Electric Light Dispute Tops Emmetsburg Council Meeting
An Emmetsburg council meeting on Tuesday, called by Mr. Turner, discussed a proposed 15 percent electric rate increase and the risk of the Northern Iowa Electric Company pulling out its lines. The council voted on the increase and warned of potential service cuts, while Mayor Cameron outlined rights and contingencies. Also noted was Palo Alto County school directory release detailing teachers, property values, and local public institutions.
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Turner
Emmetsburg
Iet
Eople
Towa Electric Company
Palo Alto
Antone Johnson
Grachtinger Schools
Hag
Palo. Alto
Buremi
Council of National Defense
County Food Administration
War Service Association
County Board of Education
Johnson
Times
Democrat
No Change in Stock Ownership at First National Bank Graettinger
The stock ownership remains unchanged at the First National Bank of Graettinger Iowa The stock book is available for inspection by any interested party upon application to the cashier Directors elected for 1919 include M L Brown John O Connor P Montgomery A J Johnson Fred Spies J H Mitchell and John O Jertson M C Larsen deceased vacancy not filled Officers listed: M L Brown president A J Johnson vice president John O Jertson cashier Elizabeth Jensen assistant cashier Signed John O Jertson Cashier Also a humorous note on married life and a local item about Frank Elgenbast purchasing a new Ford car two weeks ago
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First National Bank of
M. L. Brown
John O’connor
P. Montgomery
A. J. Johnson
Fred Spies
John O. Jertson
M. C. Larsen
John .O
Jertson
Elizabeth [Jensen
John. O. Jertson
Victory Notes Find Ready Purchasers in Victory Loan Drive
On Monday April 21 Victory Loan headquarters reports strong public support as Walnut township targets 64 600 in subscriptions with 48000 raised that day. Farmers telephone they will stake their quota when in town yet the drive ends soon. Notes offer a safe short term invest ment at 100 cents on the dollar amid postwar lumber demand and reconstruction. The piece notes Americas role in supplying lumber as Europe rebuilds and warns prices may stay high despite production.
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Victory Loan
Europe
Walnut Township
America
Houston Post
Sabin Home From War With Partial Medals
Seaman J. O. Sabin returns from service in the first World War, wearing only a third of his entitled chevrons and a small silver medal engraved for firing the first shot at the Bay of Biscay on June 6, 1917. He lost a finger and hearing in battle with German submarines and organized the Naval Reserve league before enlisting at Terris. P. G. Johnson buys Mrs. Bertha Anderson’s corner storefront in Hinckley for store stock. price not disclosed.
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Seaman Sabin
J. O. Sabin
Terris
United States
Sabin
Bay of Biscay
Naval Reserve League
E. S. George
Prince
George
P. G. Johnson
Bertha Anderson
Dalen
Hinckley
Minnesota
Briggs couple plan Iowa return by July first
A brief letter from Mr. and Mrs. S. W. Briggs notes they will travel back to Iowa by July first. South Pasadena enjoys pleasant weather with strong sun requiring colored glasses. April and May are slow. the writers mention meeting Herman Worland at the Christiansens' home on April 13.
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S. W. Briggs
Iowa
South Pasadena
Herman Worland
L. C. Christiansen
Europe Seeks More Lumber Amid Rising US Prices
Europe steps up lumber demand as foreign buyers order hundreds of millions of feet from the Southern Pine Association. France Greece Italy England Canada and other nations have placed large orders while mills run 25 percent below normal, signaling prices may advance rather than fall.
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Europe
Southern’ Pine Association
France
Greece
Italy
England
Canada
Rhodes
Southern Pine‘ Association
Atocka
Southern Pine Mills
Rusaly
Austria-Hungary
Sweden
Letter From Herman Worland From Sawtelle California 1919
Letter from Herman Worland of Sawtelle California dated April 18 1919 to Mr John Sullivan describes settling in California with a government job in Sawtelle near Los Angeles and Venice. He notes orange and lemon groves irrigated farms and good wages and meals 85 to 60 cents, visiting Pasadena meeting Graettinger residents and veterans at a Soldiers Home. He mentions hunting trips mountains wildlife and plans to harvest barley and oats with local friends and hopes Graettinger acquaintances join them.
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Herman Worland
Sawtelle
California
John. Sullivan
Apare
Graethinger Times
Los Angeles
Venice
Quitelia
Towa
Toutthere
Pasadenas
L. C. Christiansen
Graettinger
Sam Briggs
Herman
Worland
Bryan Farm Home Burned To Ashes
Tuesday noon the Herbert Bryan 80 acre farm residence northeast of Graettinger burned to the ground while Mrs. Bryan and the children were away. Bryan had started a kitchen stove fire and left briefly. on returning the house was fully engulfed and could not be saved.
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Kitchen
Place
Herbert, Bryan
Herbert Bryan
Graettinger
Graettinger Band Concert At Hawkeye Theatre
Graettinger Band presents a Thursday April 24 program at Hawkeye theatre featuring a concert moving picture show and basket social with a dance to follow. Admission 16 cents for children 35 cents for adults with ladies carrying baskets free. Dance tickets 50 cents. War tax additional. An evening of entertainment and booster for the city.
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Graettinger
Hawkeye Theatre
Graettinger Band
Superintendent Grigaby Chosen for Oskalmas School System
Superintendent elect Grigaby, teaching at Oskalmas, has been offered the superintendency of the terrifi?c schools. Salary set at 1800 dollars annually. Described as a capable gentleman. Supt Johnson vouches the board made a fine pick.
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Grigaby
Oskalmas
Johnson
Card of Thanks for Father’s Illness and Funeral
We extend heartfelt thanks to neighbors and friends for assistance during the illness and death of our father. Grateful for floral decorations and the choir’s part in the funeral services. Children of M. C. Larsen.
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M. C. Larsen
Wallingford Show Was Good at Hawkeye Theatre
The Wallingford youth play For the Old Flag at Hawkeye theatre Tuesday evening drew fair attendance due to threatening weather. Cast members acquitted themselves well and the audience encored. Graettinger residents look forward to another production. Cast includes Phillip Randall Lauritz Strand Tom Randall Raymond Herum Rodney Hunt Lloyd Olson Hezekiah Wilkins Joe Herum Oliver Moon Chester Anderson Lucy Garrett Helen Nelson Jessie Randall Bettea Ressell Mrs Randall Hlaie Condit Sophia Ash Sarah Nelson Stella Larson. Easter program at M E Chetek raises funds with a Centenary goal met. Sunday school attendance 95, offerings total 110 plus egg shower 135. Trees to be planted Friday at 4 p m in honor of two boys who sacrificed their lives.
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Wallingford
Hawkeye Theatre
Auto
Graettinger
Chester Anderson
Lucy Garrett
Helena Nelson
Jessie Randall
Phillip and
Tom
Bettea Ressell
Mrs. Randall
M. E. Chetek
M E
Gove
Prize Recipe for Rice Pudding
A vintage prize recipe with Estherville Iowa attribution outlines boiling water and milk, sugar, almonds, orange peel, eggs, and optional raisins. It instructs serving hot or cold with cream or fruit sauce, credited to Mrs K B Henrikata of Estherville.
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K. B. Henrikata
Estherville
Iowa
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LICHT
Electric Company
Graeinger
Cameron Am
Frank Elgenbast
Awe Ae
Rs'& Merchants Bank
Withcont Kelly
Cashier
Victory Notes
Bryan Farm
Graettinger, Sowa
John'o
Cashter
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