lodge Picnic at Lost Island Lake
Members of the I O O 1 and Rebekeh lodges will hold their annual picnic at the State Park at Lost Island lake next Sunday. They invite all to attend and expect a big time with a cordial invitation extended.
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Rebekeh
Lost Island Lake
Social Home Club Meeting Opened by Song and Recipes
The Social Home club will meet with Mrs Charley Lande on August 14 1926. The meeting opens with a club song and the business season. Roll call to be answered with Bread and Biscuit recipes.
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Social Home Club
Charley Lande
Mousehold Goods At Auction August 22
Mr and Mrs J J Jensen will dispose of their household goods at public auction Saturday August 22. The sale will take place on the street front of the First National Bank. Mr Jensen recently sold his hotel interests and will leave for Florida at month end. They wish to dispose of their household goods before leaving. They have some choice furniture. A complete list appears in this weeks Times.
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J. J. Jensen
First National Bank
Jensen
Florida
Mes
Death of Wanda Lois Hollenbaugh in Colorado
Wanda Lois Hollenbaugh, three, daughter of Mr and Mrs Louis Hollenbaugh of Arapahoe Colorado, died Thursday evening after a brief illness. Funeral services were held the following Saturday. Mrs Hollenbaugh formerly Miss Florence Aileen Ferguson of Gruelinger is remembered by Graclinger friends who extend sympathy. We are indebted to Mrs G C Coolidge for the news item.
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Wanda Lois
Louis Hollenbaugh
Arapahoe
Colorado
Hollenbaugch
Florence Aileen Ferguson
Gractlinger
G. C. Coolidge
Nels Simonsen of Emmetsburg Dies After Illness
Nels Simonsen, brother of Hans and S. K. Simonsen, died Tuesday evening after a long illness. A former clerk at Beebe clothing in Emmetsburg, he later worked six or seven years as a traveling salesman for a welobing company. A popular figure, he held many Palo Alto friends.
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Nels Simonsen
Emmetsburg
Hans
S. K
Fred Simonsen
Simonsen
Beebe
Palo Alto
Harvest Picnic at Emmetsburg This Saturday
A harvest home picnic will be held in Emmetsburg on Saturday August 16 with a program of sports including kitten hall and races. Dinner runs 11 to 1 30 and supper 6 to 7 with prices 50 cents for lunch and 10 cents for supper. Music by the DeLuxe orchestra as Amemsburg expects a large crowd.
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Emmetsaburg
Emmetsburg
Ammetsburg
Graettinger Market Reports and Hog Prices 1926
Market notes from Graettinger dated Thursday August 13 1926 show prices for corn oats hogs and poultry including hens springs leghorns and old roosters. Details appear fragmented but indicate a rural grain and livestock trading update with multiple farm items referenced.
Elk Horn Couple Marry in Ruthven Lutheran Ceremony
John Carlson of Elk Horn Iowa and Hannah Henningsen daughter of Mr and Mrs Chris Henningsen married at Ruthven Lutheran church officiated by Rev L C Wigdail on Tuesday August 11. Attendants were Peter Hermansen and wife. They left for a wedding trip through Duke tay and Montana and will reside in Elk Horn after September first. Hannah is described as a respected community member and Denver nurse. John is a local farmer from Elk Horn. The Times extends best wishes for a long and happy marriage.
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John Carlson
Elk Horn
Iowa
Hannah Henningsen
Chris Henningsen
Ruthven
L. C. Wigdail
Peter Hermansen
Denver
Graettinger
Doughboys Pitcher Raepe Joins Shutout Rank in 8 0 Victory
Raepe, pitcher for the Doughboys, defeated the Car ney base ball team 8 to 0 in a diamond ball game. The Car ney squad had a season of hard ball and showed improvement, but diamond ball proved a welcome change for spectators.
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bin” Raepe
Raepe
The
Doughboys
Carney
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Floyd McCain
Emmetsburyy
Iowa City
Vamee Horswell
Merchants State Bank
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Lorraine
Rebekah
Mousehold
Graettinger Market Reports
Palace of Achievement
Hedera
Onal Bank
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