Coasting Down East by Alvin Johnson
A travel account describes a voyage from New York City to White Plains with stops along Express Street and Sixth Avenue. The author notes hotel arrangements, subway and boat trips, a visit to the Statue of Liberty, and views of skylines including Chrysler Building and Empire State Building. It recounts sailing the Cunard liner Cytheria, library visits totaling thirty, and a dam inspection at Kensioso Reservoir with a vivid tide sequence in Bridgeport.
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Express St
Ave
Broadway
Sth
Hotel Chaaterfield
6Th
Central Park
Riverside
Hudson
U. S
George Washington Bridge
New York
Chrysler Building
Paramount
Zierfields
Timea Square
Rockefeller Center
Radio City
R. K. O. Center
Statute of Liberty
Cunard
Cyrinthia
Atlantic
New York City
Boston Post
White Plains
N.Y
White Claims
Kensioso
N. Y
Seamile Park
Bridgeport
Conn
Death of Robert Grady in Conrad Illinois
Robert Grady, aged nearly sixteen, died at St Marys hospital after a prolonged illness following a minor operation. Funeral held at St Michael's church. interment at Mt Olivet. Survived by parents Mr. and Mrs. Leo Grady four sisters and one brother Margaret Catherine Mary Jerry Ann. Born December 14 1918 in Conrad, he lived in the city, attended Conrad schools, and was a Junior at the time of death. He was a clerk at Safeway Store for a year or more and a Boy Scout leader among local youths. Pallbearers were Billy and Frank Bush Vernon Cougill Kronebusch and Paul Manhoya.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Grady
St. Mary’s Hospital
Robert
Conrad
Gallatron
Pergoin
Shoys
Billy
Frank Bush
Ratnow
Vernon
Cougill
g*Kronebusch
Paul
Mani Hoya
Chidlhogd
Gradlttinger Market Report September 20 1934
Market notes include hogs and sheep prices, hens and leghorn hens, and butter values. The report lists various farm goods with price mentions such as hogs, hens, roosters, heavy springs, and butter, reflecting rural commodities trading across the Gralttinger market.
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Gralttinger
Ersee
Leghorn Hens I.eysees de Binto
Mrs Leo Millen Dies at Fort Dodge in Sudden Illness
P J McCarty and sister Miss Anna and Mrs D by McCarty rushed to Fort Dodge Sunday after Mrs Leo Millen's death following a kidney ailment. She leaves a husband and four children all under eight. Millen was a nephew of the McCarty families here and the community extends sympathy to the bereaved family and motherless children.
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Leo Millen
Fort Dodge
P. J. McCarty
Anna
McCarty
Mra
Millen
Mgr. Millea
Jusbane
Local Gridders At Emmetsburg Friday Afternoon
Graettinger and Emmetsburg meet in the season opener Friday afternoon with both teams seeking early success. The 1994 roster mirrors last year’s line with few changes aside from injuries and two players out of school. Coach Behrens has drilled the squad intensely and the backfield features Reeves Fink Bortleman Rasmussen, with Jones at center and Mills Barber guards.
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Graettinger
Charles Thoreson
Behrans
Rome
Terris
Gib Reeves
Gage Fink
Donald Bortleman
Ralph Rasmussen
Russel Jones
Alvin Mills
Marvin Barber
Eugene Leonard
Henry Doerning
Glenn Johnson
John McDonald Enda
Behrens
Harry Fink
Tel McCarty
LeRoy Blom
Elwood Erickson
Merley Young
Lorne Luchsinger
Wayne Cappen
Mrs Leary Acknowledged Dead In Indiana
Mrs. Leary died in Indiana after a message summoned her daughter Mrs. Robert Starkey to Lowell. Ben Leary joined en route from Iowa Falls. Funeral planned in El Paso Winds. Survived by three sons and two daughters. The Times expresses sympathy to Starkey and family.
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Robert Starkey
W I Stevens In Poor Health Private Sale Planned
W I Stevens of this city remains in very poor health and confined to bed for some time. He has advertised his team wagon and other equipment for a private sale in today’s Times. His friends hope for an improvement and his return to activity.
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W. I. Stevens
Myr. Stevens
Two Marriages Of Interest To Local People
GARRETT OVERLAND Worl reports the marriage of Louis Garrett of Casa Grande Arizona to H K Overland also of Casa Grande. Graettinger friends extend congratulations though details are scarce. Paton Scheanbeck wed in Niles Chicago with reception and plans for a Genoa Wisconsin honeymoon. The bride, Alvina Paton, is Graettinger born. groom Richard Scheanbeck works in Arlington Heights. The couple will live in Chicago after a week away.
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Garrett —Overland
Louis Garett
Casa Grande
Arizona
H. K. Overland
Overland Tx
Graettinger
Scheanbeck
Paton
St. Paul Lutheran Church
Niles
Chicago
Alvina R. Paton
Bertha Paton
Iowa
Richard L. Scheanbeed
Arlington Heights
Grotheen
Young Republicans Rally Planned in Emmetsburg
Iowa Young Republican League figures and county committee members will gather in the Emmetsburg courtroom on Friday September 28 for a speaking program. State and district officers Cuff Nolan Minnie Offman James J. Dolliver Mrs Marthe Whistler Robert McBernie and other officials are expected to attend. All Republicans are urged to attend.
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Palo Alto County
Emmetspurge
A. W. Smith
Iowa Yours Republican League
Cuff Nolan
Town City
Mixs
Minnie Offman
Marshalllown
James J. Dolliver
Fort Dodge
Doll
Jensen Improves His Shoe Department in Store Remodel
C A Jensen undertakes remodeling of his shoe department to create a large exclusive display area. The plan repositions the rear room and stairs and moves the ladies fitting room to the second floor. The change aims to fit a new shop section with rugs and improved visibility. The Spencer truck box showcased at the fair sold to a buyer, with 3000 circulars handed out to visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. A. Jensen
G. AL Dengen
Spencer
Spencer Pate
Spencer Auto Company
Father of Earl Jones Celebrated 90th Birthday
Emmetsburg Democrat notes Prank I. Jones of Mimmetsburg marked his 90th birthday with a surprise card shower. Born in Springfield Massachusetts, he served in the Wisconsin Infantry during the Civil War and later moved to Cylinder Emmetsburg. He has three sons and one daughter and is one of Palo Alto county’s last Civil War veterans.
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Emmetsburg
Prank I. Jones
Mimmetsburg
Jones
Preas
Mr. Jones
Springfield
Massachusetts
Clinton
Wisconsin
Wisconsin Infantry
Texas
Kansas
Missouri
Cylinder
Charles
Elmer
Emmetaburg
Earl
Gracitinger
Frank Demouth
Palo Alto County
Edward Ryan
Army of the South
Suthwest
Ryan
Wiill Hale
Jémmersburg
He m
Hatfield Leads E Battery in Ft. Riley Swim Meet
Marion Hatfield of Graettinger a regular army member dominated the field artillery event at Ft. Riley Kansas. He won three first places including the 50 yard freestyle the 100 yard back stroke and the fancy diving while clocking 2 minutes 31.2 seconds in back stroke.
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Marion Hatfield
Graettinger
Wayne Dappen
the Times
Kansas
Field Artillery
E Battery
Ft. Riley
Graattinger
Regular Army
Hatfield
Lost Island 4 H Club Holds September Meeting
Lost Island 4 H members met at Carl Christensen home on September 6 with Delmar Christensen and Lyle Baedke on program. LeRoy Simonsen spoke on Ames trip. Wayne Knutson read. Richard Hermansen and Lyle Baedke led piano. Porn Thor gen and Dorothy Christensen favored with song. Meeting well attended and considered successful. L I Farm Bureau Also Met September 14 at Center schoolhouse with Albert and Martin Norrie in charge. attendance good and meeting successful.
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Lost Island
L.I. Farm Bureau
Loat Island Farm Bureau
Center Schoolhouse
Albert
Martin Norrie
Tax Receipts Now Ready At Emmetsburg
County treasurer announces last half of 1938 taxes may be paid with 1.4 mill reduction. Refunds available to those who paid before Sept 10, 1934. mail requests require full legal property description. Over 1500 checks totaling $8241.42 to be distributed during September rush. Church NSaring Completion reports Lutheran church nearing completion at Loat Island township as a beautiful building.
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Emmetsburg
Nelson
Loat Island Township
Reeves Livestock Sale Set for Next Monday
Ben F. Reeves announces his 18th annual livestock sale to be held Monday at his farm four miles east of Graettinger and nine miles north of Emmetsburg. The auction includes 262 head of stock with 25 horses, 100 head of shoals all vaccinated, 60 cattle including 20 milch cows sold as buyer selects, and 77 Shropshire sheep plus wagons. Cash terms. Groddland Reeves auctioneers. Laws Trust & Savings Bank of Emmetsburg will clerk.
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Ben F. Reeves
Graettinger
Emmetsburg
Reeves
Brother of R. C. Mason Died Sunday
Allen Mason aged 72 died at his son Lester’s home in Etherville after a period of ill health. Funeral services were held Tuesday in Estherville with burial in Reinbeck. Born in England he came to America at age ten and was a brother of R. C. Mason of Gruettinger. He leaves a wife, children, and one other living sibling among many deceased siblings.
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Allen Mason
Lester
Eatherville
Estherville
Reinbeck
Jaws
Mr. Mason
England
America
R. C. Mason
Gruettinger
Mason
Christensen Serves on Crow Wing County Corn Hog Team
In the Crow Wing County Minnesota Review L. I. Christensen is identified as on the job and serving as one of the two corn hog supervisors in the county.
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Crow Wing County
Minnesota
L. I. Christensen
Their Big Moment and Grand Canary Showings
The schedule lists two film events with stars Zazu Pitta Slim Summerville and Warner Baxter Madge Evans Rogers Peggy Wood. Shows span September 21 22 and September 25 26 with Fri Sat dates and additional notes on showings.
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Zazu Pitta
Slim Summerville
Ipues
Warner Baxter
Madge Evans
St Paul Lutheran Churchs Fiftieth Anniversary
The St Paul Lutheran church of Graettinger observes its fiftieth founding anniversary with a week of events. A Thursday opening service, Friday and Saturday activities, a Sunday morning service at 10 30 with a noon dinner by the Ladies Aid, and a 2 PM dedication with guest speakers Prof J P Nielsen and Rev N C Carlsen. Souvenir booklets released.
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St. Paul Lutheran Church
Grachtinger
Jane
the Times
Ladies’ Air Society
J. P. Nielsen
Nielsen
Japan
Trinity Theological Seminary
N. C. Carlsen
National Synod
James P. Christensen
Clara J. Suss
Graettinger
South Walnut Church
Times
St. Paul
Governor Langer To Address Estherville Friday
Former North Dakota governor Langer will address Weathering at Estherville Friday evening September 28. The Farmers Union sponsors a program slated to begin at eight o clock. If weather permits the meeting will be at Riverside Park. indoors at the Community building if needed. All are invited.
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Langer
North Dakota
Estherville
Farmers Union
Riverside Park
Mission at Catholic Church Opens Sunday
The Catholic church in Graettinger begins a mission starting Sunday September 30. Father Charles Cassidy, who has led several missions here, will be in charge. He is an able speaker and successful in this work. All are cordially invited to attend the exercises.
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Graettingdr
Charles Cassidy
Homecoming Day Changes for Royal High School
McMullen reports homecoming day moved to Friday September 28. A pop meeting set for Thursday night at the high school. The Royal football team will play that afternoon, date still available in the notice.
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LES Y Royal
McMullen
Royal
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Bertha
Young Republicans
Earl Jones
Hawkeye Theatre
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Peggy Wood
Catholic Church
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