Mail Carriers Deliver Large January Totals in Northwest Iowa
D. C. Molison on Route 1 and Ward Noble on Route 2 recently completed January duties weighing and counting mail. Noble delivered 9,507 pieces weighing 2,069 pounds and collected 1,128 pieces weighing 474 pounds over 2,614 miles. Molison delivered 8,675 pieces weighing 4,874 pounds and collected 674 pieces weighing 25 pounds over 2,214 miles. Local carriers exceed totals of peers in nearby northwestern Iowa points outside county seats.
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D. C. Molison
Ward Noble
Mr. Noble
Mr. Molison
Iowa
New Homesteads Opened at Alliance Nebraska March 24 1916
The Department of the Interior will hold a drawing to open 14 000 acres of irrigable land under the North Platte project in western Nebraska. Farms range from 40 to 80 acres four miles from railroads, in a well developed agricultural area. Settlers must reside on the land for three years and buy a water right at actual cost payable over 20 years without interest. For details contact the Settlement Agent in Chicago Illinois.
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Alliance
Nebraska
Department of the Interior
North Platte
Chicago
Snug Winter Weather Observations Note Record Cold
A. Peterson reports January 1916 was harsher than January 1915 by 27 degrees, with 197 versus 170 totals. February 1916 shows extreme cold, with daily lows between 11 and 22 below zero. The data include daily max and min temps, reflecting a historic cold spell per Estherville Democrat. Also warns germs on currency and urges handing dollar bills to printers to avoid contamination. Lake Park News notes editors’ immunity.
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Peterson
Estherville Democrat
AML
Lake Park News
Potato Prices Spike Amid Shortage Report
The Germania Record notes a potato market shortage with prices reaching up to 1.50 dollars per bushel in some areas while last autumn many sales fell to 50 cents a bushel. The observed price rebound signals shifting supply and demand dynamics in the regional agricultural market.
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Germania
Fire alarm whistle purchase proposed by town
During the week Mayor Dye circulated a subscription paper among citizens to fund a fire alarm whistle for the light plant. Operated by electricity, the whistle should be audible from one to three miles. Cost estimated at 50 to 60 dollars, with the mayor close to securing the full amount.
Algona Doctor Hatch Under Scrutiny In Minneapolis Journal
Humboldt Republican notes a Minneapolis Journal feature on Dr. Hatch formerly of Algona. Articles allege illegitimate business tied to his practice, testimonies claim he boasted of years in the trade with patient losses not happening. Police raid found five or six patients at his home.
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Algona
Lime Light
Minneapolis Journal
Hatch
Humboldt Republican
Brant returns from trip and local notes sweep Iowa visit
Terris Tribune reports W E Brant's Saturday night return from a two week trip to Chicago and Iowa City where he met two brothers and Mrs Stewart in Des Moines. W O Eckley attended a Poland China hog sale in Sheldon buying four brood sows. B W Miller plans a Ruthven pool hall opening in March with two tables and partitions removed. Fred Jensen announces candidacy for Clay County county attorney on the Democratic ticket. Mrs Glenn McNeal of Rock Creek Minn joins death and illness call. Cecil Michael to reside with the McNeal family. Ruthven hands Ruthven a 36 16 victory in a basketball game last Saturday night.
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Terris Tribune
Fred Jensen
Spencer
Clay County
Glenn McNeal
Rock Creek
Minn
J. H. Michael
Cecil Michael
McNeil
Ruthven
Lost Island Social Roundup and Visits
Miss Netta Larson received a linen shower at her sister Mrs. Isaac Nyborg’s Lost Island home on Saturday evening. Karl Holte served as Graettinger caller on Saturday. Friends surprised Mrs. Dave Ingvald on Friday. Mr. and Mrs. H. H. Sandvick hosted guests Thursday afternoon. Friends surprised Mr. and Mrs. John Moltz before they relocate to Huron South Dakota Saturday evening. Ernest Peton delivered 47 head of hogs at Graettinger Saturday. Emma Johnson visited at Will Olson’s Friday. Oscar Hauge and children spent Sunday with Dave Ingvald. Ida Merklin visited A. I. Lande’s Sunday. Emma Johnson hosts Sewing Club on Saturday February 19. All are invited. Miss Alvina Olson spent Sunday …
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Netta Larson
Isaac Nyborg
Lost Island
Karl Holte
Graettinger
Dave Ingvald
H. H. Sandvick
John Moltz
Huron
South Dakota
Ernest Peton
Emma Johnson
Will Olson
Oscar Hauge
Ida Merklin
A. I. Lande
Alvina Olson
Sun
Trustees Meeting At Center School House Report
A trustees meeting occurred at the Center school house last Saturday. John Simonsen served as a Graet tinger caller during the event.
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Will Olson
Center School
John Simonsen
Graettinger
Local notes from Jack Creek and vicinity
Shippings and visits mark the week with cattle sent to Chicago by J M Robinson and Henry Thiel, and numerous social calls. Miss Kate Lammers returns to Emmetsburg, L EK Richardson visits Sac county, Mrs Frank Briggs hosts a Friday afternoon of ladies, and Mr and Mrs Conway host an oyster supper and dance. A funeral for Mr Thompson and a farewell for J R Price and family precede an eventual move to northern Minnesota.
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Jack Creek
J. M. Robinson
Chicago
Jim Brown
Kate Lammers
Emmetsburg
L. EK. Richardson
Sac County
Frank Briggs
Margaret Lambe
Johnie Conway
Henry Thiel
Lee Foshier
Joe Klingle
John Wikert
Lawrence Sandall
Graettinger
Gene Algerbright
Harry Wikert
Arthur Richardson
Ruby
Vina Briggs
Depew
Mr. Thompson
T. Thompson
Recalls When Indians Were Hanged Continued
Describes the 1849 execution at Mankato with eight soldiers on the scaffold, Capitan Daly armed with an ax, and Maj. Brown signaling with taps. The rope finally cut on the second stroke, the chant ceased, and the crowd dispersed after the crowd celebrated the law.
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Capitan Daly
Lake Shetee
Maj. Brown
Capt. Daly
Mankato
Burr Oak News Items Surprised Residents on Weekend
Surprise events marked the weekend in Burr Oak with Mrs. Charles Strom headed to LaGrange after a gathering at Ole Johnson's. Miss Laura Bakka from Story City visited L. A. Larson's cousin. Mrs. Ressell’s Ladies’ Aid drew a large crowd and Mrs. Martin Stewart was briefly ill. A surprise for Sophus and Melvin Thompson occurred at Oscar Peterson’s, while Tom Storhow visited Estherville. Mr. Harrington of Greenville stays at Jake Anderson’s to tend Mr. Peters stock, and Peters plans a Greenville move. A local boy muses on the road to knowledge.
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Burr Oak
Charles Strom
Ole Johnson
LaGrange
Laura Bakka
Story City
L. A. Larson
Ressell
Martin Stewart
Sophus
Melvin Thompson
Oscar Peterson
Tom Storhow
Estherville
Harrington
Greenville
Jake Anderson
Peter
Peters
Road To
Knowledge
Emmetsburg area notes and social items
Jake and Barney Anderson rented a half section of land three miles west of Emmets County Tam. Klinele's sale drew a good crowd with strong bidding. Jorgen Anderson and wife visited Tom Storhow on Sunday. Lloyd Olson returned from Forest City to spend a few days with his parents. Helen Nelson stayed Thursday night with O. O. Refsell. Conrad Refsell attended the St. Olaus band concert in Emmetsburg Tuesday and called it fine. Manda Eggeland spent several days with Olga Refsell.
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Jake
Barney Anderson
Emmet
Klinele
Jorgen Anderson
Tom Storhow
Lloyd Olson
Forest City
Helen Nelson
O. O. Refsell
Wildey's Cash Store Advertises Deals and Local Improvements
A Wildey’s Cash Store letter touts wallpaper samples and bundled freight pricing, inviting comparison with other sellers. It claims modest profits and hints at funding a new school, road graveling, and county-line improvements, then promotes milk cans, Sunshine crackers, and a 16 percent savings offer.
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Minnet County
Chicago
Also Mentioned on This Page
Graettinger Times
John J. Sullivan
FE. B. Merriman
Fred Simonsen
Rubink Garage
Starkey
S. R. Young
Wallingford
R. A. Rhode Island
E. D. Darling
Enquire Larson Realty & Insurance Co
Lewis Lippold
Schmolley & Mueller Piano Co
Omaha
Nehr
A. J. Johnson
Vernon Township
Palo Alto County
William J. Starkey
Robt. Starkey
Pd Graettinger
Ia. R. D
Cameron
D. W. Cameron
Wildey
Sullivan
Rock Island
H. Leslie Wildey
Rogers Bros
Rogers Sros
International Silver Co
ERIC
Meriden Te Iden
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