Dunn Addresses Graettinger on Selfishness and Community Action
Hon E G Dunn of Mason City gave a forceful Labor Day address in Graettinger urging cooperation and local shopping to counter selfishness and a class system. He praised Graettinger’s celebrations, warned against large city competition, and stressed home loyalty while praising upcoming county events and local attractions. The report notes Emmeteburg’s fair talent, midway rides by Wolf Amusement Co, and a regional baseball tournament with a $1000 total purses.
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E. G. Dunn
E.G. Dunn
Mason City
Groattinger
Ibwa
Dunn
United States
Europe
Iowa
Ames
Graettingar
Ed! Dunn
Emmeteburg
Wolf, Amusement Co, Inc
St. Paul
Cherokee
Spencer
Cherles City
Palo Alto County Fair Opens With Largest Exposition Yet
Preparations for the Palo Alto County Fair are complete for opening on Tuesday September 14. The Palo Alto County Fair Association manager works to present the finest educational and entertainment features ever arranged in the county. Premiums exceed previous amounts, signaling a record exhibition to the public.
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Palo Alto County
Palo Alto
Spencer's Big Fair at Spencer Iowa Dates Set
Spencer Iowa hosts the Clay County Fair from September 28 through October 2 with livestock and agriculture exhibits, large dairy calf displays by youth, and extensive preparations. Ten harness races plus four farmers running races are planned with entry fees. prizes range 25 to 15 dollars and grand stand reservations available through Secretary R. E. Bucknell at generous rates.
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Spencer
Clay County
Towa
Iowa
Bucknell
R. E. Bucknell
When Jack Dempsey Got Punched
Jack Kearns continues a history of Jack Dempsey in daily papers. He recalls the Firpo fight where Dempsey was knocked from the ring by a dynamite jaw blow and two kidney blows. Dempsey ducked, backed into the ropes, and fell out of the ring, later recovering as Firpo’s title bid faded.
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Jack Dempsey
Jack Kearns
Firpo
Dempsey
Educational Department Enlarged at Palo Alto County Fair
The Educational Department at the Palo Alto County Fair will be enlarged in the premium section from page 63 to 95, entries 655 to 805. All rural school entries will add the letter R to clang and lot numbers, with the same awards as town schools. The notice targets county teachers to prevent confusion from doubled awards. Colt Show At Palo Alto County Fair includes pure bred or grade draft colts under one year, limited to Palo Alto County, with prizes of 10, 7.50, 5.00, and 2.50.
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Palo Alto
Palu County
Haya
Window Shades Replace Curtains in Modern Homes
Damaged OCR notes window shades displacing curtains in many modern homes. Mentions materials like monk's cloth and varied fabrics, lighter options such as erstonne and poplin, discussing weight and durability for longer wear and improved draping.
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Theta
Curtains for windows taught by Home Economics expert
Miss Joanna M. Hansen of the Home Economics Division at State College explains curtain construction. She notes curtains extend below the window sill, with specific hems, French pleats, box pleats, and top rings. Each curtain should be wider than half the window to allow two to open and close with cords and pulleys.
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Joanna M. Hansen
Home Economica
Awa State College
Aho
Jump profits rise for Palo Alto cow coop
In Palo Alto County a cow toasting association finished its second year. Each of 25 farmers paid about 30 to test their herds. Average increased profits per member grew by around 800 or more, with profits per cow up by 35 in year two compared with year one.
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Palo Alto
Avery
Ames Abn Warns About County Fair Livestock Display
Ames Abn critiques county fair exhibits noting four day focus on livestock care and grooming. The speaker argues purebred animals exhibit superior breeding and presentation compared with most people at the event.
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Mdahl Meat Market
AESO
Simonsen Bros
the Graeatinger ‘Times
John J. Sullivan
Gruattineet
Duhn Bros
J. M. Resh
Justice OF the Prace
P.j.mccarty
France
Peace Greettinger
Martin Myhre
FJ. Ression
M. D
Owa
Hoare
Lindsey
D.V. M. Oy
IRFY
Iuher Yard
Aie
Ora
Emmetsburg, Iowa
BASE
Charles City
Palo Alto County Fair
Eauy
Miss Hangen
Emmetsburg Rendering Works
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