Chautauqua Opens Wednesday Amid Strong Program
Graettinger announces Chautauqua runs Wednesday July 9 through Sunday July 13 with an excellent season. Readers are urged to secure season tickets early and consult page ad for talent and full details. Andy Axelton buys Wilson Meat Market in Graettinger. Mr. Wilson plans to relocate, with best wishes to the couple.
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Andy Axelton
Edithe Wilson
Graettinger
Axelton
Wilson
Oines
Peope
Times
Farmers Work Early To Clear Weeds In Corn Fields
In a week of pleasant summer weather with little rain, farmers toil in fields to weed corn. Most corn stands knee high or taller as home grown potatoes near market and small grains show promise though rain and heat alternate affecting some crops. Humboldt bankers at Fort Dodge caution against overreliance on any single source, while couriers bring cheering Minnesota refreshments. one suspect is nabbed with 30 pints.
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Humboldt
Fort Dodge
Minnesota
Humboldé
No More Recruiting Offer of Services Europe to Recruits
The War Department prepares orders to withdraw offers of volunteer enlistment for service in Europe. The move ends recruitment for overseas service under current programs.
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Europe
War Department
Webster County to Spend Over 100000 on Roads This Year
Webster county supervisors announce more than 100000 will be spent on road graveling this year, including 28000 federal aid. They oppose hard surface roads unless a popular petition mandates bonding Webster County for permanent roads. Local traffic surged during Minnesota tourist day with many cars and whiskey shipments reported across the border. The Eagle Clothing Co plans to open a new menswear store in Graettinger by August at the former Knutson building, expanding from nine branches in Minnesota.
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Webster Board
Fort Dodo
Webster County
Board of Supervisors
Minnesota
Grachtinger
Vor Graettinger
Eagle Clothing Co
Eytherville
Peterson
Louis Knutson
Genta’s Furnishings
West Bend
Luverne
Minnegota
Land Boom Continues Across Iowa and Minnesota
The note describes a land boom in Iowa and southern Minnesota with activity in a local area likely hampered by mud, a slough over the grade, and a gravel pit road. It mentions a vessel or object getting stuck, drowned, or sunk amid the wet terrain near town.
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Iowa
Minnesota
Spies Buy Pine New Oldsmobile Six
The Jensen Auto Company reports the sale of a fine new Oldsmobile Six to Mr and Mrs Spies. It is described as a splendid automobile and promises great enjoyment for the couple.
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Vréd Spies
Jensen Auto Company
Mrs. Spies
Championship Fight July Fourth Faces Willard and Dempsey
July Fourth will see heavyweight champion Jess Willard defend his title against Jack Dempsey who has a good chance to wrest the laurels from big Tess in a hard fought battle.
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Jess Willard
Jack Dempsey
Big
Tess
Kansas Wheat Crop Nearing Two Hundred Thousand Bushels
Estimates indicate the Kansas Wheat crop will reach 200000 bushels this year amid expectations of a tremendous yield in 1920. Government price support is reported as favorable and stable until next June.
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Kansas
The Stars and Stripes Suspends Publication in France
The Stars and Stripes, the American newspaper published in France, has suspended publication. Its net profit for sixteen months totaled $700,000.
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Stars and Stripes
France
Funeral of Nicholas Merklin
The funeral for Nicholas Merklin was held Thursday afternoon conducted by Rev. S. C. Sande. Interment followed in the cemetery north of town. Survived by six living children and a large circle of relatives. Merklin, born 1841 in Ger many, came to the United States as a child and became a pioneer in southern Emmet county. He died after a cancer battle, having spent time in Rochester for radium treatment and later in Sheldon with his daughter.
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Nicholas Merlin
S. C. Sande
di W. Cameron
Wm. Penn
J. Co. ‘Malison
C. Weigmann
Frank Ridges F
Henry Lammers
Nicholas Merklin
Ger‘snaatye
United States
Mitino
Miinois
Tlizebeth Hana
Mra
Frank Berndorfner
Los Angeles
California
Joe Klingel
Sheldon
George
Bonilla
South Dakota
Gus
Wallingford
Tauise
Merklin
Hick
Rochester
Emmet
Wallingford Lutheran League to Stage Sunday Program
The Wallingford Lutheran League plans a first class program at the Lutheran church next Sunday evening July 6. The young folks expect a large audience and extend a cordial invitation to all to attend.
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Wallingford League
Wallingford Lutheran League
Wallingford
Mera. Fogde
Died In Church During Fit Of Coughing In Bode Girl
Grace Olson a 14 year old from Bode died Sunday in a church after a sudden coughing fit and fainting before medical help could reach her. The Times notes her as a member of the confirmation class.
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Bode
Grace Olson
Funeral of Mrs Lott Laughlin in Emmetsburg
Mrs Laughlin a pioneer resident of Walnut township and long time church supporter died at home after a brief illness. Funeral at Assumption church with high mass officiated by Very Rev P K Farrelly drew a large crowd. burial in St Johns cemetery. Survived by four sons and three daughters, including Martin, Whitlam, Lot, P J, Mrs Kane, Mrs Ryan, and Rose.
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Assumption Church
P. K. Farrelly
St. John's Cemetery
John Mahan
James Kane
Robert
Joseph Mulroney
M. T. Washington
Alex Cullen
Rose Compion
Kilkeenny
Ireland
United States
Lot Laughlin
Laughlin
Our
Kane County
Ilinois
Gypsy Show and Street Incident Sparks Council Action
A fragmented report describes a gypsy show and disruptive crowd marching through the town, with references to theft, explosions, and a call for an ordinance banning bogging and fortune telling without license. The town council seeks marshal authority to act against such nuisance and protect the community.
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Gradtingers
Dors Lowell
Dhis
Graettinger Market Day Draws Farmers and Sale Action
Graettinger Saturday Market Day drew many farmers to town for bargains offered by local businesses. A 2:30 band concert entertained crowds before the sale at J. M. Horberger’s residence. Despite fair weather, many farmers stayed in fields to tend corn. Separate report notes the Rathbun duo, connected to a Ida Grove rape case, arrested at Spirit Lake for liquor transport, with prior fines and liquor destruction on record.
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Bir
Graettinger
J. M. Horberger
Rathbun
Ida Grove
Spirit Lake
Minnesota
Heart Balm Suit Filed Over Promised Marriage
Laura McKee of Humboldt sues an Estherville married man for 2500 dollars claiming breach of promise. She alleges he agreed to marry her but later canceled the plan and married another Estherville woman.
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Misa
Laura McKee
Humboldt
Estherville
New Danger Hit Mrs. Corson as Plane Scares Horse
Mrs. Guy Corson of near Rockwell City was badly injured when her gentle driving horse bolted after an aeroplane swooped low. The horse, unshaken by ordinary cars, spooked under the aircraft and ran away. Bode School House contract awarded for new building at total $72,087 with breakdowns for construction, heating and ventilation, and plumbing.
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Guy Corson
Rockwell City
Bode
Time change notice for October 26 Congress passes year end
Time changes on October 26 will be in effect this year only and after that no further changes in time will be made in the United States. Farmers oppose this shift and union workers also oppose the change.
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United States
Nan Brothers Buy 1600 Acres Near Oakes North Dakota
Nan brothers K Nan and C Nan of Sberville with a third man recently purchased 1600 acres near Oakes North Dakota. The deal is described as a choice investment.
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Nan Brothers
Big Farm
K. K. Nan
Chris Nan
Sberville
Oakes
North Dakota
July Wedding in Graettinger
Curtiss Floyd Fleming and Idella Murphy wed at the Catholic parsonage with Father Kelly presiding. Best man EB Frederick and Hazel Murphy as bridesmaid. The couple left for honeymoon travel to Des Moines and Carroll, returning to live in Graettinger. The bride, daughter of DB Murphy, taught in area schools and is praised by pupils and patrons. The groom, son of J A Fleming, is known in auto livery and respected in the community. The Times offers congratulations and wishes for a long, happy marriage.
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Curtiss Floyd Fleming
Idella Murphy
Father Kelly
EB. J. Frederick
Hazel Murphy
Slater
Des Moines
Carroll
DB. F. Murphy
Grachtinger
J. A. Fleming
Uncle Sam
Camp Cody
New Mexico
Briggs Return From California Visit Home to Graettinger
Mr and Mrs S W Briggs arrived home from California Saturday morning. Briggs says the climate is delightful and he hopes to return soon as he arranges property interests in Graettinger. The couple enjoys visiting with many old Graettinger friends.
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Mrs
S. W. Briggs
California
Graettinger Buys Home at Auction Sale
R Graettinger purchased the J M Herberger residence at auction on Saturday afternoon paying $2 000 He described the price as very cheap and noted substantial household goods were sold Herberger plans to leave for Neola Iowa around mid July unable to depart early in the month.
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R. Graettinger
B. R. Graettinger
J. M. Herberger
Mr. Herberger
Neola
Iowa
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