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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1923
Page
9
Readers weigh the merits and faults of prohibition with vivid anecdotes. Supporters cite improved morals and domestic comfort while critics point to continued bootlegging and dangers from illegal spirits. The piece argues prohibition’s success hinges on broader enforcement and lasting social impact.
A scrambled editorial tone questions Senator Sin’s recent vote and labels him a publicity seeker amid debates on state policy. The piece contrasts Lincoln era notoriety with today’s political theater, lampooning political ambition and public figures while offering skeptical social commentary on money, intrigue, and rural urban divides.
A collage of quips and observations ranging from taxation proposals for American tourists to reflections on aging and honesty. The rambling piece touches on science versus crime, changing times, a camel and needle’s eye, and a humorous tale about a mule named Public Service Corporation.
The directory shows 188 seed listings including corn oats barley rye wheat soybeans clover timothy Sudan grass sorghum and buckwheat. About eighty men list seed corn or sale and 55 list seed oats. A large liquor vending operation was found in Dickinson county at the Pete Nelson cottage near Crescent Inn on West Okolofi.
The Nolea Methodist Church schedule lists Sunday School at 10:00, Morning Worship with a sermon, The Pearl Of Great Price at 11:60, Junior League at 4:00, Epworth League at 6:45, and an evening service with a sermon and special music at 7:30. Bible study meets Thursday at 8:00 at Ward Noble home. lesson from 2nd chapter of I John. Ladies Aid to be entertained by Mrs. Calvin Gammon and Mrs. Alfred Cameron at the Calvin Gammon home. All invited.
Reminder for a Young Peoples meeting at the H. C. Hexa home this Friday evening. Confirmation class at Walnut church Saturday at 190. Regular services in Winglish next Sunday at 10 30 a m and Bp m at South Walnut church by Rev H P K Hansen pastor.
Lutheran service next Sunday morning in Graettinger at 10 30 and in Lost Island at 3 p m Both places in the English language with communion Sunday School at 9 30 a m and Luther league with program and Bible study at 8 p m in Graettinger Rev J O Sande pastor
A fragment notes men discovering a padlocked cottage owned by Mr. Nelson on West Okoboji. The thieves protected their illicit alcohol stash by sealing doors and windows, preventing access as they altered nothing and prepared the spoil for external use. Local authorities are referenced but details are scarce.
Authorities uncovered a cottage brewery with ten cases of large bottles labeled Alco Primo 92 percent alcohol, twelve bottles for cave ingredients, thirty six empty pint bottles, five gallon gasoline cans, and a six hole stove. Dope production gear and coal were seized as part of extensive operations.
Fragmentary notice notes shipments have been sent since last October to Dr Conway at Moal Enney Lowy via a contact, with the phrase taker out from there and 18 now known. Spirit Lake Deneon cites ongoing transfers and unspecified parties.
Terry Dutt of Muscatine squares off with Daul lhe in a muddled lineup featuring Terry Witurloo and Fred Etzel from Florida and Dodlye, while Henry Jones of Dex Moines faces Gerald Reed and Gracttinger against Jar old Higgins of Emmetsburg in a contentious street or gym match setup.
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