Sister of T. J. Duffy Dies at Lansing Iowa
Mary Duffy Mooney daughter of Patrick Duffy of Groettinger died at her Lansing home Tuesday last week after a stroke following July Fourth. She was 47, born April 27 1884 in Great Oak township. Survived by father T. J. Duffy Graettinger brother J P Rugby ND and Mrs Ed Nolan Ayrshire. husband James S. Mooney Allamakee County. Services held in Lansing Catholic church with burial there. Hundreds of Palo Alto neighbors mourn a longtime teacher turned farmer’s wife.
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Emmetsburg
James S. Mooney
Patrick Duffy
Groettinger
Great Oak Township
Lansing
T. J. Duffy
Grachtinger
Ed Nolan
Ayrshire
Duffy
Mary Duffy
Great Oak
Fler
Aehoota
James 8. Mooney
Allamakee County
Mooney
T. J
Graettinger
J. P
Rugby
North Dakota
Myr
Palo Alto
Allamakee
Auto accident report corrections for Johnson brothers
The Times clarifies last week that Lawrence John Johnson and his brothers Leo and Lawrence Mesars were involved in the car incident north of Eemmetsburg. The previously cited Joe Johnson is not part of the record.
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Joe Johnson
Eemmetsburg
Lawrence John
Mesars
Leo
Lawrence Johnson
Coupon Ad Urges Present Before Saturday Close
Another 25c coupon appears in this week’s Times. Ghayley Jengen promotes a 2bc offer with details in the ad. Coupons must be presented before the close of business Saturday, July 26.
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Ghayley Jengen
Hago
Visit from Oregon family noted in local lines
A brief item reports Mia Wilgon of Dalles Oregon visiting relatives in Pennsylvania on a return trip to Oregon. The Ilgon family once lived in Clay township years ago and are now described as papet wing and fruit drying.
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Mia
Wilgon
Dalles
Oregon
Inet Waek
Manon
Pennsylvnia
Ilgon
Clayumier
Hotel Building Neatly Painted by Local Crew
A painters’ crew spent the first of the week painting the Fisher hotel building with Mr. Fisher supervising from Algona. The building now presents a fine appearance. The crew then moved to the station church to touch up the barry.
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Fisher Hotel
Fisher
Algona
Sation
Crops Poor In South Dakota
In Watertown South Dakota July 14 1931 Rdster Times reports severe crop losses in South Dakota due to grasshoppers. Farmers in Rosebud area lack crops for years while grasshoppers devour corn. Iowa residents look to return home as drought and pest damage persist.
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Watertown
South Dakota
Iowa
Grachtinger
Rosebud
Dolima
Good Old Town
Rey
Fremont Paul
The How Of Auto Tangoes Insight On Accidents
The article argues that inexperienced people blame others for auto accidents while drivers in danger act instinctively within a half second. It notes the time to react is extremely brief and questions hindsight after a crash, asserting the truth becomes clear only after experiencing such an incident.
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Humboldt
Homecoming visit after Yellowstone trip to Minnesota
Mr and Mrs Thomas Mahon and the Steffens spent Sunday with M H Mahan in this place on their way home from Yellowstone Park. They visited two days in Renville Minnesota with Mr and Mrs Tred Jackson and their son Kenneth.
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Mra
Thomas Mahon
Steffen
M. H. Mahan
Yellowstone Park
Renville
Minnesota
Tred Jackson
Kenneth
Dan Bonwart Purchases 167 Acre Farm West of Town
Dan Bonwart bought a 167 acre farm five and one half miles west of town for about 100 dollars per acre. The farm is now occupied by Johm Hartz and possession will be given next spring. This deal occurred a couple weeks ago, reported by West Bend Journal.
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Dan Bonwart
Johm Hartz
West Bend Journal
Farm In Hancock Sella For $137 Pay
George Rust was the successful bidder for the Ole Sevarson farm at public auction, sold by Sheriff Peck Hanson. The price paid was $187.00 per acre, with the farm located about a mile and a half north of Kanawha.
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Hancock Sella
Antho
George Rust
Ole Sevarson
Sheriff Peck Hanson
Kanawha
Britt Tribune
Miss Mildred Clemitson Weds Estherville Man
Miss Mildred Clemitson and Harold 0 C Carlyon married at Estherville Lutheran Church on June 24. The bride wore blue chiffon and carried roses and baby’s breath, with Winer Christiansen as best man and Helen Hetland as bridesmaid. They honeymoon in Des Moines and return to Estherville to reside on North Sixth Street. The couple comes from respected local families and plans a happy married life.
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Harold
C. Carlyon
Hilma Mildred Clemitson
Halvar Clemitson
Estherville
Winer Christiansen
Ratherville
Helen Hetland
Oscar Carlson
Pimes
Bushel Of Oats Yields 60 Bushels Per Acre
Jake Hitterick of Graeilin threshes five acre oats for feeding on Tuesday. Alfred Simonsen handles the threshing. Hitterick sowsalfalfa with oats using one bushel per acre. Yield near 60 bushels per acre. Thin sowing appears superior this year, matching C R Gardner’s long claim.
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Jake Hitterick
Graeilinfer
Alfred Simonsen
My. Hitterick
C. R. Gardner
Faithful Dog Keeps Watch Across Lakota and Algona
A German police dog has traveled daily between Lakota and Algona seeking its missing master. The dog, loyal and intelligent, hopes for a reunion after months of homesickness. The Bancroft Reglator notes the dog’s patience as it searches for the only person it recognizes. Labor Day Meeting Well Attended and planning a boxing show. Bids for lumber haulage opened with R. Young winning the bowery job and C. Wikort for streets and ball game. Next meeting set for Thursday, August 6.
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Lakota
Algona
Bancroft Reglator
R. Young
Wikort
Rain Needed For Corn Crop
Weather note reports corn tasseling with critical moisture lacking. Gardens lawns pastures need rain as warm spell continues. Last rain occurred July 11. current air cool yet hot conditions persist.
Local Net Men Edge Terril Then Fall to Spencer
Graettinger net men won a tight match with Terril under floodlights in their first night play. A. Graettinger and Leonard Merklin led with wins and doubles, while Merklin struggled in Spencer rematch, as Joosen and Hawks challenged Strong opposition. Graettinger plans return match at Spencer August 9 and tentative play at Algona August 2.
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Graettinger
Terril
Graettingers
R. Graettinger
Quentin Jensen
Leonard Merklin
A. Graettinger
Kurtz
Nielsen
Wubridee
Gill
Merklin
Jensen
Spencer
Joensen
Gulbertson
Mallard
Monterey
Minnesota
Craettinger
Algonahia
Grachtinger
The Man In Possession at the Inn Theatre Emmetsburg
Robert Montgomery headlines a fast broad comedy at the Inn Theatre Sunday and Monday July 26 27 about a man just out of jail who joins a process serving plan and disrupts a high society house. Irene Purcell Charlotte Greenwood C Aubrey Smith Beryl Mercer and Reginall Owen star in a whirl of mirth and wit with strong support. Marketed first ons at Graettinger Farmers Elevator by TL Duhn with a 21 test yield satisfactory.
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the Inn Theatre
Emmetsburg Town
Robert Montgomery
Rth Fm
Irene Purcell
Charlotte Greenwood
C. Aubrey Smith
Beryl Mercer
Reginall Owen
Charlotte Grewood
J. L. Duhn
Thomas Allen
TL. Duhn
Inj Graettinger
Rainy Dispatch From Canada Reaches Brother
A writer in the article relays a letter from his brother T. Sullivan of Wimper Canada describing wonderful rains across Canada. The moisture arrived too late to benefit the wheat crop.
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Canada
T. §. Sullivan
Wimper
Ruthven School Board Chooses English Drama Teacher
Seventy-four applications were received for the English and dramatic teacher position at Ruthven High School created after Miss Mary Hastings's marriage. The local board discussed the vacancy at last Wednesday's meeting and elected Mira Cavanaugh of Fort Dodge for the post.
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Ruthven High School
Mary Hastings
Mira Cavanaugh
Fort Dodge
Ruthvon
Eye Injury Sways Craven During Repairs
Lester Craven suffered an eye injury from a splinter of iron while repairing a binder on Saturday evening. He is in pain but the eye sight is not permanently damaged, per family reports.
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Lester Craven
Oscar Craven
J. P. Christiansen Is Hearty At 84 In Twelve Mile Lake
J P Christiansen age 84 lives with son A C Christiansen in twelve Mile Lake township. He remains very active owning a car bought twenty years ago and still pulls out for trips. A recent Emmetsburg visit drew attention as his auto and a photo appeared in the Democrat and Estherville Enterprise while he handled business in Estherville.
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D. P. Christiansen
A. C. Christiansen
Twelve Mile Lake Township
Graettinger
the Times
Mr. Christiansen
Emmetsburg
Democrat
Estherville
Christiansen
Bought Farm Near Willmar
The first of the week Peter Tolber son of this city purchased a farm six miles northeast of Willmar Minnesota. He will move onto it in the fall if he can secure possession from the tenant. If not he will move to Willmar vicinity in order to prepare during the winter months for farming operations in the spring. The place purchased by Mr Tolberson is a tract of 119 acres. It is very well improved and has flowing water. The purchase price was 5500. Mr Tolberson secured a bargain. The Times regrets very much to have this splendid family leave our community. M N Jacobsen Has Nice Boxine as A Times reporter was at Wallingford Tuesday. While there we called on M N Jacobsen, who is operating the Wallingford meat market. Mr Jacobsen was engaged in business in Grachingter before going to Wallingford. He is enjoying a splendid business in his new location.
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Peter Tolberson
Willmar
Minnesota
Tolberson
the Times
M. N. Jacobsen
Times
Wallingford
Jacobsen
Grachtinger
Miss Buena Wolfe Injured in Truck Fall
Miss Buena Wolfe suffered scrapes and bruises after falling from the rear platform of a truck late in the week. The injury was not serious.
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Miss Buena Wolfe
Buena Wolfe
Garage Roof Collapse After Heavy Rain
Art Anderson and his brother, operators of a garage at 1 Cedar Rapids, suffered a loss when rain-soaked roof caved in on Sunday. A photo appeared in Tuesday's Des Moines Register. Anderson was visiting relatives in Graettinger and was summoned home by phone. A new location became necessary to resume the business.
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Art Anderson
Cedar Rapids
Des Moines Register
Anderson
Graettinger
Iis Brother
Soniliue
Illness of Gracttinger Resident P C Fogde
P C Fogde, a well known Gracttinger citizen, is very ill this afternoon after a long illness. He had been able to be about until about ten days ago and many old friends hope for his early improvement.
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P. C. Fogde
Gracttinger
City Hall completed and accepted by council
The Times notes the new city hall is finished and has been accepted by the city council. Local business updates include Herbert Lancaster buying the John McBride barber shop and Wm Neet purchasing the John Wichert produce business.
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Herbrt Lancaster
John McBride
Wm. Neet
John Wikert
C. E. Norris
Des Moines
D. A. Bagan
Arnolds Park
G. W. Gatke
Beydin
W Moarence
North Dakota
Russel Duhn
Gladys
Clara Thompson
California
Kiki at Local Show House July 25 and 26
Hawkeye Theatre manager Johnson promotes two night engagement on July 25 and 26 featuring Kild Mary Pickford and Reginald Denny in a romantic comedy. Sunday proceeds support those unable to attend Saturday. The comedy promises pathos, laughter, charm, and gaiety in a bright screen adventure.
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Manager Johnson
Hawkeye Theatre
Bancroft figures in federal booze probe over Capone network
Chicago Sunday Tribune summarizes a wide federal inquiry tracing alcohol origins and telephone traffic to Capone henchmen across Illinois and neighboring states. Bancroft appears as a focal small town in the probe with many calls and potential witnesses, while indictments grow against Capone aides and income tax evaders.
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Chicago Sunday Tribune
Capone
Aurora
Peoria
Illinois
Iowa
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Indiana
Michigan
South Dakota
Nebraska
Bancroft
Boone
Hartley
Moline
Davenport
Atlantic
Waterloo
Clinton
Cedar Rapids
Gypsies In Town Attack On Main Street
A roving band of travelers stopped in Livermore with five autos last Tuesday noon. Women hurried through unguarded shops while children swarmed from cars, begging candies as drivers kept engines running. The town saw no cash exchanges nor a dramatic turnout despite the unusual scene.
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Hollywood
Randy
Livermore Gazette
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Lansing, Iowa
Patricck Duffy
Fremont Four Saga
Mildred Clemitson
Harold Olson
Trim Terril
Dickinson County
Man
J. P. Christiansen
Mary Pickford
Reginald Denny
Quaker Oats Co
John Swift
Hudson Brothers
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