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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1924
Page
3
Whittemore men tested the Automatic Grain Shocker in fields near Estherville with T. A. Swanson and three associates observing. The machine impressed locals with strong steel construction and easy operation, though Swanson plans no immediate sales, using the trial run to gather orders and gauge endurance.
A scrambled narrative describes a man near a rummage sale and a clock seller. A passing stranger admires a clock, while a local observer recalls a grandfather and a race against time. The scene shifts to an exchange about the value of a watch and a social note on discrimination at a mah jongg game.
Editor Times notes harsh crop prospects in northern Iowa with late corn and high weed growth. reports indicate rock river flood levels widening between Sterling and Dixon and mentions droughtish east areas with scarce ears. also recalls illicit booze sales near Sibley involving five gallon cans and smugglers profiting.
The article lists participants Leeves Uecker Gardner and Reeves in a local contest. Reeves scored 76 in the field, with Gathels, Rucker, and Chittick also noted for their entries. Full results and details to be published in next week’s Times.
Catholic Charities holds a conference in Des Moines from September 7 to 12 with delegates from many states and speakers. A prior meeting at Fonnersburg formed committees to ensure church delegations at the national gathering. Mrs Wyn Kelly from this place was named to a committee.
Records show past three years transfers across multiple townships with acres and dollar values. Walnut Independence Fairfield Silver Lake Great Oak Nave Leen HES DENS Rush Lake prices range from about 94.50 to 196.68 per acre, totals include 2,268 acres at 3127.28 and 3,041 acres at 136.74 for Silver Lake, with several townships missing in one or both tables.
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