Spies and Son Erect 45000 Bushel Corn Crib
J A Spies and son Adolph completed a 45000 bushel corn crib in Graettinger. Construction plans include a three section crib with a temporary canopy, use of poles and fence posts for foundation, and a roof after sections fill. They store oats too and recount grain storage from 1898 panic with large holdings and potential profits as corn prices rise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Spies
Adolph
Mesars
West Bend
Graettinger
Dolliver
Messrs. Spies
Spies
Royal Lumber Co
J. A. Tvienning
Grachtinger
Dei
Boles
Ratan
A G Barber Milk Truck Hit By Sorensen Car
The A G Barber milk delivery truck was damaged when struck by the N P Sorensen machine Friday morning at the Charley Jensen corner intersection. Both vehicles were traveling in the same direction. Barber’s vehicle bent its axle while Sorensen’s car incurred minor damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. G. Barber
N. P. Sorensen
Charley Jensen
Mrs Flavin Dies After Illness in St Louis
Mrs Flavin, mother of Mrs Charles Spies of this city, died in Extharville after surgery for acute appendicitis. She had visited Emmetsburg often, was highly educated and refined, and left behind son Dr Bristol Flavin and daughter Mrs Spies. Funeral held in Emmetsburg with extended family attending from St Louis. Community sympathy poured in for the family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Spica
Flavin
Spies
St. Louis
Bristol Flavin
Foy Undertaking
Charles Spies
Emmetsburg
Heat Wave Threatens Iowa Corn Crop Experts Warn
Weather and crop specialists warn that without relief from extreme heat within a week the Iowa corn crop could be ruined. Past rains saved last year’s crop, but this season’s recent rainfall has been insufficient, leaving soil moist but stressed as foliage shields soil from heat rays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Threshing Advances as Harvest Progresses in Swath
Farmers thresh rye this week while weather allows harvest of early oats nears completion. Many are cutting late gate as the work shifts to earnest activity next week amid variable conditions reported by local observers.
Theo Jacobson Dies at 71 in Jewell After Ill Health
Theo Jacobson father of Dr Olene Jacobson of this city died at his Jewell home Friday after months of failing health following a Christmas injury in a Yood accident. The funeral was held in Jewell Monday with interment there. Survived by wife four sons and two daughters. He owned farms in Iowa and Minnesota and built nine modern buildings south of Graettinger. The Graettinger community extends heartfelt sympathy to Dr Jacobson and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theo. Jacobson
Olene Jacobson
Jewell
Jacobson
Graettinger
Worthington
Gracttinger
Iowa
Minnesota
John Montgomery Very Low in Coleman Hospital
John Montgomery a pioneer citizen of this community is very low in Coleman hospital at Estherville due to a blood clot likely to necessitate amputation of his leg. At nearly 80 years of age the operation is serious. His daughter Mrs. Peter Fischer arrived from Alcora Wyoming called by his illness. Montgomery's friends in Palo Alto and adjoining counties regret his condition and hope for better news from his bedside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Montgomery
Coleman Hospital
Estherville
Montgomery
Peter Fischer
Alcora
Wyoming
Palo Alto
Attorney Carl Spies Joins Emmetsburg Law Office
The Democrat reports that Carl Spies Jr., son of Mr and Mrs Carl Spies of Graettinger, has joined Edward Kelly in Emmetsburg. A 1930 Iowa University law graduate, he led college activities and played Town baseball. Graettinger defeated Hatherville 7 to 0 as Pitcher Allen fanned Hatherville batters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Spies
Emmetsburg
Democrat
Carl Spies, Jr
Grachtinger
Haa
Edward Kelly
Graettingen
Brétherville
Graettinger
Hatherville
Batherville
Allen
Mrs Jokin Poland In Hospital In Frit
Mrs Jokin Poland was taken to a hospital in Eathorville after an unspecified incident. The exact details are unclear from the fragment. Further information is not available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joh
Poland
Jokin
Eathorville
Graettinger Girls Injured In Highway Crash Near Primghar
Miss Clara Paulsen and Miss Josie Larsen, both of Los Angeles, were hurt when their coupe crashed seven miles east of Primghar. Defective brakes and a vehicle entering the highway caused the wreck. Paulsen required twenty stitches for arm cuts and both girls suffered injuries. They were treated at Primghar first aid and later at Estherville Birney hospital for X rays. The car was wrecked and towed to Sioux City for repair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clara Paulsen
Josie Larsen
Los Angeles
California
Primghar
Gracttinger
Miss Paulsen
Miss Larsen
Graettinger
Primghar Toy
Birney Hospital
Estherville
Sioux City
P. J. Paulsen
CG. C. Larsen
Adies
Francis Fleming Underwent Serious Operation
Francis Fleming a 12 year old of Graettinger underwent a serious surgical operation at Estherville yesterday forenoon. Pain above the nose and nose bleeds preceded a swelling that endangered an eye. The operation through the nose was lengthy and he remained under ether, not to be moved for several days. Dr Hill led the procedure with Dr Bradley, Dr Morton, and a nurse assisting. Mr and Mrs Fleming are at Estherville with the boy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis Fleming
Floyd Fleming
Grachtinger
Estherville
Francis
Mra. Fleming
Hill
Bradley
Morton
Student Holm Completes Work Here and Leaves for Visit
Student Holm finished his two months of assisting Rev Mandanger in Graettinger and Lost Island while preparing for the ministry. He plans study with two years remaining and made many friends. Mrs Graettinger was taken to Emmetsburg hospital for a surgical operation and is recovering well at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holm
South Dakota
Rev
Mandanger
Graettinger
Lost Island
Times
Geo
Graattinger
George
Emmetsburg
Oats Drop to Ten Cents a Bushel This Saturday
The report notes oats fell to ten cents per bushel on Saturday, half the price a year earlier when it stood at twenty cents. As thrashing begins, prices could fall further, with market watchers eyeing whether seven cents may occur this season.
Durant Bakery Proprietor Faces Car Fire Loss
M E Raepe of Durant, owner of the Grachinger Bakery, found smoke rising from his car parked near the bakery. He fought the flames with water and alerted the fire department. the interior was ruined and the origin remains unknown while he bears the loss due to a missing fire protection clause in his policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E. Raepe
M. BS. Raepe
Grachinger
Durant
Rape
Dan ONeill Wins First in Graettinger Lawn Contest
Dan ONeill of Graettinger won first prize in the Better Lawns contest conducted by the Graettinger Commercial Club. George Frick took second prize for a well kept yard and new rock garden. Prizes included lawn furniture or tools. judging emphasized overall upkeep and neatness, with the committee noting many yards were improved this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan O'Neill
Graettinger
Grachtinger
Mr. O'Neill
Frick
Graet- Unger
Commercial Club
Wildey Regrets Brookhart Exit From Politics
Wildey of Pasadena comments on Brookhart's defeat and questions his constructive impact over the years. The letter references visits with Moraines and Dr. McLaughlin, mentions Prohibition delegates, and notes personal ties to Graettinger and Graettinger residents. Ruthven wins a Sunday tournament at Leat Island park, with Wallingford taking the final and Graettinger losing to Wallingford in the later game.
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The
Times
H. L. Wildey
Pasadena
California
Keaters
McLaughlin
Ben Reaves
Brookhart
Mr. Fahnestock
Cleveland
Alice
Indianapolis
Ann
Graettinger
District Attorney's Office
Ruthven
Leat Island Park
Wallingford
G.tory
Graattinger
Fallow
Victim Of Heart Failure In Lake At Emmetsburg
Mrs Charles Douglas aged 28 died from heart failure while wading in Medium Lake at Emmetsburg last evening at 5 16. Lifesavers worked for nearly two hours but she never revived. Several witnesses and bystanders helped her from the water near the dredge east of the bath house then again in shallow water on the southeast side. Cold water fright and sudden deeper water are cited as likely causes. The Douglases recently moved to Emmetsburg. he runs the Deep Rock station. They had no children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Douglas
Medium Lake
Emmetsburg
Douglas
Deep Rock
Rock Island Employees Laid Off
Mr and Mrs Lloyd Naas from Clarion visited Mr Naas parents Dr and Mrs Th T Naae in Rock Island. Mr Naas was a Clarion depot operator for months but was recently bumped. He has seniority but notes many layoffs and station closures mean a long wait for a permanent position.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Island
Lloyd Nase
Clarion
Twelve Days Without Rain Threatens Garden Damage
The report notes twelve days of heat and warm winds with no rain since a July downpour. Ground moisture remains, but gardens wilt and some corn shows stress from the heat. If extreme heat continues for another week, damage could worsen.
Graettinger Beats Estherville 2 to 1 in Nine Innings
Graettinger defeated Estherville 2 to 1 in a nine inning game at Elsen Field. After seven innings the score was tied 1 1 and two extra innings decided the thriller. Also notes on O J Elsenbast’s appendectomy in Rochester and county notices including a July 20 money order rate change and a Farmers Holiday meeting in Mallard Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graattinger
Estherville
Graettinger
Elsenbaat Field
H. Raleigh
Farmers Holiday Association
Mallard
Iowa
Palo Alto
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Spies & Son
Leghorn
A. G
Sorensen
Mrs. Chas. Spies
Dnisteburg
Olena Jacobson
Thig City
Pest
Jewell Monday
Los Anegelts
Dan O’neill
Geo. Frick
Wildey
Lake
Atty
O. J. Elsenbast
Rochester
Marengo
Mayo Hosepital
B. Elsenbast
Carl
Mavs
Robert Elsenbast
Berane
Thia
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