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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1930
Page
2
Isaac Devereaux of Humboldt County reports a California vessel undertook a lengthy voyage seeking tuna fish. Theodore Devereaux, son of C. H. and Mrs. Devereaux, long active in California real estate, has been recently commissioned in connection with the voyage.
An Iowa company pursues a fishing vessel and profits in distant tuna grounds. The Sao Joao and the Orient, led by Captains Medina and Souza, sail south from San Diego after failing to find tuna near Cape San Lucas. They reach the Galapagos at Albermarle Island on March 23, pursuing adventure and business amid cautious returns.
Capt Eichler recalls yesterday's voyage with Capt. Edebie who charted immense seas around the Galapagos and Chatham Islands. They describe 82 degree clear water, 15 to 20 tons of tuna, giant sharks, galapagos tortoises, and the Antarctic and Equatorial currents meeting westward, with dramatic tropical rainshowers and calm seas.
J M Robinson announces candidacy for the republican nomination for supervisor in the Fourth district subject to June primary voter action. He urges support from voters as essential to victory.
Multiple readers announce candidacies and seek support in upcoming primaries. S. E. Sandgig seeks Republican nomination in fourth district, subject to party action. Charlie Christianson announces State Representative bid from Palo Alto County, contingent on Republican voters at June 2, 1980 primaries. Ruthvon Ja Be Barringer also appears in notices.
Dwight McCarty announces candidacy for State Representative from Palo Alto County on the Bemsblicen ticket. He emphasizes June primary timing and outlines his party alignment and goals for the district.
A vintage ad style item touts Squill Kill as a safe rodent killer for premises with poultry and pets. It cites U S Department of Agriculture approval, a 50 cent cost, a money back guarantee if it fails to kill rats and mice, and claims rodents spread plague and other diseases.
Byron Green and brother Boyd Green along with Speed Mines of Spencer are accused of hijacking a Holstein liquor shipment early Friday morning after negotiating for 16 gallons Thursday night. The trio allegedly recovered 18 gallons then stole 185 gallons hidden at the site. Byron Green was arrested in Spencer on orders from Clay County authorities and later held in Palo Alto jail after a confession to participation.
A creditor relies on perceived leverage over borrowers, arguing they employ these methods not from preference but from capability. The note urges readers to own responsibility and avoid nuisance or confusion when facing aggressive collection practices.
Emmetsburg Reporter notes the K of P Lodge plans to purchase the Floete mansion at Lake Okoboji. The mansion features 50 bedrooms 16 baths 20 fireplaces an 8 car garage and capacity for hirees. The purchase price exceeds $160000.
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