Torrid Iowa Heat Wave Strains State Amid Losses
A brutal June heat wave continues across Iowa with many deaths reported in Des Moines and statewide. The high pressure system stalled, then weakened as a low pressure front moved in, while scattered showers touched Graettinger and surrounding towns. Crops show stress yet corn advances amid dry, hot days. livestock losses and nocturnal field work highlight the toll on farmers and communities.
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Da‘Kotaa
Eugene McCarty
Graettinger
McCarty
Eimmereburg
Voioy
Des Moines
P. J. Duus
West Cof Graettinger
Emtsburg
Lost Island
Okoojiacand
Estherville
Cheéka
Rock Island
Ned
Fourth of July Hours Change At Grasttinger Firms
Local Grasttinger businesses announce Friday evening and Saturday forenoon opening to accommodate July Fourth shoppers. Stores stay open Friday night and reopen Saturday until 10 a.m. to handle holiday demand. Display ads urge patrons to read Fourth of July offerings.
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Grasttinger
Fredericksen Death Notices in Atherville
Mrs Fredericksen, wife of Dr C Fredericksen of Atherville, died Sunday evening at H B Pots home after a brief illness. She was about 40 years old and had been confined to her home following a knee fall last month. Funeral arrangements were to be announced.
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diMtrs
Frederickaen
Eatherville
Imornyden
Mra. Procerieke
Graattingar
H. B. Pots
Splea
Ramblers Fall 4 3 In Thriller With Gold Diggers
The Irish Ramblers lost to the Gold Diggers 4 to 3 in a hot high school ball park thriller Monday night. Graettinger pitcher Alien allowed two early runs while Emmetsburg scored in the third and fourth. Emmetsburg tied late in the seventh but Allen’s defense sealed the win for Graettinger. The two teams set to meet again in Emmetsburg next Tuesday evening.
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Alien
Graettinger
Emmatsburg
Emmeteburg
Allen
Theuldé
Emmetsburg
Emmetesburg
Cretzmeyer
Willingham
Craven
Emmetaburg
Father Kelly Celebrates 42nd Priesthood Anniversary
Father Kelly marks forty two years as priest at Graettinger parish with many clergymen visiting to offer congratulations. Noted in northwest Iowa, he has served the parish most of the period, receiving a $2000 purse at his fortieth anniversary and earning high esteem from the community. The Times extends best wishes for continued health and service.
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Father Kelly
A. FE. Zimmerman
D. D
Sioux City
R. Z.oaken
Royal
C. P. Conway
Hawarden
IF. LeBlond
Spirit Lake
P. Guerin
Onawa
L. J
Northwest
Iowa
Kelly
Did You Buy 9e Binder Twine
Farmers' cooperative Parmers Grain Co advertises binder twine at seven cents per pound urging buyers to act now. The Times notes warnings in prior issues about stock shortages and the year’s high demand for twine.
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Parmers Grain Co
Emmet Farmer Victim Of Heat Wave Calamity
A Batherville area farmer Gregory, aged 60, died of sunstroke during a heatwave as his boy fetched water. He had been reportedly ill prior to or during the hot day, with local authorities recording the fatal incident amid scorching temperatures.
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Gregory
Batherville
Brookhart Blasts Political Trickery Before 5000 In Emmetsburg
Senator Brookhart told 5,000 in Emmetsburg that Congress, railroads, and Wall Street manipulate policy to profit the rich while farmers suffer. He urged farm relief, criticized the farm board, praised Hoover and Barnes, and warned of a stock boom bubble while calling for a billion and a half dollars to finance grain surpluses and farm protection.
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Brookhart
Congress
Wall Street
Emmetsburg
Republican Party
Senate
Nur
Canada
Farm Board
Hoover
Barnes
Board of Trade
Brookhart Hald
Barney Hassel Sets July 4 Bout in Arnolds Park
Barney Hassel of Graettinger trains hard for a six round main event against Charles Rubel of Spencer at Arnolds Park on the Fourth. Hassel seeks a rematch after a four round decision win over Rubel at Arnolds Park two weeks earlier, with Graettinger fans hoping for a dramatic finish before the main card.
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Barney Hassel
Grachtinger
Charles Rubel
Spencer
Arnolds Park
Barney
Fang
Claiy County
Rubel
Arnolds Par
Shia
GraattInger
Hngalde
Tsi
July Fourth Picnics At Graettinger and South Walnut
First Lutheran church of Graettinger hosts a July Fourth celebration on church grounds with a noon chicken dinner menu including creamed chicken meat loaf mashed potatoes carrots peas pickles rolls pie coffee. Sunday school children will perform in the afternoon with kitten ball games and races. Danish Lutheran church also plans a South Walnut gathering with a noon chicken dinner and a patriotic program led by Rev. Paulsen of Chicago plus games for children.
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First Lutheran Church of
South Walnut
South Walnut Church
Paulsen
Chicago
Waldorf Meets High Standards for State Certificate
Professor J L Rengahl reports after talks with Minnesota Department of Education officials that Waldorf College needs only minor revisions to its teacher training curriculum to meet state certification requirements. Wahlert Collegiate Normal graduates already hold Iowa and Minnesota certificates, allowing graduates to teach in city schools of both states. Minnesota ranks high in certification standards, reflecting well on Waldorf College.
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J. L. Rengahl
State Department of Education of
Minnesota
Waldorf College
Minnesota State Department
Wahlert
Iowa
Swea City Buyer Nelson Faces Financial Setback
Swea City veteran livestock buyer W. C. Nelson saw a bank attach proceeds from stock shipments to cover his account at Estherville’s Trust and Savings Bank. Shippers hold checks under $500 each while Nelson pledges efforts to settle promptly, earning community sympathy as he works to restore his finances. He remains respected for fair dealing and strong market presence in the region. The note reflects volatile stock prices and the risks of buying, with no hint of wrongdoing.
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W. C. Nelson
Swea City
Iowa ‘Trust and Savings Bank
Estherville
Nelson
Mr. Nelson
Times
Diahonor
Hin
Swoa City Herald
Rain Ends Heat Wave But Clouds Bring Down Temps
At three o'clock this Wednesday afternoon rain began falling and the sky darkened as clouds moved in. The heat wave is broken and the temperature is dropping, bringing cooler conditions to the area.
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Nico Downyfiour
Sparkler Startled Spencer Fire Devastating Two Million Loss
A ten cent sparkler in Bjornstad drug store sparked a wildfire that ravaged Spencer Saturday afternoon. Firefighters from Emmetburg Estherville Spirit Lake Sac City Sheldon and Everly battled the blaze with dynamite used to halt it. The business district suffered $2 to $2.5 million in damage, with nearly sixty businesses out of commission and the Northwestern Bell Telephone Co. alone losing about $250,000. The 18 year old son of the proprietor burned, and callers from Des Moines arrived by airplane to help. Thousands visited Spencer in the days following the disaster, viewing the ruins and hearing firsthand accounts from reporters.
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Spétices
Bjornstad
D'Elock
Emmeteburg
Estherville
Spirit Lake
Sac City
Sheldon
Everly
Des Moines
Spencer
Northwestern
Bell Telephone Co
Bromstad
Spencer Blaze Destroys Local Bank Records In Fire
Fire at the Clay county bank swept records into the vault before staff fled. The Bell Telephone Co. loss up to 250900, coal worth 26000 still burning Tuesday. Nine fire companies fought the blaze from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Debris drew 200 teams of farmers on Monday and Tuesday. Twenty thousand people visited Spencer’s ruins Sunday.
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Clay County Bank
Bell Telephone Co
Spencer
Ab Jstract
Cornwall & Cornwall
Landar
Spencer Sunday
Graettinger Businesses Ready for Fourth of July Shopping
Graettinger merchants advertise large stocks in clothing and groceries for the Fourth of July. The Times highlights ready displays and a slogan Dress up for the fourth. Stores will stay open Friday night and July Fourth morning until 4 p.m. to serve shoppers.
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Graettinger
Graattinger
Rally Day Highlights 4-H Club Girls at Imgersburg
More than 126 4-H club girls and parents attended Rally Day at the Imgersburg High School auditorium to hear reports from Ames, enjoy a music memory contest, a dress history pageant, and musical numbers. Louise Dammon was elected president with Milvad Shafar vice president Leila Trieden secretary treasurer and Ernestine Bradigan historian. A covered dish lunch at Soper Park followed games. Marian Sullivan leaves Graettinger for St. Marys Hospital Rochester to pursue nursing studies.
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Palo Alto County Clothing
Imgersburg
Ames
Highland Township
West Bend
Freedom
Florence Forbes
Louise Dammon
Milvad Shafar
Leila
Trieden
Ant
Ernestine Bradigan
Soper Park
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Irs
Fredericksen
Leghorn
Ramblers
Gold Diggers
Hag
Graelding
Hassel
Heart of Business
C. L. Rubenstein
Fort Dodge Messenger
Towa
Sigener
Fire Sector
Flra
Ediitor
Spencer Blaze
Marian Sullivan
W. H. Sullivan
Southwaat
Rochester
St. Mary’s Hospital
Misa Sullivan
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