Frightful Lake Crystal Train Collision Kills Three
A Ford carrying a man George A. Baker his wife and two daughters Mable 20 and Inga 6 was struck by a No 9 fast passenger train at a grade crossing in Lake Crystal Minnesota. The car was carried a half mile and dismembered with all three occupants killed. The accident left bodies badly mutilated and the scene described as heart rending. The crossing is dangerous and a warning bell rang as the fast train approached from behind leading to the fatal collision.
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Lake Crystal
Minnesota
Janesville
George A. Baker
Jonesville
Mable
Inga
Gesistants
Train speeds raise fear of derailment at the quarry line
A fast passenger train's speed alarmed passengers who feared the coach could be thrown from the rails. An event invites children and adults to the opera house lawn at 7 30 Friday evening August 17 for the M E Sunday School fundraiser with food and drinks.
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Opera House
Tun
M. E. Sunday School
Milk sales laws strict in town enforcement
Complaints prompt strict enforcement of the milk ordinance as residents are urged to govern themselves. The note relief includes a promise of a lengthy trip summary from Miss Hertha Spies. A town dairy note highlights cow culling and trading activity affecting butterfat yields, with cows bought and sold through Iowa State College extension records.
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Pacific Coast
Carl Spies
Carl
Linda
Hertha ‘Spies
Yellowstone Park
Hertha Pies
Iowa
Extension Service
Iowa State College
Camping At Okoboji Aug 1929 Memorial Address Announced
Dear Editor, we camp this week at the Methorizt Camp meetings near Okoboji. Dr. Edwards of Denver will deliver a memorial address honoring the late President next Friday at 10:40. Bishop Mead from Denver will preach Sunday August 12 at 10:30 and 2:30. There are three services each week. Signed C I Gardner, Gracttinger friends urged to attend.
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Dr. Edwards
Denver
Colorado
Bishop Mead
C. I. Gardner
Why do two women leave purses on Rock Island trains
Lotha editor notes a trunk of unclaimed purses at LaSalle Station Chicago awaiting owners. Trainmen from across the system have sent in items including money and various baggage. The baggage is opened to determine ownership, revealing occasional items that stir family quarrels when revealed.
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Lem Lotha
F.C. Francis
Rock Island Lines
LaSalle Station
Chicago
Rock Island
Min
Andy
Tramp Creates Christ in Sand Sculptures in Webster City
A tramp sculptor J. B. McCord arrived in Webster City and carved a cross scene after Leonardo da Vinci in a sand pile near the Northwestern depot. Crowds gathered, the street blocked, and the figure was bricked in with a wood cover. A subscription was raised to move the sculpture to the city park.
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J. B. McCord
Webster City
Northwestern
Christ On the Cross
Leonardo DeVinci
Laurens Sun
Farm Bureau Holds 58 Meetings in Palo Alto County
The Farm Bureau conducted 58 meetings in Palo Alto County during July with an attendance of 4880. Meetings included 65 township gatherings, 11 county board sessions, committee meetings of township chairmen, demonstrations in January, a vaporizing remonetya tion, a township picnic, and 16 committee meetings, with participation by the County Agent.
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Amg
Palo Alto
Farm Bureau
Letter From 0 C McAllister From Lorraine Kansas
The August 5, 1925 letter from Lorraine Kansas describes threshing wheat for eighteen days with yields of 10 to 12 bushels per acre. It notes black rust damage and low land acres left uncut, wheat prices around 7 cents to 7 cents per bushel, threshing costs about 17 cents per bushel for wheat and rye, and 6 to 7 cents for oats and barley. It mentions month hands earning 46 to 60 dollars monthly, threshing machines at 60 cents per hundred bushels, and daily averages near one thousand bushels amid hot weather and a recent rain.
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Times
Kansas
Work Of Cow Test Association Profits by Herd Size
The Cow Test Association reports five month profits from February to June. High profit herds average 48 to 70 dollars per cow while low herds average 24 to 28 dollars per cow. Across 24 herds, twelve high and twelve low, profits show stronger returns for cows fresh in November and December. The data imply higher efficiency in larger herds.
Save Crank Case Oil Says State Expert
Prof E M Mervine of the Iowa State College agricultural engineering department urges saving crank case oil for lubricating other farm machinery. He cautions the oil should not be used in the cream separator or in the magneto on the farm tractor.
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E. M. Mervine
Agricultural Engineering
Towa State College
Professor Mervine
Gas tax reform eyed by coming legislature
The legislature will likely discuss a gasoline tax reform, aiming to reduce direct auto taxes and exempt gasoline used for non road purposes. Gleaners meet Tuesday at Erickson home on August 21. Found a suit coat by river bridge with legion button. inquire at Times office.
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Towa
Manson Journal
Erickon
River Bridge
Legion
Times Office
Clean oil essential for best tractor lubrication says Iowa State
E V Collins of the agricultural engineering department at Iowa State College warns that clean oil is essential for farm tractor lubrication. He stresses keeping the reservoir closed and measuring cans and funnels clean and free from dust to prevent contamination and ensure proper function.
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E. V. Collins
Agricultural Engineering Department
Iowa State College
Boxing Carnival Sets Labor Day Card in Gractinger
Labor Day preparations center on a boxing carnival with an eight round main bout featuring Strong of Spencer versus Etsell of Fort Dodge. The event also includes a high profile baseball rivalry between Bancroft and Lone Rock and marks Gractinger's first boxing program with substantial booster support.
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American Lesson Boys
Bancroft
Lone Rock
Graattinger
Strong
Spencer
Etsell
Fort Dodge
Higgins
Emmetsburg
Frank Briggs Died Tuesday
Frank Briggs died Tuesday at his east town home after a long illness. Funeral services will be held Friday at one o'clock at the residence and two o'clock at the Methodist church. The obituary notice will appear next week, Reed of Grachtinger.
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Rank Briggs
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