Wireless News Tightens Grip As Linn Grove Oil Claim Emerges
Graettinger's wireless news wave brings reports from Minneapolis Chicago Atlanta Raleigh and Waco Texas with local listeners marveling at clear sound and market updates. Portraits of Frank Frick and the growing Modern Woodmen chapter in Wallingford feature along with plans for future broadcasts and a September dance invite.
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Graettinger
Linn Grove
Minneapolis
Chicago
Atlanta
Raleigh
Wal
Texas
Graet
Times
New England
George Frick
Waco
South Carolina
Georgia
Des Moines
Fort Dodge
Prick
Ulla Rothermel
Vernon Township
Frick
Spectator recalls pre Prohibition speedway scene
A Groettinger man who attended the 1912 Indianapolis speedway race recalls a scene before the Volstead Act. He notes a large car with a New Jersey plate beside a case of beer, a tub of ice and bottles, and men nursing injuries under shade as a roaring car passed by.
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Groettinger
Indianapolis
Asin
Speedway
New Jersey
Francis Sets Another Car Speed Record on Coast Trip
Spirit Lake veteran Francis, famed for a Des Moines to Spirit Lake run, reports a six day Spirit Lake to Los Angeles journey. He claimed about 2300 miles in six days, noting desert heat and poor roads, with some skepticism from peers about the feat.
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Spirit Lake
Pacific Coast
Alao Saids
Dex Moines
Leslie E. Francis
Des Moines
Gus Amend
Mr. Francis
Los Angeles
George Pouk
Ded Moines
Barstow
Storm Lake
Pilot Tribune
Big Baby and Spoiled Child Clash in Fort Dodge Fight Row
Fort Dodge boxing page shows Cookinham accusing O'Hara of underhand tactics and calling him a big baby while venting about a potential rematch for a town fight. The column hints at a planned purse fight with Jimburg backing the event and a threat of a challenge if the Dodger accepts. Also notes on Lost Island Women Farm Bureau gathering and local Dodge humor.
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Ayrshire
Cookinham
Young O'Hara
Fort
Cook
Jimburg
Charley
Ayrahira
Dodge Emmatsburg Democrat
Lost Island
Women's Farm Bureau of
Southwest
Jackson Home
Mra. Jackson
Will Johnson
Suss
Oscar Christiansen
Frank Brown Returns to Grasttingor after Des Moines visit
Frank Brown returned to Grasttingor from Des Moines where he planned to live with his sister. He is currently engaged in teaming. Estherville held a tag day late Saturday to aid striking showmen, raising a total of 403 dollars.
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Frank Brown
Des Moines
Grasttingor
Wees
Estherville
Graettinger Times Highlights Hyssop Soap Agency and Local Events
Wiegmann and Son take the agency for Hyssop soap praised as a remarkable product free of lye acid and grit. J J Larkin promotes the territory in Graettinger while a Danis Ladies Aid bazaar and chicken supper draw a crowd at the Hawkeye theatre. Andrew Buck announces a bid for sheriff on the Independent ticket. A local farm fire at Lost Island township damages a Ford truck machinery and granary. Minnesota bank robbery near St Cloud reported by radio. Ads note upcoming live stock sale and dances by Milford’s orchestra and Toy Lowman at area venues.
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Hyssop
Wiegmann & Son
Prince
Tord Motors
J. J. Larkin
Luverne
Minnesota
Graettinger
Wiegmann
Times
Martin “Simonsen
Martin Sidrongen
Lost Island Township
Kossuth Fair to Get 3000 From Rain Insurance
The Kossuth County fair will receive 3000 from the insurer that covered rain risks for fair attractions. The payment reflects the policy payout agreed after weather interruptions affected the event.
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Kossuth County Fair
Infant dies in sleep near Emmetsburg
Last Saturday afternoon an infant boy Melvin Price died under unusual circumstances at the home of Mr. and Mrs. L. F. Price northeast of the city. The child, born August 6, had been healthy, but grew restless that day before sleeping on its side. Mr. Place checked the bed and mosquito bar, left the door ajar to hear a cry, and went to the kitchen. at five, Mrs. Place found Melvin dead. Neighbors tried to help but were unable.
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Melvin
L. F. Price
Myr. Place
Place
Bell
Thompson
Emmetsburg
Go To Church Sunday Invites Graettinger Residents
Graettinger designated Sunday September 24 as Go-To-Church Sunday. The community is urged to attend any church, with a half page ad in the Gruettinger Times encouraging full church participation as schools resume and vacations end. Rev. C. J. Mekkelson spearheaded the local drive for membership, rallying support for the church as a shared institution.
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Graettinger
Gruettinger Times
United States
C. J. Mekkelson
M. S. Church
Mekkelson
Graetlinger
Rogers boy injured in barb wire accident
Norman Rogers, son of Mr and Mrs J L Rogers, suffered severe throat cuts after running into a barb wire fence. He required many stitches to close the wound and, barring complications, will recover. His many young friends in the community extend sympathy.
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Norman
J. L. Rogers
Car Crashes Into Jack Creek Bridge Near Graettinger
A motorist named Mrs. Margaret Noretenn drove through the turn at Jack Crook Bridge east of Graettinger and struck the structure. The car sustained some damage but no one in the party was injured.
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Margaret Noretenn
Folka
Jack Crook Bridge
Graettinger
Mi ‘Fehing
Oil Boom Seen in Linn Grove Sioux Rapids Area
Linn Grove and Sioux Rapids residents hear geologist J H Hauher of LeMars report strong oil indications in their district. Seepage and domes suggest oil fields like southern regions, with a 3000 foot test well projected to finance drilling. Nearby Graettinger lies 35 miles northeast as Ringsted gas and wells west of Graettinger set precedent.
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Linn Grove
Sioux Rapids
J. H. Hauher
LeMars
Sioux Rapida
Graettinger
Ringsted
James Show
Grachtinger
Church Movement Prompts Wide Attendance Next Sunday
An earnest appeal urges all residents to support a church drive by attending services next Sunday. The message emphasizes unity and asks every member of the community to participate, noting a half page advertisement in the issue invites attendance.
Ford Plant Closed Saturday in Detroit In Labor Turmoil
Ford Motor plant in Detroit closed Saturday with million workers affected as hours and wages previously discussed are debated. Reports say preparations for reopening are under way and rumors of wage cuts and longer shifts persist but lack confirmation.
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Ford Motor
Detroit
Millon
Ford
Dayliss
Atx
Daily Press
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Hawkeye Theatre
Andrew Buck
Emmet
Thos. Niv- Hon
Ben I. Reeves
Bol
Hayne
Hemp
Oxrchestra
Milford
Woodman Hall
Toy Lowman
Ithe
Parenta
C. J. Mekkelaon
Gruettinger
Norman Rogers
Jack Creek
Henry
Grasttinger
Gracttinger Times
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Washington
Grayttinger
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Volstead
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