Emmetsburg and Graettinger Notes and Local Tidbits
A compilation of small town items from Emmetsburg Graettinger and nearby areas. People visiting relatives attending events in West Bend Burt Sheldon and Graettinger. Local politics, a state senate candidate, school bonds, a kite contest, a banana box snake tale and a few petty crimes. Weather and a chilly spell with warm goods noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnson
Emmetsburg
Myrtle Wagner
Gene Kane
Graettinger
Ennis Birkland
West Bend
Ruthven
Sheldon
South America
Sateersekers
Portsmouth
Local Notes From Emmetsburg And Surrounding Towns
Saturday visits and Sunday gatherings feature Emmetsburg Estherville and Worthington residents. A Sells Floto circus exhibit comes to Fort Dodge and a Worthington hotel planned after the Western fire. A chiropractor fined in Ames for unlicensed practice. A bank planned for Farmers Savings in Greenwood area. A Shenandoah incident and a Graettinger snow rumor noted amid town meetings and a May 27 auction for town property in Gruettinger.
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N. E. Green
Emetsburg
Carl Jensen
Emmetsburg
Chris Sevedy
Estherville
Ralph Masters
Sells-Floto Circus
Fort Dodge
P. G. Johnson
Worthington
Minnesota
Arnolds Park
Ames
Farmers’ Savings Bank
Lid Hanson
Wallingford
Fred Rubink
Osgood
Iowa
Fort Madison
Shenandoah
Matt
Mary Donovan
Ray Joynt
John J. Sullivan
Mae Boyle
Ayrshire
Graettineny
South
Spies
Jertson
S. A. Triggs
Aryshire
Graetfinger
Opera House
S. C. Sande
Christina Knudtson
Gruettinger
M. O. Grodland
Poison Your Meadows To Kill Pocket Gophers
Timely advice warns farmers to poison gophers during spring. Prepare poisoned bait from sweet potatoes or parsnips with a dry mix of strychnine and saccharine, then place two to three pieces in each runway along straight lines from fresh mounds. Apply bait in meadows two to three times in May to reduce old gophers before young ones appear.
Wildey’s Personal Copy Highlights Local Ad Style
The piece praises N. L. Wildey of Graettinger Iowa for his distinctive personal ads in the Times. His breezy, humanly engaging copy uses a tight, dense page with small type and a chatty tone referencing “my friends in Chi.” The ad focus underscores doing one’s best in a unique, natural voice.
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Mr. Wildey
Chi
George Ade
Omaha
Lead Arsenate Adopted to Fight Potato Bugs in 1916
Iowa State College extension horticulturists say Paris Green will be replaced by lead arsenate for the 1916 potato bug crop. Lead arsenate costs 25 cents a pound, half the price of Paris Green, and is equally effective though it sticks less to leaves. Apply early in June when bugs appear, with continued applications through summer.
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Iowa State College
Properly primed lamps give off no odor or smoke
Instructions advise saturating new wicks in vinegar and drying completely before use. When prepared, the lamp can be adjusted to a very low flame without odor or smoke.
Wanted Good Capable Woman for House Work in Iowa
Wanted good capable girl or woman to do general house work in a small family. Wages five dollars per week. Call on ills. George E. Saunders, Emmetsburg, Iowa. May 11, 1902.
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George E. Saunders
Emmetsbureg
Iowa
The Times Subscriptions Boom Encourages Quick Sign Up
The Times reports a subscription boom and urges readers to join the list now by calling, visiting the office, or mailing a postal order. Names will be placed on the list promptly, with the option to subscribe now and settle in the fall if payment is not convenient.
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the Times
Executor's Sale of Realty in Palo Alto County Iowa
The Executor of Christina Knudtson’s estate offers Block 4 in Spies's Subdivision Out-Lots 8 4 and 5 Grast tinger Palo Alto County Iowa for cash to the highest bidder. Terms require 1000 down at sale and the remainder on delivery of abstract and executor deed after title is shown. sale on May 27 1916 at 2 PM.
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Christina Knudtson
District Court of the
State of Iowa
Palo Alto County
Spies
Grasttinger
Pato Alto County
Iowa
Adams Announces Candidacy for Palo Alto County Rep
Henry C. Adams of Algona Iowa announces he is a Republican candidate for the nomination as representative from Palo Alto county at the June primary. L O Wigdahl.
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Henry C. Adams
Algona
Iowa
Palo Alto County
L. O. Wigdahl
Anderson Announces Candidacy for County Representative
O B Anderson declares his candidacy for county representative, subject to Democratic primaries in June.
Candidate for Sheriff of Palo Alto on Republican ticket
J. W. Jackson announces candidacy for Palo Alto county sheriff on the Republican ticket subject to the June 1916 primary decision.
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Palo Alto County
J. W. Jackson
Candidate for Sheriff in Democratic Primaries
A declared candidate announces intent to seek the office of sheriff subject to the June Democratic primaries. The statement signals campaign entry and party nomination path, noting the timing of the primary and the political process involved.
Fourth District Supervisor Candidate in Democratic Primaries
Hans Westergard is a candidate for supervisor in the Fourth District, subject to the action of the Democratic primaries in June. The item notes this political candidacy and upcoming primary process.
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Hans Westergard
Pledge to Iowa voters for State Senate candidacy
A candidate pledges support for a better and greater Iowa, honesty in public funds, and reforms. He argues for business like management of state affairs, local self government, and freedom from political rings, seeking votes for State Senator at PRIMA RIES ON JUNE in Algona Iowa.
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State Senate
Iowa
Henry C. Adams
Algona
Republican Candidate for Fourth District Supervisor Nomination
A candidate seeks the Republican nomination for the Fourth district supervisor, subject to the June primaries. He faces intra party competition and awaits primary results to determine eligibility and advancement. Community leaders weigh platform, past service, and district priorities ahead of the nominating vote.
Francis seeks re-election to Senate in district primary
I am a candidate for re election to the Senate from this district subject to the Republican vote at the Primary June 6th. If my efforts on behalf of simplified court procedure economy in State business and a dry Town are in accord with your views I shall be very grateful for your support. L. EB Francis
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Senate
L. EB
Francis
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News OF
Graettinger and Vicinity
Farmers’ Grain Co
J. B. Lambe
Louie Kosack
Nrhode Island
Pat Lambe
R. I
FE. Green
Salie
W.H. Noble
C. T. Sevdy
J. P. Conway
W. I. Lorts
R.F.D
Farmers Savings Bank
C. C. Rucker
Harvey Petersen
Ss. C. Sande
Jim
Kelly School
BE. Ellis
Albert Luke
Graettnger
Lewis Lippold
Wm. Michaels
P. F. Conlon
Worthington, Minn
O. B. Anderson
H. E. Shartle
Lowa
L. E. Francis
Bie
Cameron
D. W. Cameron Graettinger
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