Emmetsburg News Roundup and Local Updates
Miss Johnson the photographer visits Emmetsburg last Saturday. Memorial day arrangements being planned at West Bend. Street sprinklers now operating in West Bend and Ruthven to curb dust. Wildey cited as favored for state senate in Algona area. West Bend bond sale for 22,500 with premium and interest noted. Des Moines fair grounds host 436 sheep pastured to keep grass down. A Burt woman, 97, dies. her daughter over 80 near critical. Graettinger kite tournament draws entries and prizes. Keoland merchant finds boa constrictor inside South American bananas. Safe crackers net 450 and 100 from Jefferson depot. bank-money warning. Chris Jensen and Jorgen Paulsen to hold public dance in Graettinger May 19. Capt. J. E. Williams cited for speeding in Whittemore. Graettinger notes cold weather and early snow flurries. Local athletes and visitors frequent Emmetsburg and Estherville. Sells-Floto circus exhibits at Fort Dodge. Arnolds Park to host two weekly baseball games. Ames chiropractor fined 800 for unlicensed practice. Harris to open Farmers Savings Bank. Worthington to see new three-story 50-room hotel. Ayrshire and Graettinger weather, band plans, and town meetings noted. Town property auction in Graettinger May 27 by executor Sande. 18 lots, residence, barn, cash terms.
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Johnson
Emmetsburg
Myrtle Wagner
Gene Kane
Mimmetsburg
Graclinger
Uis Birkland
West Bend
Ruthven
Harris Trust & Savings Bank
Chicago
Des Mbines
Burt
Sheldon
South America
Portsmouth
Northwestern
Jefferson
Chris Jensen
Jorgen Paulsen
Graedlinger
Graettinger
J. E. Williams
Mason City
Whittemore
Milwaukee
E. Green
Carl Jensen
Chris Sevedy
Estherville
Ralph Masters
Sells-Floto Circus
Fort Dodge
P. G. Johnson
Worthington
Minnesota
Arnolds Park
Ames
Farmers’ Savings Bank
Jsd Hanson
Wallingford
Tred Rubink
Osgood
Iowa
Fort Madison
Shenandoah
Matt
Mary Donovan
Ray Joynt
John J. Sullivan
Mite Boyle
Ayrshire
Graettinee Tract
South Dakota
Mary Weigman
Jevigon
Avyrshire
S. A. Triggs
Aryshire
Gracttinger
C. Sande
Christina Knudtson
Poison Your Meadows Gopher Control Guide
The article instructs using poisoned bait to kill pocket gophers in meadows. It describes preparing bait from sweet potatoes carrots or parsnips coated with a dry mix of strychnine and saccharine, then placing the bait in gopher runways. It advises surveying runways along straight mounds and applying bait in May to reduce population before young appear.
Wildey’s Personal Copy Ad Style Draws Readership
H L Wildey of Graettinger Iowa expands his local paper advertising with two dense breezy ads in a personal talking style. He calls mail order houses my friends in Chi and uses a George Ade twang, stressing doing well in one’s own way and relying on natural talents as much as cultivated arts.
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Mr.Wildey
Chi
George Ade
Omaha
Paris Green Off Bugs Menu Lead Arsenate Used This Year
Extension horticulturalists at Iowa State College say Paris Green will be replaced by lead arsenate for the 1916 potato bug crop due to price. Paris Green has risen to 50 cents a pound, while lead arsenate remains 25 cents. Lead arsenate is equally effective, though it clings slightly more to leaves and won’t burn foliage. It is sold as paste or powder, paste preferred for mixing, and should be applied early in June with repeat applications through summer.
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Towa State College
Properly Preparing Wicks for Odorless Lamps
Kerosene lamps and stoves emit odor when low. Soak new wicks in vine gar and dry completely before use. Treated wicks allow turning light to very low without smelling or smoke.
Wanted: capable girl for general house work
A small Iowa family seeks a capable girl or woman for general house work. Wages five dollars per week. Call on George E Saunders in Emmetsburg. The Times reports a subscription boom and invites readers to join the mailing list, with options to pay later and settle in the fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George E. Saunders
Emmetsburg
Iowa
the Times
Executor's Sale of Knutson Estate in Palo Alto Iowa
The executor for Christina Knutson's estate will sell Block 4 of Spies subdivision and Out-Lots 4 and B of Grachtering in Palo Alto County Iowa to the highest bidder for cash. Terms require a down payment at sale and the balance with an Abstract showing marketable title and deed delivery after payment. sale on May 27, 1016 at 2 PM on the described premises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christina Knutson
District Court of the State of
Towa
Palo Alto County
Spies
Grachtinger
Iowa
Shire Stallion JIM Breeding Season Announcement 1916
Shire stallion JIM, certificate No 8584, a 1850 pound bay, will stand at the breeder’s farm west of the Kelly school house. Season terms 10 dollars to insure live colt, 8 dollars to insure mare with foal. Breeder liable for service fees if mare moves or is disposed of. Owner D Ellis notes will not be responsible for accidents.
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Jim
My Farm
Kelly School
Ellis
Anderson Announces Candidacy for County Representative Seat
QO B Anderson declares candidacy for county representative, pending Democratic primaries in June.
Jackson Declares Candidacy for Palo Alto Sheriff
J W Jackson announces his candidacy for sheriff of Palo Alto County on the Republican ticket subject to June 1916 primary decision. He notes his intent to seek the office and asks party support for the upcoming election in the competitive primary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palo Alto County
J. W. Jackson
Candidate announces run for sheriff in Democratic primary
A candidate declares intent to run for sheriff subject to Democratic primaries in June. The statement identifies no specific jurisdiction, names, or dates beyond the June primary. It presents a formal political bid in a concise oath-like declaration.
Fourth District Supervisor Candidate in Democratic Primes
For Supervisor a candidate for supervisor in the Fourth District subject to the action of the democratic primaries in June Hans Westergard.
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Hans Westergard
Republican Nominee Candidate for Fourth District Supervisor
A candidate for the Republican nomination for supervisor in the Fourth district. The race is subject to the June primaries. The item notes the upcoming primary action and party designation.
Henry C Adams pledges reform for Iowa State Senate
Henry C Adams of Algona Iowa asks voters for support in the State Senate race to June 5 promising honesty and economy in public funds, local self government, and opposition to political rings, appealing for a better and greater Iowa through prudent management.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Senate
Iowa
Henry C. Adams
Algona
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Graettinger and
Farmers’ Grain Co
J. B. Lambe
Louie Kosack
Rhode Island
R. I
E. I. Green
W.H. Noble
C. T. Sevdy
J. P. Conway
W. S. Lorts
R.F.D
Farmers Savings Bank
C. C. Rucker
Harvey Petersen
Sande
Christina Knudvson
Albert Luke
Graettnger
Jewis Lippold
Michaels
P. F. Conion
Minn
L. C. Wigdahl
QO. B. Anderson
H. E. Sharfle
Ruthven, Iowa
Henry G. Adams
Charles C. Hastings
L. E. Franogis
T.am
Senate
L. BE. Francis
Cameron
D. W. Cameron
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