Spies Bank Opens In Emmetsburg With Spies Family Ties
The Iowa Trust and Savings bank opened in Emmetsburg on June 6 after a delayed start caused by painters and missing supplies. J A Spies of Graettinger is president, with son Charles Spies as cashier and Sam Boles Jr. as assistant cashier. The bank aims to bring prestige and confidence to the town’s financial scene, following a turbulent Iowa banking era and prior local closures.
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Iowa Trust & Savings Bank
Emmetsburg
J. A. Spies
Graettinger
Charles Spies
Sam Boles, Jr
New Bank
Spies
American Savings Bank
Grachtinger
Iowan
Kirby
Northwest
Hatherville
J. W. Silge
Eatherville
Cedar Rapids
Town Trust & Savings Bank
Hamaetsburg
The
Times
Messrs. Spies
Tmmetaburg
Death Is Expected In Silverton Oregon
A. W. Larson of Minneapolis arrived Tuesday to join his wife who was called here three weeks ago because of the serious illness of her father T. J. Brokke of East Hill. Brokke is not improving and no hopes are held for his recovery. His two sons Norman and Jake arrived from Minneapolis last week.
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Silverton
Oregon
A. W. Larson
Minneapolis
Minnesota
T. J. Brokke
East Hill
Norman
Jake
Fred Simonsen Haas Wins City Contract for Residence
The Times noted that M. Nolan awarded the contract for a fine new residence to Fred Simonsen in the city. Simonsen is described as capable and usually kept quiet, marking her as a successful bidder in last week’s notice.
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Fred Simonsen Haas
Times
M. Nolan
Fred Simon
My. Simonsen
Will Erect New Club Building on Farm Property
In Emmetsburg area officers of the Clay County Farmers club plan a new building project. A fire last week on the McParland farm near Emmetsburg destroyed a barn, double corn crib, and granary, causing significant property loss. George W. Downs of Emmetsburg reported the $2,000 fire to the Times.
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Clay County
Emmetsburg
George W. Downs
Bimmetsburg
Times
McParland Farm
Graettinger Promotes First Class Tourist Park
Hiway Park on No. 17 in Graettinger draws visitors with warm weather. Owned by M. C. Grodlund and son, it features tents spaces, shade, a store, lunch room, and ice cream parlor. A nearby resort at Mud Lake, eight miles northeast, is advertised as Auctioneer Grodlanil's For Rest Inn.
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Hiway
Mud Lake
Gracttinger
Grodlanil
Emmet
Spring Backward in Hamilton County Visit and Farmland Delays
A Lundgren family trip to Stratford, Hamilton County, as rains slow planting and crops, plus Blair’s Acapella choir in Graettinger draws packed house and praise. Roy Lundgren and Gus Lundgren depart for Chamberlain, Black Hills, and Montana, with possible relocation plans depending on conditions.
Ruthven Couple to Tie the Knot in Ruthven
The Free Press reports Leonard Pliquist and Miss Con stance Iverson will wed in the Lutheran parsonage in this city. Both are Ruthven youths with the bride a Ruthven High School graduate and daughter of Mr and Mrs P J Iverson. Local friends send hearty congratulations.
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Graottinger
Free Press
Ruthven
Leonard Pliquist
Constance Iverson
P. J. Iverson
Ruthven High School
School Picnic Day for Junior and High Students
Pupils from the Junior High and High School enjoyed a picnic at State Park by Lost Island Lake in Thara, while the grade children held their event at Hiway Park in Graettinger. The warm day made for a splendid time reported by all students.
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State Park
Lost Island Lake
Thara
Hiway Park
Graettinger
North Dakota Diversifies Farming By Climate And Crops
Vd O Connoy arrived from North Dakota Saturday for a visit with Graettinger relatives and friends. This is his first trip here since 1915. He owns a fine half section farm. Wheat is the principal crop in that section but many North Dakota farmers are turning to diversified farming. Squaw corn is grown for hogging down. This corte matures early and the ears are close to the wroug. Alfalfa sweet elev ar anil fockley are used for dairy feed. Mr. O Connor likes the climate of North Dakota. The air is dry in the winter and one does not suffer from the sub zero weather. There was considerable moisture in that section of the state this spring and crop prospects for the present year are very promising.
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O’connoy
North Dakota
Graettinger
Kenmaris
Mr. O'Connor
Illinois Day Picnic at Blue Earth June 16
Kine Program Arranged For This Annual Event. Olene Anderson of Wallingford distributed Illinois Day picnic bills for the Blue Earth fair grounds event on Sunday June 16. The pro team will begin at 12 20 p m with welcome address vocal and musical numbers. Free coffee on grounds. If you are an Illinois man attend the picnic this year.
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Olene Anderson
Wallingford
Gruettinger
Fair Grounds
Blue Earth
Minnesota
Illinois
Dogs Attract Attention In Gruettinger Crowd
A buyer from Mansfield Iowa purchased a coach dog from O R Musselman of Mans on Iowa. On the way home the dog drew a large crowd in Gruettinger where the owner sent it to Bert Reeves an auctioneer and dog fancier who paid 100 dollars for a half interest in the dog.
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Manson Journal
Gonettinger
O. R. Musselman
Manson
Iowa
Gruettinger
Bert. Reeves
Army recruiting opens in multiple forts nationwide
The Times reports positions for field artillery cavalry and infantry in the U S army now open. Recruits can join at Fort Des Moines Iowa Fort Meade South Dakota Fort Robinson Nebraska Fort Wright Washington Fort Lewis Washington Fort Douglas Utah and Honolulu. The nearest recruiting office is in Munson City.
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John DB. Ovex Kidrmy
Magonty
the Times
Poaitioha
U. S. Army
Fort Des Moines
Towa
Fort Meade
South Dakota
Fort Robinson
Nebraska
Fort Wright
Washington
Fort Lewis
Fort Douglas
Utah
Honolulu
Munson
City
A Treat for the Ladies at Hand's Park Sunday
An old time entertainment bill lists Dee Hurst and his eight Mormon Sharks with singing vaudeville acts. Tickets for men 50 cents, ladies admitted free. Donnier's Orchestra of New Ulm to perform Tuesday evening June 41 in a road show style ad.
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Hand's Park
Dee Hurst
Donnier
Orchestra of
New Ulm
Adv
Farmer Loses Gasoline Drum After Bank Robbery Suspect Link
Frank Collins of east of Livermore reported a drum of gasoline stolen from his farm. He later found the empty drum some distance away. Police consider the theft possibly a by-product of the Gilmore City bank robbery and are investigating, with no arrests announced.
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Frank Collins
Livermore
Swan Olson Dies in Minnesota After Long Illness
Sinn Cleon, brother of Oxear N. Olson, died at his Kenyon Minnesota home on May 29 after a liver and kidney cancer. A longtime resident of Palo Alto and the Melarland farm north of Emmetsburg, he leaves wife, two sons Margin J. Olson and Archie Olson, a daughter, and extended kin. Attendees included Oscar N. Olson and others. editor notes personal esteem and shared sorrow.
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Sinn Cleon
Oxear N. Olson
Kenyon
Minnesota
Walnesday
Mr. Olson
Palo Alto
Kenown
Mel'arland
Wallingford Mother Died Last Week
Mrs. Bert Lind of Wallingford died May 28 after a long illness aged nearly 84. Funeral held at Ruthven May 27. Survived by husband and three children ages 12, 9, and 2, plus six siblings from North Dakota and Iowa. Funeral details reflect a sad family loss mourned by relatives and community.
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Wallingford
Ruthven
Bert Lim
Lind
Artin Johnson
Terris
Edward
Oscar
Martin
Abandoned Autos After Wreck Near Ruthven
A Hudson coach with a Poca hontas license and a Ford roadster from Clay county collided northwest of Ruthven last Sunday evening. The roadster was badly wrecked and the coach damaged. drivers left the scene without reporting the accident or providing IDs or injury details. Ruthven Free Press.
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Hudson
Ruthven Free Press
Fifth Annual Clinic at Coleman Hospital
The fifth annual clinic will be held at Coleman hospital in Estherville from June 17 to June 22. All surgical operations are free while hospital expenses will be charged. Those seeking care should contact Dr R C Coleman of Estherville or their local physician.
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Coleman Hospital
Estherville
R. C. Coleman
Humboldt Republican Sees New Plains Corn Stalk Paper Ed
The Humboldt Republican describes its nine splendid corn stalk paper sections last week. It notes good quality and color, with reasonable price given that full production has not yet been reached.
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Humboldt Republican
Ball household goods sale draws crowd at Givermore
The Harold Ball sale of household goods in Givermore drew keen bidding last week though Mr Ball could not attend. His wife and three children have returned to their former home in Independence.
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Gilmore
Harold Ball
Givermore
School Band's Bright Year Prompts Future Growth
The Graettinger school band, led by Mr. Aylesworth, held a public street concert on Wednesday with a forty minute program. Members, starting nearly from scratch last September, show rapid progress and plan to expand next year. Instrument purchases on installments are offered and parents are urged to enroll their children.
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Graettinger
Aylesworth
Ipacking
Brusa
Gil
Farmers sue land companies over misrepresented lands
About 125 farmers from Hollandale and Maple Island obtained a district court order in Albert Lea restraining Hollandale Company and Maple Island Company from forcing contract completion. They seek return of 500000 paid on farms and to terminate contracts with Payne Investment and Albertina Farm Company, claiming lands and irrigation systems were misrepresented. No damages are sought, and the action involves many plaintiffs for years in Tyler Barn county court.
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Hollandale
Land Company
Hollamdale
Maple Island
Albert Lea
Hollandale Company
Maple Island Company
Wairmont Sentinel
Payne Investment Company
Albert ‘Len Fayvm
Tyeebarn
Te Payne Company
Albert ‘A
Charge Of The Gauchos At Hawkeye Theatre Saturday
The Hawkeye theatre presents Charge of the Gauchos as the Gold Bond feature with Barney Google’s Beef Steaks as a second act. The program promises strong entertainment for Saturday night. Two year old Mervin Kovleski of Mallar township saved his baby brother from a water tank last week by pulling him to the surface and calling for help.
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Hawkeye Theatre
Mervin Kovleski
Mra. Wm. Kovleski
Mallar
Mervin
Ruthven Pioneer Hans Anderson Died in Florida
Hans Anderson, 74, a former Ruthven resident now living in Florida, died in early March after a bout with flu weakened him. A Swedish native, he and his family moved to Florida eight years ago.
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Hans Anderson
Ruthven
Florida
Mr. Anderson
Ile
Sweden
Free Press
J. KR. Phoenix
Manny
Wool Sale In Emmetsburg Nets Prices At 83 18
Wool growers of Palo Alto sold 26000 pounds at Emmetsburg on Saturday. The price ranged around 83 18 cents per pound. A St Louis firm purchased the lot in the sale.
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Palo Alto
Emmetsburg
St. Louis
City Council Debates Fire Equipment Upgrade
At Monday evening meeting the council discussed securing new fire fighting equipment and the erection of a building to house it. No definite action was taken on the proposition.
Marian George Crowned Iowa Algebra Champion At Iowa City
Marian George of Graettinger High won first in algebra in the state contest at Iowa City, the Des Moines Register noted, making her one of six students to achieve two firsts in district events. The 15 year old junior, daughter of Mr and Mrs E S George, previously earned firsts in English and algebra.
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Marian
Graettinger High
Marian George
Graettinger
Iowa City
Graettinger High School
Miss George
Reynald Nane
Th. T
Algona
Stevenson
Des Moines
E. S. George
Cerrebelum
Kirby
University High of Iowaity
Ames
Alton
Thomas Jefferson
Council Bluffs
Allerton
Livermore
Humboldt
Martenadale
Thompson
Carroll
Sheldon
Northwest
Towaiy
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Hamilton County
A. T. Lundgren
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Hill
Smnmetsburg Territory
Stratford
Lundgren
Dana College
Blair
Roy
A. Z. Lundgren
Gus Lundgren
Chamberlain
Black Hills
Montana
Yellowstone Park
Yolumn Bs
P. J. O'Connor
Kenmare
Helen George
Craettinger
West Union
Wiinois
Swan Olson
Oscar N. Olson
Palo Alto County
Big Emmet County
Armstrong
Marian George Champion
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