Labor Day Celebration Planned for Graettinger
Graettinger readies a Labor Day program with a homecoming and old settlers reunion on Monday September 4 featuring the Welcome Minnesota 26 piece band under Prof C E Lawrence. Two morning baseball games Graettinger versus Ringsted and an afternoon southern Minnesota championship clash Sherburne versus Fairmont.
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Graettinger
Ita
Saskatchewan
Palm ‘Beach
Welcome
Minnesota
Gopher State
C. E. Lawcrence
Ringsted
Iowa
Sherburne
Fairmont
Roberts
M. E. Ladies’ Aid Society
Hawkee Theatre
Bowery
First National Bank
Woodman Alls
Earling
Reeves
Gracttinger
Jelmer Myhre
Albert Lea
Minagota
Farmer Burns
Ang
Gravelled Roads Clean Corn Fields In Indiana
Q O R Gardner returned from Logansport Indiana where he visited his boyhood home. He observed clean corn fields, high stalks, and a weedless landscape amid a modern prosperous Indiana with few hogs. He noted Iowa as a hog-producing state. Mallard Independent ceases publication due to high costs and centralization, predicting more suspensions as country papers struggle with print competition.
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Q O. R. Gardner
Logansport
Indiana
Mr. Gardner
Gardner
Iowa
Mallard
Mallard Independent
Uvhe
Loos
Sui
West Bend Park Visit Highlights Local Attractions
A group including Mr and Mrs J A Spies Mr and Mrs Preston Fahnestock James Bigley and Mrs Joe Bigley toured West Bend Park last Sunday noting its artificial beauty and comparing it to famed Yellowstone sites. The piece praises human effort shaping the park and its appeal to locals.
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West Bend Park
J. A. Spies
Preston Fahnestock
James’ Bigley
Joe Bigley
West Bend
Yellowstone National Park
Yellowstone Falls
Tom Brekke Sale Saturday Aug 26 at Graettinger
A quarter page ad announces the Tom Brekke closing out sale to be held Saturday August 26 at his farm one mile north of Graettinger on the gravel road. Sale starts at 1 PM with free lunch at noon. Items include horses cows hogs poultry corn potatoes household goods and farm machinery with six months at 8 percent terms. Grodland & Hepp auctioneers John O Jertson clerk.
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T. J. Brekke
Graettinger
Mr. Brekke
Grodland & Hepp
John O. Jertson
Graettinger and Dolliver Clash at Jackman Park Sunday
Graettinger meets Dolliver at Jackman Ball Park this Sunday in an eagerly awaited home appearance since the northern camps invasion. Paulsen will pitch for Graettinger with Reeves catching. First home game is set for three o clock sharp. organizers urge timely attendance.
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Jackman
Dolliver
Graettinger
Paulsen
Reeves
Surprise Birthday Party for Mrs John Nelson
About eighty relatives and friends gathered at the John Nelson home Sunday afternoon in the west part of town to surprise Mrs Nelson for her birthday. Refreshments were served and attendees reported a most delightful time.
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John Nelson
New Ulm Wins Fox Lake Baseball Tournament
Art Henningsen reports New Ulm defeated Fairmont 1 to 0 in the first game and beat Sherburne 4 to 0 in the second, winning the Fox Lake tournament yesterday. About fifteen hundred fans attended the games.
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New Ulm
Art Henningsen
Fox Lake
Fairmont
Sherburne
Third Verse For Iowa Corn Song Cheer
A fragment shows a folklike cheer or chorus praising Iowa corn song with lines about Gracttinger and a growing crowd. The verse invites attendance, singing, and joining a throng described as about a thousand strong. The text blends nautical cadence with agricultural pride and communal chorus emphasizing unity and enthusiasm.
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Iowa
Labor Day
Boy Suffers Broken Leg in Town Baseball Game
Glenn Hoobler, son of Garrett Hoobler of Emmetsburg, broke his leg Sunday while playing for Osgood against Lost Island. He tripped over the first baseman’s foot and fell resulting in the injury. Local friends regret the accident.
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Glenn
Garrett Hoobler
Emmetsburg
Osgood
Lost Island Nine
Swea City Beats Graettinger In Close Baseball Tilt
Swea City defeated Graettinger 4 to 3 in a Sunday game at Hand's Park. Paulsen and John Jensen hit homers for Swea City while Reeves and Paulsen formed the battery for Graettinger in a spirited contest watched by many local fans. Reeves wrestled a 300 pound opponent after the game in a humorous publicity stunt linked to an old promise.
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Swea City
Graettinger
Hand’s Park
Paulsen
Gracttinger
Reeves
Lene
John Jensen
Swea
Ben
Duff Receives Hard Fall After Cat Incident
A. Duff of this locality received a hard fall Friday evening when Mrs. Duff kicked at a black cat near the kitchen door and warned it to go out. Mr. Duff stumbled entering and struck his shins but escaped serious injury, noting the fall could have been worse and that he carries $5,000 life insurance.
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A. Duff
Ten Legion Cops for Labor Day Patrols
Police Chief Vangie Reeves plans Labor Day coverage with ten Legion members acting as deputy officers. Vivan Wolfe will operate the patrol wagon and overflow prisoners may be moved to Emmetsburg if needed. Everyone is welcome, but please leave corn at home.
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Legion
Labor Day
Vangie Reeves
Vivan Wolfe
Emmetsburg
Legion Day at Whittemore Promises Big Celebration
A Legion Day event will be held at Whittemore next Wednesday with Hon. E. G. Dunn of Mason City speaking at 8 p.m. Lone Rock and West Bend compete in the morning, followed by Whittemore facing the morning winners in the afternoon for a full day of festivities.
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West Bend
B. Heelan
Bronx City
Ighureh Ia
Whittemore
E. G. Dunn
Mason City
Lone Rock
Legion Day At Ayrshire Set For September Seventh
Legion Day at Ayrshire scheduled for September seventh features a boxing match and a full sports program. Events will be held at Silver Lake Park near Ayrshire with a complete schedule arranged for attendees.
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Ayrshire
Silver Lake Park
Baby found in corn field near West Bend
A two week old baby was found dead in a corn field near West Bend wrapped in an old shawl. Authorities will conduct an investigation into the death.
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West Bend
Annual Convention At Estherville 20th League meets Sept 1 2 3
The Des Moines Valley Young Peoples League of the St Ansgaar circuit holds its 20th annual convention in Estherville September 1 to 3 with theme Follow Me Matt 9 9. The program covers Friday evening through Sunday, including sermons, papers, musical numbers, and an illustrated lecture by Rev Holger son. Also, a road accident near Emmetsburg left no injuries though Humboldt county car damaged.
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Estherville
Des Moines Valley Young Peoples’ League
St. Ansgaar
Métherelle
Albert Bringie
Theovina Osterhus
Ruthven
Gwendolyn Jensen
Gudrid Nase
Christ
Albert Bringle
Hanson
Wallingford
Tollefson
Twmmersburg
Holgerson
iTumboldt Ford
Leduc
Ford
Fumboldt
Jake Leduc
Des Moines
Emmetsburg
Legal claim seeks 10000 after fall at Opera House rehearsa l
Mrs. L T Mitchell alleges she fell on a heating plant register during a rehearsal for Emmetsburg schools in the Opera House building and demands 10000 in damages. A hot legal battle is expected.
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Emmetsburg
L. T. Mitchell
Opera House
Deserted Graettinger Hosts Ringsted and Sherburne Games
Graettinger was a deserted city Wednesday as Ringsted hosted a big ball clash and a double header at Sherburne drew attention. In Ringsted the White Sox pitcher Swede Risberg faced Joe Lutz of Iowa, highlighting a local railway of talent. The Ringsted post office interior has been painted and papered, with Postmaster Raleigh keeping the office up to date and patrons appreciating the improvement.
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Graettinger
Ringsted
Sherburne
Risberg
Chicago White Sox
Joe Lutz
Towa
Raleigh
Serious Auto Crash At Estherville Week Earlier
A head on collision on Half Mile Hill near Estherville involved Andy Nelson and Ernie Engles. In Nelson’s car Wes Gransberry suffered deep facial wounds. Nelson was uninjured. Engles’ wife sustained jaw and hip fractures with other injuries. their four year old son on the rear seat had a broken foot. Engles himself was scratched. the four year old in front seat remained unharmed. Witnesses described a rapid, sad wreck with uncertain cause.
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Grachtinger
Sam Hill
Estherville
John Hansen
Emmetsburg
Estherville Enterprise
Half Mile Hill
Dodge
Andy Nelson
Nelson Market
Ford
Ernie Engles
Superior
Nelson
Mr. Nelson
Wes Gransberry
Eee
Mr. Engles
Eagles
Granshberry
Engles
Silo Tips During Storm Kills Local Farmer
John N. Hansen, prominent farmer near Istherville, was crushed when a recently built barrel shaped silo toppled during a wind storm. He was on the top tightening bands as the structure collapsed, with severe head injury and multiple fractures. Two other men worked below as timber fell.
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Istherville Enterprise
John N. Hansen
Kirby
Crawford
Hansen
Mr. Hanisen
Poultry Roost Demonstration Planned in Graettinger
Saturday, August 26, My. McCowan will conduct a demonstration of his poultry roost in front of Charley Jensen hardware store. All poultry raisers in Graettinger and vicinity are invited to attend Adv.
Aylward Harvests Twenty Acres Of Potatoes In Benson
Rich Aylward of Benson Minnesota plans an over Sunday visit with relatives while noting twenty acres of choice potatoes in his crop this year. He adds that a car shortage will make disposing of the harvest this fall nearly impossible.
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Aylward
Benson
Minnesota
Lutheran Church Notice Lost Island Service Next Sunday
The Lutheran church at Lost Island will hold a Sunday service at 10 30 a m in English conducted by Student A Austenson Rev 8 O Sande pastor.
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Lutheran Church
Lost Island
A. Austenson
O. Sande
Ey. Lutheran Zion Notice for August 17 Service
The Ey. Lutheran Zion congregation holds a German language divine service Sunday August 17 at 2 30 p m at the Methodist church led by Rev J E Andreas Pastor.
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Ey. Lutheran Church
Ey. Lutheran Zion Congregation
Methodist Church
J. E. Andreas
Edigon’s Inquiry on Breathing and Funeral Savings
An inventor wonders why humans must breathe, humorously suggesting it may save funeral expenses. The remark links respiration to cost efficiency, reflecting a witty, philosophical take on life and mortality.
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Edigon
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