Auto Accidents Were Numerous The Past Week
Auto accidents dominated last week with a Monday evening collision at Clayton corner on Times Highway east of Osgood. Hogan of Dubuque, driving a Dodge coupe for Dubuque Casket Co., and Howard Duhn of Estherville in a Ford coupe, collided when the Dodge’s left front end and door jammed. Hogan suffered a cracked rib. Duhn and Sloinker boy occupants were stunned. Damage around 40 dollars to the Dodge. Ford badly damaged. Witness W. T. McNally of Mionmetsburg saw the crash, which occurred as both drivers failed to see the other until too late. No one seriously injured.
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Clayton
Times
Osgood
Dodge
Mr. Hogan
Dubuque
Drake Car Tipped Over Near Huxley In Rain
In a Monday afternoon rain storm near Huxley Town the Drake Torch coupe tipped onto its top with four wheels in the air. Mr and Mrs Drake and their little daughter Maxine were aboard but escaped injury as traffic swelled on the pavement. Drake jinked to avoid a collision and slid down a slight slope before coming to rest. The car sustained no damage.
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Huxley
W. H. Drake
Sta
Graettinger Car Accident Near Estherville
The Estherville Democrats report Albert Ballah of Graettinger was pinned by a car after backing off a twenty foot embankment near the cemetery hall at Estherville. He was freed with a limb used as a pry and treated at Coleman hospital for only external injuries. Ballah is described as a stranger to locals.
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Graettinger
Estherville Democrats
Albert Ballah
Estherville
Mr. Balleh
Coleman Hospital
Ballah
Lucky young man survives hunting mishap at Trem duit lake
W Hi Sullivan of Norilayost Hm melsburg plans to join the Navy. A hunting outing at Trem duit Lake ended abruptly when a fishing skiff capsized, Sullivan escaping to shore with help amid commotion. Graettinger flags July Fourth with Park events, Spirit Lake program, Danish Aid Society picnic, Lost Island and Silver Lake gatherings, and ideal weather for celebrations.
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Will Sullivan
Navy
W. Hi. Sulliven
Norilayost
Hmmelsburg
Times
Mr. Sullivan
Graetlinger
Graettinger
Hand's Park
Spirit Lake
Gradlinger
Gracttinger Man Saves Child From Drowning Hero
A Gracttinger man unknown by name leaped into Spirit Take Safe Day and saved a young boy from drowning. The boy is the son of Mr and Mrs Howard Mason of Mallard. The Masons express deep gratitude though the local hero remains unidentified.
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Howard Mason
Mallard
Mason
Light Monday Showers Tap Farmland Shortages
A light shower fell Monday evening near Gradlinger and a downpour south of Wallingford. A cloudburst occurred several miles south of Emmetsburg. The area can endure a temporary sacking value as crops are not yet harmed but moisture is needed.
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Gradlinger
Wallingford
Emmetsburg
Benefit Dance at Lost Island This Friday
A benefit dance will be held at Lost Island Friday evening to raise funds for the island bal club. Bernard Nolan of Ruthven led a group selling ticket pots in Gradlinger yesterday to support the event.
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Lost, Island
Lost Island
Bernard Nolan
Ruthven
Gradlinger
Harvesting On In Full Blast As July Begins
Harvesting of small grain will run at top speed by week’s end with most fields to start around July 8. Yields are forecast at 45 to 85 bushels per acre in this territory.
Cinderella In Wonderland Delights Haws Keye List Audience
A Thursday operetta presented by young performers under Miss Elizabeth Spies drew several hundred attendees at the Haws Keye list. Mary Donlon and Norbert Borman lead as Cinderella and Prince Sunshine with strong support from Bertha Gilly Grace Me Carty and others. The show pleased all, aided by training, lively dances, and a plan to raise funds for a new Catholic church organ.
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Mowerland
Elizabeth Spies
Cinderell
Mary Donlon
Prince Sunshine
Norbert Borman
Bertha Gilly
Hollyhock
Grace MeCarty
Lily Mins
Mary Reidy
Nature
Edward Sullivan
Bonnie Bee
Joseph Grady Rabin Hood
Lucile Gilbaugh
Vivian Sullivan
Dorothy Frick
Corinne Borman
Evelyn Eisenhast
June Brown
Dorothy Vedder
Agnes Speer
Agatha Graven
Arline Grodland
Betty Kelly
Gladys Fisenhast
Ted McCarty
Malcom Jensen
Gerald Kelly
Merle Richardson
Russel Gilbaugh
Verna Grodland
Daisy
Nyt
Adolph Spies
Bert Shaver
Art Myhro
Alfred Cameron
Gertrude Conlon
Misa
Thin Sowing Leads Yearly Oats Yields by Gardner Theory
Oats farmer O Gardner leads per acre yields with thin sowing. In seven of eight years his fields reach the top, with last year yielding around 64 to 68 bushels per acre. Neighbors Schumacher and Kunz report dramatic field improvements, supporting Gardner's prolific method despite skepticism.
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O. &. Gardner
Wiington Township
L. A. Schumacher
Charles Kunz
Ellington Township
Gardner
Chalit Marketing Company A Failure Reported
Daily papers note the Grain Marketing Company financing failed. Old terminal elevators were offered to farmers at a high price of 26 million, with no clear stock sales materialized for Grachtinger. Boyd Crumrine buys a well improved 176 per acre farm near Dunnell with a new modern home in a favorable bargain.
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Chalit Marketing Company
Grachtinger
Boyd Crumrine
Dunnell
Crumline
Lippold
Bert Montgomery's Car Stolen in Huron South Dakota
The Ford coupe owned by Bart Montgomery of Grachtinger was stolen in Huron Iuren South Dakota last week. Montgomery works for the Harvey Dru Company of Peoria Illinois. The car was new and reportedly insured.
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Bert Montgomery
Bart Montgomery
Grachtinger
Huron
Iuren
South Dakota
Mr. Montgomery
Harvey Dru Company
Peoria
Illinois
Frost Damage and Vernon Farm Bureau Meeting
The June 27 frost damaged late potatoes in the county with one acre near Emmetsburg showing stalks frozen black and some corn in low areas near Mallard touched. Vernon Township Farm Bureau to meet July 16 at the Dist 4 schoolhouse with songs, dialogues, and Senator Breakenridge expected to speak.
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Emmetsburg
Mallard
Vernon
Corn Knee High July Fourth Forecast for Good Yield
The average field of corn was better than knee high on the Fourth of July. This suggests a strong potential yield if weather remains favorable for the rest of the season.
Philanthropists keep gifts quiet for privacy and impact
Some philanthropists do not disclose the source or destination of charitable funds. They emphasize discretion to protect donors and focus on the mission rather than recognition. The practice sparks debate over transparency and accountability in charitable giving.
Reckless Driving Worries Grow Across Region
The past week and summer months show too much reckless driving with many near misses. Night driving worsens risk as drivers crowd lanes and stray onto opposing sides. Louis Montgomery faced repeated edge crowding on July Fourth, and another incident saw a driver stop near an oncoming car within ten feet. Officials urge motor caps and higher license fees for public protection against irresponsible drivers.
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Reo
Louis Montgomery
Pato Alto
Council Minutes Highlight Payments July 1925
Town council pays Dilla to Graetlinger and acknowledges I A Petersen interest at 21.56. Leighton Supply hydrants cost 0.80. Central Light and Tower claims 49.02, allowed 48.62. Community Service Station 32.81. J A Fleming salary June 1925 75. John Paulsen salary June 1925 35. Fwickson Hardware shovel 1.85.
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Dilla
Graetlinger
I. A. Petersen
Leighton Supply Co
Central Light & Tower Co
Community Service Station Co
J. A. Fleming
John Paulsen
Fwickson Itardware Co
Dental Thought For The Week
A weekly caution on delaying dental care to save money, urging consideration of false teeth costs and their value versus natural teeth in maintaining food service ability.
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M. J. Reidy
Gracttinger Chautauqua Dates Promised In July Program
The Gracttinger Chautauqua runs July 20 to 23 with a splendid program secured. Two high class plays are included and the event is pitched to uplift attendees.
Big Ringsted Celebration Promises Baseball Dance and Speech
The Ringsted American Legion plans a large July 17 celebration with a Shelton versus Lone Rock baseball game, afternoon and evening dancing with Hemp's Jazz Band, and Congressmen Dickinson delivering an 11 p.m. address. The town expects a first class program, with band music all day and strong community participation.
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American Legion Boys of
Ringsted
Sheldon
Lone Rock
Hemp
Congressman Dickinson
Dickinson
Ringsted American Legion
Bingsted
Farm Bureau Carnival in Lost Island Set for July 14
On Tuesday evening July 14 a Farm Bureau carnival will be held at Center School House in Lost Island township. Lunch includes doughnuts sandwiches pie slamode with a regular old time carnival and various amusements. Everyone is urged to attend and have a big time. Remember the date.
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Farm Bureau
Lost Island
Lost Island Township
Corn field conditions vary across Iowa northwest region
Some corn fields are poor while adjacent fields show excellent yields. West of Graettinger toward Emmetsburg the stalks are small and stam is extremely poor. Traveling reporters note corn appears spotted across northwest Iowa.
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Graettinger
Emmetsburg
Iowa
July Brings Unrelenting Heat Across The Week
A heat wave grips the area through early July with every day except the Fourth reaching high temperatures. The first and second saw the mercury well over 100 degrees and sultry conditions persisted into Monday.
Card Party At Woodman Hall July 14
The Royal Neighbor Judge members will host a card party at Woodman Hall on Tuesday evening July 14. A cordial invitation is extended to the public to attend.
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Woodman Hall
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Ena Bankiowa
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