Peak Hour Electricity Use Revealed at Nine O'Clock
A Graettinger light plant report shows peak electrical consumption at 9:00 p.m. with two later high points at 11:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m. The data, recorded hourly, indicates midnight usage is half of the nine o'clock peak and three a.m. is half again. Emmetsburg visitors photographed group portraits at Palo Alto studio.
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Graettinger
Geving
Emmetbourg
Fred Spies
C.E. Norris
Dr. B. Dappen
C. A. Jensen
Quinten Jensen
Bennett Thoresen
Clarence Clemmenson
Jorgen Anderesen
GF. Shaver
Mike Weinholzer
Emmetsburg
Palo Alto
J. d Sullivan
Edward
Ted McCarty
Fort McPherson National Cemetery on the prairie
The Middle West National Cemetery at Fort McPherson Nebraska lies on the Pyattee river prairies. Under cottonwoods and evergreens lie the dead of American wars in the west, including World War dead from France. Most grave markers bear the single word Unknown.
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Middle West National Cemetery
Pyattee River
Nebraska
Middle West
Fort McPherson
France
The Origin of Electricity from the Greek Word Elektron
The term electricity derives from the Greek word elektron meaning amber. The name was first used for the mysterious attractions and sparks observed with amber and similar substances.
Sugar ration issued to Reinbeck Canning Co
The Grundy county rationing board allocated 97 500 pounds of sugar to a single customer in one order for three and a half months. The Reinbeck Canning Co is the fortunate recipient as its quota covers this year’s pack requirements.
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Grundy County
Doctor Buys Horse for Emergency Patient Calls
Red Oak physician Dr. H. V. Borre, facing worn tires and gasoline rationing, prepares for emergencies by purchasing a horse to visit patients as in pioneer days. He plans to ride to call on patients when needed.
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H. V. Borre
Red Oak
Doc
When Prospects Looked Bright
The article notes M. T. Axelton moving to install machinery for oil can manufacture after patenting a design years ago. Demand is strong and he receives substantial monthly royalties. The electricity arrival is mentioned as part of setting up the plant, with large sales and high costs for necessary equipment.
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Graettinger
M. T. Axelton
Bee Focused Honey Show Planned For Iowa State Fair
Iowa State Fair officials announce a new department devoted to honey as a sugar substitute. The plan includes displays of honey products and statewide honey cookery contests for housewives with prizes. A statewide beekeepers show is also planned in connection with the fair.
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Iowa
Lost Island Creamery Under Construction in 1917
The Times notes the Lost Island creamery near completion with a modern vitrified brick building of 830 by 170 feet. Secretary A. Christiansen of Lost Island dairy plans prize bee displays and wartime economy contests. Honey based recipes and prizes total 575 dollars at the state fair, with exhibits on bees and honey in Des Moines during late August to early September.
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Lost Island
A. ©. Christiansen
York-Allen
Des Moines
Switch Board In The New Plant
The switch board contains all dials and switches for both generators. Controls are split into two sections with the distribution system in town similarly divided. If trouble arose one half of Graettinger would still have light and power.
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Graettinger
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Gern
Fred Spiesy
Graetlinger
Mike Weinbolger
Quinten -Jensen
Bennett Thoreson
G. F. Shaver
Jorgen Andersen
Dappen
Fred Spees
Mr. Spies
Hawkeye State
Cooper Petroleum CO
Diesel Fuel Department
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Houston, Texas
Ororeore
America
Oriorgores
Honan-Crane Corp
Lebanon
Indiana
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