Humboldt County Now Scene of Oil Activity
Humboldt County residents hear reports of rich oil deposits on Peter Johnson land along the Des Moines River valley. John Getz Sr. of Morton testifies a device detects oil with 90 plus percent accuracy, predicting a 250 barrel daily gushers from shallow pockets and a 1000 barrel per day deep lake at about 10,000 feet. Local talk turns to forming a company with $8,000 capital to test the land and unlock fortunes for owners nearby.
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John Getz, Sr
Morton, II
Humboldt
Peter Johnson
Lake Nokomis
Getz
Des Moines
Iowa
Johnson Farm
Humboldt Republican
Asks An Important Question Auburn Iowa 1923
A letter from Auburn Iowa dated March 21 1923 addresses a serious issue to the editor. The writer expresses anxiety and seeks guidance on a troubling personal matter that has kept them awake at night and caused restless days. The message conveys urgency and a plea for advice from the newspaper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auburn
Iowa
Times
City Seeks Gravelling Bids For Quarter Mile Road
The city council will accept bids until Monday evening April 2 for gravelling about 1,400 yards of road from J. A. Spies residence corner south to West Robbins Avenue. Details available from the mayor, clerk, or street commissioner. Council may reject any or 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 includes a valuable map showing soil character for nearly every county foot and urges readers to obtain a copy. J P Wagner to Open Billiard Hall on East Robbins Avenue. He recently bought two pool tables and will open in early April, bringing an up to date billiard venue.
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Palo’ Alto
Palo Alto ‘County
Iowa State College
Ames
J. P. Wagner
East Robbins Avenue
Wagener
Easter Ball at Woodman Hall Hosts Grand Dance
A grand Easter ball will be held at Woodman hall Monday April 2 with old and new time music. Lunch at midnight. Admission one dollar, lunch included. Ladies admitted free. Dance presented by Woodman Association. Everyone invited.
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Woodman Hall
Woodman Association
Tragic Farm Accident Kills Boy in Iowa Barn
A nine year old boy shot and killed his fifteen year old brother during a pigeon shooting at a farm near Northwood Iowa. The tragedy occurred when the younger boy’s finger touched a cocked rifle as the older climbed a rafter to reach pigeons. The bullet entered the left eye and passed through the brain, leaving the elder boy dead within minutes. The younger boy, overwhelmed by guilt, attempted suicide with a butcher knife and was kept under family care. Funeral held at Graceland cemetery after services in Graettinger.
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Henry Behrens
Northwood
Iowa
Bobbie
Raymond
Robbie
Albert Lea
P. I. Peterson
Graceland Cemetery
Petersen Replies To Taylor On North Dakota Politics
Grandin March 17, 1923 Editor Times letter defends farmer interests and critiques Townley nonpartisan league. Respondent praises organizer skill, cites recall election controversy, and notes future support for Governor Frazier and progressive farmers.
North Dakota Politics and the Nonpartisan League
A letter discusses Governor Frazier and Governor Nestos highlighting political corruption and reform in North Dakota. It contrasts strikes, pardons, and alleged rot in government with strong state initiatives, railroads, and public benefits under the Nonpartisan League. The piece criticizes business interests and touts state-led measures on wages, insurance, and veterans’ benefits.
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Frazier
North Dakota
Minnesota
Nestos
Ward County
Minot
State University
Bolshevists
Red Cross
United Service
League
Severe Snow Storm Hits Madison Wisconsin 1928
J A Rothermel reports a severe central United States snow storm affecting Madison and surrounding Wisconsin areas. He notes travel via Dubuque due to Marquette ferry closure, winter conditions returning after several calm days, and expresses best wishes to Graettinger residents.
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Times
Dayton St
Madison
Wisconsin
O. K
Garner
Iowa
Dubuque
Marquette
United States
Graettinger
J. A. Rothermel
Frank Miles To Speak In Graettinger
Frank Miles editor of the Iowa Legionaire will speak in Graettinger in April on a northwest tour. Graettinger is on his itinerary as he travels the estate region. Miles is regarded as one of Iowa's best orators and an able newspaper writer. Future Times issues will announce the exact Graettinger address date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Miles
Graettinger
The
Iowa Legionaire
Miles
Iowa
Times
Nonpartisan League regime remains in force claims letter
A letter argues the regime is not recalled and opposition seeks to weaken it. Signatories G. H. Peterson and P. S. Ajl note improving weather then a south snow event bringing a blizzard. They describe thick dirt and snow reducing visibility and temperatures near minus twenty below.
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P. S. Ajl
Also Mentioned on This Page
Humboldt County
Des Moines Register
Graettinger Times
Grarttinger
Pocahontas
Goodlund
Mr. Hepp
Grachtinger
Wallingford
Saturie ' Megara, Reeves & Wheater
Messrs
Grodland & Hopp
Pricca
G. H. Petersen
E. A. ‘Taylor
Grandin, No. Dak
the Times
Brother Taylor
Nonpartisan League
Townley
Taylor
Jeague
United State Company
Brinton
Minneapolis
James M. Pierce
Madison, Wis
G. H. Peterson
BANK
Joha
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