West Bend Defeats Graettinger 7 to 0 in Park Diamond
West Bend won Sunday afternoon at Graettinger Park Diamond with a 7 to 0 victory. West Bend had nine hits to Graettinger’s three, scoring two in the fifth, two in the seventh, two in the eighth, and one in the sixth. Graettinger’s seven hits came from John Jensen, Ben Reeves, and B. H. Hornwell. Paulsen pitched four solid innings before arm fatigue in the fifth, while West Bend’s bunts and aggressive baserunning produced the runs. Graettinger’s outfielders had one chance and Holmgren’s curves frustrated them. West Bend’s all equalated club impressed and Graettinger hopes for another meeting.
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West Bend
Graettinger
Park Diamond
Nother
John Jensen
Ben Reeves
B. H. Hornwell
Paulsen
Holmgren
Gruettinger
Collision on Wallingford Road damages two cars
W E Woods and family were surprised when a young man in an old Overland struck their Nash near Wallingford Road. Woods drove south at about fifteen mph and moved right to avoid the impact, but the Overland crossed the ridge and lost control. Both cars were badly damaged. The exact cause remains unclear.
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Wallingford
W. EF. Woods
Overland
Isnow
Estherville
Bootlegger Pinched It Is Reported In Ringsted Ward
George Prey of Ringsted was cited as having two large illicit items taken and was shown to appear before authorities soon. Officers visited weeks earlier and found another still in operation and a quantity of white line on hand. He allegedly accompanied officers on the second trip according to Bancyst Register.
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George Prey
Ringsted
Atilla
Agound
Itas
Bancvost
Many Horses Dying In Hot Weather Across Farms
Farmers report horses dying from extreme heat with no recent workload. Overheating often linked to overeating and excessive watering while animals are still warm from daily work. Cases noted in pastures show fatalities beyond labor hours.
Graettinger and Ottosen Baseball Game Scheduled
Graettinger and Ottosen will play on Sunday at Jackman ball park after Graettinger Emmetsburg was canceled. Ottosen boasts a first class team and seeks to even the score after last summer's defeat at Lowt Island Lake. Game time is 2 80 sharp.
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Graettinger
Ottosen
Emmetsburg
Lowt Island Lake
Jackman Ball Park
Businesses Close Friday for Ball Game Boost
The business houses of Gracttinger will close Friday from three to five o'clock to support the home team in the ball game. Saloval players donate their offices and urge attendance at the game, with fans urged to back the team.
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Gracttinger
Saloval
Thei
Tary Grachtinger
Wasserman Dies Suddenly at Spirit Lake
Estherville merchant B Wasserman died suddenly at Spirit Lake on a family outing after a heavy meal and bathing. He had built a strong local business, later moving stock from Estherville. Funeral held in Minneapolis.
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Lean, Wasserman
Estherville
Spirit Lake
Orleans
Minneapolis
Wasserman
Hstherville
H. Leslie Wildey
Esthereville
Corn 12 Vt 10 Who's Ty Next
Andrew Luk brought three stalks of corn measuring 12 feet 10 inches to the Times office. The corn was planted May 10 and is not from a southern brand. The Vitncy reporter questions how Duus will pick cars in the fall as it is slow work to carry a ladder between stalks. In Elmore a cow dragged Wayne Kiester to death after he tied a rope around his waist to reach the animal. he died almost immediately.
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Andrew Luk
Times Office
Duts
Duus
Elmore
Wayne Kiester
North
Kossuth
Card of Thanks and Upcoming Dances in Graettinger
Card of Thanks from Chris Hansen and family expresses gratitude to neighbors and the Royal Neighbor lodge for support during illness and death. Public dances are planned at Woodman hall on Friday July 22 with Bear's four piece orchestra, and Thursday July 28 with Apollo Orchestra of Spencer. D. Yaberg purchases U S Launch Room from Estherville operators and will run the business. Pay telephone bills at Central Office following resignation of treasurer J A Daumpayt.
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Oui
Royal Neighbor Lodge
Chris ‘Hansen
Woodman Hall
Graetting
Bear
Apollo Orchestra
Spencer
Local Banks Receive State Charters in Prior Week
Vincent Kelly cashier announces Farmers & Merchants State Bank has been granted a state charter by the state banking department. The issue lists the bank's directors and notes the charter brings opportunities and stricter examinations, boosting public confidence amid banking concerns.
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Vincent Kelly
Farmers & Merchants State Bank
State Banking Department
Times
Farmers & Merchantsa State Bank
jPorthwest
Aby
Sige Log Gracttinger
Move for Readjustment Of Freight Rates
The Town Farm Bureau Federation launched a campaign in Des Moines on July 7 to push an early downward readjustment of railroad freight rates. The plan seeks broad cooperation across farms, merchants, bankers, manufacturers, and commercial bodies to mobilize public sentiment and extend into the Midwest.
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Town Farm Bureau Federation
Des Moines
Middle West
Federation
Rome
United Nation
Butter contest taps Iowa creamery leaders at Iowa State
Whittemore and Gracttinger Butter operators join prominent Iowa creamery growers in the monthly educational butter contest by the dairying department of Iowa State College. In July the wholesale cream class was led by I. Wt. Hayman of Tripoli with 80. TH. C TLadage of Strawberry Point placed second with 96. Ay Fen ger of Whittemore and A. P. Anderson of Gruettinger each scored 04. m ytho gathered cream-class. West Bend Journal.
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Towa
Towa State College
I. Wt. Hayman Tripoli
Og. TH. C Tladage
Strawberry Point
Ay Fenger
Whittemore
A. P. Anderson
Gruettinger
West Bend Journal
Farmer Burns Visits and Claims Wrestler’s Peak Recalled
A report recalls Farmer Burns visiting with Ben Reeves and praising boxing over wrestling. Burns, over fifty, notes 6000 matches with seven losses, claims he could defeat Papke in 18 seconds, and weighs in on rivals like Strangler Lewis and Prestina, arguing for his view of wrestling’s hierarchy.
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Burns
Myr. Burns
Hig
Ben ML Reeves
Farmer Burns
United States
Frank Cotch
Tews
Jeffries
Back Johnson
Matmer Burns
Billy Pupke
Mrr
Papke
Kstens
Reeves
Palmer Burns
Lewis
Caddock
Steeler
Tie
Prestina
Chicago
Holt
Zybisko
Fisher sells hide and fur business to Kirschner
Tony Fisher completes sale of his hide wool and fur business to Harry Kirschner of Emmetsburg who will take over stock August 15. Kirschner brings years of experience from Cedar Rapids and Emmetsburg. Fisher plans a long road trip in the Tin Lizzie before pursuing any new venture.
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Tony
Bandits Steal Seven Automobile Tires At Bass Lake
Robber bandits came to Bass Lake about 15 miles north of Delevan on Wednesday night and removed tires from seven cars. In some cases occupants were in the vehicles while two men held revolvers and two more loaded tires into a large truck, then vanished into the darkness. No trace has been found.
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Bass Lake
Delevan
Kosiauth Nowa
Schoolhouse Auction Set for July 28 at High Lake Township
The Ivar son School District No 7 in High Late township plans an auction of the school building. The sale by Reaves and Kentor is scheduled for Saturday July 28 at 1:30 PM. Albert Luke directs with O R Gardney and Albert Christianson heading the committee in charge.
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Ivarson
High Late
Reaves & Kentor
Albert Luke
Mesara
O. R. Gardney
Albert Christianson
Graettinger Market Report of July 21 1921
Graettinger market notes list prices for beets and corn with scattered figures and traders names. Andrew Dahl and his Whit ing Iowa family visit the A A Axalton home for a week while local market listings include butter and toys details, all reflecting a small town agricultural scene.
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Graettinger
Andrew Dahl
Whiting, Towa
A. A. Axalton
puBt Weels
Rodin Wasserman Wedding At Parents Home
Miss Idell Wasserman and David L. Rodin wed at the bride's parents home in this city last Sunday evening. Rabbi J. Kapstein of Sioux City officiated before about fifty guests. Bridesmaid Mather Wasserman and best man Simon Wasserman of Minneapolis attended. The couple left for Lake Okoboji then Sioux City, with Japan as their future destination. The bride has lived here three years since moving from Minneapolis and is celebrated by many friends. The groom is a Sioux City businessman noted for his industry and promise.
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Rodin—Wasserman
Idell Wasserman
Ant
David L. Rodin
B. Wasserman
Rabbi J. Kapstein
Sioux City
Misa Mather Wasserman
Simon Wasserman
Japan
Minneapolis
Esthervile Vindicator & Republican
Wool Car to Leave Emmetsburg July 25 For Vendors
Wool Growers of Palo Alto County will ship a car of Emmetsburg wool Monday July 25 loading near the depot on Rock Island tracks. Growers with remaining fleece should ship in this final county car of the year. Store wool at the warehouse to save shrinkage and secure grading, as farm storage costs more and market prospects look hopeful.
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Palo Alto County
Emmetsburg
Rock Island
First National Bank in Graettinger Declared Sound
National bank examiners John C. McGrath and H Miller reviewed the books of the First National Bank in Graettinger and pronounced it in first class financial condition. The bank’s strong statement appears in this week’s Times, a source of pride for the community.
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John C. McGrath
H. ¥. Miller
National Bank Examiners
Graettinger
First National Bank
Thia Week
Times
Fashion Note on Rubber Band Sales Rise in Des Moines
A Des Moines reporter notes growing rubber band sales among women who roll stockings, with druggists reporting rising popularity daily. A few years ago a globor band wrapped around dull papers, now girls wear them, often reinforcing with one or two bands for staying rolled. John Jackwan was a business caller at Emmetabury Tuesday.
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Des Moines
Busy Wallingford News Highlights Local Happenings
Local items include Reginald Schubbe assisting Carl Petergon on a new minister residence and Evvet Dunham aiding Ray Moore on the farm. Various visits, social events, church notes, threshing plans, and a large Estherville funeral for Maurice Doyle are reported with community details and dates.
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Reginald Schubbe
Carl Petergon
Evvet Dunham
Estherville
Ray Moore
Viola Gilbert
B.S Anderson
Elmer ‘Thoreson
Graettinger
Frank Matsen
L. E. Crim
Luther League
Riverside Church
J. P. Rauch
Schaller
John Plath
Stella Larsen
Oscar Nelson
Forest City
Lloyd Ressell
Wmst Schacherer
Deacon Dubbs
Woodman Hall
Domayer
Dyersville
Ford
Refsell
Jet
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Greterman
Sibley
Bate
Lake Park
Tudge
Lee
Gretman
Milford Mail
D. Yaberg
U. S. Lunc
U. S
Fisher
John Jackwan
Emmotabury
E. J. Egertson
Julius Hansen
High Lake
Q. J. Anderson
Gus Merklin
Iowa Falls
Grachtinger
Merk- Mo
Heroe
Town Falls
Maurice Doyle
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