Spencer Deputy Killed by Desperate Gunman
Deputy Frank Smith of Spencer was shot and killed by Frank O Clair of Dickens when attempting to arrest him after a bitter quarrel with O Clairs wife. O Clair then killed himself. Sheriff John Lidman witnessed part of the event. The case prompted criticism of the sheriff for not acting sooner. August 1 Crap Report For Iowa corn.
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Frank Smith
Spencer
Frank O'Clair
Dickens
O’clair
John Lidman
O'Clair
Hest
Clay County
Smith
Mias Olive
Prohibition Law Proves Effective With Rising Convictions
The Prohibition law shows strong enforcement with 41,000 criminal cases filed in ten months and 36,600 convictions. Fines totaling 7 million dollars were levied, up 2 million from the prior year. Sentences amounting to 3,148 years were imposed, compared with 2,003 years last year. The total convictions are approaching the fifty thousand mark.
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U.S
Reed beats Dykropp in second round boxing bout
Gerald Reed of Graettinger knocks out Dykropp of Spencer in the second round of a six round main event at Estherville on Tuesday evening. Spencer’s Dykropp showed fight in round one but was outclassed by Reed who finished before the bell. Erickson of Wallingford defeated Hagins of Graver. A four round draw occurred between Miller of Rock Island shops and Stevens, Rock Island fireman.
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Reed
Gerald Reed
Groettinger
Dykropp
Spencer
Estherville
Miller
Rock Island Shops
Stevens
Rock Island
Foster Fights Right of Way With Passenger Train
Wm Foster, a local drayman and mail carrier, argued the right of way with a southbound passenger train. His Ford truck stalled on the Rock Island track but quickly moved into the safety zone, preventing a wreck and saving the passenger engine.
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Wm. Foster
Foster
U. S. Mail
Rock Island
Ringsted to Host September Legion Celebration
In mid September Ringsted plans a grand Legion celebration featuring The Short Gooree and a congressional speech by Dickinson. The program includes a baseball game and a band with local entertainers set to add to the day's events.
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Ringsted
Legion
Congreesaman ' Dickinson
Emmetsburg Man W H Coonan Dies After Stroke
W H Coonan, 2 prominent Emmetsburg resident, died last Thursday following a stroke of paralysia. He could not speak after the stroke but recognized family members. His father was among Emmetsburg territory pioneers.
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W. H. Coonan
Coonan
Emmetsburg
Pinnie & Duff: Whimsical Bits From A Groggy Era
A collection of quips on aging, fashion, politics, and society. Observations range from peach crops in bloom to gas in war, Emmetaburg thrill seekers, and the quirky divide between night life and day routines. The note ends with musings on radio, calamity, and American attitudes.
Fall Festival at Emmetsburg under county agencies
Emmetsburg to host a big fall festival with Farm Bureau and Community Club oversight. Departments include sewing, home baked goods, livestock exhibits, and floats with prizes for both farm and home products. Parades on festival days, with Ed Foy coordinating floats. Humboldt Republican lauds a local gem and notes Des Moines Register contest offering $600 prize. Graettinger hoped to win.
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Emmateburg
Palo Alto
Ed Foy
Graettinger
Des Moines Register
Graettingar
Crops Are Fine In Minnesota
Mr and Mrs Victor Ingvald and Mrs P P Petersen from Latherville spent a weekend in Minnesota visiting Peter G Petersons family in Waterville and W E Holmes in Dodge Center. Holmes sent a 10 foot corn stalk to the Times. Ingvald traveled 422 miles in a 1914 Ford, covering the trip in two days. He has worked for Estherville Grocer Company for six years since moving from Graettinger to Estherville. The firm is a large local business with substantial wholesale activity.
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Victor Ingvald
P. P. Peetersen
Latherville
Waterville
Minnesota
Eatherville
Fallow
Holmes
Times ‘Office
Ingvald
Graettinger
Estherville
Estherville Grocer Company
The Guerdet Family Is Prospering
The Times reports a visit to Antone Guerdet’s home east of Armstrong. Guerdet runs a prime grain operation with a record corn yield this year and hopes for a large Humper crop if frost stays away. The Guerdets plan to build a new home next spring and enjoy a growing family of six children.
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Guerdet
Times
Antone Guerdet
Armstrong
J. Guardet
Crookston
Minnesota
South Walnut Township
Pioneer Trails recreation at Hawkeya Theatre Labor Day
Vita graph presents Pioneer Trails a 2 reel special at Hawkeya Theatre on Labor Day with exact recreations of 1850s West life including El Dorado style Burnt Boot Saloon street town and interiors crafted to reflect the period. Director David Smith oversaw precise detail using period artifacts and research from historical museums.
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Vitagraph
Hawkeya Theatre
Labor Day
Burnt Boot
el Dorado
Dane Hall
David Smith
West
Bistorical Museums
Watch Fake Poultry Inspector in Calhoun County
A man posed as a state poultry inspector in northwestern Iowa, selling chicken tablets and promising to buy poultry and eggs at high prices. He took eggs or money in exchange for tablets, was arrested with help from the county farm bureau in Calhoun County, and returned some money before fleeing the state. Remain alert for a similar scam elsewhere.
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Iowa
Oman
Calhoun County
Lig
You Ao
Thin Men
Special Prices on Gallon Fruita Grocery Ad
Noble's Grocery advertises special prices on gallon fruita. The sale attracted demand last week with half the stock sold on Saturday. Remaining bargains continue this week. read their ad for details.
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Noble's Grocery
Banded Woman at Hawkeye Theatre Friday and Saturday
The Banded Woman will be shown at the Hawkeye theatre Friday and Saturday evenings. The program features the comedy International Sneak as the attraction.
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Hawkeye Theatre
Farcical Musings on Society and Economy
A jumble of quips on law, farming, business, and culture. It notes lawyers thriving, judges in basements, farmers vs harvester firms, a grandmother’s joke about beauty, a New York pastor's sermon on women’s dress, and warnings to speeders near Coolidge corner. It also cites college views on marriageability pay scales from freshmen and seniors.
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New York
Labor Day Boosters Plan Thursday Meeting
Labor Day celebration in Graettinger progresses with Ads ready. P J Hes sion calls a council room meeting Thursday at 8:80 to finalize advertising and attendance. Community committees discuss events for a large turnout. Also: Armstrong vs Lone Rock baseball game and a Minneapolis merry go round set for Labor Day.
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Grachtinger
P. J. Hession
Armstrong
Lone Rock
Graettinger
Bert Montgomery
Lafe Young to Speak at Graettinger Labor Day
Hon Lafe Young editor of the Des Moines Capital will be speaker of the day in Graettinger Labor Day. Be sure and hear him. He is an interesting talker and is well posted.
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Humboldt
Humboldt Republican
King of
Aill
Towa
Lafe Young
Des Moines
Graettinger
Labor Day
How The Klan Stands At Humboldt
The Republican criticizes the Ku Klux Klan in Humboldt reporting that while some “principles” may appear worthwhile, secret groups may offer similar aims. It condemns underhanded methods, urging that any body seeking to divide classes or subjugate races or religions violates American freedom and is often un-American and unworthy.
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Klan
Humboldt
Republican
Ku Klux Klan
Khan
America
Under & Hood
Bartleman Family Guests In Graettinger
Mr and Mrs LeRoy Bartleman and their children of Marshalltown visited Graettinger last week and stayed with relatives and friends. They also visited residents in Hester ville. Mr Bartleman holds a fine position with a theater orchestra in Marshalltown and is regarded as a highly capable Iowa musician. He previously worked in the barber trade in Graettinger and enjoys many local friendships.
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Bartleman
Marehalltown
LeRoy Bartleman
Marshalltown
Algong Girl Killed By Auto
A four year old Alona girl was run down and killed last week when she stepped in front of an auto driven by a 17 year old boy. She had just delivered a milky bottle and stepped from behind the milk wagon.
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Alona
Graetlinger Market Report 1924 Weekly Prices
Market listing shows figures for heavy and light hogs and spring pigs, with prices in cents per pound. Entries include heavy hogs 180, light hogs 160, heavy spring 286, light spring 180, butter products 300, and miscellaneous percentages around 42 and 2 percent.
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Graetlinger
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