Tindall Severely Injured On Silage Cutter
M J Tindall was badly injured today when his right arm was severed between elbow and wrist while using a silage cutter on the Wm Boecker farm northeast of Graettinger. He was rushed to Estherville hospital. further details are unavailable. Tindall owns a farm and has a large family. many friends express sympathy. The report mentions the 1926 Clay County Fair at Spencer, aiming for 100000 attendees, with harness races Sept 29 to Oct 2 and fast driving races on Oct 3, plus fireworks and livestock exhibits. reserve grand stand seats via R IE Bucknell.
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M. J. Tindall
Clay County
Spencer
America
Livestock Department
R. IE. Bucknell
John Swift Resigns for Quaker Cats Elevator Post
John Swift leaves his longtime W. C. Foster role to join the Quaker Cats elevator in this city. Mr. Luschinger will take over his former duties.
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John Swift
Quaker
W. C. Foster
Quaker Cats
Mr. Luschinger
Gruettinger Public Schools Open for Registration
Gruettinger public schools opened Monday for registration and began classes Tuesday. Officials anticipate a successful school year with strong enrollments and active student participation.
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Gruettinger Public
Simonsen Brothers Buy Meat Market in Sherburne Deal
Simonsen Brothers, Robert and Alfred, bought the Carl Spies meat market and will take possession October 1. Spies traded the market and building to a Sherburne, Minnesota buyer for a qu to land. The brothers, with Graettinger meat experience, plan to employ Carl Miller of Emmetsburg. The Times wishes them success.
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Simonsen Brothers
Robert
Alfred Simonsen
Carl Spies
Tyro
Household goods sale by C K Pierson Saturday
C K Pierson will sell household goods at public auction next Saturday at 1 p m. The sale includes tools miscellaneous items a milch cow about one hundred chickens and shaving equipment at the residence by the water tank in Farmera Elevator and Graettinger Telephone Company area. Pierson is moving away and all items listed in the display ad will be sold.
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K. Pierson
Farmera Elevator
Graettinger Telephone Company
Pierson
Barber Shop To Have New Location In Town
Carl Spies has bought the cafe building formerly used by Vangie Steeves and leased it to Wilson and Bartleman. They will move the barber shop there after a new floor is laid a basement dug and the interior refinished, promising a neat and well located business space.
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Carl Spies
Vangie Steeves
Wilson & Bartleman
Local School Attendance Sees Drop in High School Numbers
Attendance data show 224 pupils in local public schools this year with 24 in first grade, 18 in second, 22 in third, 11 in fourth, 12 in fifth, 89 in Junior High and 9 percent in High School. This marks the first drop below 100 for High School since several years ago, following September enrollment around 120 last year.
Celebration Draws Immense Crowds On Labor Day
Graettinger held a large Labor Day celebration with by noon crowds larger than prior years and a big afternoon turnout despite a drizzling rain. Evening crowds declined due to rain but thousands enjoyed shows, a 12:30 baseball win for Estherville over Graettinger, and kitten ball tourney wins. The day included a bowery dance, a wild west show, boxing, horse races, and large outdoor business losses from rain. Medical meeting in Estherville drew physicians. a fake map salesman affair ended with authorities ejecting him.
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Graettinger
Hawkeye
Woodman Hall
Legion
Evenine
Griffin
Estherville
Gracttinger
Mmeteburg
Ruthven
Gradlinger
Hmmetsburg
Mstherville
Tminietsburg
Ben Hassel
Bowery Anil Hall
Rocky Adams Wins Easy Knockout at Legion Boxing Show
Rocky Adams of Minnesota defeated Wild Bill Kilbloch in the second round after Kilbloch slipped early in the bout. The card at the American Legion event in Grachtinger was marred by drizzle and crowd dissatisfaction with the quicker main bout finish. Gilbert Reed debuted early, while Warry Fordyce of Emmontsburg dominated a Laurens substitute. John Carney edged Cli Perry in a six round main event after a mixed scoring night and light attendance that hurt proceeds.
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Rocky” Adams
Wild Bill” Kilbloch
American Legion
Grachtinger
Minnesota
Kitboch
Palo Alto
Scrapper
Kitoloch
Minnessota
Middle West
Kilbloch
Adams
John Carney
Gilbert
Warry Fordyce
Emmontsburg
Laurens
Martin
Fordyce
Gruettinger
Cli! Perry
Spencer
Garney
Carney
Legion Boys
The Gardner Ford Sedan Stolen
The O. R. Gardner ford sedan was stolen in Chicago while Mr and Mrs Gardner were visiting. The car was not recovered. Mr Gardner was insured and had to return home by train and buy another Ford.
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O. R. Gardner
Chicago
Exhibitors Not Required to Buy Ticket for Palo Alto Fair
Notice from Palo Alto County Fair officials clarifies exhibitors may enter without purchasing the exhibitors ticket. The change allows saving twenty five cents on a season ticket for those who would otherwise buy one, though entry remains open to all with no obligation. Secretary Bert L. France urges entries of any material.
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Palo Alto Co
The
Fair Association
Bert L. France
Time Service Change at Graettinger Central Office
Beginning Monday September 9 10, the Graettinger central office girls will issue a daily general ring at 8 o clock to give the time on rural lines. After September 21 they will not answer calls for time except for the general ring. Adv. 9-10-2
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Central
Graettinger Central
Bucking broncho accident injures Earnest Chittick
Earnest Chittick was thrown from a bucking broncho on Tuesday evening at the East side grounds in Grachtinger. He suffered a fractured rib and an injured shoulder, with painful injuries he would not want to repeat.
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Earnest Chittick
Grachtinger
East Side
Palo Alto Fair Opens Next Week
The fourth annual Palo Alto county fair and fall festival will be at Peddie Park Emmetsburg September 15 16 17 and 18. Premiums total 4000 up from 8800 last year and entertainment costs rise to 5000 with first class acts daily. A parachute leap from an air plane is the standout event while Spencer Cherokee and Charlas City field three fast semi pro teams. Emmetsburg Legion band will play music daily and a pavilion with an orchestra will be set by the lake for evening dances. Season tickets cost 1.50 and 1 single 60c with 25c. cars admitted free. The event is a countywide interest with local Graettinger folks planning to attend.
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Palo Alto County
Peddie Park
Emmetsburg
Jake
Spencer
Cherokee
Charlas City
Emmetsburg Legion Band
Iowa
Palo Alto
Graettinger
The
Fair Association
Rain Delivers Heavy Fall on Labor Day Eve
A pleasant rain drenched the area Monday night and early Tuesday morning, easing into the fields. The heaviest shower arrived after dark, helping pastures but arriving too late to benefit the corn crop.
Small Blaze in Barringer Office at Stock Yards
A fire broke out in the desk of D. C. Barringer’s office at the stock yards building. The fire company responded, the blaze was quickly put out, and damage was slight.
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D. C
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Nane
Asberville
Rocky
Graettinger Market Report On
Sean
Bbc
BMC
Graettingers
Onal Bank
Federal Reserve System
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