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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1919
Page
3
A Raw editorial urges a formal survey in Ida Grove to assess conditions and consider a rescue mission. It warns authorities about alleged groups in the town and calls Governor Harding to address the issue with public sentiment potentially shifting toward action and reform.
A long critique examines the Rathbun family scheme in Ida Grove, alleging a governor bribery plot involving attorney George Clark and a $5,000 payoff. It forecasts Assembly inquiry and notes a play at Wallingford to raise funds for Emmet County Memorial and the Salvation Army, with local talent and a basket social.
At Wallingford, local youths have spent two months preparing a home talent play. The project has progressed nicely and the group plans to stage the production soon.
Miss Edith Levell traveled from Estherville to visit relatives Earl Furgeson and Frank Levell for a few days. Mrs. Joe Klingel of Shelton spent Tuesday with her father after tending her uncle Jake Merklin’s funeral in Graettinger. Mr. and Mrs. L B Osher left for Sioux Falls to consult Dr Moe about Mrs Osher’s declining health. Mrs. W A Uncerwood returned from Tipton after attending her father’s funeral.
Miss Blanche Nelson pauses for a Forest City visit while Mrs. L L Nelson and son Lawrence travel to Sioux Falls to consult a doctor. A baby boy born March 28 brings smiles to Oscar. E T Jacobson visits Minneapolis on business. Geo Kent dies after a long illness. sympathy extended to the family formerly of Wallingford. Milton Barlowe visits Estherville. Mrs E J Postma and Miss Alma Merkin return home following their father's death Jacob Merklin.
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