Humboldt County New Scene Of Oil Activity
Humboldt County witnesses a surge of oil claims as John Getz Sr tests Peter Johnson land along Lake Nokomis. Getz reports a 260 barrel daily gush near 260 feet and a 1000 barrel lake at 1000 feet, with multiple oil beds potentially profitable if developed by a new company needing around 3000 dollars. The Des Moines Register comparison to Graettinger Times is noted in a personal plea.
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John Getz, Sr
Morton, NL
Humboldt
Peter Johnson
Lake Nokomis
Getz
Helms
Des Moines
Iowa
Johnson Farm
Lane
Strong
Humboldt Republican
Asks An Important Question Auburn March 21 1923
A letter from Auburn on March 21 1923 addresses Editor Times seeking guidance on a serious personal matter. The writer confides insomnia and restless days, asking for discreet help and understanding from the newspaper. The exact nature of the question is not disclosed in the readable portion.
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Times
City to Accept Gravelling Bids for 1400Y Gravel Run
City council invites bids by April 2 at 8 p m for gravelling a 0.25 mile road segment from J A Spies residence corner south to West Robbins Avenue requiring about 1400 yards of gravel. Details from mayor clerk or street commissioner. Council may reject all bids. J B Lambe city clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Spies
Robbins Avenue
J. B. Lambe
Palo Alto Soil Survey Is Completed
The soil survey of Palo Alto county by engineers from Iowa State College at Ames is completed and issued in book form. It contains valuable information and a map showing the soil character of nearly every foot of the county. The volume is exceptionally valuable and all who can obtain a copy should do so.
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Palo Alto
Palo Alto County
Iowa State College
Ames
J. P. Wagner to Open Billiard Hall
J P Wagner purchases two pool tables and installs them in his business building on Mast Robins Avenue. He plans to open for business on April first. Wagner brings experience to operate an up to date billiard hall for patrons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. P. Wagner
Mast Robbins Avenue
Wagner
Easter Dance at Woodman Hall Promises Music and Lunch
A grand Easter bill will be held at Woodman hall Monday evening April 2 with old and new time music. Lunch served at midnight. Admission one dollar including lunch. Ladies admitted free. Dance given by Woodman Association members. Everybody invited.
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Woodman Hall
The
Woodman .Association
Tragic farm accident claims Pocahontas boy
A nine year old boy Robbie Behrens shot and killed his fifteen year old brother Raymond at the Behrens farm near Northwood Iowa. The rifle discharged as Raymond pulled the trigger while handing it up from a rafter. Raymond died within forty five minutes. The tragedy occurred Friday morning and left Robbie overwhelmed with grief. Funeral services were held at Graceland cemetery.
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Henry Behrens
Northwood
Iowa
Bobbie
Raymond
Robbie
Little Bobble
Albert Lea
P. F. Peterson
Graceland Cemetery
Pocahontas
Good Market Sales Saturday at Wallingford and Graettinger
Pleasant weather drew hundreds to market sales in Graettinger and Wallingford on Saturday. Reeves and Keator conducted the Graettinger sale while Grodland and Hepp oversaw Wallingford. A large quantity of live stock and property was listed with satisfactory prices, and crowds from both towns visited. political optimism for 1924 contrasted with coal baron expectations for 819.50.
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Grodland
Mr. Hepp
Graettinger
Wallingford
Messrs, Reeves & Keator
Messrs, Grodland, & Hepp
Petersen Replies To Taylor In North Dakota Letter
Grandin North Dakota March 17 1923 G H Petersen replies to E A Taylor defending views on politics and the farmers program He cites remarks by speakers from both parties on socialism the non partisan league leadership Townley recall elections and recalls questioning signatures He mentions Governor Frazier and a letter from James M Pierce praising Frazier and wishing him higher office
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Times
the Times
North Dakota
Brother Taylor
Nonpartisan League
Townley
League
Farmers
Consumers United Store Company
Brinton
Minneapolis
St. Paul
Fraziey
James M. Pierce
Iowa Homestead
Frazier
North Dakota politics and the nonpartisan league debate
The letter recalls Governor Frazier and state politics amid wartime and postwar disputes. It cites coal mine seizures, pardons, and alleged press bias while praising state achievements such as the Liberty loans, voter and tax reforms, and social measures under the league. It argues for state ownership of mills and elevators to shield farmers from railroad woes.
Snow Storm Was Severe At Madison Wisconsin
Letter from J A Rothermel describes a severe central U S snow storm affecting travel routes through Iowa and Wisconsin. The writer notes a past blizzard, minimal streetcar disruption, and compares conditions to storms in northwestern Iowa while sending regards to Graettinger readers.
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Madison, Wis
Times
Dayton St
Madison
Wisconsin
O. K
Garner
Iowa
Dubuque
Marquette
United States
Graettinger
J. A. Rothermel
Frank Miles to Speak in Graettinger this April
Frank Miles editor of the Iowa Legionaire will tour the northwest in April with Graettinger on his itinerary. He is regarded as one of Iowa’s best orators and an fearless writer. The Graettinger address date will be announced in future Times issues.
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Frank Miles
Graettinger
The
Iowa Legionaire
Miles
Iowa
Times
Sincerely Yours From G H Peterson Signals Weather Turmoil
A letter from G H Peterson notes non-partisan league regime remains and opposition seeks to weaken them. He reports calm weather until yesterday, then snow from the south and a blizzard today, with thick loose dirt and snow reducing visibility and temperatures around minus 20 degrees this evening.
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P. S
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Humboldt County
Des Moines Register
Graettinger Times
Auburn
Town
Grachtinger
Towa
G. H. Petersen
E. A. Taylor
Grandin, No. Dak
Vevenseee Seveniga
Minnesota
Nestes
Ward County
Hougee
State University
Nestos
Bolshevists
Red Cross
United Service
Sincerely Yours, G. H. Peterson
Soka
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