Farmers Organize Graettinger Cooperative Store
A large farmers gathering at the Opera House organized the Graettinger Cooperative Store Company with a $10,000 capital stock, $7,500 paid in, leasing BE Cullen’s building as a prime location. Directors elected include M Larsen, Z Brekke, Louis Christenson, Jens Olsen, J A Carlson, A J Herrem, L E Fockner. officers named Jacob Brekke president, J A Carlson vice president, L B Meckner secretary, M O Larson treasurer. Mr Peckner will manage, Miss Bertha Axelton assists the Ladies’ department. stock bought in Minneapolis, store set to open once preparations finish. Credit to Glass and Fuller for promoting the effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graettinger Co-operative Store Company
BE. L. Cullen
M. ©. Larsen
Z. Brekke
Louis Christenson
Jens Olsen
J. A. Carlson
A. J. Herrem
L. E. Fockner
Jacob Brekke
L. &. Meckner
M. O. Larson
L. BE. Feckner
Bertha Axelton
Mr. Peckner
Minneapolis
Lockner
Twin Cities
Messrs. Glass and Fuller
Trains Discontinued Between Spirit Lake and Des Moines
The extra trains operating for the summer between Spirit Lake and Des Moines will be pulled next Saturday night. The northbound service leaves Milford at 10:56 p.m. and the southbound at 1:38 p.m. Officials considered extending service for Sioux City fair connections, but the train is slated to end and likely deadhead back to Storm Lake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spirit Lake
Des Moines
Ars
Tts
Storm Lake
Milford
Sioux City
Death by electric line kills Donahue at work site
At 11 30 a m Tuesday Donahue was killed while aiding a post office building project in Estherville. A derrick and guy ropes crossed electric wires as he climbed a light pole to reach a rope, pushing his body against live conductors. The current passed through him, he dropped to the cement sidewalk and died instantly. Local report from Estherville Democrat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donahue
Estherville
Democrat
Milord Hospital Patient Returns Home After Weekslong Stay
Tony Thompson, long treated at Milord Hospital, was discharged last Friday and returned home to Pervil. The terse report notes a lingering health issue with Thompson, who had been in the hospital for several weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tony
Thompson
Epilepsy debate spurs call for colony and marriage laws
Dr O H Applegate reported 4000 epileptics in the state with 20 percent insane and 3 percent criminal, urging a dedicated colony for treatment to aid society and limit marriages. The piece also notes tributes to motherhood, labor conventions, a national tournament, and potential talks by Theodore Roosevelt and Mayor Gaynor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Board of Control
O. H. Applegate
Mt. Pleasant State Hospital
Avery Bul
Rouka Ilfo
Does it Pay to Advertise in Sioux City
A Davidson Brothers firm in Sioux City spends about $1000 weekly on advertising. Ben Davidson, once a Northwestern Town pack peddler, rose to head one of the largest department stores in town, crediting printer's ink and liberal advertising for his rise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davidson Broa
Sioux City
Ben Davidson
Tragic youth from Lost Nation ends life after abuse
Fifteen year old Guasie Richardson of Lost Nation Tu shot herself through the heart after writing a plea filled with unhappiness and abuse she endured in various foster homes. The letter laments lack of nice clothes and ends with a wish to meet all in hell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guasie Richardson
Direct and Indirect Savings From Waterways Boost Debt Payoff
The article argues that improving U S waterways would yield large direct savings on transport costs and indirect savings by lowering rail rates. It cites figures from freight tonnages and historical rate drops, noting river improvements could slash costs enough to pay national debt and boost railway profits. It highlights examples from the Cascades locks and the Columbia river to illustrate rate reductions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Army Engineera
Europe
National Rivers and Harbors Congress
New York
Salt Lake
Spokana
San Francisses
Seattle
Pacific Coast
Cape Horn
St. Louis
Ohio
Columbia River
The
Cascades
Portland
Dalles
Galt
Umatilla
Bouta
Lewiston
Idalo
Boake
United States
Fire destroys farm house near town causing large loss
Monday morning the house on the H Helgen farm eight miles east of town occupied by Gus Reese burned to the ground. The family was outside when the fire started likely from a basket of cobs by the stove. Only a few belongings were saved as the fire had a strong start. A lumber pile for an anticipated addition was saved with effort. Insurance covered some but not near the total loss.
Survey progress noted for Clarion Des Moines route
The Monitor reports surveyors in Clarion have prepared reports and profiles for headquarters after completing the Des Moines to Clarion survey. Ten men were ordered to report elsewhere as the bar is completed. The county survey runs are many and this route is deemed feasible, suggesting trains may run between Clarion and Des Moines by next fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Clarion
Great Western
Ihe Monitor
Des ‘Moinus
Plover Town Claims Decline Behind Failing Newspaper
The Ayrshire Chronicle notes Plover’s loss of the Andependant under current management and criticizes local businessmen for hoarding envelopes and avoiding supporting local papers. It laments town stagnation, suggesting a few funerals or another business failure could seal its fate.
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Plover Andependant
Plover
Plevar
Ayrshire
Good Roads and the River to River Road Show
Des Moines editors tout the value of good roads citing cost differences between the United States and England. Lilyette Young of the Capital notes 26 cents per mile per ten to move freight here versus five cents in England, while George Harvey in the North American Review calls roads an investment and the motor car more than a vehicle of pleasure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
England
Liliyette Young
Capita
George Harvey
The
North American Review
Rach
Tog
Good roads and mobility shape a prosperous nation
A heated debate portrays good roads as essential to national progress and mobility, with advocates arguing automobiles educate and unite communities. The piece cites Iowa’s 100000 miles of dirt roads and warns against unrest, highlighting roads as a vital investment in prosperity and civic harmony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Mail
Iowa
Harvey
Jia
Ohio
Washington
Also Mentioned on This Page
Graettinger Co-operative Re Store
the Des Moines News
David Palmer
Iowa Board of Railway Commissioners
Crocker
Gea
Thora
Courades
International Carpenters Convention
State Fair Grounds
Theodore Roosevelt
Coliseum
State Teachers’ Association
Shriners
Gaynor
Iheala Pate
N. J. Merriman
St. Paul
Chicago
Graettinger
N.J. Merriman
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