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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1922
Page
3
A Humboldt Republican reprints a life expectancy sketch from fire insurance companies. It traces one hundred young men from birth to old age, showing deaths and shifts in wealth, self support, and dependence at ages twenty five to seventy five. The piece argues success hinges on responsibility and foresight, not sheer wealth.
Harriet Beecher Stowe’s famed play Uncle Tom’s Cabin will be presented in Graettinger by Dickey and Terry’s company for one performance on Friday May 12. The troupe, touring 28 years, performs under a large waterproof canvas theatre with seating for about 2500. The show this season is described as unforgettable.
The performance surpasses prior efforts with spared expense to create a complete canvas theatre spectacle. Built scenic and electrical effects are unique to the Terry show, featuring top dramatic talent, a superior band, and a costly Cuban bloodhound pack. A street parade at noon and a 7 pm concert by Terry's Superb Challenge Bands invite all to attend.
A group of friends in our town on New Year's night debate drinks with wit and irony. Each man favors different beverages from beer to champagne, while one insists the only true drink is ice water, sparking a humorous clash. The scene ends with a quip about never tasting water and a tidbit about a whiskey bottle lingering nearby.
The Wallingford group rehearsed Tuesday evening as Lawrence Nelson drives a new Ford Coupe. Miss Viola Gilbert plans an ice cream social Friday May 5 at Gunderson School west of town with a program, as Rock Stand officials address a malfunctioning crowd.
L. E. Crim, Norris Nelson, J. A. Nelson and Curt Larson returned from Wisconsin Sunday evening. They toured a farm belonging to Mr Crim north of LaCrosse in Mr Crim's Buick Six. They noted good roads most of the way.
Lost Island items note Ed and Ethel Ellingson return to Graettinger with daughter Vivian after weeks with Sandvik family. Wier travels from Story City after visiting Sheffield family and grandchildren in Estherville. Teachers and locals, including Miss Donahu of Center School Lost Island township, visit Emmetsburg. Mayo visit for sick child, and multiple Graettinger calls.
Ingford spent Friday visiting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Platter. Mr. and Mrs. W. 4. Matson had their baby baptized at Lost Island church Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Seth Smith and son spent Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Jim Mason, Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Frick spent Sunday with Graettinger relatives.
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