Collins Drug and Tim Collins Pioneer Graettinger Store
Graettinger history notes Collins Drug founded by Timothy D. Collins, town trailblazer as first druggist and veterinarian. Photo shows Collins and an unknown man in 1906. building later housed Petersen’s Insurance. Timeline includes ownership, residents, and multiple businesses through years.
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Graettinger
Collins Drug
Timothy D. Collins
Collins
Petersen's Insurance Agency
George Frick
Quentin Jensen
Test Your Soil by David R. Speidel
Soils influence home building and foundation durability for new houses in Palo Alto County. The article surveys soils from Clarion to Okoboji, noting hill sites limit erosion, drainage needs, shrink swell risks, and the need for engineers and proper drainage before placing basements or large storm drains.
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Palo Alto
West Bend
Emmetsburg
Clarion
Nicollet
Webster
Miners Daughter at Treasure Village Playhouse Saturday
Treasure Village Playhouse presents The Miner's Daughter this Saturday at 8 30 PM. Norm Boley Spirit Lake plays Sheriff Stanley Strong heart with Suzie Danhom Milford as Clementine hero. Garth Neisess, Bonnie Neisess, Marsha Wilson, Jeff Schacherer and Kent Tritle join a varied cast with musical numbers and sketches including Hey Look Me Over and Noah routine. Special prices 2 00 adults 1 50 12 17 1 00 under 12. Treasure Village S W corner West Lake Okoboji Hwy 32.
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Treasure Village Playhouse
Mellor
Norm Boley
Spirit Lake
Stanley Strongheart
Suzie Danhom
Milford
Clementine
Garth Neisess
Jackpot Slade
Clude Bonnie Neisess
Tillie Biddle
Marsha Wilson
Daffy McDougal
New England
Jeff Schacherer
Terril
Henry the Eighth
Bill Cosby
Noah
M. C
Kent Tritle
Sue Ellis
Graettinger
Treasure Village
Hwy. #32
S.W. Corner
West Lake Okoboji
Daisy and Kids Self Concept Lessons in 4-H
Carol Crocker describes how daisies and youths reflect changing self concept as children grow. Lois Bakawa Evenson notes that infancy to adolescence builds a sense of being loved and capable. Encouraging individuality helps youths become the person they are becoming.
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Lois Bakawa
Evenson
Iowa State University
Shrub Fencerows Prove Beneficial to Farm Ecology
Wildlife biologist Ronald Howing reports on a study comparing a mile of shrub fence row with a mile of sod fencerow. Shrub rows host 40 times more lady beetles, more birds, and fewer destructive small animals, while also preventing wind erosion and conserving moisture.
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Mr. Collins
Times Office
Elizabeth Collins
Timothy
By David R. Speidel
Carol Crocker
Ronald Howing
Estherville
VFW
Joe Schultz
Stan Horswell
American Legion Hall
Featuring
Former City
Graettinger State Bank
Milford Terril
Wallingford
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