Osher Dept Store Expands to Terril Branch
Osher Department store manager A H Henningsen has completed negotiations for a Terril branch. The brick building, formerly Golden Rule, houses $6000 in fixtures. Ralph Rhinehart will run the new store under the Osher name, supervised by Henningsen, linking with Graettinger. The Times offers best wishes for success.
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AWH
Henningsen
Terril
Graettinger
Vicinity 2
Osher
H. N. Osher
B. C. R.& N. ‘Railway
A. H. Henningsen
Asher
the Times
Will Open Grocery Store in Wagner
John Wikert will open a grocery store in Wagner at the J. P. Wager building on Haat Robbins Avenue. He takes possession February first but will not be ready for weeks, perhaps mid month, due to setup. Wikert has years of experience and a good location, with expected strong patronage. The Times extends best wishes for success.
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Wagner
John Wikert
Togo
J. P. Wager
Haat Robbins Avenue
Wikert
The
Times
J M Resh Enters Land, Insurance and Collection Line
J M Resh has engaged in real estate, insurance and collection work in Grahtinger. He has qualified as a justice of the peace and will office at the first door east of Grady Produce Company.
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J. M. Resh
J.,m. Resh
Grachtinger
Grady Produce Company
J A Spies Buys Fahnestock Building at Prime Location
J A Spies purchased the Preston Fahnestock store building for a bit over $3,000. The double lot property, currently home to Duhn Brothers billiard and bowling alley and Reeves Cafe, is leased by the Messrs. Duhn for another year.
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J. A. Spies
Preaton
Fahnestock
Duhn, Brothera Billiard
Reeves Cafe
Messrs. Duhnshave
Vernon man pleads guilty to manslaughter in district court
D J Sibrel of Vernon township pleads guilty to manslaughter in district court. He is fined 1050 dollars and sentenced to eight years at Anamosa. The judge recommended parole. Sibrel faced charges of selling a gallon of liquor that caused a death of a young foreign born man of Vernon township.
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D. J.sibrel
D. J. Sibrel
Vernon Township
Manddy
Annamosa
Sibrel
Spring Ambiguity Amid Melting Snow in Local Plain
Local residents note a tentative shift toward spring with snow melting on Monday and Tuesday. Elderly locals insist true spring hasn’t arrived yet, despite early meadowlarks seen near town. An upcoming partial solar eclipse is expected next Saturday morning, with a total eclipse portion visible in some areas.
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Tueaday
Tesday
Gaya
Timte
First National Held Annual Meeting
The annual meeting of the First National Bank shareholders was held Tuesday January 18. Directors elected included John Graettinger and Peter F. Peterson, with M L Brown Fred Spies A J Rohnson Jorgen Anderson and John Mitchell continuing. Hetzler cashier and Elizabeth Jensen assistant cashier led a strong year end report.
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First National
First National Bank
Tuowlay
Banc
John Graettinger
Peter F. Petersen
M. L. Brown
Fred Spies
A. J. Rohnson
Jorgen Anderson
John Mitchell
H. B. Hetzler
Misa Elizabeth Jensen
Herman Ebenhast
Hr. Hetzler
Federation Meeting At West Bend Saturday
Members of the County Federation of Women's Clubs will meet in West Bend on Saturday January 24. Attorney EB A Morling of Emmetsburg will speak on the World Court. A covered dish luncheon will be served at noon. A cordial invitation is extended to attend.
Graettinger High Drops Twin Bills to Mallard Ducks
Graettinger High School teams lost both games at Mallard on Friday. First team fell 34 to 9, while the second unit lost 20 to 18. Mallard featured a strong quintet and Graettinger’s lighter squad struggled. Graettinger’s seconds won at home, leaving honors nearly even.
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Graettinger High
Mallard Ducks
Graettinger
Mallard
Bost
Palo Alto
Fidler
Carl Elsenbast
Wilmer Petersen
Earl Masters
Holger Geil
Carl Spies
John Bondhus
Lester Craven
Lioy« Nuac
Alfred Berdin
Victor Henningken
Lyle Pierson
Lawrence Mith
Crops and Cross Roads Tales Of Bill Smith
Ames Abe Saya relates how Bill Smith on the northeast eighty grumbles at providence yet faces his own misfortunes. While Abe works in his shop repairing harnesses he notes Bills idle winter hours and a rough past week of small crafts amid a year’s toil and stubborn weather.
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Abe Saya
Bill Smith
Bil
Providence
Bill
Pioneering A M Smith of Palo Alto County Dies
Obituary notes A M Smith a long time pioneer of Palo Alto County died at his son Ralphs home after a two week illness. He was born in England on November 30 1852 farmed in See- Uen Lost Island moved to Ruthven in 1898 and later near Ruthven. Funeral held at Free Methodist Church Ruthven with Crown Hill cemetery burial. He left four sons and four daughters and many grandchildren and great grandchildren.
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Ruthven
Coward
A.M. Smith
Last Island Township
Ralph
Free Methodist Church
Crown Hill
J. W. Whiteside
Lost Island Township
Palo Alto County
Beth A. Ralph Wi
James J
Grant W
Sophrona J. Hovey
Sarah M. Hanson
Cora J. Jonah
Aliee M. Kline
Smith
Groetlinger Market Reports January 22 1925 item note
Fragmentary market update from Groetlinger dated January 22 1925 shows sparse data. OCR garble obscures readerable entities but hints at livestock and commodity notes. No clear names, places, or figures remain readable for a precise summary.
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Groetlinger
Palo Alto Taxes Jump In One Year Figures
Emmetsburg Tribune reports Palo Alto county tax payable in Av25 rising by about 15 879 89 over last year. Total county tax 777 000 includes school state bond road building and other funds. Local township and city taxes listed. statewide tax trends noted with rising property valuations and debts. question raised about farm and home ownership in twenty years.
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Emmetsburg Tribune
Palo Alto County
Soldiers Bonus
Bridge
Swim Health
Palo’ Alto County
Lost Island Township
Walnut
Vernon
Highland
Grachtinger Corporation
Ruthven
Toes Straight Ahead: New Pediatric Footwear Advice
Iowa State College guidance from Mias Mae L Kelly advises parents to avoid correcting children for toeing in or out. The modern approach emphasizes straight ahead toes, time, and well fitting shoes with flexible arches and a straight inner toe line. Proper walking should wear shoes more on the outer edge as the muscles strengthen.
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Jevim
Mias Mae L. Kelly
Towa State College
Missionary Society Elects New Officers
At the annual Catholic Missionary Society meeting held at Miss Julia McCarty’s home on Tuesday John Hestey was chosen president for the coming year Mrs H B Otgley was elected secretary and Mrs J B Lambo treasurer
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Catholic Missionary Society
Julia McCarty
John. Hestey
H. B.,otgley
J. B. Lambo
American diplomacy saga ill formed amid uncertain times
Fragmentary text hints at European perspectives on conversation and identity among Americans. The garbled lines mention diplomacy, a European voice, and a sense that Americans lack self awareness or clear direction. No coherent events or dates are evident.
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Ameriedas
Mrs Petersen to Auction Farm Goods Near Wallingford
Mrs Richard Petersen of five and a half miles east of Wallingford will hold a closing out sale on Wednesday February 4. The listing includes three milch cows, young stock, 185 barred Plymouth Rock chickens, farm machinery, a 1920 Ford touring in good condition, lumber and wood supplies, hay, house and kitchen goods. Grodlund Reeves and Keator auctioneers with J A Nelort clerk.
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Richard Petersen
Wallingford
Plymouth Rock
Ford
Grodlund, Reeves & Keator
J. A. Nelaort
Petersen
New Officers For the P T A at High School Meeting
The annonel PTA meeting at the High School Tuesday elected officers. G A White was named president, White as vice president, C J Mekkelson as second vice president, D E McCarty as third vice president, V Kelly as recording secretary, J P Jensen as financial secretary, and J A Spices resigned after years as president.
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Parent Teachers Association
G. A. White
Supt. White
C. J. Mekkelson
D. E. McCarty
Vincent Kelly
J. P. Jensen
J. A
J A Jensen Seeks Lost Water Spaniel Dog
J A Jensen reports his water spaniel went missing about ten days ago and he hopes the finder will return the dog for a reward. Also included are sayings by the Rev Dr H H Saunderson the Wayside Preacher on forgiveness and the dangers of taking the line of least resistance.
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J. A. Jensen
H. H. Saunderson
New England
R E George Chess Wizard At Fort Wayne
R E George a Fort Wayne chess wizard plans to play many opponents simultaneously at a Fort Wayne tournament hosted by I I McDonald. The event at the Masonic club invites local players to bring boards and pieces for a unique simultaneous display. George previously won five of six games in Kendallville on New Year's Day using the Ray Lopez opening.
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R. E. George
Mrz. E. & George
Gragttinger
Indiana
Graottinger
I. I. McDonald
Fort Wayne
Masonic Club
George
McDonald
Kendallville
Summit City
Ray Lopez
W. K. VandeGrift
Crossword Puzzle by Mrs George Orrick in Grattan
Mrs George Orrick of Grattan published a crossword in the Regtater on Monday. Readers all day were busy trying to solve the puzzle filled with clues about jet tales, sagbility, and a vast word purse.
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Graattinger
Estherville Fire Destroyed Variety Store and Damaged Buildin
A Monday blaze in Estherville caused about 30000 in total losses. The Wilder Variety Store burned with 14000 stock loss and 80 percent insurance coverage. the building suffered heavy damage but won’t need rebuilding. The Masonic hall was damaged by water, and Vindiencer and Republican office machinery and linotype were damaged during hurried removal. Stocks at Shadie and Nutures suffered smoke damage as the fire department fought the fire for three hours.
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Estherville
Wilder Variety
Masonic
Vindiencer & Republican
Shadie & Niuatures
Variety Store
Drainage push in Iowa eyed for next year
Iowa State College expert Q C Ayres cites heavy rains boosting farm drainage drive across Iowa. Early fall is best to install lateral drains, but drainage should proceed. eight to seventeen counties already in drainage districts funded by taxpayers, with farmer benefit tied to proper lateral work and expert planning.
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Iowa
Q. C. Ayres
Agricultural Engineering Department
Iowa State College
Ayres
Mr. Ayres
Majestic Ranges Highlighted in Local Exhibit
Charley Jensen promotes a Majestic range exhibit at his store in February, noting many homes in the county have used the ranges through five national elections. The display features new Majestic models and a drawing offers cooking utensils with every purchase, promising a visit worth the trip.
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Charley Jensen Wilh Nold
Charley Jensen
Preparing For Connextion Dance by Odd Fellows and Rebekahs
The Odd Fellow and Rebekah dance on Wednesday drew over eighty couples for an enjoyable evening. Moore's orchestra from Estherville provided music, and Mx. Grodland says the dances will become a regular feature of the lodges in the coming months as members raise funds for next year’s district convention in Gragttingor.
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Moore’s Orchestra
Estherville
Grodland
Gragttingor
Gatnolio Ladies Aid Hold Covial Evening
Members of the Gatnolio Ladies' Aid society held a convivial evening at Woodmar hall on Thursday night. A luncheon was served and prizes awarded including gentlemen’s prize to Terman Elsen and ladies’ prize to Mrs By. U1. Hornwell. score details and additional honors were noted.
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Tha Gatnolio Ladies’ Aid Society
Woodmar Hall
Progressive Nive Hundred
Indy
Terman Elsen
Hornwell
Unclear fragment hints at sale and ads in local paper
Fragment mentions an advertisement and sale of stock at a meat store after hours. Names and precise details are unreadable, leaving only a general note of a late sale notice in a newspaper.
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Paul Lakin
Jig Capriad
Tivan
Waa
Oshee-1
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Golden Rule
Fahnestock Building
Melpae
Syn
Peter Donlon
Liberty
Texas
Gradlinger
Donlon
Paulsen
Emmetsburg
Donlen
Dolors
Yallaiy Aa Conaldoy Aomie
A. M. Smith
Onta Surecteeceecasitereeneyne
Chuo
Orvevererened
Paepenee Lic
Oram
Maine
California
Society
Mra
Paul Larkin
Larkin
Majestic
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