Injured Farm Worker Tindall Airs at Graettinger
M J Tindall was badly injured today when his right arm was sawn midway between elbow and wrist while operating a silage cutter at the Wm Boacker farm northeast of Graettinger. He was taken to Watherville hospital for treatment. Details are unavailable. Tindall owns farm land northeast of Graettinger and has a large family. friends sympathize with him. The Big Clay County Fair in Spencer aims to attract about 100000 attendees this year, with livestock shows, races, fireworks, vaudeville, and carnival night. Auto races close the fair on October 4 or 5. Entries for livestock are strong. reserved grandstand seats available through R E Bucknell. John Swift left W C Foster’s employ to join Quaker Oats elevator. Luachinger named his successor.
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M. J. Tindall
Sorenson
Wm. Boacker Farm
Graettinger
Watherville Hospital
Mr. Tindall
Maes
Clay County
Spencer
America
R. E. Bucknell
John Swift
W. C. Foster
Mr. Luachinger
Gractinger Public Schools Open For Registration And Start
The Graettinger public schools opened Monday morning for registration and started classes Tuesday indicating a likely very successful year. Simonson Brothers buy meat market in Graettinger, taking possession October first. Carl Spiese sold to a Sherburne seller. Carl Miller of Emmetsburg to work for the Simonsons. Household goods sale by G K Pierson set for next Saturday at 1 p.m. includes farm items and stock. sale at the water tank residence as he moves away.
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Gractiinger
Simonson
Robert
Alfred Simonson
Carl Spices
Spies
Sherburne
Minnesota
Simonsen Brothers
Graubtinger
Carl Miller
Emmetsburg
Times
K. Pierson
Farmers Elevator
Power Outage Delays Times Printing and Mail
A midafternoon power cut delayed the Times from printing the outracing mail. The outage disrupted weekly production as staff prepared to publish. The interruption delayed distribution and marked a frustration in handling essential tasks.
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Times
Local School Attendance Drops Below Hundred in High School
Attendance figures show 223 pupils in local public schools this year with 28 in first grade, 18 second, 22 third, 16 fourth, 12 fifth, 39 in Junior High and 93 in High School. High School enrollment falls below 100 for first time in several years. last year September enrollment was around 120.
Celebration Draws Record Labor Day Crowd in Graettinger
Graettinger hosted a large Labor Day celebration with thousands attending both afternoon and evening events despite drizzling rain. Highlights included a 12:50 Estherville vs Graettinger baseball game a kitten ball tournament, horse racing, boxing, and eight reel shows at the Hawkeye and Woodman hall venues. The day ended with a downpour after one, but the crowd remained large and enthusiastic, though outdoor concessions suffered financial losses.
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Graettinger
Bowery
Hawkeye
Woodman
Lepton Dunes
Will West
P. Griffin
Ben Hassel
Mawkeye
Medical Meeting At Estherville Attended by Physicians
A medical meeting was held in Estherville with physicians from a wide area attending. Nationally prominent doctors spoke, and Dr. B J Hession of the city attended while Dr. Nane could not go due to an emergency case.
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Estherville
Tetherville
B. J. Hession
Thi City
Nane
Rocky Adams Dominates Kilkloch In Grafettinger Fight
Rocky Adams scored an easy victory over Wild Bill Kilkloch at an American Legion boxing show in Graettinger Monday night. Referee stopped the bout in the second round as Kilkloch was outclassed and soaking up heavy blows from the Minnesota scrapper.
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Rocky" Adams
Wild Bill” Kilkloch
American Legion
Graettinger
Minnesota
Kilbeeh
Palo Alto
Scrapper
Kifotach
Middle West
Kilbloeh
Adams
John Carney
Sanvas
Gilbert Reed
Geral
Voxer Ig
Vshaile
Gilbert
Harry Ordyce
Munnetsburg
Laurens
Speady
Xtin
Fordyce
Gruettinger
Clif Perry
Spencer
Carney
Carnoy
Legion
Legion Boys
Gardner Ford Sedan Stolen in Chicago
The Gardner Ford sedan was stolen in Chicago while Mr and Mrs Gardner were visiting. The car was not recovered. Mr Gardner, fortunate to have it insured, returned home by train and had to buy another Ford.
Exhibitors Ticket Clarified for Palo Alto County Fair
Palo Alto County Fair officers announce exhibitors need not buy a separate $1.25 ticket to enter exhibits. The rule now allows entry without the ticket, saving twenty five cents on a season pass, though an exhibitors ticket may still be purchased at entry for those who wish.
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Natica Ta
Palo Alto Co. Fair
Palo Alto Co
the Fair Association
Bert L. France
Central Office to Ring Time Each Morning Beginning Sept 21
Advert says the Graetlinger central office will issue a general time ring to rural callers every morning at 8 o clock starting September 21. After that date operators will not answer time inquiries except for the general ring.
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Central
Graetlinger Central Office
Adlv
Earnest Chittick Injured After Rodeo Bucking Incident
Earnest Chittick was thrown from a bucking broncho at Graettinger East side grounds Tuesday evening and sustained a fractured rib and shoulder injury. He described the experience as painful and one he would not care to repeat.
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Earnest Chittick
Earnest Chittiek
Graettinger
East Side
Palo Alto Fair Opens Next Week
The fourth annual Palo Alto county fair and art festival comes to Peddie Park Emmetsburg September 15 to 18. Premiums total 4000, entertainment budget 6000 with daily acts and a parachute leap over Medium lake as the highlight. Virginia, Spencer, Cherokee and Charis City teams play ball, Emmetsburg Legion Band provides music, pavilion and dance music, Midway attractions, season tickets 160 and 61 cents single admission 60c and 26. Cars free. County event with broad local interest. Graettinger folks plan to attend.
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Peddie Park
Emmetsbure
Medium Lake
Spencer
Cherokee
Charis City
Emmetsburg Legion Bard
Northwest Town
the Luke
Palo Alto
Graettinger
Rain Delays Harvest But Aids Pastures In Local Area
A Nice Rain Labor Day reports a heavy shower Monday night into Tuesday morning. The rain came too late to help the corn crop but is expected to benefit pastures and other grazing lands.
Blaze in D C Barringer office at stock yards
A small fire occurred in the office desk of the D C Barringer building near the stock yards. The Tire company rushed to the scene, the blaze was quickly extinguished, and damage remained slight.
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D. C
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Graettinger Market Report
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