Memorial Day services in Graettinger observed
Memorial Day observances in Graettinger begin at two o clock Sunday with exercises by Prof Harris followed by a procession to Catholic then Protestant and Norwegian cemeteries to decorate graves. The piece notes few local veterans, lists two residents, and praises Harris as a lecturer. It also covers Italy's wartime strength, Iowa club efforts for child welfare, and calls for cows testing to improve dairy profits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tihonor
Herris
Iowa
John Keane
Graettinger
T. D. Collins
B. Franklin
Harris
Prof
Stores Close In Honor Of Soldiers May Day 1015
Graettinger businesses willClose to honor soldiers who half a century ago risked their lives for the Union. Banks close all day and other stores after 10 PM on Monday May 1, 1015. Local names include American Savings Bank Farmers and Merchants Bank First National Bank and several merchants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graettinger
American Savings Bank Farmers and Merchants Bank
First National Bank
H. N. Osher Farmers Store
H. L. Wildey Jensen
Weed Loss Hits Farmers At 25 Million A Year
A Iowa State College agricultural bulletin estimates weeds cost farmers at least 25 million dollars annually. Dr. L H Pammel notes weed losses arise from nutrient and moisture competition, reduced sunlight, pest harboring, and soil poisoning. The bulletin covers about 80 Iowa weeds and control methods.
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Towa
Agricultural Extension Department
Iowa State College
L. H. Pammel
Iowa
Weds at West Bend Betrothal of Graettinger Man and West Bend Woman
On Tuesday last at high noon at West Bend Methodist parsonage former Graettinger youth Bernice Roberts married West Bend girl Matilda Pertl. Rev M G Rambo performed the ceremony. Attendants were Alex Pertl and Fern Clarke. The groom, son of Mrs Eli Craven, has barbering ties in West Bend. The bride, daughter of Mr and Mrs Alex Pertl, is a West Bend native and West Bend high school graduate. They will reside in West Bend after June 15. The Times extends congratulations to the couple and lists numerous West Bend and Emmetsburg area friends and relatives connected to the wedding and homeward plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graettinger
Bernice Roberts
West Bend
Matilda Pertl
M. G. Rambo
Alex Pertl
Fern Clarke
Eli Craven
H. M. Peck
H. L. Schmidt
Alex Petr
West Bend High School
Roberts
the Times
Fatal Train Collision At Ha warden Involving Sedgwick Car
A Northwestern passenger train struck a car at the Ha warden crossing killing William Sedgwick’s passenger Patrick Kelly. Sedgwick was badly hurt with broken ribs and facial injuries. the car’s driver jumped to safety as the train approached. The accident occurred with freight cars blocking the view, delaying the train’s crew from seeing the oncoming vehicle.
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Hawarden
Northwestern
Lord
Wm. Sedgwick
Patrick Kelly
Many Entries in Corn Contest at Emmetsburg Bank Prize
The First National and Partners Savings banks in Emmetsburg announced prizes for top corn yields. Entries listed include H. Hauschen and Juhl from Emmetsburg, Nordby and Carter from Cylinder, Lambertson and Moore from Emmetsburg, plus numerous farmers from Ruthven Mallard Curlew Graettinger and surrounding towns.
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Cylinder
James Felix
Ivan 2. Fenn
Redman
Vincent Witzpatrick
Himmetsburg
Vernie Frye
Mallard
Nels Hange
Graettinger
Alta Hillmer
Ruthven
Harry Hoover
West Bend
Ray Haskin
Frank Jacobs
Harry Bales
Jimmetsburg
Clifford Bales
Clark Baker
Fimmersburg
Theo. Backved
Martin Batter
Don Lee Butler
Emmetsburg
John Carney
Gracttinger
Joe Carney
Marie Carrigan
Willie Carrigan
Victor Diehl
Curlew
Leo Danviller
Harold Dramar
Levi H. Crough
Rolfe
Harvey Sprout
Rodman
First National
Democrat
Hauschen
M. J. Juhl
Roy
Big Sums to College Campaign in Iowa Met Church Regions
Subscriptions for the Morningside College building fund reach $275,000 by Tuesday night as Dr. J W Hancker reports. Contributions total over $12,000 in one day with $5,100 at Grace Church Sioux City and $5,000 added by Grace Methodist Episcopal parish. Boosters in Emmetsburg and Inwood report new sources and a large gift from GW Payne is hoped to push the total beyond $275,900 by tomorrow night. Morning side residents have pledged $86,000 so far, while organizers retain extra help to finish fundraising goals.
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Morningside College
J. W. Hancher
Educational Board of the Methodist Church
Grace Church
Sioux City
Emmetsburg
Inwood
Grace Methodist Episcopal Church
Mound
Jessie Tucker
John W. Hancker
A. E. Craig
GW. Payne
Morningside
Money in Cucumbers Harvest Plans at Clear Lake
A Marshall Vinegar Company representative visited the area on Friday to discuss cucumber acreage for the year. D. H. Culver will handle contracts, after arranging with those willing. Last year 2500 bushels came from 20 acres, and about 3000 dollars were paid for cucumbers at Clear Lake. The firm plans 15 acres near the pickle vats and contracts for 10,000 bushels in Colorado alone.
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Marshall Vinegar Company
D. H. Culver
Clear Lake
Marshall Company
Colorado
Clear Lake Mirror
Suffrage Meeting Highlights Danish Reform Debate
The Hawk Eye reports a Tuesday suffrage meeting featuring Elizabeth Perkins of Des Moines urging practical, logical arguments for equal suffrage. Promoters celebrate a large Emmetsburg audience as talks by local speakers precede a discussion of Denmark’s 1866 constitution and the 1916-primaries push for universal male and female suffrage, with a constitutional overhaul imminent.
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Miss Perkins
Des Moines
Hawkeye
Elizabeth Perkins
Columbia
Ferkins
Frank Ilingworth
Emmetsburg
Mesdames H. W. Beebe
W. E. G. Saunders
Singing
America
Kepford Leaves Tuberculosis Fight for Evangelistic Work
A. E. Kepford state tuberculosis lecturer resigns to enter evangelistic work on July 1. He has spent nine years campaigning, delivered about 2000 lectures, spoken to 400,000 people, aided Oakdale sanatorium creation, and claimed annual economic savings over a million dollars from the program. A union tabernacle effort is planned.
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Kepford
A. E. Kepford
My. Kepford
Graettinger
State Board of Control
Towa
Oakdale
Mr. Kepford
Falls Cause Tragic Death of Davenport Mother
Mrs Annie Douty, 27, died instantly after fainting while playing ball with her husband and three children. She struck her head on a coal chute, fell from a porch two feet high, and died. At the time she was tossing a ball to her husband for the children’s amusement, then reeled backward and struck her head. She leaves a husband and three children, ages 3 months to 8 years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie Douty
Davenport
Denmark Grants Equal Suffrage for Women and Men
Denmark's new constitution grants equal suffrage to men and women and takes effect June 5, ending a long dispute. The war helped shape a spirit of compromise and patriotism, pushing conservatives toward acceptance amid popular demand for reform.
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Hmit
Denmark
Germany
Austria
Folketing
Bernstein
Zahle
Christian
Knights of Columbus Meet in Cedar Rapids
The fourteenth annual Iowa state council convention opened in Cedar Rapids with a packed program. Highlights included a sacred concert at Immaculate Conception church, a Commercial Club dinner, a reception and dance at the K of C hall, and a convention sightseeing trip as Cedar Rapids showcases its hospitality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knights of Columbus
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Iowa State Council
Knights
Cedar Rapids Knights
Commercial Club
Immaculate Conception Church
K. of C. Hall
Farmers Gather for Alfalfa Week in Iowa County
The first alfalfa week in a county in Iowa concluded Saturday in Hartly day celebrations. Over 875 farmers were reached, and 1,900 acres of the crop will be cultivated this year. Prof. T. R. Douglas of Ames spoke at the Farmers Institute and was well received by progressive local farmers. More than 100 acres of sweet clover were identified as a farm crop value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Agricultural Extension Department
Iowa State College
Henry Logeman
Progressive Cow Testing Association
Manly
Hartly
T. R. Douglas
Ames
Our
Farmers Institute
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Ely
Pri
Italy
Europe
Itaay
Iowa Federation of Women's Clubs
Iowa City
Florence Brown Sherbon
Colfax
Iowa FY Credation of Women’s Clubs
Child Welfare Association
Iowa Mothers’ Congress
Carl E
J. A. Spies
Parent-Teacher Association
W. B. G. Saunder
H. F. Harris
Iowa Falls
West
Bert Salyvin
L. H. Taylor
J. A. Tod
G. C. Thompson
John Wollner
Farmers Savings
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