Independence Man George Helland Murdered In Iowa
The body of George H. Helland, about 44, unmarried, living alone on 280 acres near Independence township, was found last week after a head wound. A post mortem by Dr. Bennett in Fenton found fatal blows. Lying near his barn, his clothing torn and worn, with no clear motive or robbery. Neighbors note he kept to himself and appeared to have money claims, having borrowed funds recently. He was on a rural route and may have mailed a registered letter from Cylinder to banker Hanson around early October.
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Emmetsburg
Independence Township
Helland
Bennett
Fenton
Hanson
Farmers Federal’ Loan ‘Bank
Korleski Dies Suddenly Sunday Morning farmer of Emmetsburg
Frank J. Korleski, a leading farmer of Emmetsburg township, died suddenly Sunday morning. He attended to business in Emmetsburg Saturday, then felt tired after a hearty supper and passed away around four o'clock while his wife cared for a child. He likely died of heart failure.
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Frank
Korleski
Emmetsburg
Frank J. Korleski
Emmergsburg
Ladies Auxiliary Meeting of American Legion
The Women’s Auxiliary of the American Legion will meet at the Bachelor Club rooms Saturday after noon October 15. Important business to transact. All members are urged to attend. Committee
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Women’s Auxiliary of the American Legion
Bachelor Club
Atl
Graettinger Photo Confirmation for Saturday and Monday
Partial OCR confirms photos labeled Are Ready will beat Graettinger on Saturday October 15 and Monday October 17. The confirmation finished and recipients will receive them promptly.
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Graettinger
Paving Project Stalls Over Route Choice in Palo Alto
In Palo Alto County the paving from Himmelsburg to lard is completed but residents remain undecided on the next segment. Emmetsburg to Whit ve or Emmetsburg west to on are debated while Graiettinger weighs in on the paving proposition.
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Palo Alto County
Himmelsburg
Lard
Emmetsburg Enat
Potatoes At $1.35 Then I Will Have A Car
A fragment notes potatoes priced at 1.35 dollars prompting the speaker to envision purchasing a car. The item reads as a personal remark rather than a full news item. The context is unclear beyond the price reference and personal aspiration.
Appeal To Fraternal Societies of Graettinger
Letter from Graettinger Iowa dated October 11 1921 requests local fraternal societies to support the American Red Cross Fifth Annual Membership Roll Call beginning Armistice Day November 11th Funds stay local except half of dues support national and international Red Cross work The note is signed by Mrs E J Mitchell on behalf of the local chapter
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Graettinger
Iowa
iTo
American Red Cross
Fraternal Organization of America
The
Red Cross
Red Crass
Pueblo
Colorado
Mrs
E. J. Mitchell
Soil Survey of Palo Alto County Iowa Published
The Bureau of Soils United States Department of Agriculture in cooperation with Iowa has published a soil survey for Palo Alto County. The 36 page text details soil types climate and farm practices with a color map. Corn remains the leading crop in a grain farming region with oats flax barley and wheat following. Copies are available free upon request to USDA Washington DC.
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Palo Alto County
Soil Survey
Iowa
Bureau of Soils
United States Department of Agrcultural
Palo al
United States Department of Agriculture
Washington, D. C
Hagerman Poland China Hog Sale Soon at Gruyer
Reeves and Keator announce a Poland China hog sale for Henry Hagerman at Gruyer on Saturday October 15. The event is touted as one of the big Poland China sales in the locality.
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Henry Hagerman
Reeves & Keator
Poland
China
Gruyer
Ady
No School Thursday and Friday
High school teachers attend institute at Emmetsburg today and tomorrow. Pupils enjoy a two day vacation as a result.
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Tending Institute
Emmetsburg
Truck Collision Injures Teen In Lined Road Incident
A sixteen year old boy hauling hogs was struck when a passenger train nearly collided with a truck driven by Lee Baumunk. The train rear-ended the truck, badly damaging the vehicle. The boy was injured but expected to fully recover. The事故 involved livestock and unclear local details.
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Lee
Baumunk
Terrill
Ste
M Myhre Named New Graettinger Postmaster
Martin Myhre was appointed acting postmaster of Graettinger succeeding E J Mitchell whose eight year term ended last August. Mitchell planned to retire to California. An examination had been held at Emmetsburg with seven candidates including Mrs. G C Coolidge and O H Raleigh. Decisions on papers likely after January first.
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Martin Myhre
Graettinger
E. J. Mitchell
Mitchell
Emmetsburg
P T A Society Elects New Officers At High School
The yearly meeting of the P T A society was held at the High School Monday evening amid poor weather and light attendance. A strong program was presented and officers were elected for the coming year. New officials include Mrs J A Spies president Supt G W Gorke first vice president Mrs Joe Bigley second vice president Mrs A J Johnson third vice president Mrs J P Jensen secretary Mrs M J Reidy financial secretary Mrs John Jackman corresponding secretary Miss Shark treasurer and Miss Christopher librarian.
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P. T. A. Society
J. A. Spies
G. W. Gorke
Joe Bigley
A. J. Johnson
J. P
Harry Brown Very Low in Hospital at Iowa City
Harry Brown long employed at Henry Westergard blacksmith shop is very low in Iowa City hospital with little hope of recovery. He has worked for Westergard at various times in this city and has many local friends who regret his serious illness.
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Harry Brown
Henry Westergard
Iowa City
Mr. Westergard
Iowa Defeats Notre Dame 10–7 In Hard Fought Game
Iowa State University blocked Notre Dame’s offense in a defensive second half to earn a 10 to 7 victory after leading 10–0 in the opening quarter. Notre Dame finally scored in the second period, but Iowa held firm to secure the win.
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Towa
Notre Dame
Iowa University
Iowa
New Shoe Repair Shop Opens Near Opera House
Scheidt and Larkin announce a new shoe repair shop located at the second building east of the opera house. The shop features complete electric machinery, offers guaranteed work, and promises reasonable prices.
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Opera House
Osher Department Foot Specialist Offers Free Exams
The Osher Department Store hires a foot specialist to spend Saturday at the store giving free foot examinations and recommending beneficial appliances. Read their ad in this issue for details.
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Osher’s
Osher Department Store
Cookie And Cracker Demonstration At Wiegman Store
A cookie and cracker demonstration will be held at C. Wiegman and Son store on Saturday October 15. Everyone is welcome to attend and sample the cookies and crackers on sale.
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C. Wiegman& Son
Gale
Charley Jensen Contest Ends Saturday Night Downtown
The Charley Jensen hardware store ends its guessing contest this Saturday night with three prizes remaining. Participants are urged to submit guesses this week to win.
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Charley Jensen
Charley Jensen Hardware
Pogde Stricken By Stroke In Local Area
Pogde, a well known resident, suffered a stroke on Saturday. The right side of his body was affected and he was in serious condition for a time, but he is improving at present.
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Pogde
Graettinger Market Report Readout From October 18 1921
Graettinger market news lists prices for corn oats and other commodities with unclear OCR text. The fragment mentions figures like 28e for corn 20¢ for oats and a line about old roosters and butter in a historic rural market column.
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Graettinger
High School Items of Local Interest
A lively Graettinger High School notes column recounts janitor William Michaels’ shopwork producing eighteen burglar-proof lockers, the gym’s improvements, classroom quirks, and prosaic student life. It mentions teachers, sports practice, class rings, pennants, and a quip filled Yearbook tone with local names and events.
Big Attraction Friday at Graettinger Opera House
Antonius Johnson, famed strong man, comes to Graettinger for a wrestling match against Ben Reeves with a goal to throw Reeves twice in sixty minutes. Johnson’s feats include lifting 20 men, breaking chains, bending steel, and tearing decks of cards. Admission is 50 cents with ladies admitted free. event at the opera house at 18330.
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Antonius Johnson
Graettinger
Ben I’. Reeves
Mr. Reeves
Mr. Johnson
Johnson
Manila
Ize
Opera House
Reeves and Gilles Wrestle to Draw in Estherville Match
Reeves of Graettinger and Gilles of Sioux City wrestled for one hour fifty eight minutes with no fall in Estherville Thursday evening. The bout, staged by the American Legion, drew strong local support and was praised as the hardest fought in northwest Iowa. A rematch seems unlikely.
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Reeves
Gilles
Ben F. Reaves
Graettinger
Roy Gilles
Sioux City
Estherville
Iowa
American Legion
Legion
Estherville Boys
Hawis
Loges
County Agent Wygle Shoots Self After Hard Work
Estherville and Emmet County reel as County Agent Wygle commits suicide at his Farm Bureau office. He left a note to his mother and fiancée declaring life better dead than insane. Funeral services planned with American Legion and Farm Bureau support, mourners include his parents siblings and friends.
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Estherville
Wygle
Farm Bureau
Chas. Robinson
L. 8
Fisher
Mr. Wygle
Dr. Anderson
W. H. Beiderman
Biden’s
Clarksville
Methodist Episcopal ‘Church
American Legion
T 6
J. W. Garone
Methodist, Episcopal Church
Gilbert Voorhies
Presbyterian’ Church
Walter Pardun
Are High Schools Violating Buises
A reader asks if local high schools are breaking athletic transfer rules. The policy bans immediate participation in football basketball and baseball after switching schools the first year. The question seeks evidence of rule violations among nearby schools.
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M. Myhre
Reidy
William Michaels
Bill
Harold Harrington
Kansas
H. S
Wilson
Skinnay
Teachers Institute
Gib Paulson
White Sox
Graettinger High
Porter Thorgen
Alfred Cameron
Gorke
Ring’ Gardner
Emmet Lambe
Babe Ruth
Shrifflin Phil
Frankie Frisch
Giants
Hap Harrington
Tuni
Santa Claus
Sophmores
Rodman
Bobby
Willie
EMMET
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