Fred Fessler Injured Rescuing Horses From Burning Barn
Fred Fessler of east of town was injured while rescuing seven horses from a burning barn during a lightning storm last night. He saved five horses before an accident left him unconscious. he was taken to Emmetsburg hospital and remained unconscious at noon. A severe cut and possible head injury were reported as the cause, with the skull not fractured. The barn, hay and stock were destroyed. the incident occurred about 9:30 pm near the Todd schoolhouse in Independence township.
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Fred Fessler
Mr. Feaster
Emmetaburg Hospital
Fessler
Gr热tting er Market Report May 3 1923 awkward entry
Fragmentary market note from Graettinger dated May 3 1923 covers corn and oats with unreadable line items. Surface text hints at pricing but data is garbled. Entities include Graettinger and Chicago but specifics are illegible.
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Graettinger
Holmgren TD Making Active Campaign For County Rep
H A Holmgren of Ruthven Republican candidate aims to meet voters Monday to build support. He runs a ferry farm near Ruthven and says he opposes the 100 million bond issue and favors bank legislation to strengthen Iowa finances. He supports farm interests and tax reform to relieve farmers and landowners. Holmgren has received encouragement in his campaign.
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Holmgren
H. A. Holmgren
Ruthven
Times
Iowa
Local Cream Checks For March From Farmers Creamery Co
March payrolls list overage checks issued by Farmers Creamery Co of Gracttinger totaling amounts from 100 up. Notable names include SANSTAG Heavy Lammers 278.43 Wm Boecker 254.02 Oscar Craven 203.06 Frank Elsenbast 236.08 and others such as Jorgen Anerson Olson Brow Thos Thomson and M J Tindall with varied figures, highlighting payroll dispersion within the local cooperative.
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Farmers, Creamery Co
Gracttinger
Person & Splea
Sanstag Heavy
Wm, Boecker
Oscar Craven
Frank
M. J. Tindall
Elmer Iversen
Martin Stewart
Robert Elsenbast
D. Johnson
OH. Brattus
Ysseieeees
CG. Peterson
Eeseeees
Florence Berdin Nominated for County Recorder
Miss Florence Berdin seeks the county recorder post on the Republican ticket in June primaries. A Gracttinger and Lost Island young lady, she is described as capable and deserving and would make a very good officer if nominated and elected.
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Florence Berdin
Radio tradesman J N Howard opens Graettinger shop
J N Howard engages in radio business in Graettinger offering a six tube Ploves Aire set with a year’s service guarantee for 8b and handling radio and car batteries, repairs, and charging. The Times wishes him success in this line of work.
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J. N. Howard
Graettinger
Whittemore Money Order Business Sees Record Quarter
Whittemore post office reports a record quarter ending March showing nearly 1000 money orders issued and over 12 000 in money order business while stamp sales near 1000 dollars. Receipts total exceeded 1 000 000? dollars. details indicate substantial growth from prior years.
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Whittemore Post Office
Whittemore Chaimpley
Injured by Dynamite Explosion Near Nelson Farm
Nels Nelson suffered facial injuries when a dynamite charge exploded while blasting tree stumps on the Alfred Nelson farm. Chris Jensen escaped unharmed. Alfred Nelson near the scene also avoided injury. Nelson’s eyesight was feared lost but began to return by week’s end.
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Nela Nelson
Nelnon
Jensen
Nelaon
Gracttinger
Ile
Mx. Deusen
Alfred Nelson
Stampede of Laughter at Hawkeye Theatre May 9
A Wednesday night program at Hawkeye theatre promises a stampede of laughter with Yarreee I Tryon in A Hero For A Night. Patsy Ruth Miller stars in the other end of the production. An additional chapter of the circus serial Price is also on the bill.
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Hawkeye Theatre
Yarreee
Patsy Ruth Miller
Othay
Price Bc
School Band Organizer Seeks Graettinger Support
John Jenny of Conn Co, musical instrument makers, is in Graettinger promoting a proposed city school band. Superintendent Stevenson backs the plan, hoping many children join and purchase quality instruments. A circulated appeal urges parents to read and consider fostering their children's musical education.
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John Jenny
of .da- Conn Co
Graettinger
Partty
Supt
Stevenson
Pete
Gruettinger Jin Vagard
Giva
National Welfare Association
Muse
John . Philip, Sousa
America
Grnettinge
Jay Priathing
L C Christiansen Dies. Funeral Planned Here Saturday
L C Christiansen died at his home in South Pasadena California Friday morning. His remains will be shipped for burial arriving Sunday. Mrs Peter Petersen and Mrs Franz Swanson of this locality accompanied the remains to Grad Unger. Funeral services will be held Saturday at one oclock at the home of Louis Christiansen. Interment will be in South Walnut Cemetery. Obituary will appear next week's Times.
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L. C. Christiansen
Pasatena
California
Peter Petersen
Franz Swanson
Christiansen
Gradunger
Christansen
Louis Christiansen
South Walnut Cemetery
New Assist Ant Buttermaker At Graettinger Creamery
Oral Bonstead named assistant butter maker at Graettinger creamery after prior work at Ruthven. The Times notes his experience and predicts success. Gordon Landvig also secures assistant position at Swea City creamery following Graettinger high school graduation. Shower honors My and Floyd Masters on their wedding with gifts and social gathering.
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Oral Bonstead
Grachtinger
Ruthven
the Times
Swea Ciy
Gordon Landvig
Swea City
Gordon
Graettinger High School
Early Palo Alto County School History and Orchestra Plan
A fragment recounts Palo Alto County's first school opening with Mrs. Joe Grasttinger and J. J. Maban as early attendees. It notes extensive town schools now, urges enrollment for a unified band, promises free instruction for part of the year, and outlines a summer schedule with a small fee starting June and a tuition cap for band members, under supervision of school officials.
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Joe Grasttinger
Salem
Oregon
Palo Alto County
J. J.’ Maban
Gruytlinger
Sujpmer
Wa.s
Mayehove
Wreek
Ritha Achool Direatvnd
Ime
Sierinteldent
Denny
Club Baby Beef Calves Visit Set For May Eighth
Members of the 4-10 Club will host a May 8 inspection of their baby beef calves by C A Olsen of the Town Beef Producers association and Cubaty Agent Webster. Focus will be on ration quality, advised changes, and calf care with help for possible issues. G A Olusen named replacement for John Day as Iowa Beef Producers rep, promising several yearly visits for 4-IT Club members. George Trucadell treated at Caleman Hospital Estherville for arm infection from a rusty staple, poisoning progressing but not yet fully recovered after a near dangerous outcome.
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C. A. Olsen
Town Beef Producers Association
Cubaty
Webster
G. A. Olusen
Iowa Beef Producers Association
John Day
4-IT
George Trucadell
George Triesdell
Caleman
Estherville
Cadell
Tex Rickard Sees Estherville Drunkard Scene
A local Estherville account details a Saturday night disturbance where Joe Steel drank on wire hootch. Police intervened with bystanders, Steel fled after several blows from a billy. The next day he was fined 24.86 for drunkenness, 50 for profane language, 100 for resisting, plus costs, and faces sixty days of labor.
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Estherville
Joe Steel
Steel
Billy
Reat
Texickard
Sailor Maids Charms Grachtinger School Play at Hawkeys
The musical comedy Sailor Maids presented Thursday evening by pupils of Grachtinger’s Junior and Senior High schools drew strong attendance and earned high praise for merit. Director Miss Marjorie Meadows led a talented cast including Howard Horn, Kenneth Reeves, Evelyn Horswell, and Vivian Norris. The production featured notable scenery by Rev. Fremont Faul and vibrant costumes. The Swedish housekeeper Olga played by Miss Marie Thoreson drew hearty laughs, with Miss Thoreson delivering lively scenes. The chorus numbers and overall staging made the evening memorable for local patrons.
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Hawkeys Theatre
Grachtinger
Marjorie Meadows
Fremont Faul
Faul
Howard Horn
Kenneth Reeves
Evelyn Horswell
Vivian Norris
Ralph Graettin
Uighthouse
Alvin Johnson
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Merle Grodland
Marie Thoreson
Olga
Owen
Everett Thoreson
Secasion
Will. Jong
Helen Reidy
Yerna Grodland
Loretta Swift
Irene Westergard
Harriet Harris
Alys Thoreson
Alice Show
Violet Swift
Ruby Petersen
Janes Grady
Marjorie Noble
Fkorge
Marian
Gapemrornge Elymteas A Gardner
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Ie Jacobsen
JE @uPetersen
Onest Petersdly
Ae Marvin
Ret
Gu Sturdevant
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