Oil Prospect in Humboldt County Draws Iowa Interest
Humboldt County residents learn of a gas and oil survey on Peter Johnson’s land near Lake Nokomis. John Getz Jr. reports a 250 barrel daily gush at 250 feet and a potential 1000 barrel per day lake at 1,000 feet. He cites extensive beds across the Des Moines river valley and imagines a $3000 capital to form a testing company.
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John Getz, Sr
Morton, Ill
Humboldt
Peter Johnson
Lake Nokomis
Getz
Des Moines
Iowa
Johnson Farm
Humboldt Republican
Asks An Important Question From Auburn Iowan 1923
A dated letter from Auburn Iowa dated March 21 1923 asks a confidant for help with a serious, unsettling question. The writer explains sleepless nights and many restless days seeking understanding and guidance from the recipient. The message emphasizes emotional weight and personal stakes in addressing a delicate issue.
City Seeks Gravelling Bids for Local Road Section
Bids for gravelling a quarter mile of road from J A Spies residence to West Robbins Avenue are due Monday April 2 at 8 p m. Work requires about 1400 yards of gravel. Details from mayor, clerk or street commissioner. City reserves right to reject all bids.
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J. A. Spies
Robbins Avenue
J. B. Lamrbe
Palo Alto soil survey completed with Iowa State aid
Engineers from Iowa State College at Ames completed and issued a soil survey of Palo Alto County in book form. The volume contains valuable information and a detailed map showing soil across nearly every acre of the county. It is described as exceptionally valuable and urged for those who can obtain a copy.
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Palo Alto
Palo Alto County
Iowa State College
Ames
J P Wagner to Open Billiard Hall
J P Wagner has installed two pool tables in his East Robbins Avenue business building and will open for business on April first. He brings experience in this line and promises an up to date establishment.
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J. P. Wagner
East Robbins Avenue
Wagner
Easter Ball at Woodman Hall to feature music and lunch
A grand Easter dance will be held at Woodman Hall on Monday evening April 2. Old and new time music will be provided. Lunch will be served at midnight. Admission is $1.00 with lunch included. Ladies admitted free. The Woodman Association invites all.
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Woodman Hall
Woodman Association
North Dakota Politics and the Nonpartisan League Tone
A political reminiscence discusses Governor Frazier and Governor Nestos, railroads, and farm support. It notes wartime actions, pardons, liberal charity drives, and the Nonpartisan League's influence on state policy including state mills and elevators to counter railroad congestion. The piece hints at wartime loyalty and political clashes in North Dakota.
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Frazier
Mchedule
North Dakota
Minnesota
Nestos
Ward County
Minot
State University
Bolshevists
Red Cross Drive
United Service
League
Tragic Farm Accident Kills Boy in Iowa Barn
A nine year old boy shoots his fifteen year old brother with a 22 rifle at the Behrens farm near Northwood Iowa. The younger boy Robbie grasped the barrel causing the gun to discharge striking Raymond in the left eye and head. He died about forty five minutes later. Funeral for Raymond was held at Graceland cemetery. The incident occurred Friday morning after the parents left for Northwood.
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Mgr
Henry Behrens
Northwood
Iowa
Bobbie
Saymond
Raymond
Robbie
Albert Lea
P. I. Peterson
Graceland Cemetery
Pocahontas
Market Sales Highlight Weather Bright At Wallingford Graettinger
Sunny, clear weather brought hundreds to the Wallingford and Graettinger market sales on Saturday. Reeves and Keator ran the Graettinger sale while Grodland and Hepp handled the Wallingford gate. A large volume of livestock and property changed hands at satisfactory prices amid crowded crowds and hopeful political chatter for 1924 and coal market optimism for 19 dollars.
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Asdettonear—Grodland
Hepp
Graettinger
Wallingford
Messrs
Reeves & Keator
Grodland & Hepp
Petersen Replies To Taylor In North Dakota Letter
G H Petersen writes to the Times disputing Brother Taylor's remarks and defending Townley, the non partisan league, and farmers. He criticizes recall election legality, notes figures and figures about voters, and mentions Senator-Elect Frazier and plans to support progressives for farmers.
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Times
The
North Dakota
Brother Taylor
Nonpartisan League
Townley
League
Consumers United Store Company
Brinton
Farmers
Minneapolis
St. Paul
Frazier
James M. Pierce
Iowa Homestead
Trazier
Snow Storm Severe in Madison Wisconsin March 1923
J A Rothermel reports a severe snow storm in Madison and central United States. He notes passable Iowa roads, worse conditions in southwestern Wisconsin, a Marquette ferry outage, and a big blizzard that affected transit though streetcars continued. He mentions Graettinger and signs off with best wishes.
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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 as part of a northwest Iowa tour. He is regarded as one of Iowa's best orators and an able newspaper writer known for fearless, open views. The exact Graettinger date will be announced in future Times issues.
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Frank Miles
Graettinger
The
Iowa Legionaire
Miles
Iowa
Times
Nonpartisan league regime remains in force despite opposition
A letter notes the regime persists and opponent efforts to weaken it, signed by G. H. Peterson. He mentions weather changes with a southern snow storm and a young blizzard, reporting extremely cold temperatures around 20 below zero and visibility hindered by loose dirt and snow.
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P. S
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Humboldt County
Des Moines Register
Auburn
Grachtinger
Graettinger Owa
G. H. Petersen
E. A. Taylor
Grandin
Madison, Wis
Sincerely Yours, G. H. Peterson
FIRST _ NATIONAL BANK
Grakitinger
Toha
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