Saunders Address at Palo Alto County Club Meeting
Members of the Palo Alto County Federation of Women's clubs met at Graettinger High School on Saturday September 26. Hon W E G Saunders spoke on Politicians and The Policies For Which They Stand outlining domestic and national issues. including the agricultural question prohibition and a world court. The meeting set committees for work ahead and discussed a future Music Memory contest, safe traffic concerns, and urged reporting unsafe intersections to named members.
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Palo Alto County Federation of Women’s Clues
Graettinger High School
John Jenswold
W. E. G. Saunders
Mr. Saunders
Beebe
Saunders
Larson
Della Sando
Featuring Radiona Heaters at Jensen Hardware Graettinger
Featuring Radiona heaters this fall at Jensen Hardware in Graettinger. The firm sold Radionas last winter and sales in this line are rising each year. The Radiona is a handsome piece of furniture with a porcelain jacket enameled walnut brown and grain to imitate wool. The stove heats a whole house by circulation like a warm air furnace and saves dollars by heating only necessary rooms. A large water pan humidifies the air. This week's Jensen Hardware ad highlights the cut and how Radiona harmonizes with room furniture.
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Radiona
Jensen Hardware
Graettinger
Radionas
Firestone Sale In Progress at Jensen Auto Co
A special sale of Mrestone and Oldfield tires and tubes is underway at Jensen Auto Co. with intentionally low prices on popular sizes. The Firestone tires are described as the best, and the display ad claims the quoted prices are a great buy. Royal Neighbor Card Party Oct 12 at Woodman Hall invites all to attend with Progressive Five Hundred and refreshments.
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Firestone
The
Jensen Auto Co
Mrestone
Oldfield
Royal Neighbors
Woodman Hall
One Year Sentence For Mader Verne Schoeneman Case
Grange City resident Mader Verne Schoeneman pleaded guilty to killing his hired man and was sentenced to one year in penitentiary. Accomplices were described as fired workers in the troubling and contested case with late night actions cited.
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Mader Verne Schoeneman
Grange City
Mani
Hos
Charley Jensen Expands Hardware Stock and Warehouse
Charley Jensen has added a new warehouse wing connected by a large doorway from his main hardware building. His office sits on a raised platform, and he now stocks more hardware than in most county towns in northwest Iowa, with ample room and updated stock to meet demand.
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Charley Jensen
Towa
Prairie Chickens Plentiful in North Dakota Report
Local hunters uneasy as prairie chickens are described as numerous in North Dakota. Bill Duhn notes one can hoot prairie chickens with his eyes and bag a bird or two each time, reflecting growing abundance in the region.
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North Dakota
Bill Duhn
Coal Supply Update As Winter Approaches
Hard coal remains scarce with prices at 19.00 and 19.50 per ton. The Quaker Outs Co. failed to secure an extra car of hard coal. The Royal reports two good supplies. Soft coal will be plentiful this winter.
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Quaker Outs Co
The
Royal
Whittemore State Bank Closes After Deposit Losses
The Whittemore State Bank closed its doors Tuesday after many years of substantial business. Officials cited loss of deposits linked to the closing of Rodman and West Bend banks and decided to liquidate assets.
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Whittemore State Bank
Rodman
West Beni
Whittemore Bank
Estherville All Stars to Host Sanborn Eleven Sunday
The Estherville All Stars meet Sanborn at Estherville Sunday October 3 at 3 p m. Both teams are fast and independent, with many Graettinger fans planning to attend. A social dance follows on Friday October 8 at Voodus Hall with music by the Smal Trio Orchestra.
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Estherville All Stars
Sanborn Eleven
Estherville
Graettinger
Voodus Hall
Smal Tria Orchestra
Axeltons Broadcast Tonight in Ames Area Band Members Named
The Axelton band will broadcast this evening in Ames with Gilmer and Marvin Axelton, sons of Mr. and Mrs. M. T. Axelton, among its noted members. The group is a well known musical organization in the community.
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Axeltons
Ames
Axelton
Gilmer and
Marvin
M. T. Axelton
Had A Splendid One Cent Sale By George Frick
George Frick reports a splendid one cent sale last week. It drew a large patronage to his drug line. His advertisement impressed customers with an exceptionally neat place of business and a strong display.
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George Frick
Frick
J G Henen In Very Low At Red Oak Illinois
J G Henen former resident of this community is very low at his Red Oak Illinois home. He has been ill for several years and is in a seriously condition being treated at home.
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J. G. Henen
Red Oak
Illinois
Firemen State Convention Slated for Emmetsburg Next Week
The Iowa State Firemen's convention will be held in Emmetsburg next week with a large turnout expected. Dates to be announced later. Local mongers note two restaurateurs from Cedar Rapids and Des Moines plan to meet for discussions in Cedar Rapids area.
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Cedar Rapids
Sid? Wis
Lsbherville
Jack Lewis
Des Moines
Ob Cellar Rapids
Avec- Ces
Stata
Emmetsburg
Gasoline Prices Expected to Fall Soon in City Meeting
Four hundred jobbers in convention at Kangan City Tuesday reported that prices for gasoline and lubricating oils would drop within a short time. The gathering indicated widespread consensus on an imminent price reduction for motor fuels and related products.
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Kangan City
Cylinder Oil Station Robbed by Local Partio
The Cylinder oil station was robbed last Thursday. Three tires and a few pennies were taken. Police suspect local partiog involvement based on the scant clues.
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Cylinder
Partiog
Frost Destruction Hits Local Corn Fields
A killing frost on September 25 26 damaged corn and vegetation. Water standing exposed crops. Heavy gray frost earlier damaged fields with poor quality corn. Sand storms earlier in the season left some fields worthless. farmers warned to harvest ice corn as a heavy front was expected.
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Lowa
Potato Shortage Shrinks Acreage Despite Higher Yields
The Agriculture Department reports a steady rise in yield per acre due to better seed and cultivation, yet total potato acreage falls to the smallest in twenty years. Prices rise as the supply tightens amid a thinner crop.
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America
Federal Department of Agriculture
Teapot Dome Lege Voided. Fall Kept Secret in Lease Row
Judge Kenyon in Fort Koda presiding in appellate court voids Teapot Dome leases. He orders Mammoth Oil Company to government lands and cites Secretary Fall receiving 280 500 in Liberty bonds from Harry Sinclair for the deal. World Series opens Saturday with the New York Yankees vs St Louis Cardinals. Graettinger backs the Cardinals. Gib Poulsen ineligible due to prior season with Port Smith Arkansas.
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Teapot Dome
Kenyon
Fort, Koda
Mammoth Oil Company
Secretary Fall
U. S
Liberty Ds
Harry_l Sinclair
New York
New York Yankees
St. Louis Cardinals
Graettinger
Cardinals
Gib Poulsen
Cib
Port Smith
Arkansas
No Bidders For 240 Acre Farm Sale Near Emmaetsburg
No bidders attended the 240 acre farm northwest of Emmaetsburg as it was offered for sale Friday. The story notes it is easier to sell land privately than at a public auction, with only occasional private sales occurring across the state each week.
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Emmaetsburg
Catholic Bazaar To Be Held on Armistice Day
Catholic Ladies Aid society will stage an annual bazaar on Armistice Day Thursday November 11 A play will be presented and dinner and supper will be served More details will follow St Marys Sacred Heart parishes announce football results St Marys Emmetsburg 20 Sacred Heart Fort Dodge 0 next Sunday Emmetsburg hosts Eagle Grove in a anticipated clash
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Catholic Ladies’ Aid Society
St. Mary's
Sacred Heart
St. Mary’s
Emmetsburg
Sacred, Heart of Fort Dodge
Eagle Grove
Emmetsburg High Stuns Mason City on Home Ground
Emmetsburg High defeated Mason City 20 to 7 in a surprising Friday football game. Mason City fans expected a close contest but saw Emmetsburg pull ahead, earning a notable victory and praise for an unexpected upset.
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Emmetsburg
Mason City
Emnetsburg High
wWetory
Emmotsbureg
Auto Licenses Ready as 1927 Plates Arrive
Treasurer Martin of Emmetsburg reports 4,400 license plates for Palo Alto county for 1927. The shipment weighed 6,720 pounds, and 1927 licenses will be issued beginning December 1.
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Martin of
Emmetsburg
Palo Alto County
Revival Meetings At Hoping Church Begin October 12
Oscar Knutson of Windom Minnesota will conduct revival meetings at Hoprig Church starting Tuesday October 12. The gatherings will be held each evening at Boseleck. A cordial invitation is extended to all to attend.
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Oscar Knutson
Windom
Minnesota
Hoprig
Boseleck
John Berg Died Suddenly At Ruthven Sunday
John Berg, Ruthven pioneer merchant and longtime county figure, died suddenly Sunday while golfing. Survived by wife and eight children, funeral held at Ruthven with Rev. L. O. Wigdahl presiding. he was 63, a native of Norway, active in local business and politics.
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John Berg
Ruthven
Northwest Town
Danly
Harry Thatcher
Thatcher
L. O. Wigdah
Mer. Berg
Norway
Saunders
Death of Mrs Jens Peterson of Lake Milla
Theo Peterson mourns the death of his mother Mrs Jens Peterson of Lake Milla Town. She died Sunday September 22 at age 72 after a brief illness. Funeral was Thursday with Mr and Mrs Peterson and family of Graettinger in attendance. Graettinger friends extend sympathy.
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Theo Peterson
Jens Peterson
Lake Milla
Theo. Peterson
Sam Peterson
Estherville
Emmet County Pioneer L Heffelfinger Dies at 71
L Heffelfinger Emmet county pioneer died suddenly Friday morning at age 71 He served eight years as clerk of court of Emmet county He was a highly respected citizen of Metherville
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L. Heffelfinger
Emmet County
Ile
Thervilla
John Laughlin Poised to Return After Injury
John Laughlin, hurt when thrown from a trick live weeks ARO, is about to get out of bed and move for the first time. He endured a long siege of illness but remains content with treatment to regain his health as friends in Emmetsburg look forward to greeting him.
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John Laughlin
John
Emmetsburz
Stevens Bate Fair Winner Ships Goats to Nebraska
One of Iowa's state fair Nubian milking goats owned by W. L Stevens was shipped to Nebraska. He also sent registered Toggenburgs of heavy milking strain, reflecting pride in his fair victories.
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Iowa
Nebraska
W. L Stevens
Stevens
Full Merchandise At Osher's Store
An exceptionally large stock of all merchandise is on display at Osher's Store. The shop urges Graettinger and vicinity residents to call at once and inspect the large assortment of new fall merchandise including ladies and men's clothing.
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Osher’s
Graettinger
Spencer Fair Opens With County Highlights At Spence
The Clay county fair in Spencer opened Tuesday and runs through Saturday night. It is touted as one of the greatest county fairs in the United States with a program expected to be the best in the organization’s history.
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Big Clay
Spencer
United States
Eleven Year Old Girl Steals Money in Suburban Store
Betty Hedrick an 11 year old daughter of Mr and Mrs H G Hedrick took about 90 dollars from a drawer at Martisrey and Sony suburban grocery. She was found with 70 dollars in cash and torn checks. Charged again and to be heard in juvenile court soon. City officers seek church school placement for proper training rather than Mitchellville. Betty living with her mother while her father works in Des Moines.
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Georgia Elizabeth
Betty” Hetrick
H. G. Hedrick
Martisrey and
Sony Suburban Grocery
Mitchellville
Betty
Des Moines
Extherville Vindicator
Republian
Weed Burner Does A Clean Job on Return Trip
The C. R. and P weed burner, powered by a two cylinder motor, burned weeds on the division with a large fuel tank feeding a blower that directs flame into a steel brick lined cage. Vapor gas reaches 2780 degrees Fahrenheit, killing weeds on the first pass and again on the return trip, per Swell City Herald.
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Swell City Herald
Tunney and Dempsey Eye Rematch After Big Purses
After Thursday’s bout Gene Tunney earned 200000 to win the heavyweight title and Dempsey 450000 for losing it. Dempsey voiced interest in a rematch and Tunney agreed, but Jack then backed out. If held the fight would draw huge crowds, surpassing the recent championship bout. both men quoted new higher purse demands.
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Tunney
Dempsey
Gene Tunney
Jack
Jacks
King of the Swatters
Flag Pole Pierces School Building in Wind Incident
Mrs Sam Show of Lambarton Minnesota reports a high wind accident at a local school. A steel flag pole 86 feet long and 700 pounds fell from the belfry through three stories during recess, narrowly missing a teacher as it passed nearby. No injuries were reported.
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Sam Show
Lambarton
Minnesota
Tree Roots Fill The Well In Laurens
In Laurens, V H Buckwalter noted trouble obtaining water from a well near a large cottonwood. Investigation found five tree roots breaking through the curb about six feet down, their fibrous mass filling the 12 inch curb for about 20 feet and preventing the well machine from lifting the blockage.
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Laurens
H. Buckwalter
Still Alarm at Hawkeye Theatre Next Saturday
The Hawkeye theatre screens the motion picture Still Alarm next Saturday evening as a first rate feature expected to give the best of satisfaction. It will be followed by a comedy titled Save My Dog.
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Hawkeye Theatre
Record of Large-Scale Scavenger Fish Hauls in Medium Lake
Ross Moses reports that each haul of scavenger fish in Medium Lake averages 15,000 pounds. To date two game fish have been caught in the net.
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Ross Moses
Medium Lake
Let Na Live While We Live at the Price
Fragmentary line hints at a motto or lyricism about endurance and value. The readable bits suggest a theme of living fully despite costs, but no concrete events, people, places, or dates are identified.
Three Pure Bred Sales In Coming Weeks Door-to-door hog auctions set
O R Gardner plans a October 20 sale of 50 pure bred Poland China hogs at his northeast city farm with Gold Mine and Diamond Mars sires. Free lunch at noon, sale starts 1 pm. Cata logues available from Gardner Graettinger Iowa. Skattebo sale October 16 near Wallingford features 48 head of spotted Poland China boars plus Holstein cattle. catalog by request. Eckley sale October 1 west of Graettinger highlights a large proven Poland China offer.
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O. R. Gardner
Poland
Gold Mine
Diamond Mars
Iowa
Graetnger
C. J. Skattebo
C. I. Skattebo
Wallingford
T. B
W. O. Eckley
Crnettinger
Graettinger Times Auction News Preview
The Graettinger Times advertises late news and annual auctions in the surrounding territory. It promises full sale details and schedules found in the Graettinger Times.
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the Times
Graettinger
New Service Station Under Way on Robbins Avenue
Workmen push progress on Herman Elesenbast s new service station replacing the old blacksmith shop. The front block is torn down and groundwork for Skelly oils begins, promising a prominent east end storefront for the Robbins Avenue area. A thief broke into a Ruthven area school near Ruthven last Sunday night, stealing about $25 in tools and perhaps some lumber. He entered through a basement window and used an upstairs window after finding a locked door between floors. The Ruthven Free Press.
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Herman Elesenbast
Elsenbast
Robbins Avenue
Ruthven
Oyen
The Girl In The Mirror Starts Today In Graettinger Times
Elizabeth Jordan writes a new serial story titled The Girl In The Mirror opening today in the Graettinger Times. Readers are invited to follow the installments as the tale unfolds through subsequent issues.
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Graettinger Times
Elizabeth Jordan
Special Coffee Service at Times Ad
YT C Wigemann advertises Special coffee service in this weeks Times featuring McLaughlin kept fresh coffee. Blended for flavor and offered in uniform bulk coffee week after week. Prices are lower than similar grade coffees. Read the Wiegmann grocery ad in this issue.
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C. Wigemann
McLaughlin
Wiegmann
Ivaak Walton League Organizes at Ringsted
A Ringsted chapter of the Izaak Walton League was organized last week with twenty charter members. The league promotes conservation of fish and game, trees and flowers and opposes drainage of swamps and lakes.
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Ivaak Walton League
Ringsted
Izaak Walton League
Ringated
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