Drake Estate Frauds Alleged In Hartzell Mail Scams
Indictment in Sioux City charges Oscar Hartzell with 165 counts of using the mails to defraud over a claimed Drake estate. A former Iowa farmer, Hartzell purported to be heir and knight, telling victims the estate valued at 22.5 billion dollars could fund vast riches and land purchases while soliciting millions from middlewestern Americans. The case outlines his schemes, practices from London quarters, and letters sent to victims across several states.
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Graettinger
Ringated
Ruthven
Emmetsburg
Oscar Hartzal
Sioux City
Hartzell
Francis Drake
Haitzell
Indiectment
Francia Drake
Stepa
Iowa
Drake
Towa
Tendon
Aeeple
Sophomore Class Victors In Saturday's Gruelling Track Meet
Sophomore class wins the track meet held at the high school grounds on Thursday afternoon with large attendance. Contests featured both girls and boys. Sophomores take first place, followed by Juniors, Seniors and Freshmen. Arlene Grodland tops with 35 points, Leon Moraine second high. The event marks a strong annual tradition.
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Arlene Grodland
Leon Moraine
Mrs Sizer Delivers Strong Prohibition Speech at Dry Rally
A Graettinger rally hosted by anti liquor advocates featured Mrs Josephine Sizer of Mandan North Dakota national president of the W C T U as the principal speaker. Rev M Mandsager presided and the program included Miss Serene Myhre and Attorney A W Smith who explained the ballot for the June 20 election.
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Graettinger
A. W. Smith
Hawkeye Theatre
M. Mandsager
Serene Myhre
Josephine Sizer
Mandan
North Dakota
Pavers Ready to Finish No 18 Between City and Crippen
Crippen Corner project advances as a cement mixer moved to Crippen yesterday afternoon. About two and a half miles laid despite rain delaying work. Water for pavers piped from the river near Wmmetsburg as Ruthven Free Press notes.
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Crippen Corner
Crippen
One Guess as Good as Another in Economic Debate
From the State Center Enterprise a pithy line notes economists argue over what spurred the country’s recovery, crediting beer the farm bill or the reforestation program while writers on economics weigh the impact of a popular hobby the jigsaw puzzle craze.
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State Center Enterprise
Local Creamery Paying $15,000 For May Cream
Secretary I L Lambe reports Graettinger creamery paid out 15000 dollars to patrons for May cream. The Lost Island and other nearby creameries also distribute substantial sums, boosting local dairy income and supporting the community. Both Graettinger and Lost Island produce State Brand butter and operate at full capacity amid rising May butter production.
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I. L. Lambe
Graettinger Creamery
Lost Island
Ruthven
Wallingford
Ringsted
Tallow
Lost Island Creamery
Gracttinger
Gracttinger Creamery
Lambe
Times
Craettinger
the Times
Aged Lady Enjoys First Air Trip From Emmetsburg
Mrs. M. C. Brown of Sioux Falls South Dakota mother of Martin L. Brown flew to Emmetsburg Monday with Harvey Smith for her first airplane ride. At 73 she was not afraid despite a slight storm and called it a big thrill. Her daughter Miss Vonita Brown of Emmetsburg accompanied her.
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M. C. Brown
Martin L. Brown
Sioux Falls
South Dakota
Emmetsburg
Harvey Smith
Brown
Grandma Brown
Vonita
Turtle Carved by Two Boys Found After 56 Years
A mud turtle once carved with H Z and L B by Henry Zumwinkle and Lewis Blume in Morton on May 20, 1877 was found last week in the same creek bearing the same initials. The shell showed old cuts though the animal had grown large. Elmore Fiye.
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Morton
Henry Zum‘winkle
Lewis ‘Blume
H. Z
L. B
Elmore Fiye
Five Carloads Of Eggs Shipped This Week
Swea City Poultry company shipped five carloads of eggs during the week beginning last Wednesday morning. The shipment reflects a large amount of egg production from this part of the country, according to the Swea City Herald.
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Swea City Poultry Company
Swea City Herald
For Rent Modern 7 Room House in Graettinger
Classified item noting a modern seven room rental in Graettinger by Charles Spins and Zimm eraburg. Also mentions coffee price per pound and grocery price listings with names Jog Amdahl and Marottin g er Iowa in a cluttered rural ad.
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Graettinger
Charles Spins
Zimmeraburg
Indiana Dry Agent Assault Rumor Sparks Outcry
A Trenton Reporter item alleges a Indiana dry agent twisted a woman's leg during a raid to stop her from phoning police. The report questions the agent's conduct with a quip about a half nelson and gentlemanly behavior.
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Indiana
Trenton
Lost wire stretcher and for sale lots on Main street
A brief notice stating a lost wire stretcher requested to be returned by the borrower and a sale listing for choice residence lots on Main street opposite Wm. Penn residence, attributed to G. C. Coolidge of Wisconsin Lumber Co. The items appear in a compact, period newspaper style.
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Wisconsin Lumber Co
Main Street
Wm. Penn
G. C. Coolidge
Notice of Will Proof for Susanna Richardson in Iowa
Iowa notice informs all concerned that a instrument purporting to be the last will of Susanna Richardson, deceased, was read and a proof hearing is set for Tuesday the 20th day of June 1988. Official signature and seal of Clark District Court attached this day in May 1998.
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Iowa
Palo Alto
Susanna Richardson
Beal
E. ‘M. Thompson
Clark District Court
Huge Corn Crib To Be Filled In Sixty Days
The Spies & Son crib near Grachtinger nears completion with the second layer half finished. Trucks haul corn from area farms to the new crib, which will eventually hold about 60 000 bushels, making it possibly the largest corn crib in Iowa. The erection of storage will begin within a week as threshing approaches in sixty days.
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Spies & Son
C. O. Wilkert
Grachtinger
Times
F. C. Wiegmann
Towa
Mansion and Bank Buildings in Minneapolis Face Wrecking
The Gates mansion on Lake of the Isles is being wrecked because taxes of 7000 dollars annually exceed rent. The trend threatens many expensive bank buildings built during the boom that now stand empty. The New Minnesota theatre in Minneapolis is also reported to be wrecked. Ringsted Dispatch.
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Gates
Lake of the Isles
Minneapolis
Minnesota Theatre
Ringsted Dispatch
City Meat Market advert from Graettinger Iowa
Emmetsburg attorney James W Fay listed alongside a Graettinger City Meat Market advertisement offering fresh and cured meats baked goods and groceries. Simonsen Bros Props advertise a complete stock of cream milk bread fruits vegetables and value priced hams and bacon.
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City
Simonsen Bros
Graettinger
Iowa
Quaker Oats Co Seeks Continued Patronage and Supplies
Quaker Oats Co expresses thanks for past patronage and invites customers to continue. Advertises two flour grades Quaker’s and Mother’s, seeds and salt, coal types Blue Diamond Virglow Orient Egg Hard Coal, and invites inquiries on grain prices before selling. J H Swift manages office and house phones listed.
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Quaker Oats CO
Kentucky
Quakdr Oats CO
J. H. Swift
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Shipping Association urges farmers to support their group
The Graettinger Co-Operative Live Stock Shipping Association urges farmers to back the organization and prevent rivals from running their business. It notes meetings occur every second Wednesday of March May July September November and January, led by W. L. O'Connor, Manager, with listed yard and day/night phone numbers.
Kitten Ball Showdown Divides Graettinger Manyaska
Graettinger and Manyaska kitten ball teams split a doubleheader at Manyaska Lake Minnesota Tuesday afternoon in front of a large crowd. Manyaska won 9 to 2 in the first game and Graettinger triumphed 12 to 8 in the second. Referee James Wilson of Welcome Minnesota, a former Graettinger resident, officiated. Graettinger players listed include Delmar Allen Cecil Jones Leon Morraine Joe Grady Edward Sullivan Bud Craven Tom Craven Reynald Nane Marvin Wikert and Bernard Kennedy.
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Graettinger
Manyaska
Manyaska Lake
Minnesota
James Wilson
Welcome
Referec It
Delmar Allen
Cecil Jones
Leon Morraine
Joe Grady
Edward Sullivan
Bud Craven
Tom Craven
Reynald Nane
Marvin Wikert
Bernard Kennedy
Father Mason Delivers Scholarly Sermon at Jubilee Devotions
Thirteen hour devotions filled the Catholic church as Rev. Father Mason of Ayrshire spoke during the Jubilee year 1983. He urged balancing spiritual accounts and improving both vice boundaries and virtuous acts, praising the Sioux City diocese priest as zealous and pious. Several priests assisted, and a Monday Mass followed. Typewriter ribbons available at the Times office.
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Father Mason
Ayrshire
Mason
Our Lord
Calvary
Jess
Sioux City
Father Kelly
McCarty Justice of the Peace Real Estate and Collections
J McCarty of Graettinger Iowa serves as justice of the peace offering real estate sales insurance and collections services including farm land and town properties. He arranges prompt careful attention and looks after property for non residents.
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J. McCarty Graettinger
Iowa
Justice of the Peace
Billiards Bowling Alley Offers Varied Refreshments
A. J. Duhn proprietor promotes a lively gathering spot featuring pool and billiard tables along with bowling, soft drinks, candies, tobaccos and cigars, described as a place of real enjoyment and prompt service.
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A. J. Duhn
City Barber Shop Best of Service and Workmanship
City barber shop with emphasis on best service and workmanship. Equipped facilities and specialized ladies and children’s work. Patronage appreciated from patrons of the Martins.
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Martin Myhre
Graettinger Class Night Offers Memorable 1933 Program
Thursday night at Graettinger High School featured a full class night for the Class of 1933. Miss Evelyn Jones delivered the class history, Mancil Hurlburt read the motto, Dorothy Fink performed songs and duets, and valedictorian Dorothy Fink spoke. The program included a class will, poems by Irene Néldon, talks by Stanford Raleigh and Eugene Duffy, a class prophecy, a style show, sewing awards to Verna Hampson, athletic letter awards, and displays from manual training and home economics. The event left attendees with lasting pleasure and pride in the graduating class.
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Rosella Doerning
Eugene Duffy
Dorothy Fink
Kermit Reeves
Verna Hampson
Bartleman Barbers Advertises Modern Service
Bartleman Bros proprietors advertise a barber shop serving ladies gents and children. The shop offers modern equipment and experienced workers and is located in the Price Hotel and Cafe building.
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Bartleman’s
Price Hotel & Cafe
Bartleman Bros
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