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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1926
Page
1
In Lake township a Hudson card struck three children after they dashed from a road to inspect a snake, leaving one child in serious condition. Viggo Jacobson drove by the school in a truck. a following car hid the oncoming vehicle, causing the accident. The incident is described as an unfortunate mishap.
Dempsey prepares for a heavyweight championship challenge against Tunney scheduled for Thursday. Reports praise Dempsey as in peak condition while Tunney is described as tall and strong, with both fighters depicted as skilled and ready. Meanwhile, moving notices recount local families relocating and residence changes in the community.
The annual St Thomas play titled Partners Again will be staged in October with Ma Walter Middleton directing. Producer Samuel B French Co of New York submitted the piece after viewing Potash and Perl mutter inspired by the automobile business. George Flood and Frank Meade return as leads with a large cast, following the success of Potash and Park Matter.
James J. O'Brien of Chicago has patented a display rack praised by many loop district stores. The device holds up to ninety or a hundred hose types in an eighteen inch diameter, with a double rack displaying 120 pairs. The patent may be exclusive to Wilson Hosiery and Sporties, who plan to use it on display hardware. O'Brien will manufacture the rack in various sizes and aims to place it on the market.
The Clay County Fair schedules a five day run September 28 to October 2 featuring the largest stock and agricultural displays with poultry swine sheep and club projects. The fair offers superior racing programs and vaudeville acts with well draining grounds and reserved grandstand seating via R. De Bucknell, Secretary.
A tornado swept northwest KKosouth Tuasay night at ten o'clock leaving rain in Swen township's northeast and damaging farm buildings. The storm crossed Grant township and struck the west line of Springfield before resuming. An elderly woman may die from injuries. corn fields and trees lie flattened as reported by the Swen City Herald.
The Palo Alto County Fair opened at Emmetsburg on Tuesday and will run through Friday evening drawing thousands. The event features free acts equal to those seen outside of the state fair, with growing attendance likely to set a record. The article notes curtains and interior furnishings as notable fair displays, and includes styling details such as tie backs, color harmony, and decorative fabrics.
John Paulsen disposes of his three story Graettinger hotel to William Fisher of Emmetsburg who runs the Emmetsburg south side hotel. Vangie Reeves leased the Graettinger hotel for a year, expired August first, not renewed as he plans to move to California. Max Reeves lists stock this week. Fisher likely takes over the business. Reeves operated a cafe and soda fountain with strong patronage. Reeves and Mrs. Reeves are well regarded in Graettinger and active in local business.
Violet Verhelst four year old daughter of Mel Verhelst near Clear Lake died from what appeared to be minor injuries after a farm wagon ran over her while she played in the yard. The ship was taken to the house for examination. no bones were broken and no other injuries found. The father became blind two weeks earlier when mortar filled his eyes during silo construction.
Graettinger and Whittemore planned basketball tourney at Kitten Hall next Sunday is cancelled because of bad weather. Players and fans were preparing for the matchup as conditions worsened, postponing the event to a later date.
Governor John Hammill designates October 8 through 9 as Fire Prevention Week to curb rising fire deaths and property loss in 1926. He cites 16 000 deaths and 670 million in losses nationwide, 6 118 fires in Iowa, and urges churches schools and civic groups to promote prevention education and safety.
J A Tracy state Fire Marshal urges better fire prevention as 600 women die yearly in US homes and three fifths of fires start there. He cites 16 000 people and 570 million dollars in property at risk annually and calls on citizens to remove dangers at home and in businesses to shape public sentiment and curb losses.
Dr Coleman sends the first nursing class from Coleman Hospital to Towe City on Thursday. The nine or ten trainees will complete a nine month course then return to finish a three year program. Miss Elma Johnson of Iowa City has mentored the class with strong dedication and guidance.
A partial line mentions buttermaker and butter at a locale, with unclear names and place details obscured by OCR. The readable elements point to a dairy context and a possible product description without concrete dates or entities.
Robbers struck the Lippold residence east of Graettinger while the family attended Labor Day exercises. They took a muskrat coat a mink choker a beaver hat and many clothing items belonging to Mrs Lippold and Miss Margaret Ronald tutor boarding there. Total loss about $2000 with no suspects or trace yet.
A reflective piece urges not to withhold affection until friends are gone. It urges opening alabaster boxes of sympathy during life to brighten days, and to share kind words, flowers, and comforting acts before death. The essay contrasts postmortem kindness with daily support, urging proactive care.
Workmen tearing down the Illinois Central depot in Ackley unearthed a quart bottle of Old Taylor whiskey in its original wrapper from the late 1860s. The bottle, described as a historic relic, is being kept as a souvenir of the bygone era.
In Clay County, more than a thousand signers condemn the tubercular test on cattle calling it of no value and claiming it condemns healthy animals while allowing infected ones to remain. A dramatic editor questions outdated practices amid the local controversy.
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